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Juve turn down Brazil request for Amauri (Jan 31, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Juventus have rejected a request from Brazil to call up striker Amauri for next month's friendly with Italy, the Serie A club's president said on Saturday.
Ligue 1: PSG win moves them up to third (Jan 31, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Paris St Germain scored two identical goals to defeat Caen 2-0 and climb to third in Ligue 1 on Saturday.
La Liga: Real win as Raul equals scoring record (Jan 31, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Athletic Bilbao came from behind to beat Malaga 3-2 in a pulsating Primera Liga encounter on Saturday.
Serie A: Juve beaten again as Cagliari triumph (Jan 31, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Fabio Quagliarella smashed in a stunning volley from the edge of the area to give improving Udinese a 2-2 Serie A draw at Napoli on Saturday.
SPL: Fleck penalty moves Rangers closer (Jan 31, 2009 08:00 GMT)
John Fleck netted his first goal for Rangers as they claimed a 2-0 victory over Dundee United and moved to within a point of Celtic in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League.
Bundesliga: Hoffenheim win to reclaim top spot (Jan 31, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Hoffenheim comfortably beat relegation-threatened Energie Cottbus 2-0 on Saturday to reclaim top spot in the Bundesliga.
Ancelotti: Becks could be named in UEFA squad (Jan 31, 2009 08:00 GMT)
David Beckham could be named in AC Milan's UEFA Cup squad even though his current loan from Los Angeles Galaxy ends on March 9, coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Saturday.
Napoli duo banned for a year over drugs test (Jan 29, 2009 22:11 GMT)
Napoli winger Daniele Mannini and striker Davide Possanzini have been banned for a year after arriving late for a drugs test when playing for Serie B side Brescia, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said on Thursday.
Eredivisie: PSV adjusting to life after Stevens (Jan 29, 2009 20:38 GMT)
PSV Eindhoven are still digesting the news of Huub Stevens' unexpected departure as they prepare for their next Eredivisie match at struggling De Graafschap.
Ancelotti applauds another great Beckham display (Jan 29, 2009 20:37 GMT)
AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti hailed David Beckham for "another great game'' after the England midfielder scored in the 1-1 draw against Genoa.
La Liga: Pressure mounting on under-achievers (Jan 29, 2009 20:34 GMT)
With Barcelona holding a commanding 12-point lead in the Primera Liga, attention is turning to under-performing clubs such as Real Betis and Atletico Madrid with pressure mounting on their coaches.
Ligue 1: Perrin returns to Lyon for derby clash (Jan 29, 2009 20:31 GMT)
Tension will be high on the touchline when St Etienne coach Alain Perrin returns to the Gerland stadium for the Ligue 1 derby against leaders Olympique Lyon on Sunday.
Ranieri admits his Juve team deserved nothing (Jan 29, 2009 20:29 GMT)
Juventus coach Claudio Ranieri admitted Udinese had been the better team and deserved all three points after his side lost 2-1 in Turin.
Serie A: Beckham in fitness battle for Lazio visit (Jan 29, 2009 18:35 GMT)
David Beckham's chances of continuing his impressive form for AC Milan in Sunday's Serie A visit to Lazio (1930) are in doubt because of a leg muscle strain.
Puel happy with Lyon squad as deadline nears (Jan 29, 2009 18:33 GMT)
Lyon coach Claude Puel believes his side's 1-0 win over Marseille in the Coupe de France proves Les Gones do not necessarily have to add to their squad in January.
Marseille striker Kone suffers broken cheekbone (Jan 29, 2009 18:31 GMT)
Marseille have confirmed forward Bakari Kone fractured his cheekbone during the 1-0 defeat to Lyon in the last 32 of the Coupe de France.
Bundesliga: Hoffenheim's title bid under threat (Jan 29, 2009 16:25 GMT)
Hoffenheim's fairytale debut season could be under threat when the Bundesliga resumes after a six-week break, the shock leaders having being hit by injury and suspension at the same time as Bayern Munich found top gear.
Hertha complete signing of defender Cufre (Jan 29, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Hertha Berlin have confirmed the signing of Argentinian defender Leandro Cufre from French Ligue 1 outfit Monaco.
Capello impressed by Beckham (Jan 29, 2009 08:00 GMT)
England boss Fabio Capello has confirmed he was impressed by David Beckham's latest performance for AC Milan.
Barcelona, Sevilla through to King's Cup semis (Jan 29, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Barcelona and Sevilla claimed the final two places in the King's Cup semi-finals on Thursday, Barca knocking out city rivals Espanyol 3-2 and Sevilla coming through on away goals against holders Valencia.
Lehmann fined for outburst over player rant (Jan 29, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Stuttgart's veteran goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has been fined an undisclosed sum for publicly criticising his team in the wake of their 5-1 defeat to Bayern Munich in the DFB-Pokal on Tuesday.
Juve tie Marchisio down to new five-year deal (Jan 29, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Juventus have agreed terms on a five-year contract extension with highly-rated midfielder Claudio Marchisio.
Italian FA: No deadline for Beckham, Pirlo plea (Jan 29, 2009 08:00 GMT)
The Italian FA have said that AC Milan would not have to bid for David Beckham before the Monday night transfer deadline of 1700 GMT.
On that day: A name to be conjured with (Jan 29, 2009 08:00 GMT)
John Brewin on how AC Milan flop Luther Blissett became the name on Italian lips.
Beckham scores but is injured in Milan draw (Jan 28, 2009 08:00 GMT)
David Beckham hopes an abductor injury which cut short his most impressive performance so far for AC Milan on Wednesday night does not turn out to be serious.
Copa del Ray: Bilbao and Mallorca into semis (Jan 28, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Athletic Bilbao and Real Mallorca booked themselves semi-final places in the King's Cup on Wednesday.
Benzema sends Lyon through in French Cup (Jan 28, 2009 08:00 GMT)
An early Karim Benzema goal gave French Cup holders Olympique Lyon a 1-0 win over Olympique Marseille and a ticket to the last 16 on Wednesday.
Inter stretch lead, Beckham scores in Milan draw (Jan 28, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Inter Milan moved six points clear at the top of Serie A by beating Catania 2-0 with 10 men on Wednesday, while David Beckham's second goal in two games could only earn AC Milan a 1-1 draw at home by Genoa.
Leverkusen and Bremen reach cup quarters (Jan 28, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Bayer Leverkusen eased into the German Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday with a comfortable 3-1 win over Energie Cottbus, to be joined by Werder Bremen who came from a goal down to beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1.
PSV Eindhoven coach Stevens quits Eredivisie club (Jan 28, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Huub Stevens has resigned as coach of PSV Eindhoven, the Dutch club said on their website on Wednesday.
Feyenoord count on coach Been for next season (Jan 28, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Feyenoord have confirmed the appointment of Mario Been as their new coach from next season.
Five-goal Bayern can get better, says Klinsmann (Jan 28, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Bayern Munich coach Jurgen Klinsmann sent out a warning to the rest of the Bundesliga after his side demolished Stuttgart 5-1 in the DFB-Pokal on Tuesday night.
Carter: Academy products hold the key to success (Jan 28, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Jon Carter looks at the evidence why clubs should be focusing on their youth academies.
German Cup: Bayern Munich thump Stuttgart (Jan 27, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Visiting Bayern Munich crushed Stuttgart 5-1 on Tuesday to ease into the German Cup quarter-finals.
Terry Butcher named as new Inverness CT boss (Jan 27, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Inverness today named Terry Butcher as their new manager, with Maurice Malpas also joining the club as his assistant.
Gravesen announces retirement at 32 (Jan 27, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Former Everton, Celtic and Real Madrid midfielder Thomas Gravesen has announced his retirement.
Puyol: Barcelona treble will be "very difficult" (Jan 27, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Barcelona captain Carles Puyol has played down talk of a treble this season, insisting that winning the Primera Liga, the Champions League and the Copa del Rey will be "very difficult".
Inter set to query three-match Adriano ban (Jan 27, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Inter Milan have confirmed they will appeal against the three-match ban handed out to striker Adriano.
£4.5m to keep Becks (Jan 27, 2009 08:00 GMT)
AC Milan are willing to pay a £4.5m transfer fee for David Beckham to remain at the San Siro but say LA Galaxy are yet to agree to a deal, according to chief executive Adriano Gallian
Gomes return to PSV ruled out in Holland (Jan 27, 2009 08:00 GMT)
PSV Eindhoven technical manager Adrie van Kraaij has ruled out goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes returning from Tottenham.
Alvarez: Atlético down, Athletic up (Jan 26, 2009 19:29 GMT)
Eduardo Alvarez contrasts the fortunes of Atlético Madrid and Athletic Bilbao.
Alvarez: Mid-term review (Jan 26, 2009 19:29 GMT)
Eduardo Alvarez reveals what to expect from the climax to the La Liga season.
Hesse-Lichtenberger: A picture tells a thousand stories (Jan 26, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Uli Hesse Lichtenberger spends the Bundesliga's winter break swotting up on his club history.
Pizarro keen to stay in Germany with Bremen (Jan 26, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Claudio Pizarro has admitted he would like to convert his loan move from Chelsea to Werder Bremen into a permanent transfer.
Adriano banned for three matches for punch (Jan 26, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Inter Milan striker Adriano has been banned for three matches after throwing a punch in Sunday's 1-0 win over Sampdoria, the Italian league said on Monday.
Ancelotti keen to keep Beckham in Milan (Jan 26, 2009 08:00 GMT)
AC Milan have reiterated their desire for David Beckham to extend his short-term deal from Los Angeles Galaxy.
Mourinho:"I don't change and I cannot lose" (Jan 26, 2009 08:00 GMT)
ESPNsoccernet Press Pass spoke with Jose Mourinho about life with Inter Milan.
Bordeaux boss Blanc signs contract extension (Jan 26, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Bordeaux coach Laurent Blanc has extended his contract by two years.
Mourinho launches ref attack (Jan 26, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Jose Mourinho launched a bitter attack on referee Domenico Celi after being sent to the stands as Inter Milan struggled to a 1-0 win over Sampdoria.
AC Milan target scudetto (Jan 26, 2009 08:00 GMT)
AC Milan have become increasingly confident of mounting a full Serie A title challenge this season and are quietly hopeful David Beckham will stay long-term.
Babbel and Stuttgart pose stern test for Bayern (Jan 26, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Bayern Munich marked their winter break from the Bundesliga with some impressive form in friendlies but Tuesday's German Cup opponents Stuttgart represent formidable last 16 opponents.
Spalletti: Roma must finish in the top four (Jan 26, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Roma coach Luciano Spalletti admits he would consider it a failure if his club did not finish in the top four this season.
Lille to face Lyon or Marseille in Coupe de France (Jan 26, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Lille will face either Coupe de France holders Lyon or cup specialists Marseille in the last 16 of the competition.
French Cup: Le Mans down Le Havre to progress (Jan 25, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Norwegian striker Thorstein Helstad struck eight minutes into extra time to give Le Mans a 1-0 win at Le Havre in an all-Ligue 1 clash in the French Cup last 32 on Sunday.
Serie A: Becks grabs first goal as AC Milan win (Jan 25, 2009 08:00 GMT)
David Beckham scored his first goal for AC Milan and the unflappable Kaka netted twice in a 4-1 win at 10-man Bologna on Sunday.
La Liga: Real Mallorca's rare win stuns Valencia (Jan 25, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Real Mallorca dragged themselves off the foot of the Primera Liga with a stunning 3-1 demolition of Champions League hopefuls Valencia on Sunday.
