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English Premier League
Brendan Rodgers approves of Webb appointment (Jan 12, 2013 00:39 GMT)
Brendan Rodgers has hailed Howard Webb as "an excellent referee" and "a good, strong personality" ahead of Liverpool's Premier League trip to Manchester United on Sunday.
Redknapp: Exit from Tottenham was 'political' (Jan 11, 2013 23:16 GMT)
Harry Redknapp has said his departure from Tottenham Hotspur was nothing to do with the way he was managing the team.
Rio: Liverpool match is 'special' (Jan 11, 2013 20:00 GMT)
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand is looking forward to facing Liverpool on Sunday and says it is one of the first games the players look for when the fixtures are published.
Aguero out vs. Arsenal, eyes return next week (Jan 11, 2013 18:52 GMT)
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini hopes to have striker Sergio Aguero back in his side for next week's clash with Fulham.
Rodgers: I wouldn't swap Suarez for RVP (Jan 11, 2013 17:36 GMT)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has said he would not swap Luis Suarez for Robin van Persie.
Moyes: Osman having best season yet for Everton (Jan 11, 2013 16:57 GMT)
David Moyes believes Leon Osman is in the form of his life as the midfielder prepares to mark a decade as an Everton first-teamer.
Comolli: Don't drive out Suarez (Jan 11, 2013 15:35 GMT)
Liverpool's former director of football Damien Comolli has warned that Luis Suarez could be driven away from the English game, claiming the Uruguayan is being "victimised".
Terry and Cech travel with Chelsea squad (Jan 11, 2013 15:33 GMT)
Chelsea captain John Terry and goalkeeper Petr Cech will both travel with the squad for the Premier League trip to Stoke City on Saturday.
Canaries' Chris Hughton tells of Newcastle bond (Jan 11, 2013 15:15 GMT)
Norwich City manager Chris Hughton has spoken of his "special connection" with his former club Newcastle United as he prepares to take them on at Carrow Road on Saturday.
Fletcher targets top-10 finish (Jan 11, 2013 14:56 GMT)
Sunderland striker Steven Fletcher believes the club are showing potential and that breaking into the top 10 is realistic goal for this season.
Van Persie out to avoid complacency against Reds (Jan 11, 2013 14:14 GMT)
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie is wary of treating the challenge of Liverpool lightly this weekend as the two rivals clash at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Redknapp not after revenge (Jan 11, 2013 13:41 GMT)
Harry Redknapp has said he is not looking for revenge as he prepares to face Tottenham for the first time since being sacked as manager at White Hart Lane.
Redknapp would welcome Celtic and Rangers (Jan 11, 2013 13:39 GMT)
QPR manager Harry Redknapp fully supports the idea that Scottish giants Celtic and Rangers should move south and play in English football.
Wenger backing high ticket prices at the Emirates (Jan 11, 2013 12:37 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has defended his club's decision to charge Manchester City supporters £62 to attend Sunday's Premier League game at the Emirates Stadium.
Aguero ruled out of Arsenal clash (Jan 11, 2013 11:59 GMT)
Manchester City have ruled Sergio Aguero out of Sunday's showdown with Arsenal but hope the Argentine will be fit to face Fulham on January 19.
Lambert: Bradford gave me sleepless nights (Jan 11, 2013 11:51 GMT)
Paul Lambert says he has had sleepless nights after the "hurt and embarrassment" of Aston Villa's Capital One Cup humbling by League Two Bradford City.
Hicks, Gillett agree settlement with Reds (Jan 11, 2013 11:30 GMT)
Liverpool have reached an agreement with former owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett for an out-of-court settlement over the sale of the club in 2010.
Rooney misses Liverpool clash (Jan 11, 2013 10:13 GMT)
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that striker Wayne Rooney is not fit enough to face Liverpool on Sunday.
Pulis full of praise for Lampard and his time at Chelsea (Jan 11, 2013 09:41 GMT)
Stoke manager Tony Pulis believes Frank Lampard has had the perfect career at Chelsea up to now, as the midfielder looks set to leave the club at the end of the season.
Brendan Rodgers: I've added value to Liverpool players (Jan 11, 2013 09:35 GMT)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers believes he was brought into the club to help develop its players as well as winning matches.
City goalkeeper Hart shrugs off criticism (Jan 11, 2013 08:41 GMT)
Manchester City keeper Joe Hart has insisted he has not lost his confidence despite an alarming dip in form this season.
