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Pearce blames naivety for late setback (Feb 29, 2012 22:49 GMT)
Caretaker manager Stuart Pearce admitted his inexperienced side showed "a little bit of naivety'' in tonight's 3-2 friendly defeat by Holland at Wembley.
U21: England thrash Belgium, Scots hold Dutch (Feb 29, 2012 20:30 GMT)
England Under-21s shrugged off the absence of manager Stuart Pearce to take another huge step towards qualification for Euro 2013 with a 4-0 victory over Belgium in front of nearly 23,000 in Middlesbrough.
Perrin: No feeling between Guardiola and Rosell (Feb 29, 2012 19:17 GMT)
Former Barcelona vice-president Albert Perrin has launched an attack on the club's directors in an interview with COMRadio Barcelona on Wednesday.
Cologne's Solbakken hints at Podolski exit (Feb 29, 2012 15:19 GMT)
Cologne coach Stale Solbakken admits Lukas Podolski could leave the Bundesliga side at the end of the current season.
Bundesliga Weekly: Twenty-three - Marvellous Mo (Feb 29, 2012 08:15 GMT)
Uli Hesse on the revitalised Mohamed Zidan in the latest Bundesliga Weekly.
Paupers threaten the Parc des Princes (Feb 29, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Paul Marshall examines how the paupers of Montpellier are outdoing the PSG princes.
Marseille midfielder Ayew delays shoulder op (Feb 28, 2012 23:49 GMT)
Marseille forward Andre Ayew has vowed to play through the pain of an injured shoulder rather than undergo an operation that would end his season.
Gattuso returns to training with AC Milan (Feb 28, 2012 23:47 GMT)
AC Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso resumed training on Tuesday as he continues his recovery from a potentially career-threatening eye injury.
Samba: Ambition not money behind Anzhi move (Feb 28, 2012 13:20 GMT)
Chris Samba believes that Anzhi Makhachkala could be the next Manchester City and insists his move to the club from Blackburn Rovers was driven by ambition and not money.
Cologne board back under-fire boss Solbakken (Feb 28, 2012 12:57 GMT)
Stale Solbakken's position as coach of Cologne is not under threat, according to the club's general manager Claus Horstmann.
Banned Mexes defends actions (Feb 28, 2012 12:25 GMT)
AC Milan centre-back Philippe Mexes is disappointed to have been handed a retrospective three-match suspension for striking Marco Borriello during the Rossoneri's 1-1 draw with Juventus on Saturday.
UEFA agrees to overhaul international calendar (Feb 28, 2012 10:51 GMT)
The number of international matches played every year is likely to be slashed after European clubs and UEFA reached an agreement on proposals to change the international calendar.
Wembley wowed by Total Football (Feb 28, 2012 08:08 GMT)
Ernst Bouwes regales Netherland's sparkling 2-0 victory over England at Wembley back in 1977.
Bardsley and Phillips ruled out for Scotland (Feb 27, 2012 12:58 GMT)
Matt Phillips and Phil Bardsley will not travel with Scotland for the friendly against Slovenia after being ruled unfit.
Mourinho: Rayo Vallecano deserved a draw (Feb 27, 2012 11:40 GMT)
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho admitted his side were fortunate to come away with three points from their match at Rayo Vallecano.
Bayern boss happy with 'dirty work' (Feb 27, 2012 11:33 GMT)
Bayern Munich boss Jupp Heynckes praised his players' willingness to "do the dirty work'' which paved the way for a 2-0 victory over Schalke.
Bilbao's booming (Feb 27, 2012 10:03 GMT)
Marcelo Bielsa's Athletic Bilbao have enjoyed a memorable few weeks, writes Phil Ball.
Guardiola: Barca won't beat Real to La Liga title (Feb 27, 2012 01:56 GMT)
Cristiano Ronaldo scored the only goal of the game as Real Madrid claimed a 1-0 victory at home to Rayo Vallecano.
Scotland call on McArthur to replace Brown (Feb 26, 2012 21:11 GMT)
Wigan midfielder James McArthur has been called into the Scotland squad for Wednesday's friendly against Slovenia after Celtic captain Scott Brown pulled out with a groin injury.
Ligue 1: Brest beat Marseille, Lille held (Feb 26, 2012 20:30 GMT)
Brest withstood a second-half battering to sneak a 1-0 win over Ligue 1 giants Marseille.
Eredivisie: PSV, Twente and Ajax win, AZ draw (Feb 26, 2012 18:30 GMT)
Eredivisie leaders PSV Eindhoven maintained their title charge with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Feyenoord, while second-placed AZ Alkmaar had to settle for a 3-3 home draw against Heerenveen.
Serie A: Napoli see off Inter, Roma shock (Feb 26, 2012 18:04 GMT)
German Denis struck a hat-trick as Atalanta cruised past nine-man Roma with a thumping Serie A win in Bergamo.
La Liga: Madrid and Barca take narrow wins (Feb 26, 2012 17:45 GMT)
Cristiano Ronaldo scored the only goal of the game as Real Madrid claimed a 1-0 victory at home to Rayo Vallecano.
Bundesliga: Bayern and Dortmund victorious (Feb 26, 2012 17:29 GMT)
Bayern Munich produced the perfect response to their Champions League setback this week by beating Schalke 2-0 to climb back to second in the Bundesliga standings.
Madrid's Mourinho wary of Rayo threat (Feb 26, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho is expecting his injury-hit squad to be fully tested by derby rivals Rayo Vallecano this weekend.
La Liga: Levante beat Espanyol, Malaga cruise (Feb 25, 2012 23:04 GMT)
European hopefuls Espanyol were brought back to earth with a bump as Levante snatched a late Primera Division victory.
Ligue 1: PSG rescue 4-4 draw, Montpellier top (Feb 25, 2012 22:48 GMT)
Guillaume Hoarau's last-gasp header earned Paris St Germain a dramatic 4-4 draw against Ligue 1 rivals Lyon at the Stade Gerland, but it was not enough to keep hold of top spot.
Eredivisie: De Graafschap shock Roda JC (Feb 25, 2012 22:23 GMT)
Rydell Poepon and Soufian El Hassnaoui scored as De Graafschap caused an Eredivisie surprise by winning 2-0 against Roda JC in Kerkrade.
Serie A: AC Milan and Juventus share spoils (Feb 25, 2012 21:43 GMT)
AC Milan and Juventus played out an entertaining 1-1 draw on Saturday night, while Genoa and Parma drew 2-2.
Bundesliga: Leverkusen climb up to fifth (Feb 25, 2012 16:53 GMT)
Lars Bender scored twice as Bayer Leverkusen remained in the running for a Europa League spot with a strong victory at Cologne.
Gladbach coach Lucien Favre happy with point (Feb 25, 2012 13:30 GMT)
Borussia Monchengladbach coach Lucien Favre was satisfied with the his side's point against Hamburg, even if the 1-1 draw meant his side failed to draw level on points with Borussia Dortmund at the top of the table.
Bayern coach Heynckes: Criticism is fair (Feb 24, 2012 17:04 GMT)
Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes insists he deserves all the criticism coming his way.
Borussia Dortmund announce record revenue (Feb 24, 2012 14:06 GMT)
Bundesliga champions Borussia Dortmund have smashed their revenue record as they announced that they have broken the €100 million barrier for the first time.
European big-guns hit impasse with FIFA (Feb 24, 2012 11:03 GMT)
Europe's top clubs are to boycott talks with FIFA over changes to the international calendar.
ESPNsoccernet Quiniela - Week 22 (Feb 24, 2012 09:31 GMT)
Eduardo Alvarez says the concertina effect La Liga is making his Quiniela rather difficult this season.
Ancelotti: I wouldn't have let Pirlo join Juve (Feb 24, 2012 09:27 GMT)
Paris Saint-Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti insists that he would never have let Andrea Pirlo join Juventus from AC Milan ahead of the top of the table clash in Serie A this weekend.
Ligue 1: Sakho wary of underperforming Lyon (Feb 23, 2012 14:54 GMT)
Paris St Germain defender Mamadou Sakho expects another tough test this weekend when the Ligue 1 leaders face Lyon at Stade Gerland.
Serie A: Buffon undaunted by Milan clash (Feb 23, 2012 14:06 GMT)
Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon believes defending champions AC Milan are the team to beat but insists his side will not go down without a fight this weekend.
Ligue 1: Stuttering Lille keep title hopes alive (Feb 22, 2012 20:20 GMT)
Lille recorded a second straight win as they try to launch an unlikely late defence of their Ligue 1 title, but were far from convincing in seeing off rock-bottom Sochaux.
Beretta upbeat about Cesena survival hopes (Feb 22, 2012 13:51 GMT)
New Cesena coach Mario Beretta is confident he can keep the struggling club in Serie A this season.