Beckham scores first goal for AC Milan (Jan 25, 2009 08:00 GMT)
David Beckham scored his first goal for AC Milan in the club's Serie A match at Bologna on Sunday.
La Liga: Messi imperious as Barca thump Numancia (Jan 24, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Struggling Osasuna came back to draw 1-1 at Villarreal with a spirited Primera Liga performance at the Madrigal on Saturday.
French Cup: Toulouse thrash brave Schirrhein (Jan 24, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Danish striker Soren Larsen hit four as Toulouse ended Schirrhein's French Cup dream with a 8-0 demolition of the seventh-division team in a last 32 tie on Saturday.
Angry Saviola eyes Real Madrid exit (Jan 24, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Javier Saviola wants Real Madrid to decide whether to play him or let him leave, the Argentina striker said on Saturday.
Buffon would make Kaka-style move (Jan 24, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Gianluigi Buffon would leave Juventus if he was the subject of a "fantasy football bid" like AC Milan playmaker Kaka, the goalkeeper said on Saturday.
Olic to miss Bayern match after Friendly punch-up (Jan 23, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Hamburg SV striker Ivica Olic will miss next Friday's Bundesliga match against his future Bayern Munich team mates after receiving a two-match ban for fighting during a friendly game in Spain.
Donovan's confidence boosted by Beckham (Jan 23, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Landon Donovan claims Los Angeles Galaxy team-mate David Beckham has given him the confidence to succeed at Bayern Munich.
Spanish transfer window gets day extension (Jan 23, 2009 08:00 GMT)
The Spanish football league have confirmed they have extended the current transfer window by 24 hours.
Berlusconi rejoices at keeping Kaka (Jan 23, 2009 08:00 GMT)
AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi believes Kaka's decision to stay with the Rossoneri ''feels like winning the Champions League'' and backed the Brazilian to turn down possible moves away from the San Siro in the future.
Milan's Galliani rejects talk of Kaka exit (Jan 23, 2009 08:00 GMT)
AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani has rubbished reports Kaka could be on his way to Real Madrid or any other club at the end of the season.
Italian Cup: Mauri steers Lazio into semis (Jan 22, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Stefano Mauri set up one goal and scored another to help Lazio reach the semi-finals of the Italian Cup with a 3-1 comeback win over Torino on Thursday.
Spanish Cup: Struggling Mallorca beat Betis (Jan 22, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Alhassane Keita's goal gave struggling Real Mallorca a 1-0 first-leg advantage over Real Betis in their King's Cup quarter-final on Thursday.
Denilson holding out for offers from Italy (Jan 22, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Brazilian midfielder Denilson will not join his homeland club Nautico - because he is expecting offers from Italy.
Juventus reveal interest in Werder's Diego (Jan 22, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Juventus coach Claudio Ranieri has revealed his interest in Werder Bremen midfielder Diego.
On that day: The pioneer of Portuguese football (Jan 22, 2009 08:00 GMT)
John Brewin says Portugal's current stars owe a debt to 60s legend Eusébio.
Ligue 1 giants set for Coupe de France clash (Jan 22, 2009 08:00 GMT)
A mouthwatering clash between Lyon and Marseille will be the undoubted highlight of the Coupe de France last 32, should the French champions avoid the banana skin of Concarneau in their rescheduled last-64 tie.
Top clubs in talks to limit transfers and pay (Jan 22, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Europe's top soccer clubs and the game's European governing body UEFA have started preliminary discussions on curbing the amount of money that can be spent on player transfers or wages, sources familiar with the talks said.
Liga: Numancia hope to do double over Barca (Jan 22, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Promoted Numancia are the only side to have beaten Barcelona in the Primera Liga this season and they have the chance to complete an unlikely double over the runaway leaders at the Nou Camp on Saturday.
Milan's Emerson rubbishes Kaka to Madrid talk (Jan 22, 2009 08:00 GMT)
AC Milan midfielder Emerson has denied quotes attributed to him in which he claimed Real Madrid would succeed where Manchester City failed this week if they tried to lure his team-mate Kaka away from the San Siro.
New Espanyol coach "proud" of draw with Barca (Jan 22, 2009 08:00 GMT)
New Espanyol coach Mauricio Pochettino is confident of happier times ahead for the struggling Catalan club if they can repeat the showing they produced against Barcelona in the Copa del Rey.
Serie A: Internazionale happy with Mourinho (Jan 22, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Inter Milan may have endured a difficult start to 2009 but the three-time defending champions still top Serie A and club president Massimo Moratti has given a thumbs-up to the job done by coach Jose Mourinho.
Real Madrid target Wenger (Jan 22, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Real Madrid presidential contender Florentino Perez will make the appointment of Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger the cornerstone of his election campaign.
Kaka shines in friendly win over Hannover (Jan 21, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Kaka came on as a second-half substitute to help AC Milan beat Hanover 3-2 in a friendly on Wednesday.
Espanyol hold Barca, Valencia beat Sevilla (Jan 21, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Juan Mata's deflected late strike gave holders Valencia a 3-2 victory over 2007 winners Sevilla in the first leg of their King's Cup quarter-final on Wednesday.
Coppa Italia: Inter oust holders Roma (Jan 21, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Zlatan Ibrahimovic put Inter Milan into the Italian Cup semi-finals when his controversial winner sealed a 2-1 victory over holders AS Roma on Wednesday.
Emerson believes Real Madrid could tempt Kaka (Jan 21, 2009 08:00 GMT)
AC Milan midfielder Emerson believes Real Madrid could succeed where Manchester City failed and lure Kaka away from the San Siro.
Real Madrid fined for 'fascist' fan chants (Jan 21, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Real Madrid have been fined 3,000 euros ($3,900) by the Spanish football federation (RFEF) after a group of their fans were reported by a referee for making what he termed fascist gestures and chanting fascist slogans.
Cologne-bound Podolski hits out at Klinsmann (Jan 21, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Lukas Podolski has hit out at Bayern Munich coach Jurgen Klinsmann following his decision to return to Cologne at the end of the season.
Raynor: The most expensive team in the world (Jan 21, 2009 08:00 GMT)
What would a team of the most expensive players in the world look like? Dominic Raynor provides the answer.
Beckham: Kaka will sign for Madrid in the summer (Jan 20, 2009 08:00 GMT)
David Beckham has reportedly revealed that Kaká wants to go to Real Madrid in the summer after turning down the chance to join Manchester City.
Inter striker Ibrahimovic picks up Italian award (Jan 20, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Inter Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic was named Player of the Year at the 2008 Italian football Oscars on Monday night.
New Madrid chief: Robben is better than Messi (Jan 20, 2009 08:00 GMT)
New Real Madrid president Vicente Boluda has heaped praise on in-form winger Arjen Robben, insisting he would not even swap the Dutchman for Barcelona ace Lionel Messi.
Mourinho: Inter want to win Coppa Italia (Jan 20, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho has warned Coppa Italia holders Roma they can expect to face a strong Nerazzurri line-up in tomorrow's quarter-final first leg at the San Siro.
Rijkaard rules out taking vacant Feyenoord job (Jan 20, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Former Barcelona boss Frank Rijkaard has ruled himself out of the running for the vacant Feyenoord coaching post.
Bayern slap 150 million euro price tag on Ribery (Jan 20, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Bayern Munich general manager Uli Hoeness has slapped a 150 million euro price tag on midfielder Franck Ribery.
Espanyol replace coach Mane with Pochettino (Jan 20, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Espanyol have sacked coach Jose Manuel Esnal after only eight games in charge and replaced him with former Argentina defender Mauricio Pochettino, Spanish media reported on Tuesday.
Valencia to address defensive woes for Cup (Jan 20, 2009 08:00 GMT)
King's Cup holders Valencia have had no trouble scoring this month but will have to stop leaking so many goals if they are to get past 2007 winners Sevilla and reach the semi-finals.
Italy match-fixing trial adjourned on first day (Jan 20, 2009 08:00 GMT)
The criminal trial probing the 2006 match-fixing scandal that rocked Italian football began in Naples on Tuesday when proceedings were immediately adjourned until March 24 because of legal arguments.
Ibrahimovic wins Serie A players' "Oscar" (Jan 19, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic was named Italian players' player of the year on Monday for his starring role in Inter Milan's run to the Serie A title last season.
Babbel hoping to keep Lehmann at Stuttgart (Jan 19, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Stuttgart coach Markus Babbel hopes goalkeeper Jens Lehmann will stay with the club beyond the end of the season.
Inter chief: No new signings in January (Jan 19, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti insists the club have no plans to get the chequebook out this month despite claiming just one point from their two Serie A games so far in 2009.
Real fans accused of making fascist gestures (Jan 19, 2009 08:00 GMT)
A group of Real Madrid fans have been reported by a referee for making what he termed fascist gestures and chanting fascist slogans, according to the official report from Sunday's match against Osasuna at the Bernabeu.
Injury set to force Bayern's Sagnol to retire (Jan 19, 2009 08:00 GMT)
France and Bayern Munich defender Willy Sagnol is set to retire after failing to recover from an Achilles' tendon injury, Bayern team manager Uli Hoeness said on Monday.
Troubled Inter seek salvation in Coppa Italia (Jan 19, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Stuttering Inter Milan want to rebuild their battered confidence on Wednesday when they meet holders AS Roma in the Italian Cup for the fifth time in five seasons.
PSG president set to exit after owner row (Jan 19, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Paris St Germain president Charles Villeneuve faced the possibility of losing his job on Monday over a row with the club's owners.
Alvarez: The metamorphosis of Calderón (Jan 19, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Eduardo Alvarez on how the once inscrutable Ramon Calderon met his demise at Real Madrid.
Ligue 1: Lille end Rennes' 18-match unbeaten run (Jan 19, 2009 02:20 GMT)
A Peter Hansson own goal handed Lille a 1-0 home victory against Stade Rennes that put an end to the Brittany side's unbeaten streak in Ligue 1 on Sunday.
La Liga: Real Madrid seal comeback victory (Jan 19, 2009 02:19 GMT)
Real Madrid came back from a goal down to beat bottom-of-the-table Osasuna 3-1 on Sunday and reclaim second spot in the Primera Liga from Sevilla, 12 points behind leaders Barcelona.
Eredivisie: AZ Alkmaar stay clear at the summit (Jan 19, 2009 00:20 GMT)
AZ Alkmaar remain three points clear at the top of the Eredivisie after a 2-0 victory at FC Volendam.
Serie A: Inter stunned by 3-1 loss at Atalanta (Jan 19, 2009 00:18 GMT)
Serie A leaders Inter Milan suffered a stunning 3-1 defeat at Atalanta on Sunday with the champions barely mustering a shot on goal before Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored in injury time.
Messi: I want to stay at Barcelona for life (Jan 18, 2009 22:04 GMT)
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi insists no amount of money could tempt him away from the Nou Camp.
Real unlikely to make more January signings (Jan 18, 2009 22:00 GMT)
Real Madrid are unlikely to buy any more players in the January transfer period, new club president Vicente Boluda was quoted as saying on Sunday.
Guardiola: More to come from Barca (Jan 18, 2009 19:29 GMT)
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola sounded an ominous warning to the rest of the Primera Liga by insisting his team's performance in Saturday night's 5-0 thrashing of Deportivo La Coruna was "far from perfect".
Derdiyok turns down move to Hoffenheim (Jan 17, 2009 20:09 GMT)
Swiss forward Eren Derdiyok has turned down an approach from Bundesliga leaders Hoffenheim, insisting his future lies with fellow German outfit Bayer Leverkusen.
