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BBC Sport - Football


Barcelona bid for Chelsea's Luiz

Posted: 07 Aug 2013 07:11 AM PDT

Barcelona make a bid for Chelsea's Brazil international defender David Luiz, which is understood to be cash only.

Wenger 'on standby' for Suarez deal

Posted: 07 Aug 2013 08:58 AM PDT

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says the club are "on standby" to move for Liverpool striker Luis Suarez.

Bale in Wales squad to face Republic

Posted: 07 Aug 2013 04:25 AM PDT

Gareth Bale is named in the Wales squad for the friendly against Republic of Ireland despite speculation over a move to Real Madrid.

QPR bring in ex-West Ham man O'Neil

Posted: 07 Aug 2013 08:51 AM PDT

Championship side QPR complete the signing of former West Ham United midfielder Gary O'Neil on a one-year deal.

Sunderland's McClean in Wigan talks

Posted: 07 Aug 2013 05:13 AM PDT

Wigan are in talks with James McClean after Sunderland accepted an undisclosed bid for the Republic of Ireland winger.

Players to receive racism guidance

Posted: 07 Aug 2013 01:12 AM PDT

Premier League and Football League players will receive guidance from the PFA about tackling racist language.

Bayern & PSG set for title defences

Posted: 07 Aug 2013 09:05 AM PDT

Bayern Munich and Paris St-Germain begin the defence of their domestic titles on Friday with new managers at the helm.

St Mirren go to QoS in League Cup

Posted: 07 Aug 2013 07:05 AM PDT

League Cup holders St Mirren face a tricky visit to Queen of the South in the second round of this season's tournament.

Carlisle v Blackburn

Posted: 07 Aug 2013 07:13 AM PDT

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's game between Carlisle and Blackburn in the League Cup.

Leeds v Chesterfield

Posted: 07 Aug 2013 07:18 AM PDT

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's game between Leeds and Chesterfield in the League Cup.

Notts County v Fleetwood

Posted: 07 Aug 2013 07:26 AM PDT

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's game between Notts County and Fleetwood in the League Cup.

Smith departure disappoints McCoist

Posted: 07 Aug 2013 02:58 AM PDT

Rangers manager Ally McCoist is "very disappointed" about Walter Smith's departure, but says he respects the decision.

Jones angry with Johnson 'stupidity'

Posted: 07 Aug 2013 02:57 AM PDT

Sheffield Wednesday boss Dave Jones calls Jermaine Johnson's sending off against Rotherham "unacceptable".

Passion overcame logic - Beattie

Posted: 07 Aug 2013 03:06 AM PDT

Boss James Beattie reveals the pre-match mantra that may have helped Accrington shock Middlesbrough in the League Cup.

Edinburgh dedicates win to Anthony

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 11:19 PM PDT

Newport manager Justin Edinburgh dedicates his team's shock win over Brighton to injured defender Byron Anthony.

May positive about beating Minsk

Posted: 07 Aug 2013 04:32 AM PDT

Striker Stevie May says St Johnstone are confident of finishing off the job against Minsk in the Europa League.

Hoilett: QPR united in promotion aim

Posted: 07 Aug 2013 06:29 AM PDT

Junior Hoilett says QPR will put last season behind them as they aim for an immediate return to the Premier League.

Stevenage 2-0 Ipswich

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 03:59 PM PDT

League One Stevenage dump Championship Ipswich Town out of the Capital One Cup thanks to goals from Filipe Morais and Jordan Burrow.

Morecambe 1-0 Wolves

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 02:13 PM PDT

Ryan Williams's superb free-kick sees Morecambe secure a shock over Wolves in the first round of the Capital One Cup.

VIDEO: Moyes 'can't talk' about Fabregas

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 11:36 PM PDT

Manchester United manager David Moyes rebuffs a journalist's question in Sweden about a potential third bid for Barcelona's Cesc Fabregas, claiming he "can't say anything about it".

VIDEO: Suarez's controversial career

Posted: 22 Apr 2013 10:30 AM PDT

The FA has charged Liverpool forward Luis Suarez with violent conduct for biting Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic,

New name, new season, familiar finish

Posted: 01 Aug 2013 06:16 AM PDT

BBC Sportsound's Rob Maclean sees little change apart from branding in Scotland's new top flight

Kuban Krasnodar v Motherwell (agg 2-0)

Posted: 07 Aug 2013 06:28 AM PDT

Motherwell spare James McFadden, John Sutton and Iain Vigurs the long trip to Russia in Europa League qualifying.