Fiorentina's Olivera banned for three games (Feb 22, 2012 13:16 GMT)
Fiorentina midfielder Ruben Olivera has been banned for three matches by the Italian football league for violent conduct.
Cruyff: Guardiola won't leave Barca in the lurch (Feb 22, 2012 12:47 GMT)
Barcelona legend Johan Cruyff says he is sure that manager Pep Guardiola won't leave the club without revealing his plans for the future first.
Huntelaar warns Gomez over Golden Boot (Feb 22, 2012 09:05 GMT)
Schalke striker Klaas Jan Huntelaar has warned Bayern Munich's Mario Gomez that he wants his top goalscorer award this season.
Bundesliga Weekly: Twenty-two - Return of an old hand (Feb 22, 2012 08:20 GMT)
Uli Hesse is surprised by Otto Rehhagel's return in the latest Bundesliga Weekly.
French Cup: Quevilly into last eight again (Feb 21, 2012 22:37 GMT)
Quevilly beat fellow minnows Orleans 2-0 on Tuesday night to set up a clash with giants Marseille in the Coupe de France quarter-finals.
Dortmund captain Kehl commits to new deal (Feb 21, 2012 17:37 GMT)
Borussia Dortmund captain Sebastian Kehl has extended his contract with the Bundesliga leaders by a year, taking him into a second decade with the club.
Guidetti handed maiden Sweden call up (Feb 21, 2012 16:10 GMT)
On-loan Manchester City striker John Guidetti has earned a first senior call up for Sweden after scoring 18 goals in 17 games for Feyenoord this season.
Eto'o Inter exit prompted Motta's departure (Feb 21, 2012 11:03 GMT)
Champions League winner Thiago Motta claims that Samuel Eto'o's exit from Inter Milan was the catalyst for his own decision to leave the San Siro.
Brassell: A former life through a lens (Feb 21, 2012 08:20 GMT)
Andy Brassell speaks to Vikash Dhorasoo, the French bench-warmer who filmed his inactivity.
Milan boss Allegri talks up Juventus clash (Feb 20, 2012 16:00 GMT)
AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri believes Saturday's game against Juventus could prove crucial in the Serie A title race.
Mazzarri: Napoli must not underestimate Blues (Feb 20, 2012 15:15 GMT)
Napoli boss Walter Mazzarri has ordered his side to think like underdogs in their Champions League clash with Chelsea, claiming only a "perfect" performance would beat Andre Villas-Boas' men.
Rehhagel hopes to save Hertha Berlin (Feb 20, 2012 14:45 GMT)
Veteran coach Otto Rehhagel is hoping to put his extensive experience to good use by helping to save Hertha Berlin's Bundesliga status.
Genoa boss Marino laments Gilardino absence (Feb 20, 2012 11:13 GMT)
Genoa coach Pasquale Marino believes the absence of striker Alberto Gilardino through injury has cost his side dearly in recent weeks.
O'Neill names Hughes in N Ireland squad (Feb 20, 2012 11:05 GMT)
Michael O'Neill has named his first Northern Ireland squad, with former captain Aaron Hughes the standout name in a party of 24 having been persuaded to reverse his retirement.
Phillips and Mulgrew get Scotland call-ups (Feb 20, 2012 11:01 GMT)
England Under-20 international Matt Phillips and Celtic defender Charlie Mulgrew have been called up for the first time by Craig Levein for Scotland's friendly international in Slovenia next week.
Ranieri confident over Inter Milan backing (Feb 20, 2012 10:40 GMT)
Inter Milan coach Claudio Ranieri feels he still has the full backing of club president Massimo Moratti and his players despite the team's dismal run of form.
Bayern hopeful over Robben deal (Feb 20, 2012 10:18 GMT)
Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge remains confident Arjen Robben will agree a contract extension.
Barca allow Guardiola time to decide future (Feb 20, 2012 09:10 GMT)
Barcelona sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta says the club is happy to give Pep Guardiola all the time he needs to make a decision over his future.
Football and philosophy (Feb 20, 2012 08:44 GMT)
Phil Ball reveals the true meaning of Association Football by telling tales of Leeds United.
Ligue 1: Hoarau rescues PSG at the death (Feb 19, 2012 22:15 GMT)
A late goal from Guillaume Hoarau ensured that Ligue 1 leaders PSG saved a point in a 2-2 draw with high-flying Montpellier after the captial club had gone ahead.
Banega faces six months out after accident (Feb 19, 2012 18:49 GMT)
Valencia midfielder Ever Banega is facing a long spell on the sidelines after breaking the tibia and fibula in his left leg in a freak car accident.
Eredivisie: Leaders PSV and Alkmaar stunned (Feb 19, 2012 15:32 GMT)
Hyung-jun Suk scored twice as Eredivisie leaders PSV Eindhoven were comprehensively beaten 3-0 by mid-table FC Groningen.
La Liga: Messi magic, Villarreal revival halted (Feb 19, 2012 15:09 GMT)
Barcelona beat third placed Valencia 5-1 at the Nou Camp with Lionel Messi in sensation form as he bagged all four goals to cut the gap to Real Madrid to ten points.
Serie A: Milan on top, Palermo smash Lazio (Feb 19, 2012 14:52 GMT)
After Juventus won on Saturday, AC Milan returned to the top of the Italian league on Sunday as they beat Cesena 3-1 on the road with goals from Sulley Muntari, Urby Emanuelson and Robinho.
Nerlinger: Bayern title chances slipping away (Feb 19, 2012 11:34 GMT)
Bayern Munich's director of sport Christian Nerlinger says his side have no chance of winning the Bundesliga this season if they carry on playing like they did in Saturday's 0-0 draw at Freiburg.
Jose urges Chelsea, Inter fans to back coaches (Feb 19, 2012 11:06 GMT)
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has urged the disgruntled fans of former clubs Chelsea and Inter Milan to get behind their own coaches after his name was chanted at both Stamford Bridge and the San Siro.
Eredivisie: Feyenoord's Guidetti left red faced (Feb 18, 2012 22:45 GMT)
John Guidetti went from hero to villain as Feyenoord missed the chance to move back level with third-placed Heerenveen in the Eredivisie standings after conceding a late equaliser at home to mid-table RKC Waalwijk.
Ligue 1: Lille back to winning ways, OM slip up (Feb 18, 2012 21:26 GMT)
Tough talking from Rudi Garcia paid off as his Lille side returned to winning ways in Ligue 1 with a 1-0 victory over Lorient.
La Liga: Real rout Racing to go 13 clear (Feb 18, 2012 21:05 GMT)
Real Madrid went 13 points clear of Barcelona at the top of the Spanish league as they beat Racing Santander 4-0 thanks to a brace from Karim Benzema.
Bundesliga: Dortmund stay top, Bayern held (Feb 18, 2012 16:53 GMT)
Hertha Berlin succumbed to their sixth straight defeat in 2012, although there were plenty of positive signs for their new coach Otto Rehhagel in a narrow 1-0 loss to league leaders Borussia Dortmund at the Olympiastadion.
Raul plays through pain barrier for Schalke (Feb 17, 2012 15:30 GMT)
Schalke coach Huub Stevens has revealed that striker Raul has been playing through the pain barrier recently to help the club.
Anzhi appoint Guus Hiddink as new manager (Feb 17, 2012 11:16 GMT)
Guus Hiddink has been appointed the new manager of Anzhi Makhachkala.
Valencia's Albelda signs new deal (Feb 17, 2012 09:53 GMT)
Valencia midfielder David Albelda is on the brink of a club record after signing a new one-year deal.
Uli Hesse: Go Furth and conquer (Feb 17, 2012 08:35 GMT)
Uli Hesse charts the rise, fall and rise again of DFB Pokal giant-killers SpVgg Greuther Furth.
Ankle injury rules out Dortmund star Kagawa (Feb 16, 2012 15:30 GMT)
Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmund have been dealt an injury blow with the news that in-form midfielder Shinji Kagawa has suffered a new ankle injury.
Serie A: Berlusconi rates Milan over Juve (Feb 16, 2012 14:40 GMT)
AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi believes his side are the team to beat in Italy.
Eredivisie: Ajax boss looks for turning point (Feb 16, 2012 13:55 GMT)
Coach Frank de Boer hopes Ajax can get back on track after their recent struggles.
Serie A: Berlusconi says Milan better than Juve (Feb 16, 2012 13:54 GMT)
AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi believes his side is the team to beat in Italy.
Coupe de France: PSG beat Dijon, Marseille win (Feb 15, 2012 20:25 GMT)
Paris St Germain sealed their place in the quarter-finals of the Coupe de France with a 1-0 win in their postponed match at Dijon.