Milan could lose Kaladze for the season (Jan 17, 2009 20:03 GMT)
AC Milan defender Kakha Kaladze fears he could miss the rest of the season if his troublesome left knee requires an operation.
Bordeaux keep heat on Lyon with win (Jan 17, 2009 08:00 GMT)
France playmaker Yoann Gourcuff produced another impressive performance as Girondins Bordeaux won 2-1 win at Nantes on Saturday to maintain their pursuit of Ligue 1 leaders Olympique Lyon.
Milan win as fans beg Kaka: "Don't go!" (Jan 17, 2009 08:00 GMT)
An Alexandre Pato goal gave AC Milan a 1-0 win over Fiorentina on Saturday as fans at the San Siro vocally urged the club not to sell Brazilian Kaka to cash-rich Manchester City.
Classy Barcelona crush Deportivo 5-0 (Jan 17, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Henry, Eto'o and Messi fire Barca to victory over Deportivo.
Boyd on fire as Rangers triumph over Falkirk (Jan 17, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Kris Boyd showed Rangers exactly what they would be missing if he was sold this month by masterminding today's 3-1 win over Falkirk in the Scottish Premier League.
Two Rangers fans found guilty of assaulting Lennon (Jan 16, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Two Rangers fans were found guilty today of assaulting former Celtic captain Neil Lennon.
Hoffenheim hero Ibisevic out for the season (Jan 16, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Hoffenheim striker Vedad Ibisevic will miss the rest of the season after tests confirmed he has torn knee ligaments.
Real chief Calderon resigns amid vote scandal (Jan 16, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has resigned from his post with the Primera Liga champions, announcing he is stepping down in a press conference.
Lazio chief baffled by link with Rangers' Boyd (Jan 16, 2009 08:00 GMT)
There is no chance of Rangers striker Kris Boyd joining Lazio, according to the Italian club's chairman Claudio Lotito.
Athletic beat Osasuna to reach King's Cup quarters (Jan 16, 2009 07:18 GMT)
Athletic Bilbao claimed the final place in the quarter-finals of the King's Cup on Thursday when Igor Gabilondo's fine strike and an own goal by Josetxo gave them a 2-0 home win over Osasuna in their second leg match.
Real president to resign, claims Spanish media (Jan 16, 2009 07:16 GMT)
Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon will step down on Friday following newspaper allegations of irregularities at the club's general assembly last month, Spanish media reported on Thursday.
Milan sign Mattioni on loan from Gremio (Jan 16, 2009 04:31 GMT)
AC Milan have confirmed they have signed Brazilian defender Felipe Mattioni on loan from Gremio.
PSG draw Bordeaux in last-four semis (Jan 15, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Holders Paris St Germain were on Thursday drawn at home to face in-form Ligue 1 rivals Girondins Bordeaux in the French League Cup semi-finals.
Deportivo hoping to stop Barca juggernaut (Jan 15, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Deportivo La Coruna are the next team in the firing line for Barcelona as Pep Guardiola's side look to take another step towards wrestling the Primera Liga title away from arch rivals Real Madrid.
Jose ready to field Adriano at weekend (Jan 15, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Inter Milan striker Adriano is edging back into coach Jose Mourinho's good books and will get the chance to enhance his reputation when the Serie A leaders visit Atalanta in Bergamo on Sunday.
Govou says atmosphere is bad at Lyon (Jan 15, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Seven-times champions Olympique Lyon are in danger of being knocked off the top of Ligue 1 on Saturday and injured striker Sidney Govou said the club's poor recent form had dented morale.
Juventus seal place in Coppa Italia quarters (Jan 14, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Juventus booked their spot in the Italian Cup quarter-finals with an easy 3-0 home win over Catania on Wednesday.
Barca and Sevilla advance to King's Cup quarters (Jan 14, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Barcelona joined Sevilla and Valencia in the quarter-finals of the King's Cup on Wednesday as goals from Bojan Krkic and Eidur Gudjohnsen gave them a 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid in their second leg at the Nou Camp.
Injury fear for Hoffenheim hot-shot Ibisevic (Jan 14, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Hoffenheim striker Vedad Ibisevic, the leading scorer in the Bundesliga this season, was injured in a training match against Hamburg on Wednesday and will return to Germany for further medical tests, the club said.
PSG beat Lens in rematch of controversial final (Jan 14, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Paris St Germain advanced to the semi-finals of the French League Cup on Wednesday by beating second division Racing Lens 2-0 in a trouble-free rematch of last year's controversial final.
Feyenoord sack coach Verbeek after six months (Jan 14, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Feyenoord sacked coach Gertjan Verbeek on Wednesday after just six months in charge following a disappointing first half to the Eredivisie season.
Cologne confident of sealing Podolski deal (Jan 14, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Cologne are hopeful of tying up a deal to sign Lukas Podolski from Bayern Munich by the start of next week.
Ruptured Achilles ends season for Govou (Jan 14, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Olympique Lyon's France forward Sidney Govou will miss the rest of the season after rupturing his right Achilles tendon in training on Wednesday, his club said.
Gotta: A guarded welcome for the "Spice Boy" (Jan 14, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Roberto Gotta gauges a mixed response to David Beckham's arrival in Serie A.
Real Madrid officials resign over voting allegations (Jan 14, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Two Real Madrid officials have resigned after newspaper allegations that unauthorised persons were allowed into the club's general assembly last month and votes manipulated, the club said on Wednesday.
Carter: Europe eyes Portuguese production line (Jan 14, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Jon Carter on how the Portuguese league has become a feeder for the rest of Europe.
Hesse-Lichtenberger: Making it look easy (Jan 14, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Uli Hesse Lichtenberger praises 'The Professor', the man behind the Hoffenheim phenomenon.
Gomez rules out transfer to Bayern Munich (Jan 13, 2009 23:27 GMT)
Stuttgart striker Mario Gomez appears to have little interest in reviving a possible move to Bayern Munich this summer.
Aguirre gets board backing despite slump (Jan 13, 2009 23:25 GMT)
Under-pressure Atletico Madrid coach Javier Aguirre has received the backing of his president Enrique Cerezo.
Totti planning to return to action this month (Jan 13, 2009 23:24 GMT)
Injured Roma captain Francesco Totti expects to return to action later this month - but has warned he cannot be the answer to all of Roma's problems.
Sabatini denies making an offer for Pazzini (Jan 13, 2009 23:22 GMT)
Palermo sporting director Walter Sabatini has denied the club have made a bid of 9million euros for Fiorentina striker Giampaolo Pazzini.
PSG should not be competing in Cup, Lens say (Jan 13, 2009 23:08 GMT)
Paris St Germain should not have been allowed to defend their League Cup title, Racing Lens manager Daniel Leclercq said before Wednesday's quarter-final rematch of last year's controversial final.
Barrios' move from Colo Colo to Nancy is off (Jan 13, 2009 22:23 GMT)
Colo Colo striker Lucas Barrios will not be moving to French side AS Nancy, the Argentinian's agent has revealed.
Le Mans swoop to sign goalkeeper Makaridze (Jan 13, 2009 22:22 GMT)
Le Mans have signed Georgia goalkeeper Giorgi Makaridze from Dinamo Tbilisi for 800,000 euros.
Brandao to have medical for Marseille move (Jan 13, 2009 22:21 GMT)
Marseille have reached an agreement with Shakhtar Donetsk for the permanent transfer of their Brazilian striker Brandao.
Atletico coach worried about Aguero fitness (Jan 13, 2009 20:59 GMT)
Atletico Madrid coach Javier Aguirre has said he is worried about the fitness of Argentina striker Sergio Aguero.
Ajax tell NEC to up their offer for Rommedahl (Jan 13, 2009 19:43 GMT)
Ajax have told NEC Nijmegen they must raise their offer for Dennis Rommedahl if they wish to secure the services of the Denmark winger.
Bilbao coach Llorente cools European talk (Jan 13, 2009 19:40 GMT)
Athletic Bilbao striker Fernando Llorente has played down talk of a possible European challenge this season despite the Basque side's impressive recent run.
King's Cup: Atletico face trip to Barca (Jan 13, 2009 16:30 GMT)
After three defeats in a week and calls from fans for coach Javier Aguirre to be sacked, Atletico Madrid face a daunting trip to Barcelona for Wednesday's King's Cup last 16 second leg needing to overturn a 3-1 deficit.
Inter need extra-time to see off Genoa (Jan 13, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Esteban Cambiasso and Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored extra-time goals to send Serie A champions Inter Milan into the Italian Cup quarter-finals with a 3-1 win over 10-man Genoa at the San Siro on Tuesday.
Van Bommel told to take it or leave it (Jan 13, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge insists the club will not offer Mark van Bommel an improved deal.
Galliani: Girondins must pay up for Gourcuff (Jan 13, 2009 08:00 GMT)
AC Milan vice president Adriano Galliani has warned Bordeaux fans they will not be seeing much more of Yoann Gourcuff unless their team stump up 15million euros.
Ibisevic keen to stay on at Hoffenheim (Jan 13, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Hoffenheim frontman Vedad Ibisevic is keen to agree a new long-term contract with the club.
Nice through and Vannes into the semis (Jan 13, 2009 08:00 GMT)
A late goal from Cedric Kante gave Nice a 1-0 win over bottom Ligue 1 club Le Havre on Tuesday and a place in the French League Cup semi-finals.
Bouwes: PSV suffering after Reker arrival (Jan 13, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Ernst Bouwes on why internal conflict has hastened the decline of PSV Eindhoven.
Alvarez: Welcoming the Wise Men (Jan 12, 2009 18:46 GMT)
Eduardo Alvarez welcomes the Wise Men into his house to round up the La Liga action.
Mourinho takes hard stance with Balotelli (Jan 12, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho has threatened to leave Mario Balotelli on the sidelines if the teenage striker does not buck up and stop thinking of a loan move.
Lens gunning for revenge against PSG (Jan 12, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Paris St Germain will attempt to maintain their four-pronged assault for honours this season when they take on Lens in the quarter-finals of the Coupe de la Ligue on Wednesday.
Klinsmann saddened by Podolski's lack of fight (Jan 12, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Out-of-favour Bayern Munich striker Lukas Podolski, set to leave the Bundesliga champions at the end of the season, has not shown enough determination to earn regular selection, coach Juergen Klinsmann said.
Kaka keen to link up with Becks permanently (Jan 12, 2009 08:00 GMT)
AC Milan star Kaka has expressed his hope that David Beckham will stay at the Italian giants beyond his current loan spell.
Ligue 1: Bordeaux brush off PSG challenge (Jan 11, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Bordeaux thrashed Paris Saint-Germain 4-0 to move back into second place in Ligue 1.
Liga: Raul nets in Real win, Barca survive scare (Jan 11, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Raul marked his 500th league game with a goal as Real Madrid cruised to a 3-0 victory at Real Mallorca that put them second in the Primera Liga on Sunday.
Serie A: Del Piero seals Juve win, Becks AC debut (Jan 11, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Juventus cut the gap on Serie A leaders Inter Milan to four points after an Alessandro Del Piero free kick gave them a 1-0 home win over Siena on Sunday.
Marseille chief's fury over Auxerre match decision (Jan 11, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Angry Marseille president Pape Diouf felt there were non-sporting reasons behind the decision to go ahead with Saturday night's Ligue 1 clash at Auxerre.
Ligue 1: Rennes move second after Grenoble win (Jan 10, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Rennes moved up to second place in Ligue 1 and extended their unbeaten run to 18 games with a 1-0 victory over Grenoble tonight.
