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Luuk de Jong: Bayern Munich move 'a dream' (May 31, 2012 15:43 GMT)
Brest turn to Nantes' Landry Chauvin (May 31, 2012 15:03 GMT)
Landry Chauvin has left his position at Nantes to be appointed as the new coach of Ligue 1 club Brest.
Hoeness backs Bayern coach Heynckes (May 31, 2012 11:39 GMT)
The Bayern Munich president, Uli Hoeness, has backed Jupp Heynckes to be successful at the club and dismissed those who have voiced concern over the coach's age
Napoli boss Mazzarri set for contract extension (May 31, 2012 09:01 GMT)
Walter Mazzarri has vowed to stay at Napoli and will be offered a new one-year contract extension, Partenopei president Aurelio De Laurentis has confirmed.
Van den Brom named new Anderlecht boss (May 30, 2012 18:31 GMT)
Anderlecht have appointed John van den Brom as their new head coach on a three-year contract.
Hazard Blues-bound for the right reasons (May 30, 2012 16:27 GMT)
Is Eden Hazard greedy, over-rated and arrogant? No, he's just a brilliant footballer, writes Wim Van Walle.
Messi 'shocked and saddened' at Guardiola exit (May 30, 2012 12:20 GMT)
Lionel Messi has told reporters that he was "surprised and saddened" by the departure of Pep Guardiola from Barcelona after four years in charge at the Camp Nou.
Fiorentina president wants 'ideal' Montella (May 30, 2012 10:40 GMT)
Fiorentina president Mario Cognigni believes that managerial target Vicenzo Montella could be the ideal candidate to take the helm next season.
Thomas Vermaelen eager to face England (May 30, 2012 09:22 GMT)
Thomas Vermaelen is hoping a groin injury does not rule him out of Belgium's friendly with England on Saturday.
Hernanes staying at Lazio despite rumours (May 30, 2012 09:10 GMT)
Brazil midfielder Hernanes has told reporters that he has no plans to leave Lazio this summer, despite constant newspaper speculation over his future.
Barcelona to join Hamburg celebrations (May 30, 2012 09:02 GMT)
Hamburg have announced a lucrative friendly match against Barcelona as the highlight of their pre-season preparations.
De Laurentiis confirms six clubs tracking Lavezzi (May 30, 2012 08:35 GMT)
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has told reporters that there are six clubs in the race to sign star striker Ezequiel Lavezzi this summer.
Claudio Ranieri takes over at Monaco (May 30, 2012 07:58 GMT)
Claudio Ranieri has been appointed the new coach of Monaco, ending speculation linking him with a move to West Brom.
Zdenek Zeman in talks over Roma job (May 30, 2012 07:47 GMT)
Zdenek Zeman has confirmed he is in advanced talks with Roma over the vacant coaching position.
Man Utd: Kagawa deal not about selling shirts (May 30, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United commercial director Richard Arnold insists the club are not looking to sign Japan playmaker Shinji Kagawa simply to sell shirts.
Magath pens two-year Wolfsburg extension (May 29, 2012 21:04 GMT)
Wolfsburg manager Felix Magath will remain at the club until at least 2015 after signing a two-year extension to his current contract at the Volkswagen Arena.
Lazio confident Mauri will prove his innocence (May 29, 2012 15:48 GMT)
Serie A side Lazio have released a statement suppporting club captain Stefano Mauri in the face of match-fixing accusations.
Monaco set to announce Ranieri as new boss (May 29, 2012 14:47 GMT)
Former-Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri is close to being named as the new manager of French side AS Monaco, reports in France suggest.
Raul - El Clasico duo would rule in England (May 29, 2012 11:58 GMT)
Former Real Madrid striker Raul believes that the two-horse race at the summit of La Liga is not a reflection on the quality of the league, rather a demonstration Real and Barcelona's abilities.
Valbuena staying at Marseille despite interest (May 29, 2012 11:17 GMT)
France midfielder Mathieu Valbuena has confirmed that he intends to remain at Marseille this summer, despite reported interest from Arsenal.
Man Utd close to sealing Kagawa deal (May 29, 2012 09:02 GMT)
Manchester United are closing in on the €15 million signing of Japan midfielder Shinji Kagawa, according to reports in Germany.
Karim Benzema praises father figure Mourinho (May 29, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has credited Jose Mourinho for his fine form this season.
Montpellier will allow Giroud and Yanga-Mbiwa to leave (May 28, 2012 15:30 GMT)
Montpellier president Louis Nicollin has confirmed that first-team stars Olivier Giroud and Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa are free to leave the club this summer if they receive a suitable bid.
Ljajic suspended by Serbia over anthem (May 28, 2012 14:27 GMT)
Serbian head coach Sinisa Mihajlovic has dismissed Fiorentina midfielder Adem Ljajic from the national team squad after he did not adhere to rules that require every player to sing the national anthem.
Juventus' Conte investigated for match-fixing (May 28, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Juventus coach Antonio Conte is among a number of individuals being questioned by police in connection with a match-fixing probe in Italy.
Hitzfeld advises Djourou to quit Gunners (May 27, 2012 14:47 GMT)
Switzerland coach Ottmar Hitzfeld has urged centre-back Johan Djourou to consider his Arsenal future if he wants to continue to be a part of the national team set-up.
Pescara confirm Roma want Zeman as boss (May 27, 2012 14:23 GMT)
Roma are keen to make Pescara coach Zdenek Zeman their new manager after he guided the Delfini to promotion to the Italian top-flight as Serie B champions.
Robben looks to move on from Bayern boos (May 27, 2012 09:10 GMT)
Arjen Robben has consigned the boos of Bayern fans during last week's friendly with Netherlands to the past, in order to focus on the European Championship.
Werder striker Pizarro joins Bayern on free (May 26, 2012 16:06 GMT)
Bayern Munich have announced the signing of former player Claudio Pizarro on a free transfer from Werder Bremen.
Van der Vaart: Maher should stay at AZ (May 26, 2012 15:39 GMT)
Rafael Van der Vaart has advised his Netherlands team-mate Adam Maher to continue his development in the Eredivisie, rather than move to one of Europe's giants.
Phil Ball: The final Friday night (May 26, 2012 10:57 GMT)
Phil Ball signs off for the season by examining the politics surrounding Barca's Copa del Rey win.
Kristan Heneage: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer - Fergie's fledgling (May 25, 2012 07:29 GMT)
Kristan Heneage details Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's coaching career at Molde as big clubs take note.
Pep Guardiola open to job offers this summer (May 25, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Outgoing Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola has given Liverpool and Chelsea hope by confirming he is open to approaches this summer.
Pato open to Paris-Saint Germain transfer (May 25, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Alexandre Pato remains a chance of joining big-spending Ligue 1 outfit Paris-Saint Germain from AC Milan this summer, according to the player's agent.
Conte signs new Juventus deal until 2015 (May 24, 2012 20:14 GMT)
Juventus boss Antonio Conte has signed a two-year contract extension to commit his future to the club until 2015.
Bundesliga: End of term report (May 24, 2012 07:24 GMT)
Uli Hesse rounds off the Bundesliga season with his annual search to find Europe's most prolific league.
Bremen sign defender Lukimya-Mulongoti (May 23, 2012 16:26 GMT)
Werder Bremen have announced the capture of Fortuna Dusseldorf defender Assani Lukimya-Mulongoti as their third signing of the summer so far.
Villas-Boas looks for longevity in new club (May 23, 2012 16:09 GMT)
The representative of former-Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas says his client is looking to continue his career at a club with a "strong technical plan".
Bayern apologise to Robben over boos (May 23, 2012 14:15 GMT)
Bayern Munich offered an apology to Arjen Robben, after the Dutchman was booed by the home support as Bayern took on the Netherlands at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday night.
Lyon midfielder Ederson close to joining Lazio (May 23, 2012 13:29 GMT)
Lyon midfielder Ederson is close to securing a switch to Lazio this summer, according to the player's agent Antonio Caliendo.