Serie A: Parma hold Juventus, Atalanta win (Feb 15, 2012 19:46 GMT)
Juventus were left frustrated as they were held to a 0-0 draw at Parma.
Dortmund show Klopp long-term commitment (Feb 15, 2012 12:42 GMT)
Borussia Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke has offered Bundesliga-winning coach Jurgen Klopp a job guarantee beyond the 2016 expiry date of his new contract.
Bundesliga Weekly: Twenty-one - Musical chairs (Feb 15, 2012 08:35 GMT)
Uli Hesse examines the ongoing game of managerial musical chairs in the Bundesliga.
Pinto da Costa: Jose making it hard for AVB (Feb 14, 2012 18:20 GMT)
Porto president Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa claims Jose Mourinho is making life hard for Andre Villas-Boas at Chelsea by maintaining contact with his former players at Stamford Bridge.
Villas-Boas tipped for Inter job by former boss (Feb 14, 2012 10:39 GMT)
Porto president Pinto da Costa has said he expects the club's former manager Andre Villas-Boas to end up at Inter Milan if he is shown the door at Chelsea.
Javier Clemente given Sporting chance (Feb 13, 2012 22:54 GMT)
Sporting Gijon have appointed former Spain boss Javier Clemente as their coach until the end of the season.
Van Basten to take charge of Heerenveen (Feb 13, 2012 22:17 GMT)
Dutch legend Marco van Basten is set to return to management this summer, as he takes charge of Eredivisie side Heerenveen.
Serie A: Roma slip up at Siena, Napoli cruise (Feb 13, 2012 22:00 GMT)
Siena climbed five points clear of the Serie A relegation zone with a narrow 1-0 home win over Roma on Monday night.
Krasnozhan quits Anzhi before first game (Feb 13, 2012 16:20 GMT)
Big-spending Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala have accepted the resignation of head coach Yuri Krasnozhan.
Cologne to punish outspoken striker Podolski (Feb 13, 2012 10:00 GMT)
Cologne have hit back at Lukas Podolski after the striker claimed, via the German media, that the Bundesliga side had reneged on promises made to him.
All managers great and small (Feb 13, 2012 08:57 GMT)
Phil Ball is caught up in the 'M' factor as managers come under the microscope.
Eredivisie: PSV back on top, Guidetti treble (Feb 12, 2012 18:26 GMT)
PSV Eindhoven moved back to the top of the Eredivisie after a convincing 4-1 win against De Graafschap.
Ligue 1: Bordeaux beat Lille 5-4 in thriller (Feb 12, 2012 17:21 GMT)
Ludovic Obraniak scored Bordeaux's winner against his old club in the 92nd minute after they appeared to have blown a 4-1 lead to an 89th-minute equaliser in a thrilling contest.
Serie A: Inter stunned at home by Novara (Feb 12, 2012 16:39 GMT)
Novara silenced the San Siro with a 1-0 win over Inter Milan which gives the hope in their battle against relegation while putting the pressure on Nerazzurri coach Claudio Ranieri as they lost for the third time in their last four games.
La Liga: Real blast ten points clear (Feb 12, 2012 15:07 GMT)
Cristiano Ronaldo struck a brilliant hat-trick as Real Madrid moved 10 points clear at the Primera Division summit with a thumping 4-2 victory over 10-man Levante.
Skibbe sacked by Hertha after five games (Feb 12, 2012 13:42 GMT)
Hertha Berlin coach Michael Skibbe has been sacked after just five games in charge of the Bundesliga club.
Eredivisie: Martens double sends AZ clear (Feb 11, 2012 22:41 GMT)
Maarten Martens struck twice in three second-half minutes as AZ Alkmaar beat Excelsior 2-0 to go three points clear at the top of the Eredivisie table.
La Liga: Barcelona slump to loss at Osasuna (Feb 11, 2012 21:37 GMT)
Osasuna dealt a further blow to Barcelona's title hopes by inflicting a 3-2 defeat at Estadio Reyno de Navarra on Saturday night.
Serie A: Milan claim late victory at Udinese (Feb 11, 2012 19:55 GMT)
AC Milan came from behind to stun Udinese and inflict their first home defeat of the season at the Stadio Friuli with a 2-1 victory.
Ligue 1: Montpellier move to top of table (Feb 11, 2012 19:08 GMT)
In-form Montpellier netted three second-half goals to claim a deserved 3-0 victory over lowly Ajaccio that provisionally lifts them into the top of the Ligue 1 standings.
Bundesliga: Dortmund stay top, Bayern win (Feb 11, 2012 18:35 GMT)
A goal from Shinji Kagawa was enough for Borussia Dortmund to defend their place at the top of the Bundesliga for another week.
Markus Babbel appointed Hoffenheim boss (Feb 10, 2012 12:17 GMT)
Hoffenheim have confirmed Markus Babbel as their new coach, giving the former Hertha Berlin and Stuttgart coach a two-and-a-half year contract.
ESPNsoccernet Quiniela - Week 21 (Feb 10, 2012 10:32 GMT)
Eduardo Alvarez's latest Quiniela welcomes back Javier Clemente to La Liga.
ESPNsoccernet Quiniela - Week 20 (Feb 10, 2012 09:25 GMT)
Eduardo Alvarez's latest Quiniela examines the increased success that sacking a boss brings in La Liga.
Inter Milan reject Fabio Capello rumours (Feb 10, 2012 09:06 GMT)
Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti has issued a statement on the club's official website denying Fabio Capello could replace Claudio Ranieri.
Ligue 1: Garcia focused on title challenge (Feb 9, 2012 18:43 GMT)
Lille coach Rudi Garcia is happy to focus solely on the remainder of the Ligue 1 campaign following his side's elimination from the Coupe de France.
Schweinsteiger ruled out for several weeks (Feb 9, 2012 14:16 GMT)
Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger has been ruled out for several weeks after tearing ankle ligaments in Wednesday night's 2-0 win over Stuttgart in the DFB-Pokal.
More Ajax unpheaval as Blind, Sturkenboom quit (Feb 9, 2012 14:08 GMT)
The off-field turmoil at Ajax continued on Thursday with the club's supervisory board announcing their resignation along with interim directors Danny Blind and Martin Sturkenboom.
Pep thrilled as Barca reach Copa del Rey final (Feb 8, 2012 23:21 GMT)
Pep Guardiola has spoken of his excitement after setting up a Copa del Rey final meeting with Athletic Bilbao and hit back at the critics who suggested the team was losing motivation.
Coupe de France: Valenciennes send Lille out (Feb 8, 2012 22:09 GMT)
Defending champions Lille were knocked out of the Coupe de France at the last-16 stage as they went down 2-1 to Valenciennes.
DFB-Pokal: Bayern Munich see off Stuttgart (Feb 8, 2012 21:46 GMT)
Bayern Munich eased into the semi-finals of the DFB-Pokal with an comfortable 2-0 win over Stuttgart.
Bundesliga Weekly: Twenty - All to play for (Feb 8, 2012 14:00 GMT)
Uli Hesse says all was not quite as it seemed in his latest Bundesliga Weekly.
Callejon expects Jose Mourinho stay at Real (Feb 8, 2012 12:58 GMT)
Real Madrid midfielder Jose Callejon does not believe coach Jose Mourinho will leave the club at the end of the season.
Arsenal's Carlos Vela open to Sociedad stay (Feb 8, 2012 09:36 GMT)
Carlos Vela has indicated he would like to extend his loan spell at Primera Liga club Real Sociedad.
Takashi Usami looking to leave Bayern Munich (Feb 8, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Takashi Usami confirmed he is seeking a move away from Bayern Munich as the German giants hope to extend his loan from J.League side Gamba Osaka.
DFB-Pokal: Dortmund ease into semi-finals (Feb 7, 2012 22:32 GMT)
Borussia Dortmund cruised into the semi-finals of the DFB-Pokal on Tuesday night with an emphatic 4-0 win at regional league side Holstein Kiel.
Coupe de France: Rennes through to quarters (Feb 7, 2012 20:09 GMT)
Rennes booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Coupe de France by seeing off Evian 3-2 in Tuesday night's sole surviving last-16 encounter.
Sevilla hire Michel to succeed Marcelino as boss (Feb 7, 2012 15:07 GMT)
Former Getafe manager Michel has been appointed as Sevilla's new boss until the end of the season, with the promise of an extended deal if he can guide them into the Champions League.
Court rules Van Gaal can't join Ajax (Feb 7, 2012 10:27 GMT)
An Amsterdam court has ruled that Ajax unlawfully hired Louis van Gaal as their chief executive and must reverse the appointment, following a complaint from club legend Johan Cruyff.