Steve Aizlewood dies after illness

Posted: 07 Aug 2013 05:24 AM PDT

Former Newport County defender Steve Aizlewood dies aged 60 after a short illness.

Swindon interested in Clarke return

Posted: 07 Aug 2013 04:44 AM PDT

Swindon are keen to re-sign striker Leon Clarke - two years on from his public bust-up with then-boss Paolo Di Canio.

A game of high stakes

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 11:07 PM PDT

Chelsea's Jose Mourinho or Manchester United's David Moyes - who will blink first in the Wayne Rooney transfer saga?

Football365 | Manchester Utd

Football365 | Manchester Utd


Kevin Strootman delighted with switch to Roma

Posted: 07 Aug 2013 04:26 AM PDT

Kevin Strootman is delighted to have linked up with Roma and says they were the only serious contenders to sign him.

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Martinez: No bids for Fellaini

Posted: 07 Aug 2013 04:11 AM PDT

Roberto Martinez says Everton have had no bids for Marouane Fellaini despite reports of new Manchester United interest.

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La Liga: Barcelona's Dani Alves backs Cesc Fabregas to get back to his best

Posted: 07 Aug 2013 03:30 AM PDT

Dani Alves has backed Cesc Fabregas to get back to his best for Barcelona this season - if he stays at the Nou Camp.

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Transfer News: Angelo Henriquez could get chance at Man United

Posted: 07 Aug 2013 02:07 AM PDT

David Moyes could be ready to give Angelo Henriquez the chance to battle for a first-team spot at Manchester United.

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Transfer News: Manchester United boss David Moyes confident he will sign players

Posted: 07 Aug 2013 01:11 AM PDT

Manchester United boss David Moyes insists that he will be bringing in players before the end of the transfer window.

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Carlo Ancelotti adamant Cristiano Ronaldo will stay at Real Madrid and snub Manchester United

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 11:23 PM PDT

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti is adamant Cristiano Ronaldo will agree a new contract with the Primera Division club.

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Transfer news: David Moyes quiet on Wayne Rooney's Manchester United future.

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 05:17 PM PDT

Manager David Moyes refused to discuss Wayne Rooney's future at Manchester United following their 1-1 draw with AIK.

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Nemanja Vidic happy to play whole match for Manchester United against AIK Fotboll

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 02:48 PM PDT

Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic is hopeful he will be fully fit for the start of the Premier League season.

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Premier League: Manchester United end pre-season tour with 1-1 draw against AIK

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 01:33 PM PDT

Manchester United ended their pre-season tour with a 1-1 draw against Swedish side AIK in Stockholm.

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Football365 | England


Reddin relishes new FA role

Posted: 07 Aug 2013 03:57 AM PDT

England's poor record in penalty shoot-outs is to receive attention after the Football Association appointed Dave Reddin to a top role.

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FA look to Dave Reddin as new head of performance services

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 10:00 AM PDT

The FA has appointed Dave Reddin as its new head of performance services.

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Football365 | Premier League News


Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti refuses to talk about the bid to sign Gareth Bale

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 11:42 PM PDT

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has refused to answer questions about the club's ongoing bid to sign Gareth Bale.

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Transfer news: David Moyes quiet on Wayne Rooney's Manchester United future.

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 05:17 PM PDT

Manager David Moyes refused to discuss Wayne Rooney's future at Manchester United following their 1-1 draw with AIK.

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Suarez: I was told I could go

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 04:48 PM PDT

Forward Luis Suarez says Liverpool promised that he could leave this summer if they failed to qualify for the Champions League.

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Nemanja Vidic happy to play whole match for Manchester United against AIK Fotboll

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 02:48 PM PDT

Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic is hopeful he will be fully fit for the start of the Premier League season.

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Transfer news: Adel Taaraabt has passed a medical at Fulham

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 09:39 AM PDT

QPR's Adel Taarabt has passed a medical at Fulham and is now set to join the Premier League side on loan.

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Benteke: I can handle pressure

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 10:29 AM PDT

Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke has backed himself to better his performances of last season and insists he can handle the pressure.

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Suarez misses friendly with injury

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 09:32 AM PDT

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez will not travel with the squad to Norway for the pre-season friendly against Valerenga because of a foot injury.

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Dyer extends Swansea contract

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 09:27 AM PDT

Nathan Dyer has committed his long-term future to Swansea by signing a new four-year deal at the Liberty Stadium.