Mancini: I didn't offer Balotelli, Tevez to Milan (May 23, 2012 10:55 GMT)
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has denied reports he held talks with AC Milan with the view to selling strikers Carlos Tevez and Mario Balotelli.
Bayern 3-2 Netherlands (May 22, 2012 22:23 GMT)
Bayern Munich returned to the Allianz Arena after their Champions League disappointment to secure a 3-2 win over Netherlands at the Allianz Arena.
Real the 'perfect challenge' for Jose Mourinho (May 22, 2012 19:09 GMT)
Jose Mourinho signed a new four-year contract with Real Madrid as he feels the club represents the "perfect challenge" for his coaching career.
Argentine striker Rodrigo Palacio to join Inter (May 22, 2012 15:55 GMT)
Genoa have confirmed that Argentine striker Rodrigo Palacio will join Inter Milan next season, after an agreement was reached.
Mourinho extends Madrid deal until 2016 (May 22, 2012 12:07 GMT)
Jose Mourinho has signed a new contract at Real Madrid until 2016.
Cristiano Ronaldo: 'I'd give my season a ten' (May 22, 2012 11:54 GMT)
Cristiano Ronaldo has appraised his 2011/12 season at Real Madrid as a perfect ten, whilst the performance of his team as a whole is worthy of a mere nine out of ten.
German authorities to tackle crowd trouble (May 22, 2012 10:18 GMT)
The German football league (DFL) is planning to take steps to deal with crowd trouble.
Deschamps 'expecting' to stay at Marseille (May 21, 2012 18:23 GMT)
Marseille manager Didier Deschamps believes he will still be at the Stade Velodrome next season amid speculation linking him with the Liverpool job for the second time in as many years.
Hertha Berlin replay request turned-down (May 21, 2012 16:14 GMT)
The German Football Federation has rejected Hertha Berlin's request to have their relegation play-off fixture with Fortuna Dusseldorf replayed due to fan unrest.
Barcelona defender Abidal leaves hospital (May 21, 2012 15:48 GMT)
Barcelona defender Eric Abidal has been discharged from hospital after undergoing a liver transplant last month.
Napoli's night to remember (May 21, 2012 11:36 GMT)
Adam Digby was at the Stadio Olimpico as Juventus finally lost this season via Napoli's Coppa Italia win.
Girard: Montpellier win good for French football (May 21, 2012 11:19 GMT)
Montpellier manager Rene Girard has paid tribute to his title winning side, stating that their victory in the Ligue 1 title race is a positive for French football.
Eden Hazard tempted by Chelsea's UCL glory (May 21, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Eden Hazard says he may opt to join Chelsea in a big-money move this summer, though the Lille starlet revealed he has yet to finalise a deal for next season.
Ligue 1: Utaka double seals title amid trouble (May 20, 2012 21:30 GMT)
A double strike from John Utaka amid crazy scenes in Auxerre was enough to seal the French title for Montpellier as they picked up a deserved 2-1 win.
Crowd trouble disrupts Ligue 1 title deciders (May 20, 2012 21:07 GMT)
Matches involving the two title-chasing sides in Ligue 1 were both briefly suspended on Sunday due to unrest in the stands.
VVV-Venlo manage to retain Eredivisie status (May 20, 2012 16:05 GMT)
Danny Holla was the hero for VVV-Venlo once more as they retained their Eredivisie status following a hard-fought draw in the second leg of their play-off against Helmond Sport.
Willem II secure promotion to Eredivisie (May 20, 2012 14:30 GMT)
Willem II will be playing in the Eredivisie for next season after beating FC Den Bosch 2-1 in the second leg of their play-off.
Torino secure promotion back to Serie A (May 20, 2012 14:24 GMT)
Torino secured promotion back to Serie A after beating Modena 2-0 at home in the penultimate round of the season.
Gianfranco Zola open to Lazio job - agent (May 20, 2012 11:18 GMT)
Gianfranco Zola is open to the Lazio job but has not had any contact with the club since February, according to his agent.
Joaquin Caparros signs new Mallorca deal (May 18, 2012 20:44 GMT)
Real Mallorca coach Joaquin Caparros has signed a new deal to stay at the club next season, after guiding the Balaeric Island side to eighth place in La Liga.
Stefano Pioli extends Bologna stay until 2014 (May 18, 2012 15:35 GMT)
Bologna have announced that coach Stefano Pioli has signed a contract extension until the end of the 2014 season.
Hertha Berlin appoint Luhukay as new boss (May 18, 2012 14:44 GMT)
Hertha Berlin have appointed former-Augsburg manager Jos Luhukay as their new boss, following the side's relegation from the Bundesliga earlier this week.
Three players to leave Wolfsburg this summer (May 18, 2012 12:15 GMT)
Thomas Hitzlsperger, Hasan Salihamidzic and Chris have had their contracts with Wolfsburg terminated by mutual consent.
Ligue 1: Montpellier on brink of title glory (May 18, 2012 11:49 GMT)
Montpellier need only a point to be crowned Ligue 1 champions on Sunday and Paris St Germain defender Christophe Jallet believes they deserve the title.
Cristiano Ronaldo: United still kings of England (May 18, 2012 10:05 GMT)
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed he was so confident Manchester United would win the league that he put a bet on that outcome.
Edy Reja opts to resign as Lazio manager (May 18, 2012 08:48 GMT)
Edy Reja has stepped down as Lazio coach - despite guiding the club into the Europa League for a second successive season.
The future's bright for Blues (May 18, 2012 07:12 GMT)
Thibaut Courtois speaks to Andy Brassell about his Chelsea future following an impressive season on loan at Atletico Madrid.
Willem II claim edge in Eredivisie play-off (May 17, 2012 13:34 GMT)
Willem II edged towards an immediate return to the Eredivisie with a battling goalless draw at FC Den Bosch.
Barcelona to take legal action against El Mundo (May 17, 2012 12:09 GMT)
Barcelona have strongly denied a report in El Mundo on Wednesday claiming Pep Guardiola left the club as a result of a poor relationship with president Sandro Rosell.
Hertha Berlin appeal against relegation (May 17, 2012 10:07 GMT)
Hertha Berlin have made an official appeal after losing their play-off to Fortuna Dusseldorf on Tuesday.
Barcelona's Alves out of Copa del Rey final (May 16, 2012 15:00 GMT)
Barcelona have revealed defender Dani Alves will miss next week's Copa del Rey final after breaking his collarbone in training.
Real Sociedad boss Montanier staying at club (May 16, 2012 12:46 GMT)
Real Sociedad have confirmed that manager Philippe Montanier will remain at the club next season after he guided the Basque side to 12th place in the Primera Division.
De Rossi would welcome Montella Roma return (May 16, 2012 10:22 GMT)
Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi would be happy if former team-mate Vincenzo Montella were to return to the Stadio Olimpico hotseat.
Bundesliga Weekly: Cup final and play-offs (May 16, 2012 07:57 GMT)
Uli Hesse rounds off Bundesliga Weekly with analysis of the play-offs and a thrilling cup final.
Pizarro announces decision to leave Bremen (May 15, 2012 20:58 GMT)
Peruvian striker Claudio Pizarro will leave Werder Bremen on the expiry of his contract this summer.
Scotland, Wales, Ireland may bid for Euros (May 15, 2012 13:40 GMT)
Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland have confirmed that they are keen to submit a bid to co-host the 2020 European Championship.
Giuseppe Sannino set for Palermo role (May 15, 2012 12:29 GMT)
Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini has revealed that Giuseppe Sannino will manage his team next season.
Mark van Bommel to stay at PSV long-term (May 15, 2012 11:14 GMT)
PSV Eindhoven have announced Mark van Bommel will take up a coaching role at the club when he retires.
Francesco Guidolin: I'm staying at Udinese (May 15, 2012 11:04 GMT)
Udinese coach Francesco Guidolin has insisted he will remain in charge next season.
Leverkusen appoint Hyypia and Lewandowski (May 15, 2012 09:26 GMT)
Sami Hyypia and Sascha Lewandowski have been named as the new management team at Bayer Leverkusen on a full-time basis.