La Liga: Ten-man Sevilla down dreary Deportivo (Jan 10, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Ten-man Sevilla came back to beat Deportivo Coruna 3-1 with late goals from Renato and Diego Capel to climb to second in the Primera Liga on Saturday.
Serie A: Ibrahimovic rescues point for Inter (Jan 10, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Inter Milan got the new year of to a stuttering start after mid-table Cagliari ended their eight-game winning streak with a 1-1 draw at the San Siro.
Beckham on bench for first Milan league game (Jan 10, 2009 08:00 GMT)
On-loan AC Milan midfielder David Beckham will be a substitute for his first Serie A game at AS Roma on Sunday, coach Carlo Ancelotti said.
Podolski closing in on move back to Cologne (Jan 9, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Want-away striker Lukas Podolski could become a Cologne player as early as next Tuesday, according to Bayern Munich's general manager, Uli Hoeness.
Zico set to become boss of CSKA Moscow (Jan 9, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Zico is expected to be confirmed as CSKA Moscow coach today, after ending his contract at Uzbekistani club Bunyodkor.
Oddo keen to stay at Bayern beyond loan deal (Jan 9, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Italy defender Massimo Oddo would like to stay with Bayern Munich when his loan from AC Milan expires in the summer, but admits the decision is out of his hands.
Donati ready to take pay cut to seal move (Jan 9, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Celtic midfielder Massimo Donati has revealed he is prepared to take a substantial pay cut to return to Italy.
Ex-Galaxy chief Lalas: Becks may stay at Milan (Jan 9, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Former LA Galaxy general manager Alexi Lalas said he would not be surprised if David Beckham were not to return to America after his loan with AC Milan.
Struggling Mallorca beat Almeria in Copa del Rey (Jan 8, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Real Mallorca forgot their Primera Liga woes to beat Almeria 3-1 in a Copa del Rey last-16 first leg tie on Thursday.
Peters: De Guzman looking for new home (Jan 8, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Depor's player of the year Julian De Guzman talks to Jerrad Peters about his future in La Liga and the MLS.
Sampdoria warn Inter against Cassano bid (Jan 8, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Sampdoria have told Inter Milan to forget about making a bid for striker Antonio Cassano.
Former Juve chief Moggi jailed for 18 months (Jan 8, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Former Juventus general manager Luciano Moggi was sentenced to 18 months in prison after being found guilty in the Gea World transfer corruption trial on Thursday.
Pires backing Diarra for success at Rea Madrid (Jan 8, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Villarreal midfielder Robert Pires has backed fellow Frenchman Lassana Diarra to be a big success at Real Madrid.
Villarreal hope derby form can arrest slide (Jan 8, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Villarreal are in danger of losing touch with the Primera Liga leaders if they do not win their local derby at Valencia on Saturday (2100 GMT).
Toure is happy at Barcelona, insists agent (Jan 8, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Yaya Toure's agent insists he has heard nothing from Manchester City about a potential bid for the Barcelona midfielder, and also warned any prospective suitors they may be wasting their time trying to tempt the Ivory Coast international from the Nou
Beckham poised for AC Milan Serie A bow (Jan 8, 2009 08:00 GMT)
David Beckham's whirlwind visit to Serie A starts at AS Roma on Sunday (1930 GMT) with the on-loan AC Milan midfielder likely to at least make the bench.
PSG title credentials to be tested at Bordeaux (Jan 8, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Paris St Germain face a stern test of their surprise title challenge when they travel to second-placed Girondins Bordeaux on Sunday (2000 GMT) as Ligue 1 matches resume after the winter break.
Atletico coach Aguirre will not walk out (Jan 7, 2009 18:54 GMT)
Atletico Madrid coach Javier Aguirre insists he has had no thoughts about quitting his post.
Messi praised for match-winning performance (Jan 7, 2009 18:52 GMT)
Lionel Messi was showered with praise from team-mates and opponents after putting Barcelona within touching distance of a place in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals with a virtuoso performance against Atletico Madrid.
McGeady decides not to appeal against punishment (Jan 7, 2009 16:46 GMT)
Aiden McGeady is hoping to draw a line under his bust-up with Celtic boss Gordon Strachan after deciding not to appeal against the punishment imposed on him.
Copa Del Rey: Poli Ejido rock Espanyol (Jan 7, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Third tier Poli Ejido came from behind to clinch a 3-2 win at home to Espanyol in their King's Cup last-16 first leg on Wednesday.
Podolski speaks out against Bayern again (Jan 7, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Unsettled Bayern Munich frontman Lukas Podolski believes he was wrong to trust the promises he claims the club made to him last summer.
Torrado move to Espanyol placed on hold (Jan 7, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Mexico international Gerardo Torrado's move to Espanyol could be put on hold as his club Cruz Azul want to keep him for another six months.
Beckham ready for Roma afte Milan debut (Jan 7, 2009 08:00 GMT)
David Beckham feels he is ready for his Serie A debut after playing his first game for AC Milan on Tuesday.
Hush: Ibisevic the hero of Hoffenheim fairy tale (Jan 7, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Vedad Ibisevic tells Andrew Hush the remarkable story of how Hoffenheim has taken one of Europe's top league by storm.
Messi treble gives Barca cup win over Atletico (Jan 6, 2009 08:00 GMT)
A superb Lionel Messi hat-trick gave Barcelona a 3-1 win over 10-man Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their last 16 King's Cup tie on Tuesday.
Rangers ready to sell Boyd to Birmingham (Jan 6, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Rangers have confirmed they are prepared to sell top scorer Kris Boyd to Birmingham City.
Beckham makes Milan debut in Dubai friendly (Jan 6, 2009 08:00 GMT)
David Beckham made his AC Milan debut with a steady first-half run-out against Hamburg SV in a friendly on Tuesday won 4-3 on penalties by the Italians after the match finished 1-1.
Udinese deny rumours linking Donadoni (Jan 6, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Udinese have given coach Pasquale Marino a vote of confidence following reports strongly linking former Italy boss Roberto Donadoni with the post.
Marseille choose not to sign Henrik (Jan 6, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Marseille have ended their interest in veteran striker Henrik Larsson.
Totti looks forward to Beckham's Italian bow (Jan 6, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Roma kingpin Francesco Totti has also expressed his admiration for David Beckham, as the former England captain is set to make his bow for AC Milan.
Jose says Adriano has a future at Inter (Jan 6, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Jose Mourinho has backed Adriano to regain his place in the Inter Milan team.
Klinsmann excited by arrival of Donovan (Jan 6, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Bayern Munich coach Jurgen Klinsmann insists that USA international Landon Donovan has not joined the Bundesliga club simply to make up the numbers.
Juninho set to retire in summer of 2010? (Jan 6, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Lyon captain Juninho has hinted he could retire when his contract expires in the summer of 2010.
Kameni regrets fighting with own fan (Jan 6, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Espanyol's Carlos Kameni has said he regrets an incident at training when he had to be separated from a fan who suggested there was no point in the Cameroon goalkeeper renewing his contract.
Lyon desperate to keep hold of Benzema (Jan 6, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Lyon coach Claude Puel insists the club's priority during the winter transfer window is to keep star striker Karim Benzema.
Alvarez: Barcelona's domination continues (Jan 5, 2009 18:22 GMT)
Eduardo Alvarez picks up the baton to bring you all the latest developments in Spanish football.
Owusu-Abeyie heads back to Spartak Moscow (Jan 5, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Birmingham City have allowed former Arsenal striker Quincy Owusu-Abeyie to return to Spartak Moscow.
Dutch striker Huntelaar revels in Real debut (Jan 5, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Klaas Jan Huntelaar was delighted with his Real Madrid debut, but admits he was disappointed not to mark it with a goal.
Lavezzi going nowhere, insists Napoli president (Jan 5, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Napoli insist Ezequiel Lavezzi will not be leaving the club in the winter transfer window amid reported interest from Chelsea.
Marseille await Lyon in Coupe de France (Jan 5, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Lyon could host Marseille in a mouthwatering tie in the last 32 of the Coupe de France if the Ligue 1 champions overcome Concarneau.
Becks denies Milan move England motives (Jan 4, 2009 08:00 GMT)
David Beckham has denied his loan move to AC Milan was solely an attempt to win a place in the England national team.
French Cup: PSG and Monaco scrape through (Jan 4, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Paris St Germain needed a second-half goal from Stephane Sessegnon to beat fourth division Montlucon 1-0 on Sunday and advance to the last 32 of the French Cup.
La Liga: Robben stunner downs Villarreal (Jan 4, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Arjen Robben's superb run and curled shot gave Real Madrid a 1-0 win over Villarreal at the Bernabeu on Sunday, moving the champions up to third.
Van Bommel "unhappy" with Bayern offer (Jan 4, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Mark van Bommel looks set to reject Bayern Munich's offer of a new one-year contract.
French Cup: St.Etienne knock out Bordeaux (Jan 3, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Ligue 1 strugglers St Etienne put their worries aside to knock Girondins Bordeaux out of the French Cup round of 64 on Saturday thanks to a late Bafetimbi Gomis goal.
La Liga: Barcelona comeback stretches lead at top (Jan 3, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Andres Iniesta came off the bench to score as Barcelona extended their lead at the top of the Primera Liga to 13 points with a hard-fought 3-1 win over Real Mallorca at the Nou Camp on Saturday.
Ramos unaware of UEFA registration rules (Jan 3, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Real Madrid coach Juande Ramos said he was surprised to learn the club would only be able to register one of its new signings, Klaas Jan Huntelaar and Lassana Diarra, for this season's Champions League.
SPL: Careless Celtic slip up at home to United (Jan 3, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Celtic surrendered a two-goal lead against Dundee United in the most dramatic of fashion to give Rangers a chink of light in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League title race.
Bayern on brink of signing Hamburg's Olic (Jan 3, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich are on the verge of signing Croatia striker Ivica Olic from Hamburg SV for next season.
''Impeccable'' Becks to face Roma in Milan debut (Jan 3, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Short-term loan signing David Beckham is in excellent shape and could make his Serie A debut in AC Milan's first league match after the winter break at AS Roma next week, coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Saturday.
Mourinho won't walk away from Inter (Jan 3, 2009 01:54 GMT)
Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho insists he wants to see out the rest of his contract at the San Siro.
Podolski interested in transfer to AS Roma (Jan 3, 2009 01:51 GMT)
Wantaway Bayern Munich striker Lukas Podolski claims Italian side Roma are interested in signing him.
Milito not going to Inter, insists Genoa chief (Jan 2, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Genoa president Enrico Preziosi claims he has rejected an approach from Inter Milan for star striker Diego Milito and insists any other offers will get similar short shrift.
Van Bommel to snub PSV Eindhoven return (Jan 2, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Mark van Bommel insists a return to PSV Eindhoven is not on the agenda with his Bayern Munich contract due to expire in the summer.
Hibernian sign Polish goalkeeper Szamotulski (Jan 2, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Hibernian have announced goalkeeper Grzegorz Szamotulski has agreed to join the club until the end of the season.
Villarreal's Pires eyes first away win over Real (Jan 1, 2009 08:00 GMT)
After a decade of trying, Sunday could be the day Villarreal finally claim three Primera Liga points from Real Madrid at the Spanish champions' Santiago Bernabeu home, according to midfielder Robert Pires.
Spanish star Senna plays down City reports (Jan 1, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Villarreal star Marcos Senna has rubbished reports which claimed he is eager to join Manchester City in the January transfer window.
Bosnian midfielder Stilic keen to move to Celtic (Jan 1, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Bosnian international Semir Stilic has urged Lech Poznan to sanction a move to Celtic in this month's transfer window.