Cahill baffled by poor home form (Jan 11, 2013 08:39 GMT)
Chelsea defender Gary Cahill is struggling to put his finger on what has happened to the club's home form of late.
Premier League Spotlight: The Van Persie versus Suarez show (Jan 11, 2013 08:36 GMT)
In this week's Premier League Spotlight, James Dall eagerly anticipates Van Persie versus Suarez and expects Manchester City to end their non-scoring hoodoo at Arsenal.
Sterling: Experience will count at United (Jan 11, 2013 08:29 GMT)
Liverpool youngster Raheem Sterling feels the experience in the Anfield dressing room can help inspire the club to victory at Manchester United on Sunday, and he warned United's defenders that any foul on him will be avenged by Steven Gerrard.
Report: Newcastle's Coloccini wants to go home (Jan 11, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew was attempting to head off a fresh crisis after captain Fabricio Coloccini's continued presence on Tyneside was thrown into doubt.
Chelsea's Terry back Saturday but won't start (Jan 11, 2013 08:00 GMT)
John Terry will return for Chelsea Saturday but come off the bench.
Nani back, Rooney out vs. Liverpool
(Jan 11, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed Nani and Anderson will return to the Manchester United squad for Sunday's Barclays Premier League encounter with Liverpool.
Hicks, Gillett agree to settlement with Liverpool (Jan 11, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Liverpool have agreed an out-of-court settlement with former owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett over the sale of the club in 2010.
Wenger expects Walcott deal by end of month (Jan 11, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger thinks Theo Walcott will get a new deal done with Arsenal.
Mancini wants Balotelli (Jan 11, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Roberto Mancini said again that he isn't trying to move Mario Balotelli in January's transfer window.
Everton extends Hitzlsperger, won't sell Fellaini (Jan 11, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Everton boss David Moyes has confirmed German midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger will be staying with the club until the end of the season.
Pardew blasts underperforming players (Jan 11, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Newcastle have been given a lift with the news that influential midfielder Yohan Cabaye will travel with the squad for the Premier League game against Norwich on Saturday.
English League Championship
Appleton confirmed as new Blackburn manager (Jan 11, 2013 19:07 GMT)
Michael Appleton has officially left Blackpool to take the vacant manager's job at Blackburn Rovers on a two-and-a-half year deal.
Scottish Premier League
Griffiths to be investigated over racist tweet claim (Jan 11, 2013 15:07 GMT)
Hibernian on-loan striker Leigh Griffiths is to be investigated by Edinburgh police amid claims that he sent a racist tweet.
Edinburgh police eye Griffiths' tweet for racism (Jan 11, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Police in Edinburgh say they will look into claims that Hibernian's on-loan striker Leigh Griffiths sent a racist tweet.
French Ligue 1
Ligue 1: Motta off as PSG are held by Ajaccio (Jan 11, 2013 23:34 GMT)
Paris Saint-Germain used their day's head start to edge one point clear at the top of Ligue 1 but will not expect to stay there after being held to a goalless draw by lowly AC Ajaccio.
Ancelotti hails Lucas ahead of PSG debut (Jan 11, 2013 13:34 GMT)
Carlo Ancelotti has praised €40 million new signing Lucas Moura's efforts in adapting to life in Ligue 1, with the Brazilian poised to make his Paris Saint-Germain debut on Friday.
Bastia to play three games behind closed doors (Jan 11, 2013 12:13 GMT)
Bastia have been ordered to play three home games behind closed doors following further violent incidents involving the Corsican club's fans.
Striker Lopez steps down as Lyon captain (Jan 11, 2013 11:02 GMT)
Lyon striker Lisandro Lopez has asked to be relieved of the club's captaincy so he can focus more on his own game.
Ibra escapes 'stamp' ban (Jan 11, 2013 10:02 GMT)
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has escaped punishment over an alleged stamping incident that could have seen the Paris Saint-Germain star handed a lengthy ban.
Italian Serie A
Napoli infuriated by Marchisio comments (Jan 11, 2013 10:08 GMT)
Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio has stoked up his club's feud with Napoli, saying: "When I am faced with Napoli, something goes off in me."
Spanish Primera División
Real Madrid missing trio to suspension (Jan 11, 2013 15:44 GMT)
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho must travel to Osasuna in La Liga on Saturday without the suspended Sergio Ramos, Cristiano Ronaldo and Antonio Adan, although Xabi Alonso is expected to be available despite a neck problem.