Benzema happy to end career at Real Madrid (May 15, 2012 07:44 GMT)
Karim Benzema has said that he is enjoying life at Real Madrid so much at the moment that he would consider spending the rest of his career at the Bernabeu.
Ruud Van Nistelrooy announces retirement (May 14, 2012 10:59 GMT)
Former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has announced his retirement from football after he helped Malaga to secure a Champions League spot next season.
Croatia boss Bilic to take Lokomotiv job (May 14, 2012 10:20 GMT)
Croatia boss Slaven Bilic has agreed to take over at Russian Premier League side Lokomotiv Moscow following the European Championships, it was confirmed on Monday.
Man Utd interest for contract-rebel Lewandowski (May 14, 2012 09:19 GMT)
The agent of Borussia Dortmund contract rebel Robert Lewandowski has revealed Manchester United have expressed an interest in signing the striker.
Phil Ball: Sunday spectacular (May 14, 2012 08:42 GMT)
Phil Ball reports on some stunning late drama in the relegation battle in La Liga.
Mourinho delighted with record-breaking Real (May 14, 2012 07:13 GMT)
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho was delighted after his La Liga winning team made history on Sunday by becoming the first side to record 100 points or more in a single season as they finished their brilliant domestic campaign with a 4-1 home win ov
Roma target Vincenzo Montella as new manager (May 14, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Roma are targeting the club's former striker (and now Catania coach) Vincenzo Montella as their new manager, according to director Walter Sabatini.
Udinese's Di Natale proud of UCL qualification (May 14, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Udinese striker Antonio Di Natale insists Udinese deserve to head into next season's Champions League ahead of Inter Milan and Napoli.
Malaga eye more success, Villarreal despair (May 14, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Malaga boss Manuel Pellegrini hailed the progress of his side as they booked a Champions League berth ahead of Levante and and Atletico Madrid.
Ligue 1: Late goal puts Montpellier on brink (May 13, 2012 22:12 GMT)
Karim Ait-Fana came off the bench to grab a dramatic injury-time winner and keep Montpellier in pole position in the Ligue 1 title race.
La Liga: Villarreal suffer last-day relegation (May 13, 2012 21:16 GMT)
Villarreal's 12-year stay in the top flight came to a shock end as Radamel Falcao's late goal for Atletico Madrid earned a 1-0 win and sent the Yellow Submarine down to the Segunda Division.
Serie A: Veteran duo score on final bows (May 13, 2012 17:35 GMT)
Serie A legends Alessandro Del Piero and Filippo Inzaghi netted on their last appearances for Juventus and AC Milan respectively to help secure final-day wins for their sides.
Man Utd watch Kagawa in DFB-Pokal final (May 13, 2012 07:00 GMT)
As Borussia Dortmund thrashed Bayern Munich to claim the DFB-Pokal trophy, speculation has grown that BVB forward Shinji Kagawa is set to make a switch to the Premier League.
Heynckes slams Bayern's final display (May 12, 2012 22:45 GMT)
Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes said his side could have no excuses for their sorry showing in Saturday's 5-2 defeat to Borussia Dortmund in the DFB Pokal final.
La Liga: Barca held in Pep's last league game (May 12, 2012 22:27 GMT)
Seydou Keita scored a late equaliser for Barcelona as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Real Betis in a topsy turvy encounter that was Pep Guardiola's final league match in charge of the Catalans.
Galatasaray pip Fenerbahce to Turkish title (May 12, 2012 22:01 GMT)
Galatasaray were crowned Turkish champions as they held fierce rivals Fenerbahce to a goalless draw in the final round of the Super Final Championship Group.
Dortmund rout Bayern to claim historic double (May 12, 2012 20:23 GMT)
Borussia Dortmund demolished Bayern Munich to complete their first league and cup double with victory in the DFB-Pokal final.
Milan veteran Van Bommel heading back to PSV (May 12, 2012 16:34 GMT)
AC Milan midfielder Mark van Bommel struggled to fight back the tears as he confirmed that he will leave the San Siro to return to former club PSV at the end of the season.
Enrique confirms he will leave AS Roma (May 12, 2012 15:39 GMT)
Luis Enrique will take a year away from football after confirming his departure as Roma coach on Saturday.
Alexander Netherton: Europe's battle with the bottle (May 12, 2012 08:29 GMT)
Alexander Netherton says Manchester United are not the only team to have lost their nerve.
DFB-Pokal: Klopp looking to make history (May 11, 2012 14:45 GMT)
Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp is hoping to see his side make more history after a record-breaking season in the Bundesliga.
ESPNsoccernet Quiniela - Final matchday (May 11, 2012 09:13 GMT)
Eduardo Alvarez is geared up for judgement day in his final Quiniela of the season.
Luis Enrique to leave Roma at end of season (May 11, 2012 08:34 GMT)
Roma general director Franco Baldini has announced that coach Luis Enrique will part company with the Serie A club at the end of the season.
The promise of the play-offs (May 11, 2012 07:37 GMT)
Uli Hesse on the evolution of the Bundesliga relegation/promotion play-offs over the years.
Pastore: Higuain the perfect target for PSG (May 11, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Paris Saint-Germain playmaker Javier Pastore insists Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain can help the Ligue 1 club achieve their goal of becoming "one of the biggest clubs in Europe".
Eredivisie: Willem gain upper hand on Sparta (May 10, 2012 22:35 GMT)
Willem II defeated Sparta Rotterdam 2-1 in the first leg of their second round Eredivisie promotion/relegation play-off.
Eredivisie: De Graafschap suffer relegation (May 10, 2012 17:43 GMT)
De Graafschap were relegated from the Eredivisie after an away-goals defeat to FC Den Bosch in their promotion/relegation play-off second-round tie.
Ligue 1: Lille look to keep title race alive (May 10, 2012 15:54 GMT)
Lille boss Rudi Garcia believes the Ligue 1 title race is still wide open especially if his side take all three points from Montpellier on Sunday.
La Liga: Sporting's Trejo looking for miracle win (May 10, 2012 15:50 GMT)
Sporting Gijon striker Oscar Trejo believes his side need a ''miracle'' if they are to avoid relegation from the Primera Division on the last day of the season.
PSV Eindhoven name Advocaat as new coach (May 10, 2012 15:20 GMT)
Dick Advocaat has been appointed head coach of PSV Eindhoven on a one-year deal.
Serie A: Udinese set sights on UCL berth (May 10, 2012 13:37 GMT)
All eyes will be on the Angelo Massimino Stadium on Sunday night when Udinese visit Catania needing only a point to finish third in Serie A and qualify for next season's Champions League.
Schweinsteiger eyes Mourinho at Bayern Munich (May 10, 2012 11:04 GMT)
Bastian Schweinsteiger has revealed he would love to work with Jose Mourinho at Bayern Munich.
Drenthe claims Messi would call him 'negro' (May 10, 2012 09:40 GMT)
Royston Drenthe has claimed Lionel Messi repeatedly referred to him as "negro" during his time in Spain.
Freiburg swoop for St Pauli's Max Kruse (May 10, 2012 07:04 GMT)
Freiburg have made their first signing of the summer with midfielder Max Kruse arriving from second division side St Pauli.
Hulk: I would happily leave for bigger club (May 9, 2012 17:38 GMT)
Porto striker Hulk insists that should a big club come in for him, he will leave the Portuguese champions happily.
Granada's Benitez banned for three months (May 9, 2012 14:00 GMT)
Granada winger Dani Benitez has been handed a three-month ban by the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) following an incident at the end of Saturday's Primera Division match with Real Madrid.
Montpellier striker Giroud claims Bayern interest (May 9, 2012 12:12 GMT)
Montpellier striker Olivier Giroud has claimed his representatives have held talks with Bayern Munich.
Three Serie A clubs in match-fixing probe (May 9, 2012 10:18 GMT)
Atalanta, Siena and Novara are the Serie A clubs facing accusations of manipulation of games and bet frauds, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) confirmed.