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Allen hails striking options

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 09:23 AM PDT

Midfielder Joe Allen believes Liverpool are now better equipped to deal with the absence of last season's leading goalscorer Luis Suarez.

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Hill-Wood counting on his Chips

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 09:10 AM PDT

Arsenal's transfer kitty is in safe hands with new chairman Sir Chips Keswick, according to former custodian Peter Hill-Wood.

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Keith Curle backs "phenomenal" Adel Taarabt to shine at Fulham

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 07:19 AM PDT

Former QPR coach Keith Curle believes Adel Taarabt could prove to be a superb signing for Fulham.

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Lou Macari calls on Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney to end speculation over his future

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 05:41 AM PDT

Lou Macari has urged Wayne Rooney to publicly state whether he wants to leave Manchester United.

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Manchester City's Matija Nastasic sidelined by ankle injury

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 04:39 AM PDT

Manchester City defender Matija Nastasic expected to be out for four to six weeks with an ankle injury.

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Transfer news: Alfred N'Diaye insists no breakdown in relationship with Paolo Di Canio

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 04:16 AM PDT

Sunderland midfielder Alfred N'Diaye insists there has been no breakdown in his relationship with Paolo Di Canio.

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Transfer News: Atletico Madrid want to keep Diego Costa, despite Liverpool interest

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 03:51 AM PDT

Reports in Spain claim Atletico Madrid are determined to keep hold of Diego Costa despite interest from Liverpool.

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Transfer news: Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney arrives for training

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 03:05 AM PDT

Wayne Rooney has been at Manchester United's training ground on Tuesday as speculation continues on his future.

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Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers backs Daniel Sturridge's return

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 02:27 AM PDT

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has recognised the importance of striker Daniel Sturridge's return to fitness.

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Billy Sharp happy at Southampton and wants to fight for his place

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 02:22 AM PDT

Southampton striker Billy Sharp has moved to clear up confusion over his future and is happy to fight for his place.

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Stoke City manager Mark Hughes says that Steven N'Zonzi is not for sale

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 02:15 AM PDT

Stoke City manager Mark Hughes has insisted that midfielder Steven N'Zonzi will not be leaving the club.

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Mikel Arteta certain Arsenal will make signings before transfer window closes

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 02:06 AM PDT

Mikel Arteta has warned Arsenal fans they may have to wait until the last minute for new names to arrive this summer.

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Juan Mata happy at Chelsea and wasn't worried about speculation he could be sold

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 01:19 AM PDT

Juan Mata insists he is 'very happy' at Chelsea and was never worried by speculation that he could be sold.

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Bale returns to training

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 12:10 AM PDT

Tottenham's Gareth bale returned to training on Tuesday morning as speculation intensified about his future.

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Henriquez salvages draw for United

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 04:17 PM PDT

Substitute Angelo Henriquez spared a strong Manchester United sides blushes with an equaliser in the Premier League champions 1-1 friendly draw with AIK in Stockholm

Brighton 1-3 Newport County: Match Report

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 04:01 PM PDT

Cheltenham 4-3 Crawley Town: Match Report

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 04:01 PM PDT

Birmingham 3-2 Plymouth: Match Report

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 04:01 PM PDT

Barnsley 0-0 Scunthorpe: Match Report

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 04:01 PM PDT

Battle lines drawn at Rangers

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 03:46 PM PDT

The power struggle at Rangers shows no signs of nearing a resolution as Charles Green challenged Jim McColl to show him the colour of his money while the Scottish tycoon revealed he is not looking to lead a takeover

Leyton Orient 3-2 Coventry: Match Report

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 03:31 PM PDT

Stevenage 2-0 Ipswich: Match Report

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 03:31 PM PDT

Swindon 1-0 Torquay: Match Report

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 03:31 PM PDT

Millwall 2-1 AFC Wimbledon: Match Report

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 03:31 PM PDT

Brentford 3-2 Dag Red: Match Report

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 03:31 PM PDT

Nottm Forest 3-1 Hartlepool: Match Report

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 03:31 PM PDT

Oldham 0-1 Derby: Match Report

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 03:31 PM PDT

Sheff Utd 1-2 Burton Albion: Match Report

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 03:31 PM PDT

Doncaster 1-0 Rochdale: Match Report

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 03:31 PM PDT

Middlesbrough 1-2 Accrington Stanley: Match Report

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 03:31 PM PDT

Wolves favourite Wagstaffe dies

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 03:17 PM PDT

Former Manchester City and Wolves winger Dave Wagstaffe has died at the age of 70 after a short illness

