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April 5, 2013
Mixed fortunes for English clubs in the Europa League
English clubs enjoyed mixed fortunes in the first legs of their Europa League quarter-finals last night. Tottenham drew 2-2 at… [+]
April 5, 2013
Bastos wants permanent Schalke move; Eredivisie giants keen on Arsenal starlet
Bastos wants permanent Schalke move Lyon winger Michel Bastos has made it clear that he does not plan to return… [+]
April 4, 2013
Yaya Toure inks new Man City deal; Cheikhou Kouyate eyes summer move
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has signed a four-year contract extension at the club, ESPN FC understands. Last month, The Sun… [+]
April 4, 2013
Dortmund not yet ready to win the Champions League
Reigning German champions Dortmund drew 0-0 with Spanish side Malaga in the first leg Champions League quarter-final last night. In… [+]
April 3, 2013
Rodgers plays down Reina exit rumours; Heskey pens Jets’ extension
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers continues to play down reports linking Pepe Reina with a summer exit from the club, Sky… [+]
April 3, 2013
Could this be Bayern Munich’s year for Champions League glory?
German giants Bayern Munich defeated Italian champions Juventus 2-0 in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie last… [+]
April 3, 2013
Kaka rejects Brazil return; Djourou wants Hannover stay
Kaka rejects Brazil return Real Madrid star Kaka has rejected an opportunity to return to Brazilian Serie A, according to… [+]
April 2, 2013
Udinese want Bruno Fernandes; El-Gabbas attracting BPL interest
Udinese Calcio sporting director Fabrizio Larini has confirmed the club’s interest in Novara midfielder Bruno Fernandes, Sky Sports understands. Bruno Fernandes, who… [+]
April 2, 2013
Is it now impossible for QPR to stay in the Premier League?
I don’t think Harry Redknapp has ever professed to be anything like Tom Cruise, but the QPR boss could now… [+]
April 1, 2013
Ghilas flattered by Everton interest; Kondogbia focused on Sevilla
Moreirense F.C. striker Nabil Ghilas will decide his long-term future at the end of the season amid reports linking him with… [+]
April 1, 2013
Is Sunderland appointing Di Canio madness or genius?
So Paolo Di Canio has been appointed the new Sunderland boss. The Italian has a sign a two-and-a-half year contract… [+]
March 31, 2013
Sir Alex plays down Hernandez exit rumours; Yilmaz could leave Gala
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has insisted the club will not sell Javier “El Chicharito” Hernandez when the transfer window… [+]
March 31, 2013
Who will be the next Sunderland boss?
I talked about whether Sunderland would get dragged into the relegation zone in Thursday’s article. Yesterday’s 1-0 home defeat to… [+]
March 30, 2013
Do England players get chosen because they play for fashionable clubs?
England drew their last World Cup qualifier 1-1 with Montenegro on Tuesday. The result wasn’t a great surprise as England… [+]
March 30, 2013
Bony to leave Vitesse in the summer; Laudrup interested in Botia
The agent of Cote d’Ivoire and Vitesse Arnhem striker Wilfried Bony has admitted the highly-rated No. 9 will leave the GelreDome when the transfer… [+]
March 29, 2013
Liverpool keen on Christian Eriksen; Weah joins Chelsea on trial
Liverpool are weighing up a summer swoop for highly-rated AFC Ajax and Denmark international midfielder Christian Eriksen, according to the Dutch Eredivisie giants’… [+]
March 29, 2013
Who will win the race for the Champions League spots?
The race for the Champions League in the Premier League will become very interesting in the next few weeks. Chelsea,… [+]
March 29, 2013
Dortmund launch assault on Martinez; Liverpool in €20 million bid for Eriksen
Dortmund launch assault on Martinez Borussia Dortmund are lining up a summer move for Porto star Jackson Martinez, according to… [+]
March 28, 2013
Hummels’ agent plays down Barca talk; Vasco da Gama expect Dede exit
The agent of Borussia Dortmund centre-back Mats Hummels has played down speculation linking his client with a summer move to Barcelona,… [+]
March 28, 2013
Could Sunderland be dragged into the relegation zone?
Premier League Sunderland will have to play for the remainder of the season without key pair Steven Fletcher and Lee… [+]
March 27, 2013
Azerbaijani clubs keen on Arshavin; Tonev valued at £2m
Arsenal winger Andrey Arshavin is reportedly attracting interest from a host of clubs in Azerbaijan and Australia, Sky Sports understands. According… [+]
March 27, 2013
United in new assault on Marchisio; United in new assault on Marchisio
United in new assault on Marchisio Italian newspaper Tuttosport understands that Manchester United are not giving up on Juventus star… [+]
March 27, 2013
What now for England?
England’s 1-1 draw with Montenegro in the qualification for next year’s World Cup has left the Three Lions in a… [+]
March 26, 2013
Mangala flattered by Man Utd talk; Obiang attracting BPL interest
FC Porto defender Eliaquim Mangala is flattered by reports linking him with a summer move to Manchester United, Sky Sports understands…. [+]
March 26, 2013
Is Nigel Adkins the right man for Reading?
Reading have announced Nigel Adkins as their new boss. The Berkshire club have moved for Adkins after talks with Brighton… [+]
March 25, 2013
Ochoa happy at Ajaccio; Lescott to consider summer options
Mexico international goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa has insisted he is happy at AC Ajaccio amid ongoing speculation linking him with a… [+]
March 25, 2013
Will England get a victory in Montenegro?
England face Montenegro in Podgorica on Tuesday night needing a victory to regain control of Group H in World Cup… [+]
March 25, 2013
Inter join race for Robben; Napoli line up Damiao to replace Cavani
Inter join race for Robben Inter Milan are the latest club to have been linked with a summer move for… [+]
March 24, 2013
Jovetic talks up BPL move; Oboabona joins Arsenal on trial
ACF Fiorentina forward Stevan Jovetic has talked up a potential summer move to the English Premier League amid reported interested from Arsenal… [+]
March 24, 2013
Could a Torres/Falcao swap deal be ideal for everyone?
Reports in the British tabloids suggest that Chelsea and Atletico Madrid could be set to conclude an epic swap deal… [+]

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