Juventus chief reveals admiration for RVP (May 9, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Juventus director Beppe Marotta has expressed his admiration for Arsenal skipper Robin van Persie, but refused to comment on reports the recently-crowned Serie A champions are targeting the Dutchman for the upcoming transfer window.
Bundesliga Weekly - Thirty-four: A league of their own (May 9, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Uli Hesse lauds Dortmund for their title and rounds off the campaign in Bundesliga Weekly.
Deschamps' future with Marseille uncertain (May 8, 2012 20:43 GMT)
Didier Deschamps wants to remain in charge of Marseille but has conceded his future is up in the air following a poor Ligue 1 campaign.
Montpellier boss plays down title talk (May 8, 2012 14:02 GMT)
Montpellier boss Rene Girard has played down his side's bid for a first-ever Ligue 1 title despite moving three points clear with two games remaining.
Gattuso suggests he may retire this summer (May 8, 2012 10:19 GMT)
Gennaro Gattuso has hinted he will retire from football if he is not part of AC Milan's first-team plans next season.
Babel asked to explain referee comment (May 8, 2012 08:10 GMT)
The German Football Association has asked Hoffenheim forward Ryan Babel to explain comments published on his Twitter account in which he criticised referee Thorsten Kinhofer, who sent him off at the weekend.
Valencia announce Pellegrino appointment (May 8, 2012 06:33 GMT)
Valencia have announced the appointment of Mauricio Pellegrino as their new coach.
Ligue 1: Montpellier back top after Rennes win (May 7, 2012 22:07 GMT)
A Souleymane Camara strike and an own goal from Benoit Costil helped Montpellier ease past Rennes and re-establish their three-point lead at the top of Ligue 1.
Moratti: Stramaccioni in line for new Inter deal (May 7, 2012 15:43 GMT)
Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti has paved the way for Andrea Stramaccioni to continue as the club's manager next season after his impressive start to life in the Nerazzurri hotseat.
Kaka reiterates desire to stay at Real Madrid (May 7, 2012 12:44 GMT)
Real Madrid midfielder Kaka has reiterated his desire to stay at the club this summer and still believes he can become an influential player for club and country again.
Eduardo Alvarez: Invisible hand (May 7, 2012 09:19 GMT)
Eduardo Alvarez reflects on the penultimate weekend in Spain, as Pep Guardiola bid farewell to the Camp Nou.
Buffon, Del Piero lead Juventus title celebrations (May 7, 2012 08:44 GMT)
Juventus captain Alessandro Del Piero and vice captain Gianluigi Buffon led the title celebrations after the Bianconeri secured a first Scudetto since 2003 on Sunday.
Ligue 1: PSG back on top, Lyon hopes dashed (May 6, 2012 18:05 GMT)
PSG came from 2-0 down inside eleven minutes to win 4-2 against Valenciennes and reclaim top spot of the Ligue 1 table with Montpellier to play on Monday.
Eredivisie: Ajax win, Feyenoord net UCL spot (May 6, 2012 16:28 GMT)
Ajax finished a remarkable title-winning season with a 14th consecutive Eredivisie win while Excelsior's relegation was confirmed on the final day of the regular season.
Serie A: Juve clinch Scudetto, Milan beaten (May 6, 2012 15:49 GMT)
Juventus clinched their first Scudetto title since 2003 with a 2-0 win over Cagliari, as Inter Milan beat rivals AC Milan 4-2 in a fiery derby contest.
Guardiola pays tribute to fans (May 6, 2012 10:50 GMT)
Pep Guardiola paid an emotional farewell to the Camp Nou as Barcelona claimed a 4-0 derby victory over Espanyol.
Liga: Messi milestone, relegation race hots up (May 5, 2012 21:02 GMT)
Lionel Messi wrote himself into the record books once more as his four goals in Barcelona's 4-0 win over Espanyol saw him reach 50 goals in La Liga and 72 in all competitions this season.
Luhukay resigns as Augsburg head coach (May 5, 2012 19:19 GMT)
Jos Luhukay has resigned as coach of Augsburg after leading the club to safety in their first season in the Bundesliga. Luhukay announced his decision immediately after a 1-0 win over Hamburg at the Augsburg Arena.
Bundesliga: Bayern Munich relegate Cologne (May 5, 2012 16:09 GMT)
Cologne were relegated to the 2. Bundesliga under a black cloud after going down to a thumping 4-1 defeat at home to Bayern Munich on the final day of the season.
Enrique quiet on future amid AVB reports (May 5, 2012 10:13 GMT)
Luis Enrique has remained tightlipped over his future at Roma with reports gathering pace that Andre Villas-Boas is set to succeed him at the Stadio Olimpico.
Ligue 1: Sirigu demands PSG self-belief (May 4, 2012 14:56 GMT)
Paris St Germain goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu thinks self-belief is key if his side want to win the Ligue 1 title this season - although he would also welcome a slice of luck over their three remaining fixtures.
Delio Rossi sorry over Adem Ljajic attack (May 4, 2012 11:49 GMT)
Former Fiorentina coach Delio Rossi has apologised for his behaviour after hitting one of his own players during Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Novara.
Andrea Stramaccioni waiting on Inter fate (May 4, 2012 09:15 GMT)
Inter Milan head coach Andrea Stramaccioni believes the club have already made a decision about his future.
ESPNsoccernet Quiniela - Week 32 (May 4, 2012 08:17 GMT)
Phil Ball steps into Eduardo's shoes to deliver the penultimate Quiniela of the season as Real start the title party.
Bundesliga: Hertha and Cologne fight for survival (May 3, 2012 17:17 GMT)
Two issues will be decided on the final day of the Bundesliga season this weekend.
Robben signs two-year Bayern extension (May 3, 2012 14:54 GMT)
Netherlands winger Arjen Robben has agreed a new two-year contract with Bayern Munich, which will keep him at the Allianz Arena until 2015.
Serie A: Title race going down to the wire (May 3, 2012 14:29 GMT)
The Scudetto race is still open heading into the penultimate round of Serie A games, with AC Milan going into Sunday's derby at Inter Milan trailing league leaders Juventus by a single point.
Mainz coach Tuchel signs new contract (May 3, 2012 14:24 GMT)
Mainz coach Thomas Tuchel has ended speculation about his future by extending his contract until 2015.
Ex-Viola boss Rossi banned for three months (May 3, 2012 14:16 GMT)
Former Fiorentina coach Delio Rossi has been banned for three months by the Italian football league after he attacked midfielder Adem Ljajic during Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Novara.
Fiorentina turn to Guerini (May 3, 2012 11:45 GMT)
Fiorentina have announced their current team manager Vincenzo Guerini will replace sacked coach Delio Rossi at the helm until the end of the season.
La Liga: Battle for European spots hots up (May 3, 2012 11:12 GMT)
First and last place may have already been decided but there is still plenty to play for elsewhere in the Primera Division heading into the penultimate round of fixtures this weekend.
Hertha Berlin 'keeper Kraft to stay put (May 3, 2012 10:57 GMT)
Hertha Berlin goalkeeper Thomas Kraft has promised not to jump ship, even if the club are relegated from the Bundesliga this season.
First XI: Promoted to the top job (May 3, 2012 08:07 GMT)
After the Tito Vilanova's appointment at Barcelona, First XI selects the assistants who went to the top.
Ronaldo revels in Real Madrid's La Liga success (May 3, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Cristiano Ronaldo was understandably delighted to win his first La Liga title with Real Madrid following their 3-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday evening.
Viola sack Rossi after Ljajic fight (May 2, 2012 22:41 GMT)
Fiorentina have sacked coach Delio Rossi after he physically attacked midfielder Adem Ljajic in response to the player's dissent at being substituted in the 2-2 draw with Novara.
Serie A: Buffon error costs Juventus win (May 2, 2012 21:25 GMT)
Juventus saw their Serie A lead over AC Milan cut to a single point with two games to go after an error from Gianluigi Buffon saw 10-man Lecce clinch a 1-1 draw at the Juventus Arena.