Partick 2-1 Ayr: Match Report

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 03:01 PM PDT

Bournemouth 1-0 Portsmouth: Match Report

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 03:01 PM PDT

Gillingham 0-2 Bristol City: Match Report

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 03:01 PM PDT

Benteke: I can handle pressure

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 01:31 PM PDT

Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke has backed himself to better his performances of last season and insists he can handle the pressure of expectation

Players to attend equality sessions

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 01:01 PM PDT

Every senior player in the Premier League and Football League will be obliged to attend a session this season to receive guidance on racist and homophobic language and where banter oversteps the mark

O'Neill still believes in Healy

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 12:01 PM PDT

Northern Ireland boss Michael ONeill has stressed his belief that striker David Healy still has loads to offer at club and international level after leaving the free agent out of his 20-man squad for next weeks World Cup qualifying home clash with Russia

Suarez to miss friendly with injury

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 11:49 AM PDT

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez will not travel with the squad to Norway for the pre-season friendly against Valerenga because of a foot injury

'Arsenal war chest in good hands': states Hill-Wood

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 11:31 AM PDT

Arsenals transfer kitty is in safe hands with new chairman Sir Chips Keswick according to former custodian Peter Hill-Wood - but whether manager Arsene Wenger spends any of that on Luis Suarez before the transfer window slams shut remains to be seen

Liverpool's Allen hails Reds' striking options

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 11:31 AM PDT

Midfielder Joe Allen believes Liverpool are now better equipped to deal with the absence of last seasons leading goalscorer Luis Suarez

Dyer extends Swansea deal

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 11:31 AM PDT

Swansea winger Nathan Dyer has committed his long-term future to the Barclays Premier League club by signing a new four-year deal at the Liberty Stadium

Pepe back as Portugal face Netherlands

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 10:31 AM PDT

Portugal coach Paulo Bento has named a 23-man squad for the upcoming friendly match against the Netherlands at the Estadio do Algarve with Real Madrid defender Pepe making his return

Ferdinand lifts lid on gossiping United stars

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 10:16 AM PDT

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has revealed that he and his team-mates find transfer speculation every bit as intriguing as the supporters in the stands

Messi, Ronaldo, Ribery contest UEFA prize

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 10:01 AM PDT

Lionel Messi Cristiano Ronaldo and Franck Ribery will contest the title of Best Player in Europe when journalists across the continent cast their vote on August 29 in Monaco UEFA said Tuesday

Should Gareth Bale?

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 09:12 AM PDT

With the unveiling of their new home kit in Times Square New York this month in association with NBCs coverage of The Barclays Premier League many Tottenham Hotspur fans may be fooled into believing that the club has finally made the jump from a middle of the road side to a genuine global brand in the world of football

Liverpool look to offload flop Downing

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 08:08 AM PDT

Liverpool winger Stewart Downing has been told he can leave Anfield and is now evaluating his options according to reports

Spurs cant force Bale to stay - director

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 07:47 AM PDT

Real Madrid were given renewed hope in their pursuit of Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale on Tuesday when a Spurs director admitted they cannot hold onto him against his will

Notts County V Fleetwood Town at Meadow Lane : Match Preview

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 07:31 AM PDT

Bale Removed From Tottenham Hotspurs Twitter Background

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 07:14 AM PDT

This morning Spurs fans woke up to yet another twist in the on-going Gareth Bale transfer saga

City's Nastasic out for up to six weeks

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 07:02 AM PDT

Manchester City have revealed that defender Matija Nastasic could miss the first month of the Barclays Premier League season

Lafferty returns for Russia clash

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 06:32 AM PDT

Northern Ireland manager Michael ONeill has named a 20-man squad for next weeks World Cup qualifying home clash against Russia

Leeds V Chesterfield at Elland Road : Match Preview

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 06:31 AM PDT

Capello faces personnel troubles for Northern Ireland clash

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 06:01 AM PDT

Russias national manager Fabio Capello has several selection problems ahead of next weeks World Cup qualifier with Northern Ireland

Boerrigter misses Euro clash

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 05:47 AM PDT

Celtic new boy Derk Boerrigter is out of the second leg of the Hoops Champions League third-round qualifier against Elfsborg in Sweden on Wednesday night