Donadoni: Parma can become 'talent factory' (Feb 7, 2012 09:51 GMT)
Parma coach Roberto Donadoni has outlined his plans to make the club a breeding ground for young players, with the renowned Ajax academy his inspiration.
Phil Ball: The Camp Nou chronicles (Feb 7, 2012 07:59 GMT)
Phil Ball braved a freezing Camp Nou on Saturday night with his daughter to take in Barcelona v Real Sociedad.
It's time to stop playing, says Roberto Carlos (Feb 6, 2012 18:49 GMT)
Brazilian left-back Roberto Carlos has announced his intention to retire at the end of 2012.
Copa del Rey: Bilbao to show respect (Feb 6, 2012 18:02 GMT)
Athletic Bilbao midfielder Oscar de Marcos insists his side will show giantkillers Mirandes total respect on Tuesday night as the two clubs battle at San Mames for a place in the Copa del Rey final.
We can close the gap on Real, says Mascherano (Feb 6, 2012 17:05 GMT)
Barcelona midfielder Javier Mascherano believes Real Madrid cannot afford to slip up if they do not want to allow the Catalans to win La Liga.
Milan's Ibrahimovic hit with three-match ban (Feb 6, 2012 16:25 GMT)
AC Milan have been dealt a blow with confirmation that Zlatan Ibrahimovic will serve a three-match ban for violent conduct.
Marcelino sacked by Sevilla after poor run (Feb 6, 2012 13:54 GMT)
Sevilla have parted company with coach Marcelino Garcia Toral following a disappointing run of results, the La Liga club have announced.
Marotta demands more 'respect' for Juventus (Feb 6, 2012 12:47 GMT)
Juventus general director Giuseppe Marotta believes his side were again the victims of a refereeing error in Sunday's goalless draw at home to Siena.
AC Milan hoping for shorter Ibrahimovic ban (Feb 6, 2012 12:35 GMT)
AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani is confident his team's leading scorer Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be available to face Juventus later this month.
Buffon in no rush over new deal with Juventus (Feb 6, 2012 12:30 GMT)
Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon is in no hurry to sign a new deal at the club.
Daniele De Rossi admits he almost left Roma (Feb 6, 2012 12:25 GMT)
Daniele De Rossi has revealed he was tempted to leave Roma before signing a five-year contract extension with the Giallorossi.
La Liga: Chasing duo share spoils in Madrid (Feb 5, 2012 21:21 GMT)
Valencia maintained their seven-point advantage over Atletico Madrid in the race for a Champions League place after a disappointing goalless draw at the Vicente Calderon.
De Rossi signs new five-year Roma deal (Feb 5, 2012 20:17 GMT)
Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi has committed his future to the Giallorossi by signing a five-year contract extension, the club confirmed on Sunday.
Bundesliga: Freiburg deny Werder Bremen (Feb 5, 2012 17:25 GMT)
Last-placed Freiburg twice came from behind to claim a 2-2 draw at home to European contenders Werder Bremen.
Serie A: Roma thrash Inter, top two held (Feb 5, 2012 16:49 GMT)
Roma thrashed Inter Milan 4-0 as Juventus and AC Milan were both held to goalless draws.
Eredivisie: PSV held as Ajax lose again (Feb 5, 2012 16:23 GMT)
Injury-hit Ajax slipped further out of the Eredivisie title reckoning as they slumped to a 2-0 defeat at home to FC Utrecht.
Bayer Leverkusen fear big Sam setback (Feb 5, 2012 11:54 GMT)
Sidney Sam's comeback for Bayer Leverkusen lasted just a matter of minutes before he suffered a suspected muscle tear against Stuttgart.
Muller frustrated as Bayern Munich slip up (Feb 5, 2012 11:04 GMT)
Thomas Muller feels Bayern Munich's 1-1 draw with Hamburg was simply not good enough for a club of their stature.
Butragueno believes Jose will stay at Madrid (Feb 5, 2012 10:45 GMT)
Real Madrid director Emilio Butragueno believes Jose Mourinho will stay at the club beyond the end of the season.
Eredivisie: Excelsior send VVV-Venlo bottom (Feb 4, 2012 22:12 GMT)
Bart Schenkeveld scored twice to give Excelsior a 3-1 victory in their relegation showdown with VVV-Venlo and move them off the foot of the table.
La Liga: Real Madrid sneak past Getafe (Feb 4, 2012 21:50 GMT)
Leaders Real Madrid did just enough to earn a sixth consecutive Primera Liga win, as defender Sergio Ramos returned from injury to secure a 1-0 victory at city rivals Getafe.
Ligue 1: Nene shines as PSG maintain gap (Feb 4, 2012 20:26 GMT)
Paris St Germain maintained their three-point lead at the top of Ligue 1 and their 100% record under Carlo Ancelotti but were made to work hard by Evian for the second time this season.
Bundesliga: Bayern, Schalke and Gladbach held (Feb 4, 2012 16:44 GMT)
Borussia Dortmund remain two points clear at the top of the Bundesliga after Schalke and Borussia Monchengladbach were both held to draws on Saturday.
Roma v Inter Milan called off (Feb 3, 2012 14:52 GMT)
Saturday's Serie A games have been postponed due to bitterly cold weather affecting Italy.
ESPNsoccernet Quiniela - Week 19 (Feb 3, 2012 11:19 GMT)
Eduardo Alvarez's latest Quiniela is fresh out of the oven as he offers his batch of predictions.
Granero warns Real against complacency (Feb 3, 2012 09:51 GMT)
Real Madrid midfielder Esteban Granero has urged his team-mates not to underestimate Getafe ahead of this Saturday's trip across the city to the Coliseum.
Palombo: No Milan offer (Feb 3, 2012 09:22 GMT)
Inter Milan midfielder Angelo Palombo insists AC Milan never made a move for him during the January transfer window, after it was reported he may have snubbed the Rossoneri for the Nerazzuri.
Flare or foul? (Feb 3, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Uli Hesse debates the pros and cons of the use of flares by fans in the Bundesliga.
Dutch Cup: PSV book place in semi-finals (Feb 2, 2012 22:05 GMT)
Eredivisie leaders PSV Eindhoven held firm to beat NEC Nijmegen 3-2 at the Philips Stadium tonight and book their place in the semi-finals of the KNVB Beker.
Serie A: Allegri upbeat on Milan title hopes (Feb 2, 2012 15:06 GMT)
AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri believes his team's 2-0 midweek defeat at Lazio will not hurt his side's Scudetto hopes.
La Liga: Caminero delighted with Simeone (Feb 2, 2012 14:30 GMT)
Atletico Madrid sporting director Jose Luis Caminero has hailed the confidence instilled in the team by new coach Diego Simeone.
Bundesliga: Title race hots up in Germany (Feb 2, 2012 13:27 GMT)
The Bundesliga will try to warm up football fans in Germany this weekend as the race for the title heats up in freezing conditions.
Mesut Ozil aiming to retire at Real Madrid (Feb 2, 2012 11:03 GMT)
Mesut Ozil has outlined his determination to remain at Real Madrid for the rest of his career.
Rewind to 2007: Calcio closed after Catania riot (Feb 2, 2012 09:04 GMT)
Jon Carter rewinds to 2007 when Italian football was halted after the death of a policeman in a riot.
Coupe de la Ligue: Brandao sends OM into final (Feb 1, 2012 23:37 GMT)
Brandao fired Marseille into the Coupe de la Ligue final for the third season running as they beat Nice 2-1 tonight to set up a clash with Lyon.
Copa del Rey: Messi misses pen as Barca held (Feb 1, 2012 22:48 GMT)
Lionel Messi had a penalty saved as Barcelona drew 1-1 at Valencia in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final at the Mestalla.
Serie A: Milan sunk at Lazio, Inter draw 4-4 (Feb 1, 2012 19:39 GMT)
Wednesday night's Serie A clash between Atalanta and Genoa is the latest match to be postponed due to heavy snowfall.
Bundesliga Weekly: Nineteen - Taking the middle ground (Feb 1, 2012 14:36 GMT)
Uli Hesse on the decline of TSG Hoffenheim, once a story and now nothing but a footnote.
More Serie A games postponed due to snow (Feb 1, 2012 13:29 GMT)
Two more of Wednesday night's scheduled Serie A fixtures have been postponed because of snow, with the matches at Bologna and Siena falling foul of the weather.
Pogatetz banned after punching opponent (Feb 1, 2012 13:08 GMT)
Hannover defender Emanuel Pogatetz has been given a three-match ban by the German football federation (DFB) for punching Nurnberg's Philipp Wollscheid.
The Ajax dispute: Cruyff or Van Gaal? (Feb 1, 2012 10:50 GMT)
Ernst Bouwes examines the boardroom politics at Ajax threatening to tear the club apart.