Benitez tops poll to succeed Mourinho at Real
(Jan 11, 2013 13:32 GMT)
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez is the favoured successor to Jose Mourinho as Real Madrid boss among the La Liga club's membership, according to a survey carried out on behalf of Marca.
Depor president 'ashamed' of financial move (Jan 11, 2013 12:56 GMT)
Deportivo La Coruna president Augusto Lendoiro has said he is "ashamed" that the club has sought protection from its creditors using Spain's Ley Concursal measure and has pledged to repair Depor's perilous finances.
Casillas: Omissions may be 'jolt' I need (Jan 11, 2013 11:20 GMT)
Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas says being dropped recently could be the "jolt" that inspires him to bounce back and improve his performances.
ESPN FC Quiniela - Week 19 - The Ballon d'Or fallacy (Jan 11, 2013 08:19 GMT)
In the latest Quiniela, Eduardo Alvarez predicts Lionel Messi will continue his winning ways while Real Madrid will struggle on the road.
Europe
Ligue 1's Bastia to play 3 games to empty stands (Jan 11, 2013 18:59 GMT)
Ligue 1 side Bastia have been hit with a three-game stadium ban by the French league in response to a series of incidents involving their fans during recent matches.
Ibra cleared of stepping on Lovren (Jan 11, 2013 15:35 GMT)
Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been cleared by the French league's disciplinary committee of deliberately treading on the face of Lyon defender Dejan Lovren and has avoided a second suspension of the season.
Roura praises Villa after Barca cup win (Jan 11, 2013 10:43 GMT)
Barcelona assistant coach Jordi Roura praised David Villa's contribution in scoring twice in Thursday's 5-0 Copa del Rey stroll past Cordoba, adding that the striker was still working his way back to fitness after his long injury lay-off.
Global
Women's league assigns top players to teams (Jan 11, 2013 20:03 GMT)
FIFA player of the year Abby Wambach was allocated to Western New York Flash of the National Women's Soccer League on Friday. Wambach was one of 55 national team players from Canada, Mexico and the United States who were allocated.
French paper: Adebayor won't play in ANC (Jan 11, 2013 10:29 GMT)
Spurs striker Emmanuel Adebayor is almost certain to refuse to play in the African Nations Cup after the Togolese FA changed coach Didier Six's tournament squad list, L'Equipe has reported.
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 Premier League
Brendan Rodgers approves of Webb appointment (Jan 12, 2013 00:39 GMT)
Brendan Rodgers has hailed Howard Webb as "an excellent referee" and "a good, strong personality" ahead of Liverpool's Premier League trip to Manchester United on Sunday.
Redknapp: Exit from Tottenham was 'political' (Jan 11, 2013 23:16 GMT)
Harry Redknapp has said his departure from Tottenham Hotspur was nothing to do with the way he was managing the team.
Rio: Liverpool match is 'special' (Jan 11, 2013 20:00 GMT)
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand is looking forward to facing Liverpool on Sunday and says it is one of the first games the players look for when the fixtures are published.
Aguero out vs. Arsenal, eyes return next week (Jan 11, 2013 18:52 GMT)
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini hopes to have striker Sergio Aguero back in his side for next week's clash with Fulham.
Rodgers: I wouldn't swap Suarez for RVP (Jan 11, 2013 17:36 GMT)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has said he would not swap Luis Suarez for Robin van Persie.
Moyes: Osman having best season yet for Everton (Jan 11, 2013 16:57 GMT)
David Moyes believes Leon Osman is in the form of his life as the midfielder prepares to mark a decade as an Everton first-teamer.
Comolli: Don't drive out Suarez (Jan 11, 2013 15:35 GMT)
Liverpool's former director of football Damien Comolli has warned that Luis Suarez could be driven away from the English game, claiming the Uruguayan is being "victimised".
Terry and Cech travel with Chelsea squad (Jan 11, 2013 15:33 GMT)
Chelsea captain John Terry and goalkeeper Petr Cech will both travel with the squad for the Premier League trip to Stoke City on Saturday.
Canaries' Chris Hughton tells of Newcastle bond (Jan 11, 2013 15:15 GMT)
Norwich City manager Chris Hughton has spoken of his "special connection" with his former club Newcastle United as he prepares to take them on at Carrow Road on Saturday.
Fletcher targets top-10 finish (Jan 11, 2013 14:56 GMT)
Sunderland striker Steven Fletcher believes the club are showing potential and that breaking into the top 10 is realistic goal for this season.