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Juve turn down Brazil request for Amauri (Jan 31, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Juventus have rejected a request from Brazil to call up striker Amauri for next month's friendly with Italy, the Serie A club's president said on Saturday.
Ligue 1: PSG win moves them up to third (Jan 31, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Paris St Germain scored two identical goals to defeat Caen 2-0 and climb to third in Ligue 1 on Saturday.
La Liga: Real win as Raul equals scoring record (Jan 31, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Athletic Bilbao came from behind to beat Malaga 3-2 in a pulsating Primera Liga encounter on Saturday.
Serie A: Juve beaten again as Cagliari triumph (Jan 31, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Fabio Quagliarella smashed in a stunning volley from the edge of the area to give improving Udinese a 2-2 Serie A draw at Napoli on Saturday.
SPL: Fleck penalty moves Rangers closer (Jan 31, 2009 08:00 GMT)
John Fleck netted his first goal for Rangers as they claimed a 2-0 victory over Dundee United and moved to within a point of Celtic in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League.
Bundesliga: Hoffenheim win to reclaim top spot (Jan 31, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Hoffenheim comfortably beat relegation-threatened Energie Cottbus 2-0 on Saturday to reclaim top spot in the Bundesliga.
Ancelotti: Becks could be named in UEFA squad (Jan 31, 2009 08:00 GMT)
David Beckham could be named in AC Milan's UEFA Cup squad even though his current loan from Los Angeles Galaxy ends on March 9, coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Saturday.
Napoli duo banned for a year over drugs test (Jan 29, 2009 22:11 GMT)
Napoli winger Daniele Mannini and striker Davide Possanzini have been banned for a year after arriving late for a drugs test when playing for Serie B side Brescia, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said on Thursday.
Eredivisie: PSV adjusting to life after Stevens (Jan 29, 2009 20:38 GMT)
PSV Eindhoven are still digesting the news of Huub Stevens' unexpected departure as they prepare for their next Eredivisie match at struggling De Graafschap.
Ancelotti applauds another great Beckham display (Jan 29, 2009 20:37 GMT)
AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti hailed David Beckham for "another great game'' after the England midfielder scored in the 1-1 draw against Genoa.
La Liga: Pressure mounting on under-achievers (Jan 29, 2009 20:34 GMT)
With Barcelona holding a commanding 12-point lead in the Primera Liga, attention is turning to under-performing clubs such as Real Betis and Atletico Madrid with pressure mounting on their coaches.
Ligue 1: Perrin returns to Lyon for derby clash (Jan 29, 2009 20:31 GMT)
Tension will be high on the touchline when St Etienne coach Alain Perrin returns to the Gerland stadium for the Ligue 1 derby against leaders Olympique Lyon on Sunday.
Ranieri admits his Juve team deserved nothing (Jan 29, 2009 20:29 GMT)
Juventus coach Claudio Ranieri admitted Udinese had been the better team and deserved all three points after his side lost 2-1 in Turin.
Serie A: Beckham in fitness battle for Lazio visit (Jan 29, 2009 18:35 GMT)
David Beckham's chances of continuing his impressive form for AC Milan in Sunday's Serie A visit to Lazio (1930) are in doubt because of a leg muscle strain.
Puel happy with Lyon squad as deadline nears (Jan 29, 2009 18:33 GMT)
Lyon coach Claude Puel believes his side's 1-0 win over Marseille in the Coupe de France proves Les Gones do not necessarily have to add to their squad in January.
Marseille striker Kone suffers broken cheekbone (Jan 29, 2009 18:31 GMT)
Marseille have confirmed forward Bakari Kone fractured his cheekbone during the 1-0 defeat to Lyon in the last 32 of the Coupe de France.
Bundesliga: Hoffenheim's title bid under threat (Jan 29, 2009 16:25 GMT)
Hoffenheim's fairytale debut season could be under threat when the Bundesliga resumes after a six-week break, the shock leaders having being hit by injury and suspension at the same time as Bayern Munich found top gear.
Hertha complete signing of defender Cufre (Jan 29, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Hertha Berlin have confirmed the signing of Argentinian defender Leandro Cufre from French Ligue 1 outfit Monaco.
Capello impressed by Beckham (Jan 29, 2009 08:00 GMT)
England boss Fabio Capello has confirmed he was impressed by David Beckham's latest performance for AC Milan.
Barcelona, Sevilla through to King's Cup semis (Jan 29, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Barcelona and Sevilla claimed the final two places in the King's Cup semi-finals on Thursday, Barca knocking out city rivals Espanyol 3-2 and Sevilla coming through on away goals against holders Valencia.
Lehmann fined for outburst over player rant (Jan 29, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Stuttgart's veteran goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has been fined an undisclosed sum for publicly criticising his team in the wake of their 5-1 defeat to Bayern Munich in the DFB-Pokal on Tuesday.
Juve tie Marchisio down to new five-year deal (Jan 29, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Juventus have agreed terms on a five-year contract extension with highly-rated midfielder Claudio Marchisio.
Italian FA: No deadline for Beckham, Pirlo plea (Jan 29, 2009 08:00 GMT)
The Italian FA have said that AC Milan would not have to bid for David Beckham before the Monday night transfer deadline of 1700 GMT.
On that day: A name to be conjured with (Jan 29, 2009 08:00 GMT)
John Brewin on how AC Milan flop Luther Blissett became the name on Italian lips.
Beckham scores but is injured in Milan draw (Jan 28, 2009 08:00 GMT)
David Beckham hopes an abductor injury which cut short his most impressive performance so far for AC Milan on Wednesday night does not turn out to be serious.
Copa del Ray: Bilbao and Mallorca into semis (Jan 28, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Athletic Bilbao and Real Mallorca booked themselves semi-final places in the King's Cup on Wednesday.
Benzema sends Lyon through in French Cup (Jan 28, 2009 08:00 GMT)
An early Karim Benzema goal gave French Cup holders Olympique Lyon a 1-0 win over Olympique Marseille and a ticket to the last 16 on Wednesday.
Inter stretch lead, Beckham scores in Milan draw (Jan 28, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Inter Milan moved six points clear at the top of Serie A by beating Catania 2-0 with 10 men on Wednesday, while David Beckham's second goal in two games could only earn AC Milan a 1-1 draw at home by Genoa.
Leverkusen and Bremen reach cup quarters (Jan 28, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Bayer Leverkusen eased into the German Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday with a comfortable 3-1 win over Energie Cottbus, to be joined by Werder Bremen who came from a goal down to beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1.
PSV Eindhoven coach Stevens quits Eredivisie club (Jan 28, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Huub Stevens has resigned as coach of PSV Eindhoven, the Dutch club said on their website on Wednesday.
Feyenoord count on coach Been for next season (Jan 28, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Feyenoord have confirmed the appointment of Mario Been as their new coach from next season.
Five-goal Bayern can get better, says Klinsmann (Jan 28, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Bayern Munich coach Jurgen Klinsmann sent out a warning to the rest of the Bundesliga after his side demolished Stuttgart 5-1 in the DFB-Pokal on Tuesday night.
Carter: Academy products hold the key to success (Jan 28, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Jon Carter looks at the evidence why clubs should be focusing on their youth academies.
German Cup: Bayern Munich thump Stuttgart (Jan 27, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Visiting Bayern Munich crushed Stuttgart 5-1 on Tuesday to ease into the German Cup quarter-finals.
Terry Butcher named as new Inverness CT boss (Jan 27, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Inverness today named Terry Butcher as their new manager, with Maurice Malpas also joining the club as his assistant.
Gravesen announces retirement at 32 (Jan 27, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Former Everton, Celtic and Real Madrid midfielder Thomas Gravesen has announced his retirement.
Puyol: Barcelona treble will be "very difficult" (Jan 27, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Barcelona captain Carles Puyol has played down talk of a treble this season, insisting that winning the Primera Liga, the Champions League and the Copa del Rey will be "very difficult".
Inter set to query three-match Adriano ban (Jan 27, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Inter Milan have confirmed they will appeal against the three-match ban handed out to striker Adriano.
£4.5m to keep Becks (Jan 27, 2009 08:00 GMT)
AC Milan are willing to pay a £4.5m transfer fee for David Beckham to remain at the San Siro but say LA Galaxy are yet to agree to a deal, according to chief executive Adriano Gallian
Gomes return to PSV ruled out in Holland (Jan 27, 2009 08:00 GMT)
PSV Eindhoven technical manager Adrie van Kraaij has ruled out goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes returning from Tottenham.
Alvarez: Atlético down, Athletic up (Jan 26, 2009 19:29 GMT)
Eduardo Alvarez contrasts the fortunes of Atlético Madrid and Athletic Bilbao.
Alvarez: Mid-term review (Jan 26, 2009 19:29 GMT)
Eduardo Alvarez reveals what to expect from the climax to the La Liga season.
Hesse-Lichtenberger: A picture tells a thousand stories (Jan 26, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Uli Hesse Lichtenberger spends the Bundesliga's winter break swotting up on his club history.
Pizarro keen to stay in Germany with Bremen (Jan 26, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Claudio Pizarro has admitted he would like to convert his loan move from Chelsea to Werder Bremen into a permanent transfer.
Adriano banned for three matches for punch (Jan 26, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Inter Milan striker Adriano has been banned for three matches after throwing a punch in Sunday's 1-0 win over Sampdoria, the Italian league said on Monday.
Ancelotti keen to keep Beckham in Milan (Jan 26, 2009 08:00 GMT)
AC Milan have reiterated their desire for David Beckham to extend his short-term deal from Los Angeles Galaxy.
Mourinho:"I don't change and I cannot lose" (Jan 26, 2009 08:00 GMT)
ESPNsoccernet Press Pass spoke with Jose Mourinho about life with Inter Milan.
Bordeaux boss Blanc signs contract extension (Jan 26, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Bordeaux coach Laurent Blanc has extended his contract by two years.
Mourinho launches ref attack (Jan 26, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Jose Mourinho launched a bitter attack on referee Domenico Celi after being sent to the stands as Inter Milan struggled to a 1-0 win over Sampdoria.
AC Milan target scudetto (Jan 26, 2009 08:00 GMT)
AC Milan have become increasingly confident of mounting a full Serie A title challenge this season and are quietly hopeful David Beckham will stay long-term.
Babbel and Stuttgart pose stern test for Bayern (Jan 26, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Bayern Munich marked their winter break from the Bundesliga with some impressive form in friendlies but Tuesday's German Cup opponents Stuttgart represent formidable last 16 opponents.
Spalletti: Roma must finish in the top four (Jan 26, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Roma coach Luciano Spalletti admits he would consider it a failure if his club did not finish in the top four this season.
Lille to face Lyon or Marseille in Coupe de France (Jan 26, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Lille will face either Coupe de France holders Lyon or cup specialists Marseille in the last 16 of the competition.
French Cup: Le Mans down Le Havre to progress (Jan 25, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Norwegian striker Thorstein Helstad struck eight minutes into extra time to give Le Mans a 1-0 win at Le Havre in an all-Ligue 1 clash in the French Cup last 32 on Sunday.
Serie A: Becks grabs first goal as AC Milan win (Jan 25, 2009 08:00 GMT)
David Beckham scored his first goal for AC Milan and the unflappable Kaka netted twice in a 4-1 win at 10-man Bologna on Sunday.
La Liga: Real Mallorca's rare win stuns Valencia (Jan 25, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Real Mallorca dragged themselves off the foot of the Primera Liga with a stunning 3-1 demolition of Champions League hopefuls Valencia on Sunday.