La Liga: Real Madrid seal title, Messi record (May 2, 2012 20:13 GMT)
Real Madrid sealed the Spanish La Liga title in style with a 3-0 win over Athletic Bilbao, thanks to goals from Ronaldo, Gonzalo Higuain and Mesut Ozil.
Eredivisie: Ajax retain title with De Jong brace (May 2, 2012 19:54 GMT)
Ajax have retained the Eredivisie title after beating VVV-Venlo 2-0 with a brace from Siem De Jong.
Ligue 1: PSG close the gap, Lille hopes alive (May 2, 2012 19:49 GMT)
Paris St Germain turned up the heat on Ligue 1 leaders Montpellier with a 2-0 victory at home to St Etienne.
Lionel Messi breaks Gerd Muller's scoring record (May 2, 2012 19:24 GMT)
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi beat the all-time European record for goals in a single season on Wednesday night as his hat-trick helped them to a 4-1 win against Malaga.
Campbell officially calls time on career (May 2, 2012 14:10 GMT)
Former Arsenal and England defender Sol Campbell has announced his retirement from football after two decades in the game.
Cruyff: Pep right to walk away from Barca (May 2, 2012 12:11 GMT)
Barcelona legend Johan Cruyff has backed Pep Guardiola's decision to leave Camp Nou at the end of the season but believes the Spanish boss will return to the club in the future.
UEFA refuses to change yellow-card ban rules (May 2, 2012 11:27 GMT)
UEFA has refused to change its rules on suspensions for multiple yellow cards in the Champions League for at least three years and revealed that neither Chelsea nor Bayern Munich appealed for their banned players to be involved in this year's final.
Zenit's Spalletti bemoans Serie A sack culture (May 2, 2012 08:07 GMT)
Zenit St Petersburg manager Luciano Spalletti insists he has no intention of returning to Italy because of the lack of job security that a position in Serie A currently affords.
New Robben deal 'as good as signed' (May 2, 2012 07:41 GMT)
Bayern Munich chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge is confident that Arjen Robben will stay at the club "long-term" and believes that the Bavarians will hold on to all their key stars this summer.
Serie A: Roma's troubled water, Napoli cruise (May 1, 2012 20:04 GMT)
Roma's hopes of playing in Europe next season were left hanging by a thread after they were held to a goalless draw in difficult conditions by Chievo.
La Liga: Yellow Submarine afloat, Getafe slip (May 1, 2012 18:57 GMT)
Villarreal claimed a crucial 3-2 away victory at fellow strugglers Sporting Gijon to give their La Liga survival hopes a major boost, while Granada all-but kept themselves afloat with a 2-1 win against Espanyol.
Advocaat expects PSV Eindhoven return (May 1, 2012 13:44 GMT)
Dick Advocaat has claimed he has a verbal agreement to take over as PSV Eindhoven coach next season.
All eyes on battle for bronze (May 1, 2012 11:44 GMT)
Roberto Gotta ponders the five-way fight for the final Champions League qualifying spot in Serie A.
Milan's Allegri wary ahead of must-win game (May 1, 2012 11:31 GMT)
AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri has warned his players they will face a battle against Atalanta in Wednesday's must-win game for the Rossoneri.
Eredivisie: Boerrigter eager to wrap up title (May 1, 2012 10:40 GMT)
Ajax winger Derk Boerrigter is convinced the Amsterdammers will win the Eredivisie this season but wants the job done as soon as possible.
Van Buyten pens new Bayern deal (May 1, 2012 08:58 GMT)
Bayern Munich have announced that defender Daniel van Buyten has signed a new contract with the club.
Auxerre's exalted existence in doubt (May 1, 2012 07:46 GMT)
AJ Auxerre are headed for relegation from Ligue 1 after 32 years, says Paul Marshall.
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Luuk de Jong: Bayern Munich move 'a dream' (May 31, 2012 15:43 GMT)
Brest turn to Nantes' Landry Chauvin (May 31, 2012 15:03 GMT)
Landry Chauvin has left his position at Nantes to be appointed as the new coach of Ligue 1 club Brest.
Hoeness backs Bayern coach Heynckes (May 31, 2012 11:39 GMT)
The Bayern Munich president, Uli Hoeness, has backed Jupp Heynckes to be successful at the club and dismissed those who have voiced concern over the coach's age
Napoli boss Mazzarri set for contract extension (May 31, 2012 09:01 GMT)
Walter Mazzarri has vowed to stay at Napoli and will be offered a new one-year contract extension, Partenopei president Aurelio De Laurentis has confirmed.
Van den Brom named new Anderlecht boss (May 30, 2012 18:31 GMT)
Anderlecht have appointed John van den Brom as their new head coach on a three-year contract.
Hazard Blues-bound for the right reasons (May 30, 2012 16:27 GMT)
Is Eden Hazard greedy, over-rated and arrogant? No, he's just a brilliant footballer, writes Wim Van Walle.
Messi 'shocked and saddened' at Guardiola exit (May 30, 2012 12:20 GMT)
Lionel Messi has told reporters that he was "surprised and saddened" by the departure of Pep Guardiola from Barcelona after four years in charge at the Camp Nou.
Fiorentina president wants 'ideal' Montella (May 30, 2012 10:40 GMT)
Fiorentina president Mario Cognigni believes that managerial target Vicenzo Montella could be the ideal candidate to take the helm next season.
Thomas Vermaelen eager to face England (May 30, 2012 09:22 GMT)
Thomas Vermaelen is hoping a groin injury does not rule him out of Belgium's friendly with England on Saturday.
Hernanes staying at Lazio despite rumours (May 30, 2012 09:10 GMT)
Brazil midfielder Hernanes has told reporters that he has no plans to leave Lazio this summer, despite constant newspaper speculation over his future.
Barcelona to join Hamburg celebrations (May 30, 2012 09:02 GMT)
Hamburg have announced a lucrative friendly match against Barcelona as the highlight of their pre-season preparations.
De Laurentiis confirms six clubs tracking Lavezzi (May 30, 2012 08:35 GMT)
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has told reporters that there are six clubs in the race to sign star striker Ezequiel Lavezzi this summer.
Claudio Ranieri takes over at Monaco (May 30, 2012 07:58 GMT)
Claudio Ranieri has been appointed the new coach of Monaco, ending speculation linking him with a move to West Brom.
Zdenek Zeman in talks over Roma job (May 30, 2012 07:47 GMT)
Zdenek Zeman has confirmed he is in advanced talks with Roma over the vacant coaching position.
Man Utd: Kagawa deal not about selling shirts (May 30, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United commercial director Richard Arnold insists the club are not looking to sign Japan playmaker Shinji Kagawa simply to sell shirts.
Magath pens two-year Wolfsburg extension (May 29, 2012 21:04 GMT)
Wolfsburg manager Felix Magath will remain at the club until at least 2015 after signing a two-year extension to his current contract at the Volkswagen Arena.
Lazio confident Mauri will prove his innocence (May 29, 2012 15:48 GMT)
Serie A side Lazio have released a statement suppporting club captain Stefano Mauri in the face of match-fixing accusations.
Monaco set to announce Ranieri as new boss (May 29, 2012 14:47 GMT)
Former-Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri is close to being named as the new manager of French side AS Monaco, reports in France suggest.
Raul - El Clasico duo would rule in England (May 29, 2012 11:58 GMT)
Former Real Madrid striker Raul believes that the two-horse race at the summit of La Liga is not a reflection on the quality of the league, rather a demonstration Real and Barcelona's abilities.
Valbuena staying at Marseille despite interest (May 29, 2012 11:17 GMT)
France midfielder Mathieu Valbuena has confirmed that he intends to remain at Marseille this summer, despite reported interest from Arsenal.
Man Utd close to sealing Kagawa deal (May 29, 2012 09:02 GMT)
Manchester United are closing in on the €15 million signing of Japan midfielder Shinji Kagawa, according to reports in Germany.
Karim Benzema praises father figure Mourinho (May 29, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has credited Jose Mourinho for his fine form this season.