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Pearce blames naivety for late setback (Feb 29, 2012 22:49 GMT)
Caretaker manager Stuart Pearce admitted his inexperienced side showed "a little bit of naivety'' in tonight's 3-2 friendly defeat by Holland at Wembley.
U21: England thrash Belgium, Scots hold Dutch (Feb 29, 2012 20:30 GMT)
England Under-21s shrugged off the absence of manager Stuart Pearce to take another huge step towards qualification for Euro 2013 with a 4-0 victory over Belgium in front of nearly 23,000 in Middlesbrough.
Perrin: No feeling between Guardiola and Rosell (Feb 29, 2012 19:17 GMT)
Former Barcelona vice-president Albert Perrin has launched an attack on the club's directors in an interview with COMRadio Barcelona on Wednesday.
Cologne's Solbakken hints at Podolski exit (Feb 29, 2012 15:19 GMT)
Cologne coach Stale Solbakken admits Lukas Podolski could leave the Bundesliga side at the end of the current season.
Bundesliga Weekly: Twenty-three - Marvellous Mo (Feb 29, 2012 08:15 GMT)
Uli Hesse on the revitalised Mohamed Zidan in the latest Bundesliga Weekly.
Paupers threaten the Parc des Princes (Feb 29, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Paul Marshall examines how the paupers of Montpellier are outdoing the PSG princes.
Marseille midfielder Ayew delays shoulder op (Feb 28, 2012 23:49 GMT)
Marseille forward Andre Ayew has vowed to play through the pain of an injured shoulder rather than undergo an operation that would end his season.
Gattuso returns to training with AC Milan (Feb 28, 2012 23:47 GMT)
AC Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso resumed training on Tuesday as he continues his recovery from a potentially career-threatening eye injury.
Samba: Ambition not money behind Anzhi move (Feb 28, 2012 13:20 GMT)
Chris Samba believes that Anzhi Makhachkala could be the next Manchester City and insists his move to the club from Blackburn Rovers was driven by ambition and not money.
Cologne board back under-fire boss Solbakken (Feb 28, 2012 12:57 GMT)
Stale Solbakken's position as coach of Cologne is not under threat, according to the club's general manager Claus Horstmann.
Banned Mexes defends actions (Feb 28, 2012 12:25 GMT)
AC Milan centre-back Philippe Mexes is disappointed to have been handed a retrospective three-match suspension for striking Marco Borriello during the Rossoneri's 1-1 draw with Juventus on Saturday.
UEFA agrees to overhaul international calendar (Feb 28, 2012 10:51 GMT)
The number of international matches played every year is likely to be slashed after European clubs and UEFA reached an agreement on proposals to change the international calendar.
Wembley wowed by Total Football (Feb 28, 2012 08:08 GMT)
Ernst Bouwes regales Netherland's sparkling 2-0 victory over England at Wembley back in 1977.
Bardsley and Phillips ruled out for Scotland (Feb 27, 2012 12:58 GMT)
Matt Phillips and Phil Bardsley will not travel with Scotland for the friendly against Slovenia after being ruled unfit.
Mourinho: Rayo Vallecano deserved a draw (Feb 27, 2012 11:40 GMT)
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho admitted his side were fortunate to come away with three points from their match at Rayo Vallecano.
Bayern boss happy with 'dirty work' (Feb 27, 2012 11:33 GMT)
Bayern Munich boss Jupp Heynckes praised his players' willingness to "do the dirty work'' which paved the way for a 2-0 victory over Schalke.
Bilbao's booming (Feb 27, 2012 10:03 GMT)
Marcelo Bielsa's Athletic Bilbao have enjoyed a memorable few weeks, writes Phil Ball.
Guardiola: Barca won't beat Real to La Liga title (Feb 27, 2012 01:56 GMT)
Cristiano Ronaldo scored the only goal of the game as Real Madrid claimed a 1-0 victory at home to Rayo Vallecano.
Scotland call on McArthur to replace Brown (Feb 26, 2012 21:11 GMT)
Wigan midfielder James McArthur has been called into the Scotland squad for Wednesday's friendly against Slovenia after Celtic captain Scott Brown pulled out with a groin injury.
Ligue 1: Brest beat Marseille, Lille held (Feb 26, 2012 20:30 GMT)
Brest withstood a second-half battering to sneak a 1-0 win over Ligue 1 giants Marseille.
Eredivisie: PSV, Twente and Ajax win, AZ draw (Feb 26, 2012 18:30 GMT)
Eredivisie leaders PSV Eindhoven maintained their title charge with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Feyenoord, while second-placed AZ Alkmaar had to settle for a 3-3 home draw against Heerenveen.
Serie A: Napoli see off Inter, Roma shock (Feb 26, 2012 18:04 GMT)
German Denis struck a hat-trick as Atalanta cruised past nine-man Roma with a thumping Serie A win in Bergamo.
La Liga: Madrid and Barca take narrow wins (Feb 26, 2012 17:45 GMT)
Cristiano Ronaldo scored the only goal of the game as Real Madrid claimed a 1-0 victory at home to Rayo Vallecano.
Bundesliga: Bayern and Dortmund victorious (Feb 26, 2012 17:29 GMT)
Bayern Munich produced the perfect response to their Champions League setback this week by beating Schalke 2-0 to climb back to second in the Bundesliga standings.
Madrid's Mourinho wary of Rayo threat (Feb 26, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho is expecting his injury-hit squad to be fully tested by derby rivals Rayo Vallecano this weekend.
La Liga: Levante beat Espanyol, Malaga cruise (Feb 25, 2012 23:04 GMT)
European hopefuls Espanyol were brought back to earth with a bump as Levante snatched a late Primera Division victory.
Ligue 1: PSG rescue 4-4 draw, Montpellier top (Feb 25, 2012 22:48 GMT)
Guillaume Hoarau's last-gasp header earned Paris St Germain a dramatic 4-4 draw against Ligue 1 rivals Lyon at the Stade Gerland, but it was not enough to keep hold of top spot.
Eredivisie: De Graafschap shock Roda JC (Feb 25, 2012 22:23 GMT)
Rydell Poepon and Soufian El Hassnaoui scored as De Graafschap caused an Eredivisie surprise by winning 2-0 against Roda JC in Kerkrade.
Serie A: AC Milan and Juventus share spoils (Feb 25, 2012 21:43 GMT)
AC Milan and Juventus played out an entertaining 1-1 draw on Saturday night, while Genoa and Parma drew 2-2.
Bundesliga: Leverkusen climb up to fifth (Feb 25, 2012 16:53 GMT)
Lars Bender scored twice as Bayer Leverkusen remained in the running for a Europa League spot with a strong victory at Cologne.
Gladbach coach Lucien Favre happy with point (Feb 25, 2012 13:30 GMT)
Borussia Monchengladbach coach Lucien Favre was satisfied with the his side's point against Hamburg, even if the 1-1 draw meant his side failed to draw level on points with Borussia Dortmund at the top of the table.
Bayern coach Heynckes: Criticism is fair (Feb 24, 2012 17:04 GMT)
Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes insists he deserves all the criticism coming his way.
Borussia Dortmund announce record revenue (Feb 24, 2012 14:06 GMT)
Bundesliga champions Borussia Dortmund have smashed their revenue record as they announced that they have broken the €100 million barrier for the first time.
European big-guns hit impasse with FIFA (Feb 24, 2012 11:03 GMT)
Europe's top clubs are to boycott talks with FIFA over changes to the international calendar.
ESPNsoccernet Quiniela - Week 22 (Feb 24, 2012 09:31 GMT)
Eduardo Alvarez says the concertina effect La Liga is making his Quiniela rather difficult this season.
Ancelotti: I wouldn't have let Pirlo join Juve (Feb 24, 2012 09:27 GMT)
Paris Saint-Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti insists that he would never have let Andrea Pirlo join Juventus from AC Milan ahead of the top of the table clash in Serie A this weekend.
Ligue 1: Sakho wary of underperforming Lyon (Feb 23, 2012 14:54 GMT)
Paris St Germain defender Mamadou Sakho expects another tough test this weekend when the Ligue 1 leaders face Lyon at Stade Gerland.
Serie A: Buffon undaunted by Milan clash (Feb 23, 2012 14:06 GMT)
Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon believes defending champions AC Milan are the team to beat but insists his side will not go down without a fight this weekend.
Ligue 1: Stuttering Lille keep title hopes alive (Feb 22, 2012 20:20 GMT)
Lille recorded a second straight win as they try to launch an unlikely late defence of their Ligue 1 title, but were far from convincing in seeing off rock-bottom Sochaux.
Beretta upbeat about Cesena survival hopes (Feb 22, 2012 13:51 GMT)
New Cesena coach Mario Beretta is confident he can keep the struggling club in Serie A this season.