Beckham scores first goal for AC Milan (Jan 25, 2009 08:00 GMT)
David Beckham scored his first goal for AC Milan in the club's Serie A match at Bologna on Sunday.
La Liga: Messi imperious as Barca thump Numancia (Jan 24, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Struggling Osasuna came back to draw 1-1 at Villarreal with a spirited Primera Liga performance at the Madrigal on Saturday.
French Cup: Toulouse thrash brave Schirrhein (Jan 24, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Danish striker Soren Larsen hit four as Toulouse ended Schirrhein's French Cup dream with a 8-0 demolition of the seventh-division team in a last 32 tie on Saturday.
Angry Saviola eyes Real Madrid exit (Jan 24, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Javier Saviola wants Real Madrid to decide whether to play him or let him leave, the Argentina striker said on Saturday.
Buffon would make Kaka-style move (Jan 24, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Gianluigi Buffon would leave Juventus if he was the subject of a "fantasy football bid" like AC Milan playmaker Kaka, the goalkeeper said on Saturday.
Olic to miss Bayern match after Friendly punch-up (Jan 23, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Hamburg SV striker Ivica Olic will miss next Friday's Bundesliga match against his future Bayern Munich team mates after receiving a two-match ban for fighting during a friendly game in Spain.
Donovan's confidence boosted by Beckham (Jan 23, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Landon Donovan claims Los Angeles Galaxy team-mate David Beckham has given him the confidence to succeed at Bayern Munich.
Spanish transfer window gets day extension (Jan 23, 2009 08:00 GMT)
The Spanish football league have confirmed they have extended the current transfer window by 24 hours.
Berlusconi rejoices at keeping Kaka (Jan 23, 2009 08:00 GMT)
AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi believes Kaka's decision to stay with the Rossoneri ''feels like winning the Champions League'' and backed the Brazilian to turn down possible moves away from the San Siro in the future.
Milan's Galliani rejects talk of Kaka exit (Jan 23, 2009 08:00 GMT)
AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani has rubbished reports Kaka could be on his way to Real Madrid or any other club at the end of the season.
Italian Cup: Mauri steers Lazio into semis (Jan 22, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Stefano Mauri set up one goal and scored another to help Lazio reach the semi-finals of the Italian Cup with a 3-1 comeback win over Torino on Thursday.
Spanish Cup: Struggling Mallorca beat Betis (Jan 22, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Alhassane Keita's goal gave struggling Real Mallorca a 1-0 first-leg advantage over Real Betis in their King's Cup quarter-final on Thursday.
Denilson holding out for offers from Italy (Jan 22, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Brazilian midfielder Denilson will not join his homeland club Nautico - because he is expecting offers from Italy.
Juventus reveal interest in Werder's Diego (Jan 22, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Juventus coach Claudio Ranieri has revealed his interest in Werder Bremen midfielder Diego.
On that day: The pioneer of Portuguese football (Jan 22, 2009 08:00 GMT)
John Brewin says Portugal's current stars owe a debt to 60s legend Eusébio.
Ligue 1 giants set for Coupe de France clash (Jan 22, 2009 08:00 GMT)
A mouthwatering clash between Lyon and Marseille will be the undoubted highlight of the Coupe de France last 32, should the French champions avoid the banana skin of Concarneau in their rescheduled last-64 tie.
Top clubs in talks to limit transfers and pay (Jan 22, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Europe's top soccer clubs and the game's European governing body UEFA have started preliminary discussions on curbing the amount of money that can be spent on player transfers or wages, sources familiar with the talks said.
Liga: Numancia hope to do double over Barca (Jan 22, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Promoted Numancia are the only side to have beaten Barcelona in the Primera Liga this season and they have the chance to complete an unlikely double over the runaway leaders at the Nou Camp on Saturday.
Milan's Emerson rubbishes Kaka to Madrid talk (Jan 22, 2009 08:00 GMT)
AC Milan midfielder Emerson has denied quotes attributed to him in which he claimed Real Madrid would succeed where Manchester City failed this week if they tried to lure his team-mate Kaka away from the San Siro.
New Espanyol coach "proud" of draw with Barca (Jan 22, 2009 08:00 GMT)
New Espanyol coach Mauricio Pochettino is confident of happier times ahead for the struggling Catalan club if they can repeat the showing they produced against Barcelona in the Copa del Rey.
Serie A: Internazionale happy with Mourinho (Jan 22, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Inter Milan may have endured a difficult start to 2009 but the three-time defending champions still top Serie A and club president Massimo Moratti has given a thumbs-up to the job done by coach Jose Mourinho.
Real Madrid target Wenger (Jan 22, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Real Madrid presidential contender Florentino Perez will make the appointment of Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger the cornerstone of his election campaign.
Kaka shines in friendly win over Hannover (Jan 21, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Kaka came on as a second-half substitute to help AC Milan beat Hanover 3-2 in a friendly on Wednesday.
Espanyol hold Barca, Valencia beat Sevilla (Jan 21, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Juan Mata's deflected late strike gave holders Valencia a 3-2 victory over 2007 winners Sevilla in the first leg of their King's Cup quarter-final on Wednesday.
Coppa Italia: Inter oust holders Roma (Jan 21, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Zlatan Ibrahimovic put Inter Milan into the Italian Cup semi-finals when his controversial winner sealed a 2-1 victory over holders AS Roma on Wednesday.
Emerson believes Real Madrid could tempt Kaka (Jan 21, 2009 08:00 GMT)
AC Milan midfielder Emerson believes Real Madrid could succeed where Manchester City failed and lure Kaka away from the San Siro.
Real Madrid fined for 'fascist' fan chants (Jan 21, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Real Madrid have been fined 3,000 euros ($3,900) by the Spanish football federation (RFEF) after a group of their fans were reported by a referee for making what he termed fascist gestures and chanting fascist slogans.
Cologne-bound Podolski hits out at Klinsmann (Jan 21, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Lukas Podolski has hit out at Bayern Munich coach Jurgen Klinsmann following his decision to return to Cologne at the end of the season.
Raynor: The most expensive team in the world (Jan 21, 2009 08:00 GMT)
What would a team of the most expensive players in the world look like? Dominic Raynor provides the answer.
Beckham: Kaka will sign for Madrid in the summer (Jan 20, 2009 08:00 GMT)
David Beckham has reportedly revealed that Kaká wants to go to Real Madrid in the summer after turning down the chance to join Manchester City.
Inter striker Ibrahimovic picks up Italian award (Jan 20, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Inter Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic was named Player of the Year at the 2008 Italian football Oscars on Monday night.
New Madrid chief: Robben is better than Messi (Jan 20, 2009 08:00 GMT)
New Real Madrid president Vicente Boluda has heaped praise on in-form winger Arjen Robben, insisting he would not even swap the Dutchman for Barcelona ace Lionel Messi.
Mourinho: Inter want to win Coppa Italia (Jan 20, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho has warned Coppa Italia holders Roma they can expect to face a strong Nerazzurri line-up in tomorrow's quarter-final first leg at the San Siro.
Rijkaard rules out taking vacant Feyenoord job (Jan 20, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Former Barcelona boss Frank Rijkaard has ruled himself out of the running for the vacant Feyenoord coaching post.
Bayern slap 150 million euro price tag on Ribery (Jan 20, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Bayern Munich general manager Uli Hoeness has slapped a 150 million euro price tag on midfielder Franck Ribery.
Espanyol replace coach Mane with Pochettino (Jan 20, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Espanyol have sacked coach Jose Manuel Esnal after only eight games in charge and replaced him with former Argentina defender Mauricio Pochettino, Spanish media reported on Tuesday.
Valencia to address defensive woes for Cup (Jan 20, 2009 08:00 GMT)
King's Cup holders Valencia have had no trouble scoring this month but will have to stop leaking so many goals if they are to get past 2007 winners Sevilla and reach the semi-finals.
Italy match-fixing trial adjourned on first day (Jan 20, 2009 08:00 GMT)
The criminal trial probing the 2006 match-fixing scandal that rocked Italian football began in Naples on Tuesday when proceedings were immediately adjourned until March 24 because of legal arguments.
Ibrahimovic wins Serie A players' "Oscar" (Jan 19, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic was named Italian players' player of the year on Monday for his starring role in Inter Milan's run to the Serie A title last season.
Babbel hoping to keep Lehmann at Stuttgart (Jan 19, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Stuttgart coach Markus Babbel hopes goalkeeper Jens Lehmann will stay with the club beyond the end of the season.
Inter chief: No new signings in January (Jan 19, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti insists the club have no plans to get the chequebook out this month despite claiming just one point from their two Serie A games so far in 2009.
Real fans accused of making fascist gestures (Jan 19, 2009 08:00 GMT)
A group of Real Madrid fans have been reported by a referee for making what he termed fascist gestures and chanting fascist slogans, according to the official report from Sunday's match against Osasuna at the Bernabeu.
Injury set to force Bayern's Sagnol to retire (Jan 19, 2009 08:00 GMT)
France and Bayern Munich defender Willy Sagnol is set to retire after failing to recover from an Achilles' tendon injury, Bayern team manager Uli Hoeness said on Monday.
Troubled Inter seek salvation in Coppa Italia (Jan 19, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Stuttering Inter Milan want to rebuild their battered confidence on Wednesday when they meet holders AS Roma in the Italian Cup for the fifth time in five seasons.
PSG president set to exit after owner row (Jan 19, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Paris St Germain president Charles Villeneuve faced the possibility of losing his job on Monday over a row with the club's owners.
Alvarez: The metamorphosis of Calderón (Jan 19, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Eduardo Alvarez on how the once inscrutable Ramon Calderon met his demise at Real Madrid.
Ligue 1: Lille end Rennes' 18-match unbeaten run (Jan 19, 2009 02:20 GMT)
A Peter Hansson own goal handed Lille a 1-0 home victory against Stade Rennes that put an end to the Brittany side's unbeaten streak in Ligue 1 on Sunday.
La Liga: Real Madrid seal comeback victory (Jan 19, 2009 02:19 GMT)
Real Madrid came back from a goal down to beat bottom-of-the-table Osasuna 3-1 on Sunday and reclaim second spot in the Primera Liga from Sevilla, 12 points behind leaders Barcelona.
Eredivisie: AZ Alkmaar stay clear at the summit (Jan 19, 2009 00:20 GMT)
AZ Alkmaar remain three points clear at the top of the Eredivisie after a 2-0 victory at FC Volendam.
Serie A: Inter stunned by 3-1 loss at Atalanta (Jan 19, 2009 00:18 GMT)
Serie A leaders Inter Milan suffered a stunning 3-1 defeat at Atalanta on Sunday with the champions barely mustering a shot on goal before Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored in injury time.
Messi: I want to stay at Barcelona for life (Jan 18, 2009 22:04 GMT)
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi insists no amount of money could tempt him away from the Nou Camp.
Real unlikely to make more January signings (Jan 18, 2009 22:00 GMT)
Real Madrid are unlikely to buy any more players in the January transfer period, new club president Vicente Boluda was quoted as saying on Sunday.
Guardiola: More to come from Barca (Jan 18, 2009 19:29 GMT)
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola sounded an ominous warning to the rest of the Primera Liga by insisting his team's performance in Saturday night's 5-0 thrashing of Deportivo La Coruna was "far from perfect".
Derdiyok turns down move to Hoffenheim (Jan 17, 2009 20:09 GMT)
Swiss forward Eren Derdiyok has turned down an approach from Bundesliga leaders Hoffenheim, insisting his future lies with fellow German outfit Bayer Leverkusen.