Montpellier will allow Giroud and Yanga-Mbiwa to leave (May 28, 2012 15:30 GMT)
Montpellier president Louis Nicollin has confirmed that first-team stars Olivier Giroud and Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa are free to leave the club this summer if they receive a suitable bid.
Ljajic suspended by Serbia over anthem (May 28, 2012 14:27 GMT)
Serbian head coach Sinisa Mihajlovic has dismissed Fiorentina midfielder Adem Ljajic from the national team squad after he did not adhere to rules that require every player to sing the national anthem.
Juventus' Conte investigated for match-fixing (May 28, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Juventus coach Antonio Conte is among a number of individuals being questioned by police in connection with a match-fixing probe in Italy.
Hitzfeld advises Djourou to quit Gunners (May 27, 2012 14:47 GMT)
Switzerland coach Ottmar Hitzfeld has urged centre-back Johan Djourou to consider his Arsenal future if he wants to continue to be a part of the national team set-up.
Pescara confirm Roma want Zeman as boss (May 27, 2012 14:23 GMT)
Roma are keen to make Pescara coach Zdenek Zeman their new manager after he guided the Delfini to promotion to the Italian top-flight as Serie B champions.
Robben looks to move on from Bayern boos (May 27, 2012 09:10 GMT)
Arjen Robben has consigned the boos of Bayern fans during last week's friendly with Netherlands to the past, in order to focus on the European Championship.
Werder striker Pizarro joins Bayern on free (May 26, 2012 16:06 GMT)
Bayern Munich have announced the signing of former player Claudio Pizarro on a free transfer from Werder Bremen.
Van der Vaart: Maher should stay at AZ (May 26, 2012 15:39 GMT)
Rafael Van der Vaart has advised his Netherlands team-mate Adam Maher to continue his development in the Eredivisie, rather than move to one of Europe's giants.
Phil Ball: The final Friday night (May 26, 2012 10:57 GMT)
Phil Ball signs off for the season by examining the politics surrounding Barca's Copa del Rey win.
Kristan Heneage: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer - Fergie's fledgling (May 25, 2012 07:29 GMT)
Kristan Heneage details Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's coaching career at Molde as big clubs take note.
Pep Guardiola open to job offers this summer (May 25, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Outgoing Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola has given Liverpool and Chelsea hope by confirming he is open to approaches this summer.
Pato open to Paris-Saint Germain transfer (May 25, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Alexandre Pato remains a chance of joining big-spending Ligue 1 outfit Paris-Saint Germain from AC Milan this summer, according to the player's agent.
Conte signs new Juventus deal until 2015 (May 24, 2012 20:14 GMT)
Juventus boss Antonio Conte has signed a two-year contract extension to commit his future to the club until 2015.
Bundesliga: End of term report (May 24, 2012 07:24 GMT)
Uli Hesse rounds off the Bundesliga season with his annual search to find Europe's most prolific league.
Bremen sign defender Lukimya-Mulongoti (May 23, 2012 16:26 GMT)
Werder Bremen have announced the capture of Fortuna Dusseldorf defender Assani Lukimya-Mulongoti as their third signing of the summer so far.
Villas-Boas looks for longevity in new club (May 23, 2012 16:09 GMT)
The representative of former-Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas says his client is looking to continue his career at a club with a "strong technical plan".
Bayern apologise to Robben over boos (May 23, 2012 14:15 GMT)
Bayern Munich offered an apology to Arjen Robben, after the Dutchman was booed by the home support as Bayern took on the Netherlands at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday night.
Lyon midfielder Ederson close to joining Lazio (May 23, 2012 13:29 GMT)
Lyon midfielder Ederson is close to securing a switch to Lazio this summer, according to the player's agent Antonio Caliendo.
Mancini: I didn't offer Balotelli, Tevez to Milan (May 23, 2012 10:55 GMT)
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has denied reports he held talks with AC Milan with the view to selling strikers Carlos Tevez and Mario Balotelli.
Bayern 3-2 Netherlands (May 22, 2012 22:23 GMT)
Bayern Munich returned to the Allianz Arena after their Champions League disappointment to secure a 3-2 win over Netherlands at the Allianz Arena.
Real the 'perfect challenge' for Jose Mourinho (May 22, 2012 19:09 GMT)
Jose Mourinho signed a new four-year contract with Real Madrid as he feels the club represents the "perfect challenge" for his coaching career.
Argentine striker Rodrigo Palacio to join Inter (May 22, 2012 15:55 GMT)
Genoa have confirmed that Argentine striker Rodrigo Palacio will join Inter Milan next season, after an agreement was reached.
Mourinho extends Madrid deal until 2016 (May 22, 2012 12:07 GMT)
Jose Mourinho has signed a new contract at Real Madrid until 2016.
Cristiano Ronaldo: 'I'd give my season a ten' (May 22, 2012 11:54 GMT)
Cristiano Ronaldo has appraised his 2011/12 season at Real Madrid as a perfect ten, whilst the performance of his team as a whole is worthy of a mere nine out of ten.
German authorities to tackle crowd trouble (May 22, 2012 10:18 GMT)
The German football league (DFL) is planning to take steps to deal with crowd trouble.
Deschamps 'expecting' to stay at Marseille (May 21, 2012 18:23 GMT)
Marseille manager Didier Deschamps believes he will still be at the Stade Velodrome next season amid speculation linking him with the Liverpool job for the second time in as many years.
Hertha Berlin replay request turned-down (May 21, 2012 16:14 GMT)
The German Football Federation has rejected Hertha Berlin's request to have their relegation play-off fixture with Fortuna Dusseldorf replayed due to fan unrest.
Barcelona defender Abidal leaves hospital (May 21, 2012 15:48 GMT)
Barcelona defender Eric Abidal has been discharged from hospital after undergoing a liver transplant last month.
Napoli's night to remember (May 21, 2012 11:36 GMT)
Adam Digby was at the Stadio Olimpico as Juventus finally lost this season via Napoli's Coppa Italia win.
Girard: Montpellier win good for French football (May 21, 2012 11:19 GMT)
Montpellier manager Rene Girard has paid tribute to his title winning side, stating that their victory in the Ligue 1 title race is a positive for French football.
Eden Hazard tempted by Chelsea's UCL glory (May 21, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Eden Hazard says he may opt to join Chelsea in a big-money move this summer, though the Lille starlet revealed he has yet to finalise a deal for next season.
Ligue 1: Utaka double seals title amid trouble (May 20, 2012 21:30 GMT)
A double strike from John Utaka amid crazy scenes in Auxerre was enough to seal the French title for Montpellier as they picked up a deserved 2-1 win.
Crowd trouble disrupts Ligue 1 title deciders (May 20, 2012 21:07 GMT)
Matches involving the two title-chasing sides in Ligue 1 were both briefly suspended on Sunday due to unrest in the stands.
VVV-Venlo manage to retain Eredivisie status (May 20, 2012 16:05 GMT)
Danny Holla was the hero for VVV-Venlo once more as they retained their Eredivisie status following a hard-fought draw in the second leg of their play-off against Helmond Sport.
Willem II secure promotion to Eredivisie (May 20, 2012 14:30 GMT)
Willem II will be playing in the Eredivisie for next season after beating FC Den Bosch 2-1 in the second leg of their play-off.
Torino secure promotion back to Serie A (May 20, 2012 14:24 GMT)
Torino secured promotion back to Serie A after beating Modena 2-0 at home in the penultimate round of the season.
Gianfranco Zola open to Lazio job - agent (May 20, 2012 11:18 GMT)
Gianfranco Zola is open to the Lazio job but has not had any contact with the club since February, according to his agent.
Joaquin Caparros signs new Mallorca deal (May 18, 2012 20:44 GMT)
Real Mallorca coach Joaquin Caparros has signed a new deal to stay at the club next season, after guiding the Balaeric Island side to eighth place in La Liga.
Stefano Pioli extends Bologna stay until 2014 (May 18, 2012 15:35 GMT)
Bologna have announced that coach Stefano Pioli has signed a contract extension until the end of the 2014 season.
