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English National Team
Lescott replaces Johnson in England squad (Feb 28, 2012 16:17 GMT)
Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott has been called up by England to face Netherlands on Wednesday night after Glen Johnson became the fifth player to withdraw from the squad.
Pearce waits to name captain (Feb 28, 2012 14:13 GMT)
Interim England boss Stuart Pearce will name his captain on Wednesday when the teamsheet is revealed for the friendly against Netherlands at Wembley.
English Premier League
Seydou Keita flattered by Liverpool link (Feb 28, 2012 21:57 GMT)
Barcelona midfielder Seydou Keita has revealed he is "flattered" to be linked with Liverpool and could be ready to move to Anfield in search of regular first team football.
Robbie Keane: Players back boss Alex McLeish (Feb 28, 2012 17:03 GMT)
Robbie Keane insists his former Aston Villa team-mates are firmly behind under-fire manager Alex McLeish as he attempts to turn the club's season around.
Villa announce £54m loss (Feb 28, 2012 16:58 GMT)
Aston Villa have announced losses of almost £54 million for the year ended May 31, 2011.
Cech says reports of unrest 'distorted' (Feb 28, 2012 16:43 GMT)
Petr Cech has played down suggestions that Chelsea's players openly criticised manager Andre Villas-Boas in front of Roman Abramovich earlier this month.
Tevez returns in Man City reserve game (Feb 28, 2012 15:31 GMT)
Carlos Tevez stepped up his Manchester City comeback when he took to the field during the reserves' Central League Cup clash against Preston on Tuesday.
Samba: Ambition not money behind Anzhi move (Feb 28, 2012 13:20 GMT)
Chris Samba believes that Anzhi Makhachkala could be the next Manchester City and insists his move to the club from Blackburn Rovers was driven by ambition and not money.
Coloccini pledges future to Newcastle (Feb 28, 2012 10:35 GMT)
Fabricio Coloccini has assured Newcastle United fans that he wants to remain on Tyneside despite not yet putting pen to paper on a new deal with the club.
Villas-Boas admits Chelsea axe fears (Feb 28, 2012 08:07 GMT)
Andre Villas-Boas has admitted for the first time that he does not know if he has the backing of Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich.
Pogba's United future looking 'precarious' (Feb 28, 2012 08:00 GMT)
The agent of Manchester United starlet Paul Pogba says the midfielder must "make some decisions" regarding his long-term future with the club, as speculation grows that he will leave Old Trafford this summer.
Scottish Premier League
Celtic defender Majstorovic out for the season (Feb 28, 2012 17:08 GMT)
Celtic defender Daniel Majstorovic has ruptured a cruciate ligament during a training session with Sweden and will miss the remainder of the season.
French National Team
Lloris named France captain for Euro 2012 (Feb 28, 2012 23:45 GMT)
Lyon goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has been named France captain for this summer's European Championships.
French Ligue 1
Marseille midfielder Ayew delays shoulder op (Feb 28, 2012 23:49 GMT)
Marseille forward Andre Ayew has vowed to play through the pain of an injured shoulder rather than undergo an operation that would end his season.
German National Team
Ozil to receive German POTY award (Feb 28, 2012 16:13 GMT)
Real Madrid forward Mesut Ozil will be recognised as Germany's player of the year for 2011 prior to kick-off of Wednesday night's friendly with France in Bremen.
German Bundesliga
Cologne board back under-fire boss Solbakken (Feb 28, 2012 12:57 GMT)
Stale Solbakken's position as coach of Cologne is not under threat, according to the club's general manager Claus Horstmann.
Dutch National Team
Wembley wowed by Total Football (Feb 28, 2012 08:08 GMT)
Ernst Bouwes regales Netherland's sparkling 2-0 victory over England at Wembley back in 1977.
Italian National Team
Prandelli fires Euro 2012 discipline warning (Feb 28, 2012 08:37 GMT)
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli has told his players they risk missing out on a place in the Azzurri's Euro 2012 squad if they fail to demonstrate the right temperament on the pitch.
Italian Serie A
Gattuso returns to training with AC Milan (Feb 28, 2012 23:47 GMT)
AC Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso resumed training on Tuesday as he continues his recovery from a potentially career-threatening eye injury.