Fiorentina's Olivera banned for three games (Feb 22, 2012 13:16 GMT)
Fiorentina midfielder Ruben Olivera has been banned for three matches by the Italian football league for violent conduct.
Cruyff: Guardiola won't leave Barca in the lurch (Feb 22, 2012 12:47 GMT)
Barcelona legend Johan Cruyff says he is sure that manager Pep Guardiola won't leave the club without revealing his plans for the future first.
Huntelaar warns Gomez over Golden Boot (Feb 22, 2012 09:05 GMT)
Schalke striker Klaas Jan Huntelaar has warned Bayern Munich's Mario Gomez that he wants his top goalscorer award this season.
Bundesliga Weekly: Twenty-two - Return of an old hand (Feb 22, 2012 08:20 GMT)
Uli Hesse is surprised by Otto Rehhagel's return in the latest Bundesliga Weekly.
French Cup: Quevilly into last eight again (Feb 21, 2012 22:37 GMT)
Quevilly beat fellow minnows Orleans 2-0 on Tuesday night to set up a clash with giants Marseille in the Coupe de France quarter-finals.
Dortmund captain Kehl commits to new deal (Feb 21, 2012 17:37 GMT)
Borussia Dortmund captain Sebastian Kehl has extended his contract with the Bundesliga leaders by a year, taking him into a second decade with the club.
Guidetti handed maiden Sweden call up (Feb 21, 2012 16:10 GMT)
On-loan Manchester City striker John Guidetti has earned a first senior call up for Sweden after scoring 18 goals in 17 games for Feyenoord this season.
Eto'o Inter exit prompted Motta's departure (Feb 21, 2012 11:03 GMT)
Champions League winner Thiago Motta claims that Samuel Eto'o's exit from Inter Milan was the catalyst for his own decision to leave the San Siro.
Brassell: A former life through a lens (Feb 21, 2012 08:20 GMT)
Andy Brassell speaks to Vikash Dhorasoo, the French bench-warmer who filmed his inactivity.
Milan boss Allegri talks up Juventus clash (Feb 20, 2012 16:00 GMT)
AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri believes Saturday's game against Juventus could prove crucial in the Serie A title race.
Mazzarri: Napoli must not underestimate Blues (Feb 20, 2012 15:15 GMT)
Napoli boss Walter Mazzarri has ordered his side to think like underdogs in their Champions League clash with Chelsea, claiming only a "perfect" performance would beat Andre Villas-Boas' men.
Rehhagel hopes to save Hertha Berlin (Feb 20, 2012 14:45 GMT)
Veteran coach Otto Rehhagel is hoping to put his extensive experience to good use by helping to save Hertha Berlin's Bundesliga status.
Genoa boss Marino laments Gilardino absence (Feb 20, 2012 11:13 GMT)
Genoa coach Pasquale Marino believes the absence of striker Alberto Gilardino through injury has cost his side dearly in recent weeks.
O'Neill names Hughes in N Ireland squad (Feb 20, 2012 11:05 GMT)
Michael O'Neill has named his first Northern Ireland squad, with former captain Aaron Hughes the standout name in a party of 24 having been persuaded to reverse his retirement.
Phillips and Mulgrew get Scotland call-ups (Feb 20, 2012 11:01 GMT)
England Under-20 international Matt Phillips and Celtic defender Charlie Mulgrew have been called up for the first time by Craig Levein for Scotland's friendly international in Slovenia next week.
Ranieri confident over Inter Milan backing (Feb 20, 2012 10:40 GMT)
Inter Milan coach Claudio Ranieri feels he still has the full backing of club president Massimo Moratti and his players despite the team's dismal run of form.
Bayern hopeful over Robben deal (Feb 20, 2012 10:18 GMT)
Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge remains confident Arjen Robben will agree a contract extension.
Barca allow Guardiola time to decide future (Feb 20, 2012 09:10 GMT)
Barcelona sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta says the club is happy to give Pep Guardiola all the time he needs to make a decision over his future.
Football and philosophy (Feb 20, 2012 08:44 GMT)
Phil Ball reveals the true meaning of Association Football by telling tales of Leeds United.
Ligue 1: Hoarau rescues PSG at the death (Feb 19, 2012 22:15 GMT)
A late goal from Guillaume Hoarau ensured that Ligue 1 leaders PSG saved a point in a 2-2 draw with high-flying Montpellier after the captial club had gone ahead.
Banega faces six months out after accident (Feb 19, 2012 18:49 GMT)
Valencia midfielder Ever Banega is facing a long spell on the sidelines after breaking the tibia and fibula in his left leg in a freak car accident.
Eredivisie: Leaders PSV and Alkmaar stunned (Feb 19, 2012 15:32 GMT)
Hyung-jun Suk scored twice as Eredivisie leaders PSV Eindhoven were comprehensively beaten 3-0 by mid-table FC Groningen.
La Liga: Messi magic, Villarreal revival halted (Feb 19, 2012 15:09 GMT)
Barcelona beat third placed Valencia 5-1 at the Nou Camp with Lionel Messi in sensation form as he bagged all four goals to cut the gap to Real Madrid to ten points.
Serie A: Milan on top, Palermo smash Lazio (Feb 19, 2012 14:52 GMT)
After Juventus won on Saturday, AC Milan returned to the top of the Italian league on Sunday as they beat Cesena 3-1 on the road with goals from Sulley Muntari, Urby Emanuelson and Robinho.
Nerlinger: Bayern title chances slipping away (Feb 19, 2012 11:34 GMT)
Bayern Munich's director of sport Christian Nerlinger says his side have no chance of winning the Bundesliga this season if they carry on playing like they did in Saturday's 0-0 draw at Freiburg.
Jose urges Chelsea, Inter fans to back coaches (Feb 19, 2012 11:06 GMT)
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has urged the disgruntled fans of former clubs Chelsea and Inter Milan to get behind their own coaches after his name was chanted at both Stamford Bridge and the San Siro.
Eredivisie: Feyenoord's Guidetti left red faced (Feb 18, 2012 22:45 GMT)
John Guidetti went from hero to villain as Feyenoord missed the chance to move back level with third-placed Heerenveen in the Eredivisie standings after conceding a late equaliser at home to mid-table RKC Waalwijk.
Ligue 1: Lille back to winning ways, OM slip up (Feb 18, 2012 21:26 GMT)
Tough talking from Rudi Garcia paid off as his Lille side returned to winning ways in Ligue 1 with a 1-0 victory over Lorient.
La Liga: Real rout Racing to go 13 clear (Feb 18, 2012 21:05 GMT)
Real Madrid went 13 points clear of Barcelona at the top of the Spanish league as they beat Racing Santander 4-0 thanks to a brace from Karim Benzema.
Bundesliga: Dortmund stay top, Bayern held (Feb 18, 2012 16:53 GMT)
Hertha Berlin succumbed to their sixth straight defeat in 2012, although there were plenty of positive signs for their new coach Otto Rehhagel in a narrow 1-0 loss to league leaders Borussia Dortmund at the Olympiastadion.
Raul plays through pain barrier for Schalke (Feb 17, 2012 15:30 GMT)
Schalke coach Huub Stevens has revealed that striker Raul has been playing through the pain barrier recently to help the club.
Anzhi appoint Guus Hiddink as new manager (Feb 17, 2012 11:16 GMT)
Guus Hiddink has been appointed the new manager of Anzhi Makhachkala.
Valencia's Albelda signs new deal (Feb 17, 2012 09:53 GMT)
Valencia midfielder David Albelda is on the brink of a club record after signing a new one-year deal.
Uli Hesse: Go Furth and conquer (Feb 17, 2012 08:35 GMT)
Uli Hesse charts the rise, fall and rise again of DFB Pokal giant-killers SpVgg Greuther Furth.
Ankle injury rules out Dortmund star Kagawa (Feb 16, 2012 15:30 GMT)
Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmund have been dealt an injury blow with the news that in-form midfielder Shinji Kagawa has suffered a new ankle injury.
Serie A: Berlusconi rates Milan over Juve (Feb 16, 2012 14:40 GMT)
AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi believes his side are the team to beat in Italy.
Eredivisie: Ajax boss looks for turning point (Feb 16, 2012 13:55 GMT)
Coach Frank de Boer hopes Ajax can get back on track after their recent struggles.
Serie A: Berlusconi says Milan better than Juve (Feb 16, 2012 13:54 GMT)
AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi believes his side is the team to beat in Italy.
Coupe de France: PSG beat Dijon, Marseille win (Feb 15, 2012 20:25 GMT)
Paris St Germain sealed their place in the quarter-finals of the Coupe de France with a 1-0 win in their postponed match at Dijon.