Hertha Berlin appoint Luhukay as new boss (May 18, 2012 14:44 GMT)
Hertha Berlin have appointed former-Augsburg manager Jos Luhukay as their new boss, following the side's relegation from the Bundesliga earlier this week.
Three players to leave Wolfsburg this summer (May 18, 2012 12:15 GMT)
Thomas Hitzlsperger, Hasan Salihamidzic and Chris have had their contracts with Wolfsburg terminated by mutual consent.
Ligue 1: Montpellier on brink of title glory (May 18, 2012 11:49 GMT)
Montpellier need only a point to be crowned Ligue 1 champions on Sunday and Paris St Germain defender Christophe Jallet believes they deserve the title.
Cristiano Ronaldo: United still kings of England (May 18, 2012 10:05 GMT)
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed he was so confident Manchester United would win the league that he put a bet on that outcome.
Edy Reja opts to resign as Lazio manager (May 18, 2012 08:48 GMT)
Edy Reja has stepped down as Lazio coach - despite guiding the club into the Europa League for a second successive season.
The future's bright for Blues (May 18, 2012 07:12 GMT)
Thibaut Courtois speaks to Andy Brassell about his Chelsea future following an impressive season on loan at Atletico Madrid.
Willem II claim edge in Eredivisie play-off (May 17, 2012 13:34 GMT)
Willem II edged towards an immediate return to the Eredivisie with a battling goalless draw at FC Den Bosch.
Barcelona to take legal action against El Mundo (May 17, 2012 12:09 GMT)
Barcelona have strongly denied a report in El Mundo on Wednesday claiming Pep Guardiola left the club as a result of a poor relationship with president Sandro Rosell.
Hertha Berlin appeal against relegation (May 17, 2012 10:07 GMT)
Hertha Berlin have made an official appeal after losing their play-off to Fortuna Dusseldorf on Tuesday.
Barcelona's Alves out of Copa del Rey final (May 16, 2012 15:00 GMT)
Barcelona have revealed defender Dani Alves will miss next week's Copa del Rey final after breaking his collarbone in training.
Real Sociedad boss Montanier staying at club (May 16, 2012 12:46 GMT)
Real Sociedad have confirmed that manager Philippe Montanier will remain at the club next season after he guided the Basque side to 12th place in the Primera Division.
De Rossi would welcome Montella Roma return (May 16, 2012 10:22 GMT)
Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi would be happy if former team-mate Vincenzo Montella were to return to the Stadio Olimpico hotseat.
Bundesliga Weekly: Cup final and play-offs (May 16, 2012 07:57 GMT)
Uli Hesse rounds off Bundesliga Weekly with analysis of the play-offs and a thrilling cup final.
Pizarro announces decision to leave Bremen (May 15, 2012 20:58 GMT)
Peruvian striker Claudio Pizarro will leave Werder Bremen on the expiry of his contract this summer.
Scotland, Wales, Ireland may bid for Euros (May 15, 2012 13:40 GMT)
Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland have confirmed that they are keen to submit a bid to co-host the 2020 European Championship.
Giuseppe Sannino set for Palermo role (May 15, 2012 12:29 GMT)
Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini has revealed that Giuseppe Sannino will manage his team next season.
Mark van Bommel to stay at PSV long-term (May 15, 2012 11:14 GMT)
PSV Eindhoven have announced Mark van Bommel will take up a coaching role at the club when he retires.
Francesco Guidolin: I'm staying at Udinese (May 15, 2012 11:04 GMT)
Udinese coach Francesco Guidolin has insisted he will remain in charge next season.
Leverkusen appoint Hyypia and Lewandowski (May 15, 2012 09:26 GMT)
Sami Hyypia and Sascha Lewandowski have been named as the new management team at Bayer Leverkusen on a full-time basis.
Benzema happy to end career at Real Madrid (May 15, 2012 07:44 GMT)
Karim Benzema has said that he is enjoying life at Real Madrid so much at the moment that he would consider spending the rest of his career at the Bernabeu.
Ruud Van Nistelrooy announces retirement (May 14, 2012 10:59 GMT)
Former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has announced his retirement from football after he helped Malaga to secure a Champions League spot next season.
Croatia boss Bilic to take Lokomotiv job (May 14, 2012 10:20 GMT)
Croatia boss Slaven Bilic has agreed to take over at Russian Premier League side Lokomotiv Moscow following the European Championships, it was confirmed on Monday.
Man Utd interest for contract-rebel Lewandowski (May 14, 2012 09:19 GMT)
The agent of Borussia Dortmund contract rebel Robert Lewandowski has revealed Manchester United have expressed an interest in signing the striker.
Phil Ball: Sunday spectacular (May 14, 2012 08:42 GMT)
Phil Ball reports on some stunning late drama in the relegation battle in La Liga.
Mourinho delighted with record-breaking Real (May 14, 2012 07:13 GMT)
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho was delighted after his La Liga winning team made history on Sunday by becoming the first side to record 100 points or more in a single season as they finished their brilliant domestic campaign with a 4-1 home win ov
Roma target Vincenzo Montella as new manager (May 14, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Roma are targeting the club's former striker (and now Catania coach) Vincenzo Montella as their new manager, according to director Walter Sabatini.
Udinese's Di Natale proud of UCL qualification (May 14, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Udinese striker Antonio Di Natale insists Udinese deserve to head into next season's Champions League ahead of Inter Milan and Napoli.
Malaga eye more success, Villarreal despair (May 14, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Malaga boss Manuel Pellegrini hailed the progress of his side as they booked a Champions League berth ahead of Levante and and Atletico Madrid.
Ligue 1: Late goal puts Montpellier on brink (May 13, 2012 22:12 GMT)
Karim Ait-Fana came off the bench to grab a dramatic injury-time winner and keep Montpellier in pole position in the Ligue 1 title race.
La Liga: Villarreal suffer last-day relegation (May 13, 2012 21:16 GMT)
Villarreal's 12-year stay in the top flight came to a shock end as Radamel Falcao's late goal for Atletico Madrid earned a 1-0 win and sent the Yellow Submarine down to the Segunda Division.
Serie A: Veteran duo score on final bows (May 13, 2012 17:35 GMT)
Serie A legends Alessandro Del Piero and Filippo Inzaghi netted on their last appearances for Juventus and AC Milan respectively to help secure final-day wins for their sides.
Man Utd watch Kagawa in DFB-Pokal final (May 13, 2012 07:00 GMT)
As Borussia Dortmund thrashed Bayern Munich to claim the DFB-Pokal trophy, speculation has grown that BVB forward Shinji Kagawa is set to make a switch to the Premier League.
Heynckes slams Bayern's final display (May 12, 2012 22:45 GMT)
Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes said his side could have no excuses for their sorry showing in Saturday's 5-2 defeat to Borussia Dortmund in the DFB Pokal final.
La Liga: Barca held in Pep's last league game (May 12, 2012 22:27 GMT)
Seydou Keita scored a late equaliser for Barcelona as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Real Betis in a topsy turvy encounter that was Pep Guardiola's final league match in charge of the Catalans.
Galatasaray pip Fenerbahce to Turkish title (May 12, 2012 22:01 GMT)
Galatasaray were crowned Turkish champions as they held fierce rivals Fenerbahce to a goalless draw in the final round of the Super Final Championship Group.
Dortmund rout Bayern to claim historic double (May 12, 2012 20:23 GMT)
Borussia Dortmund demolished Bayern Munich to complete their first league and cup double with victory in the DFB-Pokal final.
Milan veteran Van Bommel heading back to PSV (May 12, 2012 16:34 GMT)
AC Milan midfielder Mark van Bommel struggled to fight back the tears as he confirmed that he will leave the San Siro to return to former club PSV at the end of the season.
Enrique confirms he will leave AS Roma (May 12, 2012 15:39 GMT)
Luis Enrique will take a year away from football after confirming his departure as Roma coach on Saturday.
Alexander Netherton: Europe's battle with the bottle (May 12, 2012 08:29 GMT)
Alexander Netherton says Manchester United are not the only team to have lost their nerve.