Van Persie out to avoid complacency against Reds (Jan 11, 2013 14:14 GMT)
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie is wary of treating the challenge of Liverpool lightly this weekend as the two rivals clash at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Redknapp not after revenge (Jan 11, 2013 13:41 GMT)
Harry Redknapp has said he is not looking for revenge as he prepares to face Tottenham for the first time since being sacked as manager at White Hart Lane.
Redknapp would welcome Celtic and Rangers (Jan 11, 2013 13:39 GMT)
QPR manager Harry Redknapp fully supports the idea that Scottish giants Celtic and Rangers should move south and play in English football.
Wenger backing high ticket prices at the Emirates (Jan 11, 2013 12:37 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has defended his club's decision to charge Manchester City supporters £62 to attend Sunday's Premier League game at the Emirates Stadium.
Aguero ruled out of Arsenal clash (Jan 11, 2013 11:59 GMT)
Manchester City have ruled Sergio Aguero out of Sunday's showdown with Arsenal but hope the Argentine will be fit to face Fulham on January 19.
Lambert: Bradford gave me sleepless nights (Jan 11, 2013 11:51 GMT)
Paul Lambert says he has had sleepless nights after the "hurt and embarrassment" of Aston Villa's Capital One Cup humbling by League Two Bradford City.
Hicks, Gillett agree settlement with Reds (Jan 11, 2013 11:30 GMT)
Liverpool have reached an agreement with former owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett for an out-of-court settlement over the sale of the club in 2010.
Rooney misses Liverpool clash (Jan 11, 2013 10:13 GMT)
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that striker Wayne Rooney is not fit enough to face Liverpool on Sunday.
Pulis full of praise for Lampard and his time at Chelsea (Jan 11, 2013 09:41 GMT)
Stoke manager Tony Pulis believes Frank Lampard has had the perfect career at Chelsea up to now, as the midfielder looks set to leave the club at the end of the season.
Brendan Rodgers: I've added value to Liverpool players (Jan 11, 2013 09:35 GMT)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers believes he was brought into the club to help develop its players as well as winning matches.
City goalkeeper Hart shrugs off criticism (Jan 11, 2013 08:41 GMT)
Manchester City keeper Joe Hart has insisted he has not lost his confidence despite an alarming dip in form this season.
Cahill baffled by poor home form (Jan 11, 2013 08:39 GMT)
Chelsea defender Gary Cahill is struggling to put his finger on what has happened to the club's home form of late.
Premier League Spotlight: The Van Persie versus Suarez show (Jan 11, 2013 08:36 GMT)
In this week's Premier League Spotlight, James Dall eagerly anticipates Van Persie versus Suarez and expects Manchester City to end their non-scoring hoodoo at Arsenal.
Sterling: Experience will count at United (Jan 11, 2013 08:29 GMT)
Liverpool youngster Raheem Sterling feels the experience in the Anfield dressing room can help inspire the club to victory at Manchester United on Sunday, and he warned United's defenders that any foul on him will be avenged by Steven Gerrard.
Report: Newcastle's Coloccini wants to go home (Jan 11, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew was attempting to head off a fresh crisis after captain Fabricio Coloccini's continued presence on Tyneside was thrown into doubt.
Chelsea's Terry back Saturday but won't start (Jan 11, 2013 08:00 GMT)
John Terry will return for Chelsea Saturday but come off the bench.
Nani back, Rooney out vs. Liverpool
(Jan 11, 2013 08:00 GMT)Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed Nani and Anderson will return to the Manchester United squad for Sunday's Barclays Premier League encounter with Liverpool.
Hicks, Gillett agree to settlement with Liverpool (Jan 11, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Liverpool have agreed an out-of-court settlement with former owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett over the sale of the club in 2010.
Wenger expects Walcott deal by end of month
(Jan 11, 2013 08:00 GMT)Arsene Wenger thinks Theo Walcott will get a new deal done with Arsenal.
Mancini wants Balotelli
(Jan 11, 2013 08:00 GMT)Roberto Mancini said again that he isn't trying to move Mario Balotelli in January's transfer window.
Everton extends Hitzlsperger, won't sell Fellaini (Jan 11, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Everton boss David Moyes has confirmed German midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger will be staying with the club until the end of the season.
Pardew blasts underperforming players (Jan 11, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Newcastle have been given a lift with the news that influential midfielder Yohan Cabaye will travel with the squad for the Premier League game against Norwich on Saturday.
English League Championship
Appleton confirmed as new Blackburn manager (Jan 11, 2013 19:07 GMT)
Michael Appleton has officially left Blackpool to take the vacant manager's job at Blackburn Rovers on a two-and-a-half year deal.