Serie A: Parma hold Juventus, Atalanta win (Feb 15, 2012 19:46 GMT)
Juventus were left frustrated as they were held to a 0-0 draw at Parma.
Dortmund show Klopp long-term commitment (Feb 15, 2012 12:42 GMT)
Borussia Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke has offered Bundesliga-winning coach Jurgen Klopp a job guarantee beyond the 2016 expiry date of his new contract.
Bundesliga Weekly: Twenty-one - Musical chairs (Feb 15, 2012 08:35 GMT)
Uli Hesse examines the ongoing game of managerial musical chairs in the Bundesliga.
Pinto da Costa: Jose making it hard for AVB (Feb 14, 2012 18:20 GMT)
Porto president Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa claims Jose Mourinho is making life hard for Andre Villas-Boas at Chelsea by maintaining contact with his former players at Stamford Bridge.
Villas-Boas tipped for Inter job by former boss (Feb 14, 2012 10:39 GMT)
Porto president Pinto da Costa has said he expects the club's former manager Andre Villas-Boas to end up at Inter Milan if he is shown the door at Chelsea.
Javier Clemente given Sporting chance (Feb 13, 2012 22:54 GMT)
Sporting Gijon have appointed former Spain boss Javier Clemente as their coach until the end of the season.
Van Basten to take charge of Heerenveen (Feb 13, 2012 22:17 GMT)
Dutch legend Marco van Basten is set to return to management this summer, as he takes charge of Eredivisie side Heerenveen.
Serie A: Roma slip up at Siena, Napoli cruise (Feb 13, 2012 22:00 GMT)
Siena climbed five points clear of the Serie A relegation zone with a narrow 1-0 home win over Roma on Monday night.
Krasnozhan quits Anzhi before first game (Feb 13, 2012 16:20 GMT)
Big-spending Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala have accepted the resignation of head coach Yuri Krasnozhan.
Cologne to punish outspoken striker Podolski (Feb 13, 2012 10:00 GMT)
Cologne have hit back at Lukas Podolski after the striker claimed, via the German media, that the Bundesliga side had reneged on promises made to him.
All managers great and small (Feb 13, 2012 08:57 GMT)
Phil Ball is caught up in the 'M' factor as managers come under the microscope.
Eredivisie: PSV back on top, Guidetti treble (Feb 12, 2012 18:26 GMT)
PSV Eindhoven moved back to the top of the Eredivisie after a convincing 4-1 win against De Graafschap.
Ligue 1: Bordeaux beat Lille 5-4 in thriller (Feb 12, 2012 17:21 GMT)
Ludovic Obraniak scored Bordeaux's winner against his old club in the 92nd minute after they appeared to have blown a 4-1 lead to an 89th-minute equaliser in a thrilling contest.
Serie A: Inter stunned at home by Novara (Feb 12, 2012 16:39 GMT)
Novara silenced the San Siro with a 1-0 win over Inter Milan which gives the hope in their battle against relegation while putting the pressure on Nerazzurri coach Claudio Ranieri as they lost for the third time in their last four games.
La Liga: Real blast ten points clear (Feb 12, 2012 15:07 GMT)
Cristiano Ronaldo struck a brilliant hat-trick as Real Madrid moved 10 points clear at the Primera Division summit with a thumping 4-2 victory over 10-man Levante.
Skibbe sacked by Hertha after five games (Feb 12, 2012 13:42 GMT)
Hertha Berlin coach Michael Skibbe has been sacked after just five games in charge of the Bundesliga club.
Eredivisie: Martens double sends AZ clear (Feb 11, 2012 22:41 GMT)
Maarten Martens struck twice in three second-half minutes as AZ Alkmaar beat Excelsior 2-0 to go three points clear at the top of the Eredivisie table.
La Liga: Barcelona slump to loss at Osasuna (Feb 11, 2012 21:37 GMT)
Osasuna dealt a further blow to Barcelona's title hopes by inflicting a 3-2 defeat at Estadio Reyno de Navarra on Saturday night.
Serie A: Milan claim late victory at Udinese (Feb 11, 2012 19:55 GMT)
AC Milan came from behind to stun Udinese and inflict their first home defeat of the season at the Stadio Friuli with a 2-1 victory.
Ligue 1: Montpellier move to top of table (Feb 11, 2012 19:08 GMT)
In-form Montpellier netted three second-half goals to claim a deserved 3-0 victory over lowly Ajaccio that provisionally lifts them into the top of the Ligue 1 standings.
Bundesliga: Dortmund stay top, Bayern win (Feb 11, 2012 18:35 GMT)
A goal from Shinji Kagawa was enough for Borussia Dortmund to defend their place at the top of the Bundesliga for another week.
Markus Babbel appointed Hoffenheim boss (Feb 10, 2012 12:17 GMT)
Hoffenheim have confirmed Markus Babbel as their new coach, giving the former Hertha Berlin and Stuttgart coach a two-and-a-half year contract.
ESPNsoccernet Quiniela - Week 21 (Feb 10, 2012 10:32 GMT)
Eduardo Alvarez's latest Quiniela welcomes back Javier Clemente to La Liga.
ESPNsoccernet Quiniela - Week 20 (Feb 10, 2012 09:25 GMT)
Eduardo Alvarez's latest Quiniela examines the increased success that sacking a boss brings in La Liga.
Inter Milan reject Fabio Capello rumours (Feb 10, 2012 09:06 GMT)
Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti has issued a statement on the club's official website denying Fabio Capello could replace Claudio Ranieri.
Ligue 1: Garcia focused on title challenge (Feb 9, 2012 18:43 GMT)
Lille coach Rudi Garcia is happy to focus solely on the remainder of the Ligue 1 campaign following his side's elimination from the Coupe de France.
Schweinsteiger ruled out for several weeks (Feb 9, 2012 14:16 GMT)
Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger has been ruled out for several weeks after tearing ankle ligaments in Wednesday night's 2-0 win over Stuttgart in the DFB-Pokal.
More Ajax unpheaval as Blind, Sturkenboom quit (Feb 9, 2012 14:08 GMT)
The off-field turmoil at Ajax continued on Thursday with the club's supervisory board announcing their resignation along with interim directors Danny Blind and Martin Sturkenboom.
Pep thrilled as Barca reach Copa del Rey final (Feb 8, 2012 23:21 GMT)
Pep Guardiola has spoken of his excitement after setting up a Copa del Rey final meeting with Athletic Bilbao and hit back at the critics who suggested the team was losing motivation.
Coupe de France: Valenciennes send Lille out (Feb 8, 2012 22:09 GMT)
Defending champions Lille were knocked out of the Coupe de France at the last-16 stage as they went down 2-1 to Valenciennes.
DFB-Pokal: Bayern Munich see off Stuttgart (Feb 8, 2012 21:46 GMT)
Bayern Munich eased into the semi-finals of the DFB-Pokal with an comfortable 2-0 win over Stuttgart.
Bundesliga Weekly: Twenty - All to play for (Feb 8, 2012 14:00 GMT)
Uli Hesse says all was not quite as it seemed in his latest Bundesliga Weekly.
Callejon expects Jose Mourinho stay at Real (Feb 8, 2012 12:58 GMT)
Real Madrid midfielder Jose Callejon does not believe coach Jose Mourinho will leave the club at the end of the season.
Arsenal's Carlos Vela open to Sociedad stay (Feb 8, 2012 09:36 GMT)
Carlos Vela has indicated he would like to extend his loan spell at Primera Liga club Real Sociedad.
Takashi Usami looking to leave Bayern Munich (Feb 8, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Takashi Usami confirmed he is seeking a move away from Bayern Munich as the German giants hope to extend his loan from J.League side Gamba Osaka.
DFB-Pokal: Dortmund ease into semi-finals (Feb 7, 2012 22:32 GMT)
Borussia Dortmund cruised into the semi-finals of the DFB-Pokal on Tuesday night with an emphatic 4-0 win at regional league side Holstein Kiel.
Coupe de France: Rennes through to quarters (Feb 7, 2012 20:09 GMT)
Rennes booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Coupe de France by seeing off Evian 3-2 in Tuesday night's sole surviving last-16 encounter.
Sevilla hire Michel to succeed Marcelino as boss (Feb 7, 2012 15:07 GMT)
Former Getafe manager Michel has been appointed as Sevilla's new boss until the end of the season, with the promise of an extended deal if he can guide them into the Champions League.
Court rules Van Gaal can't join Ajax (Feb 7, 2012 10:27 GMT)
An Amsterdam court has ruled that Ajax unlawfully hired Louis van Gaal as their chief executive and must reverse the appointment, following a complaint from club legend Johan Cruyff.