Atletico vow to keep Liverpool target Costa

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 05:47 AM PDT

Atletico Madrid have reaffirmed their commitment to keeping hold of Diego Costa despite interest from Liverpool

Ince wants action after crowd trouble after Blackpool game

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 04:47 AM PDT

Paul Ince hopes that it does not take a fan getting stabbed to make footballs authorities take further steps to prevent crowd trouble

Bale arrives for Spurs training

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 04:20 AM PDT

Gareth Bale has arrived at Tottenhams training ground

Fletcher 'worried' over Rooney's Manchester United future

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 04:16 AM PDT

Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher admits he is worried by the prospect of the Barclays Premier League champions losing Wayne Rooney

Messi says sacrifice took him to the top

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 03:32 AM PDT

Lionel Messi on Tuesday attributed his stunning achievements to hard work and sacrifice as his Barcelona side prepare for the first game of their Asian tour in Thailand

Potters to stand by Jerome

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 02:49 AM PDT

Stoke say they will support their striker Cameron Jerome when he appears before a disciplinary commission having admitted charges of breaching the Football Associations betting regulations

Mueller hat-trick eases Cup holders Bayern through

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 02:45 AM PDT

A hat-trick by German international Thomas Mueller inspired holders Bayern Munich to a 5-0 win over fifth Division SW Rehden on Monday in their first round German Cup clash

Arsenal v Man City Friendly Significance increases

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 02:40 AM PDT

Saturdays game at the Olympic Stadium in Helsinki just took on far more meaning

Ten to watch in 2013/14 - 9. Peter Whittingham (Cardiff city)

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 02:33 AM PDT

There's many a player that fails to cut it with their original team but drops down a division and then flourishes

Rooney becoming 'Mr No Mates' at United as Chelsea pursue his transfer?

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 02:27 AM PDT

You know sometimes people change jobs and when you leave one place of employment it's fairly usual for a bit of a whip-round for a present and a Good Luck card to be exchanged

Mata enjoying life under Mourinho

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 02:27 AM PDT

Spain playmaker Juan Mata is keen to demonstrate his talent under Jose Mourinho after impressing during his first two seasons at Chelsea

Remy 'honoured' to join Newcastle

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 02:26 AM PDT

QPR striker Loic Remy is relishing a second crack at the Barclays Premier League after joining Newcastle on a season-long loan

Rooney Manchester United future remains up in air

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 02:18 AM PDT

Manchester United will take on Swedish side AIK Fotboll in a pre-season friendly tonight with Wayne Rooney missing from the squad and with doubts growing over his future at the club

Bale due to report for training as Madrid transfer speculation grows

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 02:09 AM PDT

Tottenhams training ground will be the focus of attention today as the spotlight on Gareth Bales world record transfer to Real Madrid intensifies

North End claim bragging rights over Blackpool

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 02:07 AM PDT

Tom Clarkes late winner handed Preston a 1-0 victory over Lancashire rivals Blackpool in a tense Capital One Cup first-round clash at Deepdale

Arteta relaxed over summer signings

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 02:06 AM PDT

Vice-captain Mikel Arteta has told Arsenal fans to be patient as new big-money signings are on their way to lift the squad ahead of the new season and help fight for the Barclays Premier League title

Steward hurt after pitch invasion during Blackpool game

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 02:05 AM PDT

Blackpool boss Paul Ince labelled the pitch invasion by Preston fans an absolute joke after his side crashed out of the Capital One Cup calling for a major clampdown by the authorities

Diego Costa admits to being 'happy at Atletico' despite Liverpool interest

Posted: 06 Aug 2013 02:04 AM PDT

Diego Costa insists he is happy at Atletico Madrid amid interest from Liverpool in his services

Brown backs Celtic to finish off Elfsborg

Posted: 05 Aug 2013 05:17 PM PDT

Celtic travel to Sweden in confident mood as they look to finish off Elfsborg in the second leg of their Champions League third qualifying round clash on Wednesday captain Scott Brown said

Mourinho ready for Real grudge match

Posted: 05 Aug 2013 05:02 PM PDT

Jose Mourinho has a golden opportunity to make a point to Real Madrid when the Chelsea manager faces his old club in Miami on Wednesday

Taarabt set to join Fulham says Jol

Posted: 05 Aug 2013 02:46 PM PDT

Fulham manager Martin Jol on Monday revealed that QPR midfielder Adel Taarabt is set to join the Premier League club on loan