Milan could lose Kaladze for the season (Jan 17, 2009 20:03 GMT)
AC Milan defender Kakha Kaladze fears he could miss the rest of the season if his troublesome left knee requires an operation.
Bordeaux keep heat on Lyon with win (Jan 17, 2009 08:00 GMT)
France playmaker Yoann Gourcuff produced another impressive performance as Girondins Bordeaux won 2-1 win at Nantes on Saturday to maintain their pursuit of Ligue 1 leaders Olympique Lyon.
Milan win as fans beg Kaka: "Don't go!" (Jan 17, 2009 08:00 GMT)
An Alexandre Pato goal gave AC Milan a 1-0 win over Fiorentina on Saturday as fans at the San Siro vocally urged the club not to sell Brazilian Kaka to cash-rich Manchester City.
Classy Barcelona crush Deportivo 5-0 (Jan 17, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Henry, Eto'o and Messi fire Barca to victory over Deportivo.
Boyd on fire as Rangers triumph over Falkirk (Jan 17, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Kris Boyd showed Rangers exactly what they would be missing if he was sold this month by masterminding today's 3-1 win over Falkirk in the Scottish Premier League.
Two Rangers fans found guilty of assaulting Lennon (Jan 16, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Two Rangers fans were found guilty today of assaulting former Celtic captain Neil Lennon.
Hoffenheim hero Ibisevic out for the season (Jan 16, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Hoffenheim striker Vedad Ibisevic will miss the rest of the season after tests confirmed he has torn knee ligaments.
Real chief Calderon resigns amid vote scandal (Jan 16, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has resigned from his post with the Primera Liga champions, announcing he is stepping down in a press conference.
Lazio chief baffled by link with Rangers' Boyd (Jan 16, 2009 08:00 GMT)
There is no chance of Rangers striker Kris Boyd joining Lazio, according to the Italian club's chairman Claudio Lotito.
Athletic beat Osasuna to reach King's Cup quarters (Jan 16, 2009 07:18 GMT)
Athletic Bilbao claimed the final place in the quarter-finals of the King's Cup on Thursday when Igor Gabilondo's fine strike and an own goal by Josetxo gave them a 2-0 home win over Osasuna in their second leg match.
Real president to resign, claims Spanish media (Jan 16, 2009 07:16 GMT)
Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon will step down on Friday following newspaper allegations of irregularities at the club's general assembly last month, Spanish media reported on Thursday.
Milan sign Mattioni on loan from Gremio (Jan 16, 2009 04:31 GMT)
AC Milan have confirmed they have signed Brazilian defender Felipe Mattioni on loan from Gremio.
PSG draw Bordeaux in last-four semis (Jan 15, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Holders Paris St Germain were on Thursday drawn at home to face in-form Ligue 1 rivals Girondins Bordeaux in the French League Cup semi-finals.
Deportivo hoping to stop Barca juggernaut (Jan 15, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Deportivo La Coruna are the next team in the firing line for Barcelona as Pep Guardiola's side look to take another step towards wrestling the Primera Liga title away from arch rivals Real Madrid.
Jose ready to field Adriano at weekend (Jan 15, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Inter Milan striker Adriano is edging back into coach Jose Mourinho's good books and will get the chance to enhance his reputation when the Serie A leaders visit Atalanta in Bergamo on Sunday.
Govou says atmosphere is bad at Lyon (Jan 15, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Seven-times champions Olympique Lyon are in danger of being knocked off the top of Ligue 1 on Saturday and injured striker Sidney Govou said the club's poor recent form had dented morale.
Juventus seal place in Coppa Italia quarters (Jan 14, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Juventus booked their spot in the Italian Cup quarter-finals with an easy 3-0 home win over Catania on Wednesday.
Barca and Sevilla advance to King's Cup quarters (Jan 14, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Barcelona joined Sevilla and Valencia in the quarter-finals of the King's Cup on Wednesday as goals from Bojan Krkic and Eidur Gudjohnsen gave them a 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid in their second leg at the Nou Camp.
Injury fear for Hoffenheim hot-shot Ibisevic (Jan 14, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Hoffenheim striker Vedad Ibisevic, the leading scorer in the Bundesliga this season, was injured in a training match against Hamburg on Wednesday and will return to Germany for further medical tests, the club said.
PSG beat Lens in rematch of controversial final (Jan 14, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Paris St Germain advanced to the semi-finals of the French League Cup on Wednesday by beating second division Racing Lens 2-0 in a trouble-free rematch of last year's controversial final.
Feyenoord sack coach Verbeek after six months (Jan 14, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Feyenoord sacked coach Gertjan Verbeek on Wednesday after just six months in charge following a disappointing first half to the Eredivisie season.
Cologne confident of sealing Podolski deal (Jan 14, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Cologne are hopeful of tying up a deal to sign Lukas Podolski from Bayern Munich by the start of next week.
Ruptured Achilles ends season for Govou (Jan 14, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Olympique Lyon's France forward Sidney Govou will miss the rest of the season after rupturing his right Achilles tendon in training on Wednesday, his club said.
Gotta: A guarded welcome for the "Spice Boy" (Jan 14, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Roberto Gotta gauges a mixed response to David Beckham's arrival in Serie A.
Real Madrid officials resign over voting allegations (Jan 14, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Two Real Madrid officials have resigned after newspaper allegations that unauthorised persons were allowed into the club's general assembly last month and votes manipulated, the club said on Wednesday.
Carter: Europe eyes Portuguese production line (Jan 14, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Jon Carter on how the Portuguese league has become a feeder for the rest of Europe.
Hesse-Lichtenberger: Making it look easy (Jan 14, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Uli Hesse Lichtenberger praises 'The Professor', the man behind the Hoffenheim phenomenon.
Gomez rules out transfer to Bayern Munich (Jan 13, 2009 23:27 GMT)
Stuttgart striker Mario Gomez appears to have little interest in reviving a possible move to Bayern Munich this summer.
Aguirre gets board backing despite slump (Jan 13, 2009 23:25 GMT)
Under-pressure Atletico Madrid coach Javier Aguirre has received the backing of his president Enrique Cerezo.
Totti planning to return to action this month (Jan 13, 2009 23:24 GMT)
Injured Roma captain Francesco Totti expects to return to action later this month - but has warned he cannot be the answer to all of Roma's problems.
Sabatini denies making an offer for Pazzini (Jan 13, 2009 23:22 GMT)
Palermo sporting director Walter Sabatini has denied the club have made a bid of 9million euros for Fiorentina striker Giampaolo Pazzini.
PSG should not be competing in Cup, Lens say (Jan 13, 2009 23:08 GMT)
Paris St Germain should not have been allowed to defend their League Cup title, Racing Lens manager Daniel Leclercq said before Wednesday's quarter-final rematch of last year's controversial final.
Barrios' move from Colo Colo to Nancy is off (Jan 13, 2009 22:23 GMT)
Colo Colo striker Lucas Barrios will not be moving to French side AS Nancy, the Argentinian's agent has revealed.
Le Mans swoop to sign goalkeeper Makaridze (Jan 13, 2009 22:22 GMT)
Le Mans have signed Georgia goalkeeper Giorgi Makaridze from Dinamo Tbilisi for 800,000 euros.
Brandao to have medical for Marseille move (Jan 13, 2009 22:21 GMT)
Marseille have reached an agreement with Shakhtar Donetsk for the permanent transfer of their Brazilian striker Brandao.
Atletico coach worried about Aguero fitness (Jan 13, 2009 20:59 GMT)
Atletico Madrid coach Javier Aguirre has said he is worried about the fitness of Argentina striker Sergio Aguero.
Ajax tell NEC to up their offer for Rommedahl (Jan 13, 2009 19:43 GMT)
Ajax have told NEC Nijmegen they must raise their offer for Dennis Rommedahl if they wish to secure the services of the Denmark winger.
Bilbao coach Llorente cools European talk (Jan 13, 2009 19:40 GMT)
Athletic Bilbao striker Fernando Llorente has played down talk of a possible European challenge this season despite the Basque side's impressive recent run.
King's Cup: Atletico face trip to Barca (Jan 13, 2009 16:30 GMT)
After three defeats in a week and calls from fans for coach Javier Aguirre to be sacked, Atletico Madrid face a daunting trip to Barcelona for Wednesday's King's Cup last 16 second leg needing to overturn a 3-1 deficit.
Inter need extra-time to see off Genoa (Jan 13, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Esteban Cambiasso and Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored extra-time goals to send Serie A champions Inter Milan into the Italian Cup quarter-finals with a 3-1 win over 10-man Genoa at the San Siro on Tuesday.
Van Bommel told to take it or leave it (Jan 13, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge insists the club will not offer Mark van Bommel an improved deal.
Galliani: Girondins must pay up for Gourcuff (Jan 13, 2009 08:00 GMT)
AC Milan vice president Adriano Galliani has warned Bordeaux fans they will not be seeing much more of Yoann Gourcuff unless their team stump up 15million euros.
Ibisevic keen to stay on at Hoffenheim (Jan 13, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Hoffenheim frontman Vedad Ibisevic is keen to agree a new long-term contract with the club.
Nice through and Vannes into the semis (Jan 13, 2009 08:00 GMT)
A late goal from Cedric Kante gave Nice a 1-0 win over bottom Ligue 1 club Le Havre on Tuesday and a place in the French League Cup semi-finals.
Bouwes: PSV suffering after Reker arrival (Jan 13, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Ernst Bouwes on why internal conflict has hastened the decline of PSV Eindhoven.
Alvarez: Welcoming the Wise Men (Jan 12, 2009 18:46 GMT)
Eduardo Alvarez welcomes the Wise Men into his house to round up the La Liga action.
Mourinho takes hard stance with Balotelli (Jan 12, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho has threatened to leave Mario Balotelli on the sidelines if the teenage striker does not buck up and stop thinking of a loan move.
Lens gunning for revenge against PSG (Jan 12, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Paris St Germain will attempt to maintain their four-pronged assault for honours this season when they take on Lens in the quarter-finals of the Coupe de la Ligue on Wednesday.
Klinsmann saddened by Podolski's lack of fight (Jan 12, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Out-of-favour Bayern Munich striker Lukas Podolski, set to leave the Bundesliga champions at the end of the season, has not shown enough determination to earn regular selection, coach Juergen Klinsmann said.
Kaka keen to link up with Becks permanently (Jan 12, 2009 08:00 GMT)
AC Milan star Kaka has expressed his hope that David Beckham will stay at the Italian giants beyond his current loan spell.
Ligue 1: Bordeaux brush off PSG challenge (Jan 11, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Bordeaux thrashed Paris Saint-Germain 4-0 to move back into second place in Ligue 1.
Liga: Raul nets in Real win, Barca survive scare (Jan 11, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Raul marked his 500th league game with a goal as Real Madrid cruised to a 3-0 victory at Real Mallorca that put them second in the Primera Liga on Sunday.
Serie A: Del Piero seals Juve win, Becks AC debut (Jan 11, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Juventus cut the gap on Serie A leaders Inter Milan to four points after an Alessandro Del Piero free kick gave them a 1-0 home win over Siena on Sunday.
Marseille chief's fury over Auxerre match decision (Jan 11, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Angry Marseille president Pape Diouf felt there were non-sporting reasons behind the decision to go ahead with Saturday night's Ligue 1 clash at Auxerre.
Ligue 1: Rennes move second after Grenoble win (Jan 10, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Rennes moved up to second place in Ligue 1 and extended their unbeaten run to 18 games with a 1-0 victory over Grenoble tonight.