Scottish Premier League
Griffiths to be investigated over racist tweet claim (Jan 11, 2013 15:07 GMT)
Hibernian on-loan striker Leigh Griffiths is to be investigated by Edinburgh police amid claims that he sent a racist tweet.
Edinburgh police eye Griffiths' tweet for racism (Jan 11, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Police in Edinburgh say they will look into claims that Hibernian's on-loan striker Leigh Griffiths sent a racist tweet.
French Ligue 1
Ligue 1: Motta off as PSG are held by Ajaccio (Jan 11, 2013 23:34 GMT)
Paris Saint-Germain used their day's head start to edge one point clear at the top of Ligue 1 but will not expect to stay there after being held to a goalless draw by lowly AC Ajaccio.
Ancelotti hails Lucas ahead of PSG debut (Jan 11, 2013 13:34 GMT)
Carlo Ancelotti has praised €40 million new signing Lucas Moura's efforts in adapting to life in Ligue 1, with the Brazilian poised to make his Paris Saint-Germain debut on Friday.
Bastia to play three games behind closed doors (Jan 11, 2013 12:13 GMT)
Bastia have been ordered to play three home games behind closed doors following further violent incidents involving the Corsican club's fans.
Striker Lopez steps down as Lyon captain (Jan 11, 2013 11:02 GMT)
Lyon striker Lisandro Lopez has asked to be relieved of the club's captaincy so he can focus more on his own game.
Ibra escapes 'stamp' ban (Jan 11, 2013 10:02 GMT)
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has escaped punishment over an alleged stamping incident that could have seen the Paris Saint-Germain star handed a lengthy ban.
Italian Serie A
Napoli infuriated by Marchisio comments (Jan 11, 2013 10:08 GMT)
Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio has stoked up his club's feud with Napoli, saying: "When I am faced with Napoli, something goes off in me."
Spanish Primera División
Real Madrid missing trio to suspension (Jan 11, 2013 15:44 GMT)
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho must travel to Osasuna in La Liga on Saturday without the suspended Sergio Ramos, Cristiano Ronaldo and Antonio Adan, although Xabi Alonso is expected to be available despite a neck problem.
Benitez tops poll to succeed Mourinho at Real
(Jan 11, 2013 13:32 GMT)Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez is the favoured successor to Jose Mourinho as Real Madrid boss among the La Liga club's membership, according to a survey carried out on behalf of Marca.
Depor president 'ashamed' of financial move (Jan 11, 2013 12:56 GMT)
Deportivo La Coruna president Augusto Lendoiro has said he is "ashamed" that the club has sought protection from its creditors using Spain's Ley Concursal measure and has pledged to repair Depor's perilous finances.
Casillas: Omissions may be 'jolt' I need (Jan 11, 2013 11:20 GMT)
Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas says being dropped recently could be the "jolt" that inspires him to bounce back and improve his performances.
ESPN FC Quiniela - Week 19 - The Ballon d'Or fallacy (Jan 11, 2013 08:19 GMT)
In the latest Quiniela, Eduardo Alvarez predicts Lionel Messi will continue his winning ways while Real Madrid will struggle on the road.
Europe
Ligue 1's Bastia to play 3 games to empty stands (Jan 11, 2013 18:59 GMT)
Ligue 1 side Bastia have been hit with a three-game stadium ban by the French league in response to a series of incidents involving their fans during recent matches.
Ibra cleared of stepping on Lovren (Jan 11, 2013 15:35 GMT)
Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been cleared by the French league's disciplinary committee of deliberately treading on the face of Lyon defender Dejan Lovren and has avoided a second suspension of the season.
Roura praises Villa after Barca cup win (Jan 11, 2013 10:43 GMT)
Barcelona assistant coach Jordi Roura praised David Villa's contribution in scoring twice in Thursday's 5-0 Copa del Rey stroll past Cordoba, adding that the striker was still working his way back to fitness after his long injury lay-off.
Global
Women's league assigns top players to teams (Jan 11, 2013 20:03 GMT)
FIFA player of the year Abby Wambach was allocated to Western New York Flash of the National Women's Soccer League on Friday. Wambach was one of 55 national team players from Canada, Mexico and the United States who were allocated.
French paper: Adebayor won't play in ANC (Jan 11, 2013 10:29 GMT)
Spurs striker Emmanuel Adebayor is almost certain to refuse to play in the African Nations Cup after the Togolese FA changed coach Didier Six's tournament squad list, L'Equipe has reported.