Napoli chief insists Lavezzi 'not for sale' (Feb 28, 2012 15:00 GMT)
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has told Europe's top sides to forget about making a move for Ezequiel Lavezzi this summer, insisting "there will be no negotiations with any club".
Banned Mexes defends actions (Feb 28, 2012 12:25 GMT)
AC Milan centre-back Philippe Mexes is disappointed to have been handed a retrospective three-match suspension for striking Marco Borriello during the Rossoneri's 1-1 draw with Juventus on Saturday.
Thiago Silva not distracted by Barcelona talk (Feb 28, 2012 09:12 GMT)
AC Milan defender Thiago Silva says he is aware that Barcelona are interested in signing him, but insists he is fully focused on performing for the Rossoneri.
Spanish National Team
Soldado aims to capitalise on Torres absence (Feb 28, 2012 13:46 GMT)
Valencia striker Roberto Soldado is relishing the prospect of lining up for Spain for the first time since 2007 and is determined to play his way into Vicente del Bosque's Euro 2012 squad.
Europe
UEFA agrees to overhaul international calendar (Feb 28, 2012 10:51 GMT)
The number of international matches played every year is likely to be slashed after European clubs and UEFA reached an agreement on proposals to change the international calendar.
UEFA Europa League
Man Utd question Athletic's Europa ticket prices (Feb 28, 2012 15:19 GMT)
Manchester United are urging Athletic Bilbao to reduce their ticket prices ahead of next month's Europa League tie at San Mames, with the English club set to lobby UEFA if they refuse.
Global
Gorosito resigns from Argentinos after car crash (Feb 29, 2012 07:34 GMT)
Argentinos Juniors coach Nestor Gorosito has resigned after suffering intestinal damage and a fractured vertebra in a car crash hours before his team lost against San Lorenzo.
Neymar: Ronaldinho talks up Barca (Feb 28, 2012 11:27 GMT)
Neymar has revealed that Brazil team-mate Ronaldinho has been trying to convince him to sign for Barcelona when he eventually decides to leave Santos to test himself in Europe.
From tragedy to triumph (Feb 28, 2012 09:24 GMT)
Firdose Moonda speaks to Zambian goalkeeper Kennedy Mweene about their ANC triumph.
Archived News:
Month: January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December
Year: 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006
English National Team
Lescott replaces Johnson in England squad (Feb 28, 2012 16:17 GMT)
Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott has been called up by England to face Netherlands on Wednesday night after Glen Johnson became the fifth player to withdraw from the squad.
Pearce waits to name captain (Feb 28, 2012 14:13 GMT)
Interim England boss Stuart Pearce will name his captain on Wednesday when the teamsheet is revealed for the friendly against Netherlands at Wembley.
English Premier League
Seydou Keita flattered by Liverpool link (Feb 28, 2012 21:57 GMT)
Barcelona midfielder Seydou Keita has revealed he is "flattered" to be linked with Liverpool and could be ready to move to Anfield in search of regular first team football.
Robbie Keane: Players back boss Alex McLeish (Feb 28, 2012 17:03 GMT)
Robbie Keane insists his former Aston Villa team-mates are firmly behind under-fire manager Alex McLeish as he attempts to turn the club's season around.
Villa announce £54m loss (Feb 28, 2012 16:58 GMT)
Aston Villa have announced losses of almost £54 million for the year ended May 31, 2011.
Cech says reports of unrest 'distorted' (Feb 28, 2012 16:43 GMT)
Petr Cech has played down suggestions that Chelsea's players openly criticised manager Andre Villas-Boas in front of Roman Abramovich earlier this month.
Tevez returns in Man City reserve game (Feb 28, 2012 15:31 GMT)
Carlos Tevez stepped up his Manchester City comeback when he took to the field during the reserves' Central League Cup clash against Preston on Tuesday.
Samba: Ambition not money behind Anzhi move (Feb 28, 2012 13:20 GMT)
Chris Samba believes that Anzhi Makhachkala could be the next Manchester City and insists his move to the club from Blackburn Rovers was driven by ambition and not money.
Coloccini pledges future to Newcastle (Feb 28, 2012 10:35 GMT)
Fabricio Coloccini has assured Newcastle United fans that he wants to remain on Tyneside despite not yet putting pen to paper on a new deal with the club.
Villas-Boas admits Chelsea axe fears (Feb 28, 2012 08:07 GMT)
Andre Villas-Boas has admitted for the first time that he does not know if he has the backing of Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich.