La Liga: Ten-man Sevilla down dreary Deportivo (Jan 10, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Ten-man Sevilla came back to beat Deportivo Coruna 3-1 with late goals from Renato and Diego Capel to climb to second in the Primera Liga on Saturday.
Serie A: Ibrahimovic rescues point for Inter (Jan 10, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Inter Milan got the new year of to a stuttering start after mid-table Cagliari ended their eight-game winning streak with a 1-1 draw at the San Siro.
Beckham on bench for first Milan league game (Jan 10, 2009 08:00 GMT)
On-loan AC Milan midfielder David Beckham will be a substitute for his first Serie A game at AS Roma on Sunday, coach Carlo Ancelotti said.
Podolski closing in on move back to Cologne (Jan 9, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Want-away striker Lukas Podolski could become a Cologne player as early as next Tuesday, according to Bayern Munich's general manager, Uli Hoeness.
Zico set to become boss of CSKA Moscow (Jan 9, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Zico is expected to be confirmed as CSKA Moscow coach today, after ending his contract at Uzbekistani club Bunyodkor.
Oddo keen to stay at Bayern beyond loan deal (Jan 9, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Italy defender Massimo Oddo would like to stay with Bayern Munich when his loan from AC Milan expires in the summer, but admits the decision is out of his hands.
Donati ready to take pay cut to seal move (Jan 9, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Celtic midfielder Massimo Donati has revealed he is prepared to take a substantial pay cut to return to Italy.
Ex-Galaxy chief Lalas: Becks may stay at Milan (Jan 9, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Former LA Galaxy general manager Alexi Lalas said he would not be surprised if David Beckham were not to return to America after his loan with AC Milan.
Struggling Mallorca beat Almeria in Copa del Rey (Jan 8, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Real Mallorca forgot their Primera Liga woes to beat Almeria 3-1 in a Copa del Rey last-16 first leg tie on Thursday.
Peters: De Guzman looking for new home (Jan 8, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Depor's player of the year Julian De Guzman talks to Jerrad Peters about his future in La Liga and the MLS.
Sampdoria warn Inter against Cassano bid (Jan 8, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Sampdoria have told Inter Milan to forget about making a bid for striker Antonio Cassano.
Former Juve chief Moggi jailed for 18 months (Jan 8, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Former Juventus general manager Luciano Moggi was sentenced to 18 months in prison after being found guilty in the Gea World transfer corruption trial on Thursday.
Pires backing Diarra for success at Rea Madrid (Jan 8, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Villarreal midfielder Robert Pires has backed fellow Frenchman Lassana Diarra to be a big success at Real Madrid.
Villarreal hope derby form can arrest slide (Jan 8, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Villarreal are in danger of losing touch with the Primera Liga leaders if they do not win their local derby at Valencia on Saturday (2100 GMT).
Toure is happy at Barcelona, insists agent (Jan 8, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Yaya Toure's agent insists he has heard nothing from Manchester City about a potential bid for the Barcelona midfielder, and also warned any prospective suitors they may be wasting their time trying to tempt the Ivory Coast international from the Nou
Beckham poised for AC Milan Serie A bow (Jan 8, 2009 08:00 GMT)
David Beckham's whirlwind visit to Serie A starts at AS Roma on Sunday (1930 GMT) with the on-loan AC Milan midfielder likely to at least make the bench.
PSG title credentials to be tested at Bordeaux (Jan 8, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Paris St Germain face a stern test of their surprise title challenge when they travel to second-placed Girondins Bordeaux on Sunday (2000 GMT) as Ligue 1 matches resume after the winter break.
Atletico coach Aguirre will not walk out (Jan 7, 2009 18:54 GMT)
Atletico Madrid coach Javier Aguirre insists he has had no thoughts about quitting his post.
Messi praised for match-winning performance (Jan 7, 2009 18:52 GMT)
Lionel Messi was showered with praise from team-mates and opponents after putting Barcelona within touching distance of a place in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals with a virtuoso performance against Atletico Madrid.
McGeady decides not to appeal against punishment (Jan 7, 2009 16:46 GMT)
Aiden McGeady is hoping to draw a line under his bust-up with Celtic boss Gordon Strachan after deciding not to appeal against the punishment imposed on him.
Copa Del Rey: Poli Ejido rock Espanyol (Jan 7, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Third tier Poli Ejido came from behind to clinch a 3-2 win at home to Espanyol in their King's Cup last-16 first leg on Wednesday.
Podolski speaks out against Bayern again (Jan 7, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Unsettled Bayern Munich frontman Lukas Podolski believes he was wrong to trust the promises he claims the club made to him last summer.
Torrado move to Espanyol placed on hold (Jan 7, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Mexico international Gerardo Torrado's move to Espanyol could be put on hold as his club Cruz Azul want to keep him for another six months.
Beckham ready for Roma afte Milan debut (Jan 7, 2009 08:00 GMT)
David Beckham feels he is ready for his Serie A debut after playing his first game for AC Milan on Tuesday.
Hush: Ibisevic the hero of Hoffenheim fairy tale (Jan 7, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Vedad Ibisevic tells Andrew Hush the remarkable story of how Hoffenheim has taken one of Europe's top league by storm.
Messi treble gives Barca cup win over Atletico (Jan 6, 2009 08:00 GMT)
A superb Lionel Messi hat-trick gave Barcelona a 3-1 win over 10-man Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their last 16 King's Cup tie on Tuesday.
Rangers ready to sell Boyd to Birmingham (Jan 6, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Rangers have confirmed they are prepared to sell top scorer Kris Boyd to Birmingham City.
Beckham makes Milan debut in Dubai friendly (Jan 6, 2009 08:00 GMT)
David Beckham made his AC Milan debut with a steady first-half run-out against Hamburg SV in a friendly on Tuesday won 4-3 on penalties by the Italians after the match finished 1-1.
Udinese deny rumours linking Donadoni (Jan 6, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Udinese have given coach Pasquale Marino a vote of confidence following reports strongly linking former Italy boss Roberto Donadoni with the post.
Marseille choose not to sign Henrik (Jan 6, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Marseille have ended their interest in veteran striker Henrik Larsson.
Totti looks forward to Beckham's Italian bow (Jan 6, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Roma kingpin Francesco Totti has also expressed his admiration for David Beckham, as the former England captain is set to make his bow for AC Milan.
Jose says Adriano has a future at Inter (Jan 6, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Jose Mourinho has backed Adriano to regain his place in the Inter Milan team.
Klinsmann excited by arrival of Donovan (Jan 6, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Bayern Munich coach Jurgen Klinsmann insists that USA international Landon Donovan has not joined the Bundesliga club simply to make up the numbers.
Juninho set to retire in summer of 2010? (Jan 6, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Lyon captain Juninho has hinted he could retire when his contract expires in the summer of 2010.
Kameni regrets fighting with own fan (Jan 6, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Espanyol's Carlos Kameni has said he regrets an incident at training when he had to be separated from a fan who suggested there was no point in the Cameroon goalkeeper renewing his contract.
Lyon desperate to keep hold of Benzema (Jan 6, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Lyon coach Claude Puel insists the club's priority during the winter transfer window is to keep star striker Karim Benzema.
Alvarez: Barcelona's domination continues (Jan 5, 2009 18:22 GMT)
Eduardo Alvarez picks up the baton to bring you all the latest developments in Spanish football.
Owusu-Abeyie heads back to Spartak Moscow (Jan 5, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Birmingham City have allowed former Arsenal striker Quincy Owusu-Abeyie to return to Spartak Moscow.
Dutch striker Huntelaar revels in Real debut (Jan 5, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Klaas Jan Huntelaar was delighted with his Real Madrid debut, but admits he was disappointed not to mark it with a goal.
Lavezzi going nowhere, insists Napoli president (Jan 5, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Napoli insist Ezequiel Lavezzi will not be leaving the club in the winter transfer window amid reported interest from Chelsea.
Marseille await Lyon in Coupe de France (Jan 5, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Lyon could host Marseille in a mouthwatering tie in the last 32 of the Coupe de France if the Ligue 1 champions overcome Concarneau.
Becks denies Milan move England motives (Jan 4, 2009 08:00 GMT)
David Beckham has denied his loan move to AC Milan was solely an attempt to win a place in the England national team.
French Cup: PSG and Monaco scrape through (Jan 4, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Paris St Germain needed a second-half goal from Stephane Sessegnon to beat fourth division Montlucon 1-0 on Sunday and advance to the last 32 of the French Cup.
La Liga: Robben stunner downs Villarreal (Jan 4, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Arjen Robben's superb run and curled shot gave Real Madrid a 1-0 win over Villarreal at the Bernabeu on Sunday, moving the champions up to third.
Van Bommel "unhappy" with Bayern offer (Jan 4, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Mark van Bommel looks set to reject Bayern Munich's offer of a new one-year contract.
French Cup: St.Etienne knock out Bordeaux (Jan 3, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Ligue 1 strugglers St Etienne put their worries aside to knock Girondins Bordeaux out of the French Cup round of 64 on Saturday thanks to a late Bafetimbi Gomis goal.
La Liga: Barcelona comeback stretches lead at top (Jan 3, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Andres Iniesta came off the bench to score as Barcelona extended their lead at the top of the Primera Liga to 13 points with a hard-fought 3-1 win over Real Mallorca at the Nou Camp on Saturday.
Ramos unaware of UEFA registration rules (Jan 3, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Real Madrid coach Juande Ramos said he was surprised to learn the club would only be able to register one of its new signings, Klaas Jan Huntelaar and Lassana Diarra, for this season's Champions League.
SPL: Careless Celtic slip up at home to United (Jan 3, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Celtic surrendered a two-goal lead against Dundee United in the most dramatic of fashion to give Rangers a chink of light in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League title race.
Bayern on brink of signing Hamburg's Olic (Jan 3, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich are on the verge of signing Croatia striker Ivica Olic from Hamburg SV for next season.
''Impeccable'' Becks to face Roma in Milan debut (Jan 3, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Short-term loan signing David Beckham is in excellent shape and could make his Serie A debut in AC Milan's first league match after the winter break at AS Roma next week, coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Saturday.
Mourinho won't walk away from Inter (Jan 3, 2009 01:54 GMT)
Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho insists he wants to see out the rest of his contract at the San Siro.
Podolski interested in transfer to AS Roma (Jan 3, 2009 01:51 GMT)
Wantaway Bayern Munich striker Lukas Podolski claims Italian side Roma are interested in signing him.
Milito not going to Inter, insists Genoa chief (Jan 2, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Genoa president Enrico Preziosi claims he has rejected an approach from Inter Milan for star striker Diego Milito and insists any other offers will get similar short shrift.
Van Bommel to snub PSV Eindhoven return (Jan 2, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Mark van Bommel insists a return to PSV Eindhoven is not on the agenda with his Bayern Munich contract due to expire in the summer.
Hibernian sign Polish goalkeeper Szamotulski (Jan 2, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Hibernian have announced goalkeeper Grzegorz Szamotulski has agreed to join the club until the end of the season.
Villarreal's Pires eyes first away win over Real (Jan 1, 2009 08:00 GMT)
After a decade of trying, Sunday could be the day Villarreal finally claim three Primera Liga points from Real Madrid at the Spanish champions' Santiago Bernabeu home, according to midfielder Robert Pires.
Spanish star Senna plays down City reports (Jan 1, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Villarreal star Marcos Senna has rubbished reports which claimed he is eager to join Manchester City in the January transfer window.
Bosnian midfielder Stilic keen to move to Celtic (Jan 1, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Bosnian international Semir Stilic has urged Lech Poznan to sanction a move to Celtic in this month's transfer window.