Donadoni: Parma can become 'talent factory' (Feb 7, 2012 09:51 GMT)
Parma coach Roberto Donadoni has outlined his plans to make the club a breeding ground for young players, with the renowned Ajax academy his inspiration.
Phil Ball: The Camp Nou chronicles (Feb 7, 2012 07:59 GMT)
Phil Ball braved a freezing Camp Nou on Saturday night with his daughter to take in Barcelona v Real Sociedad.
It's time to stop playing, says Roberto Carlos (Feb 6, 2012 18:49 GMT)
Brazilian left-back Roberto Carlos has announced his intention to retire at the end of 2012.
Copa del Rey: Bilbao to show respect (Feb 6, 2012 18:02 GMT)
Athletic Bilbao midfielder Oscar de Marcos insists his side will show giantkillers Mirandes total respect on Tuesday night as the two clubs battle at San Mames for a place in the Copa del Rey final.
We can close the gap on Real, says Mascherano (Feb 6, 2012 17:05 GMT)
Barcelona midfielder Javier Mascherano believes Real Madrid cannot afford to slip up if they do not want to allow the Catalans to win La Liga.
Milan's Ibrahimovic hit with three-match ban (Feb 6, 2012 16:25 GMT)
AC Milan have been dealt a blow with confirmation that Zlatan Ibrahimovic will serve a three-match ban for violent conduct.
Marcelino sacked by Sevilla after poor run (Feb 6, 2012 13:54 GMT)
Sevilla have parted company with coach Marcelino Garcia Toral following a disappointing run of results, the La Liga club have announced.
Marotta demands more 'respect' for Juventus (Feb 6, 2012 12:47 GMT)
Juventus general director Giuseppe Marotta believes his side were again the victims of a refereeing error in Sunday's goalless draw at home to Siena.
AC Milan hoping for shorter Ibrahimovic ban (Feb 6, 2012 12:35 GMT)
AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani is confident his team's leading scorer Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be available to face Juventus later this month.
Buffon in no rush over new deal with Juventus (Feb 6, 2012 12:30 GMT)
Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon is in no hurry to sign a new deal at the club.
Daniele De Rossi admits he almost left Roma (Feb 6, 2012 12:25 GMT)
Daniele De Rossi has revealed he was tempted to leave Roma before signing a five-year contract extension with the Giallorossi.
La Liga: Chasing duo share spoils in Madrid (Feb 5, 2012 21:21 GMT)
Valencia maintained their seven-point advantage over Atletico Madrid in the race for a Champions League place after a disappointing goalless draw at the Vicente Calderon.
De Rossi signs new five-year Roma deal (Feb 5, 2012 20:17 GMT)
Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi has committed his future to the Giallorossi by signing a five-year contract extension, the club confirmed on Sunday.
Bundesliga: Freiburg deny Werder Bremen (Feb 5, 2012 17:25 GMT)
Last-placed Freiburg twice came from behind to claim a 2-2 draw at home to European contenders Werder Bremen.
Serie A: Roma thrash Inter, top two held (Feb 5, 2012 16:49 GMT)
Roma thrashed Inter Milan 4-0 as Juventus and AC Milan were both held to goalless draws.
Eredivisie: PSV held as Ajax lose again (Feb 5, 2012 16:23 GMT)
Injury-hit Ajax slipped further out of the Eredivisie title reckoning as they slumped to a 2-0 defeat at home to FC Utrecht.
Bayer Leverkusen fear big Sam setback (Feb 5, 2012 11:54 GMT)
Sidney Sam's comeback for Bayer Leverkusen lasted just a matter of minutes before he suffered a suspected muscle tear against Stuttgart.
Muller frustrated as Bayern Munich slip up (Feb 5, 2012 11:04 GMT)
Thomas Muller feels Bayern Munich's 1-1 draw with Hamburg was simply not good enough for a club of their stature.
Butragueno believes Jose will stay at Madrid (Feb 5, 2012 10:45 GMT)
Real Madrid director Emilio Butragueno believes Jose Mourinho will stay at the club beyond the end of the season.
Eredivisie: Excelsior send VVV-Venlo bottom (Feb 4, 2012 22:12 GMT)
Bart Schenkeveld scored twice to give Excelsior a 3-1 victory in their relegation showdown with VVV-Venlo and move them off the foot of the table.
La Liga: Real Madrid sneak past Getafe (Feb 4, 2012 21:50 GMT)
Leaders Real Madrid did just enough to earn a sixth consecutive Primera Liga win, as defender Sergio Ramos returned from injury to secure a 1-0 victory at city rivals Getafe.
Ligue 1: Nene shines as PSG maintain gap (Feb 4, 2012 20:26 GMT)
Paris St Germain maintained their three-point lead at the top of Ligue 1 and their 100% record under Carlo Ancelotti but were made to work hard by Evian for the second time this season.
Bundesliga: Bayern, Schalke and Gladbach held (Feb 4, 2012 16:44 GMT)
Borussia Dortmund remain two points clear at the top of the Bundesliga after Schalke and Borussia Monchengladbach were both held to draws on Saturday.
Roma v Inter Milan called off (Feb 3, 2012 14:52 GMT)
Saturday's Serie A games have been postponed due to bitterly cold weather affecting Italy.
ESPNsoccernet Quiniela - Week 19 (Feb 3, 2012 11:19 GMT)
Eduardo Alvarez's latest Quiniela is fresh out of the oven as he offers his batch of predictions.
Granero warns Real against complacency (Feb 3, 2012 09:51 GMT)
Real Madrid midfielder Esteban Granero has urged his team-mates not to underestimate Getafe ahead of this Saturday's trip across the city to the Coliseum.
Palombo: No Milan offer (Feb 3, 2012 09:22 GMT)
Inter Milan midfielder Angelo Palombo insists AC Milan never made a move for him during the January transfer window, after it was reported he may have snubbed the Rossoneri for the Nerazzuri.
Flare or foul? (Feb 3, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Uli Hesse debates the pros and cons of the use of flares by fans in the Bundesliga.
Dutch Cup: PSV book place in semi-finals (Feb 2, 2012 22:05 GMT)
Eredivisie leaders PSV Eindhoven held firm to beat NEC Nijmegen 3-2 at the Philips Stadium tonight and book their place in the semi-finals of the KNVB Beker.
Serie A: Allegri upbeat on Milan title hopes (Feb 2, 2012 15:06 GMT)
AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri believes his team's 2-0 midweek defeat at Lazio will not hurt his side's Scudetto hopes.
La Liga: Caminero delighted with Simeone (Feb 2, 2012 14:30 GMT)
Atletico Madrid sporting director Jose Luis Caminero has hailed the confidence instilled in the team by new coach Diego Simeone.
Bundesliga: Title race hots up in Germany (Feb 2, 2012 13:27 GMT)
The Bundesliga will try to warm up football fans in Germany this weekend as the race for the title heats up in freezing conditions.
Mesut Ozil aiming to retire at Real Madrid (Feb 2, 2012 11:03 GMT)
Mesut Ozil has outlined his determination to remain at Real Madrid for the rest of his career.
Rewind to 2007: Calcio closed after Catania riot (Feb 2, 2012 09:04 GMT)
Jon Carter rewinds to 2007 when Italian football was halted after the death of a policeman in a riot.
Coupe de la Ligue: Brandao sends OM into final (Feb 1, 2012 23:37 GMT)
Brandao fired Marseille into the Coupe de la Ligue final for the third season running as they beat Nice 2-1 tonight to set up a clash with Lyon.
Copa del Rey: Messi misses pen as Barca held (Feb 1, 2012 22:48 GMT)
Lionel Messi had a penalty saved as Barcelona drew 1-1 at Valencia in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final at the Mestalla.
Serie A: Milan sunk at Lazio, Inter draw 4-4 (Feb 1, 2012 19:39 GMT)
Wednesday night's Serie A clash between Atalanta and Genoa is the latest match to be postponed due to heavy snowfall.
Bundesliga Weekly: Nineteen - Taking the middle ground (Feb 1, 2012 14:36 GMT)
Uli Hesse on the decline of TSG Hoffenheim, once a story and now nothing but a footnote.
More Serie A games postponed due to snow (Feb 1, 2012 13:29 GMT)
Two more of Wednesday night's scheduled Serie A fixtures have been postponed because of snow, with the matches at Bologna and Siena falling foul of the weather.
Pogatetz banned after punching opponent (Feb 1, 2012 13:08 GMT)
Hannover defender Emanuel Pogatetz has been given a three-match ban by the German football federation (DFB) for punching Nurnberg's Philipp Wollscheid.
The Ajax dispute: Cruyff or Van Gaal? (Feb 1, 2012 10:50 GMT)
Ernst Bouwes examines the boardroom politics at Ajax threatening to tear the club apart.