Pogba's United future looking 'precarious' (Feb 28, 2012 08:00 GMT)
The agent of Manchester United starlet Paul Pogba says the midfielder must "make some decisions" regarding his long-term future with the club, as speculation grows that he will leave Old Trafford this summer.
Scottish Premier League
Celtic defender Majstorovic out for the season (Feb 28, 2012 17:08 GMT)
Celtic defender Daniel Majstorovic has ruptured a cruciate ligament during a training session with Sweden and will miss the remainder of the season.
French National Team
Lloris named France captain for Euro 2012 (Feb 28, 2012 23:45 GMT)
Lyon goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has been named France captain for this summer's European Championships.
French Ligue 1
Marseille midfielder Ayew delays shoulder op (Feb 28, 2012 23:49 GMT)
Marseille forward Andre Ayew has vowed to play through the pain of an injured shoulder rather than undergo an operation that would end his season.
German National Team
Ozil to receive German POTY award (Feb 28, 2012 16:13 GMT)
Real Madrid forward Mesut Ozil will be recognised as Germany's player of the year for 2011 prior to kick-off of Wednesday night's friendly with France in Bremen.
German Bundesliga
Cologne board back under-fire boss Solbakken (Feb 28, 2012 12:57 GMT)
Stale Solbakken's position as coach of Cologne is not under threat, according to the club's general manager Claus Horstmann.
Dutch National Team
Wembley wowed by Total Football (Feb 28, 2012 08:08 GMT)
Ernst Bouwes regales Netherland's sparkling 2-0 victory over England at Wembley back in 1977.
Italian National Team
Prandelli fires Euro 2012 discipline warning (Feb 28, 2012 08:37 GMT)
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli has told his players they risk missing out on a place in the Azzurri's Euro 2012 squad if they fail to demonstrate the right temperament on the pitch.
Italian Serie A
Gattuso returns to training with AC Milan (Feb 28, 2012 23:47 GMT)
AC Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso resumed training on Tuesday as he continues his recovery from a potentially career-threatening eye injury.
Napoli chief insists Lavezzi 'not for sale' (Feb 28, 2012 15:00 GMT)
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has told Europe's top sides to forget about making a move for Ezequiel Lavezzi this summer, insisting "there will be no negotiations with any club".
Banned Mexes defends actions (Feb 28, 2012 12:25 GMT)
AC Milan centre-back Philippe Mexes is disappointed to have been handed a retrospective three-match suspension for striking Marco Borriello during the Rossoneri's 1-1 draw with Juventus on Saturday.
Thiago Silva not distracted by Barcelona talk (Feb 28, 2012 09:12 GMT)
AC Milan defender Thiago Silva says he is aware that Barcelona are interested in signing him, but insists he is fully focused on performing for the Rossoneri.
Spanish National Team
Soldado aims to capitalise on Torres absence (Feb 28, 2012 13:46 GMT)
Valencia striker Roberto Soldado is relishing the prospect of lining up for Spain for the first time since 2007 and is determined to play his way into Vicente del Bosque's Euro 2012 squad.
Europe
UEFA agrees to overhaul international calendar (Feb 28, 2012 10:51 GMT)
The number of international matches played every year is likely to be slashed after European clubs and UEFA reached an agreement on proposals to change the international calendar.
UEFA Europa League
Man Utd question Athletic's Europa ticket prices (Feb 28, 2012 15:19 GMT)
Manchester United are urging Athletic Bilbao to reduce their ticket prices ahead of next month's Europa League tie at San Mames, with the English club set to lobby UEFA if they refuse.
Global
Gorosito resigns from Argentinos after car crash (Feb 29, 2012 07:34 GMT)
Argentinos Juniors coach Nestor Gorosito has resigned after suffering intestinal damage and a fractured vertebra in a car crash hours before his team lost against San Lorenzo.
Neymar: Ronaldinho talks up Barca (Feb 28, 2012 11:27 GMT)
Neymar has revealed that Brazil team-mate Ronaldinho has been trying to convince him to sign for Barcelona when he eventually decides to leave Santos to test himself in Europe.
From tragedy to triumph (Feb 28, 2012 09:24 GMT)
Firdose Moonda speaks to Zambian goalkeeper Kennedy Mweene about their ANC triumph.