DFB-Pokal: Klopp looking to make history (May 11, 2012 14:45 GMT)
Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp is hoping to see his side make more history after a record-breaking season in the Bundesliga.
ESPNsoccernet Quiniela - Final matchday (May 11, 2012 09:13 GMT)
Eduardo Alvarez is geared up for judgement day in his final Quiniela of the season.
Luis Enrique to leave Roma at end of season (May 11, 2012 08:34 GMT)
Roma general director Franco Baldini has announced that coach Luis Enrique will part company with the Serie A club at the end of the season.
The promise of the play-offs (May 11, 2012 07:37 GMT)
Uli Hesse on the evolution of the Bundesliga relegation/promotion play-offs over the years.
Pastore: Higuain the perfect target for PSG (May 11, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Paris Saint-Germain playmaker Javier Pastore insists Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain can help the Ligue 1 club achieve their goal of becoming "one of the biggest clubs in Europe".
Eredivisie: Willem gain upper hand on Sparta (May 10, 2012 22:35 GMT)
Willem II defeated Sparta Rotterdam 2-1 in the first leg of their second round Eredivisie promotion/relegation play-off.
Eredivisie: De Graafschap suffer relegation (May 10, 2012 17:43 GMT)
De Graafschap were relegated from the Eredivisie after an away-goals defeat to FC Den Bosch in their promotion/relegation play-off second-round tie.
Ligue 1: Lille look to keep title race alive (May 10, 2012 15:54 GMT)
Lille boss Rudi Garcia believes the Ligue 1 title race is still wide open especially if his side take all three points from Montpellier on Sunday.
La Liga: Sporting's Trejo looking for miracle win (May 10, 2012 15:50 GMT)
Sporting Gijon striker Oscar Trejo believes his side need a ''miracle'' if they are to avoid relegation from the Primera Division on the last day of the season.
PSV Eindhoven name Advocaat as new coach (May 10, 2012 15:20 GMT)
Dick Advocaat has been appointed head coach of PSV Eindhoven on a one-year deal.
Serie A: Udinese set sights on UCL berth (May 10, 2012 13:37 GMT)
All eyes will be on the Angelo Massimino Stadium on Sunday night when Udinese visit Catania needing only a point to finish third in Serie A and qualify for next season's Champions League.
Schweinsteiger eyes Mourinho at Bayern Munich (May 10, 2012 11:04 GMT)
Bastian Schweinsteiger has revealed he would love to work with Jose Mourinho at Bayern Munich.
Drenthe claims Messi would call him 'negro' (May 10, 2012 09:40 GMT)
Royston Drenthe has claimed Lionel Messi repeatedly referred to him as "negro" during his time in Spain.
Freiburg swoop for St Pauli's Max Kruse (May 10, 2012 07:04 GMT)
Freiburg have made their first signing of the summer with midfielder Max Kruse arriving from second division side St Pauli.
Hulk: I would happily leave for bigger club (May 9, 2012 17:38 GMT)
Porto striker Hulk insists that should a big club come in for him, he will leave the Portuguese champions happily.
Granada's Benitez banned for three months (May 9, 2012 14:00 GMT)
Granada winger Dani Benitez has been handed a three-month ban by the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) following an incident at the end of Saturday's Primera Division match with Real Madrid.
Montpellier striker Giroud claims Bayern interest (May 9, 2012 12:12 GMT)
Montpellier striker Olivier Giroud has claimed his representatives have held talks with Bayern Munich.
Three Serie A clubs in match-fixing probe (May 9, 2012 10:18 GMT)
Atalanta, Siena and Novara are the Serie A clubs facing accusations of manipulation of games and bet frauds, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) confirmed.
Juventus chief reveals admiration for RVP (May 9, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Juventus director Beppe Marotta has expressed his admiration for Arsenal skipper Robin van Persie, but refused to comment on reports the recently-crowned Serie A champions are targeting the Dutchman for the upcoming transfer window.
Bundesliga Weekly - Thirty-four: A league of their own (May 9, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Uli Hesse lauds Dortmund for their title and rounds off the campaign in Bundesliga Weekly.
Deschamps' future with Marseille uncertain (May 8, 2012 20:43 GMT)
Didier Deschamps wants to remain in charge of Marseille but has conceded his future is up in the air following a poor Ligue 1 campaign.
Montpellier boss plays down title talk (May 8, 2012 14:02 GMT)
Montpellier boss Rene Girard has played down his side's bid for a first-ever Ligue 1 title despite moving three points clear with two games remaining.
Gattuso suggests he may retire this summer (May 8, 2012 10:19 GMT)
Gennaro Gattuso has hinted he will retire from football if he is not part of AC Milan's first-team plans next season.
Babel asked to explain referee comment (May 8, 2012 08:10 GMT)
The German Football Association has asked Hoffenheim forward Ryan Babel to explain comments published on his Twitter account in which he criticised referee Thorsten Kinhofer, who sent him off at the weekend.
Valencia announce Pellegrino appointment (May 8, 2012 06:33 GMT)
Valencia have announced the appointment of Mauricio Pellegrino as their new coach.
Ligue 1: Montpellier back top after Rennes win (May 7, 2012 22:07 GMT)
A Souleymane Camara strike and an own goal from Benoit Costil helped Montpellier ease past Rennes and re-establish their three-point lead at the top of Ligue 1.
Moratti: Stramaccioni in line for new Inter deal (May 7, 2012 15:43 GMT)
Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti has paved the way for Andrea Stramaccioni to continue as the club's manager next season after his impressive start to life in the Nerazzurri hotseat.
Kaka reiterates desire to stay at Real Madrid (May 7, 2012 12:44 GMT)
Real Madrid midfielder Kaka has reiterated his desire to stay at the club this summer and still believes he can become an influential player for club and country again.
Eduardo Alvarez: Invisible hand (May 7, 2012 09:19 GMT)
Eduardo Alvarez reflects on the penultimate weekend in Spain, as Pep Guardiola bid farewell to the Camp Nou.
Buffon, Del Piero lead Juventus title celebrations (May 7, 2012 08:44 GMT)
Juventus captain Alessandro Del Piero and vice captain Gianluigi Buffon led the title celebrations after the Bianconeri secured a first Scudetto since 2003 on Sunday.
Ligue 1: PSG back on top, Lyon hopes dashed (May 6, 2012 18:05 GMT)
PSG came from 2-0 down inside eleven minutes to win 4-2 against Valenciennes and reclaim top spot of the Ligue 1 table with Montpellier to play on Monday.
Eredivisie: Ajax win, Feyenoord net UCL spot (May 6, 2012 16:28 GMT)
Ajax finished a remarkable title-winning season with a 14th consecutive Eredivisie win while Excelsior's relegation was confirmed on the final day of the regular season.
Serie A: Juve clinch Scudetto, Milan beaten (May 6, 2012 15:49 GMT)
Juventus clinched their first Scudetto title since 2003 with a 2-0 win over Cagliari, as Inter Milan beat rivals AC Milan 4-2 in a fiery derby contest.
Guardiola pays tribute to fans (May 6, 2012 10:50 GMT)
Pep Guardiola paid an emotional farewell to the Camp Nou as Barcelona claimed a 4-0 derby victory over Espanyol.
Liga: Messi milestone, relegation race hots up (May 5, 2012 21:02 GMT)
Lionel Messi wrote himself into the record books once more as his four goals in Barcelona's 4-0 win over Espanyol saw him reach 50 goals in La Liga and 72 in all competitions this season.
Luhukay resigns as Augsburg head coach (May 5, 2012 19:19 GMT)
Jos Luhukay has resigned as coach of Augsburg after leading the club to safety in their first season in the Bundesliga. Luhukay announced his decision immediately after a 1-0 win over Hamburg at the Augsburg Arena.
Bundesliga: Bayern Munich relegate Cologne (May 5, 2012 16:09 GMT)
Cologne were relegated to the 2. Bundesliga under a black cloud after going down to a thumping 4-1 defeat at home to Bayern Munich on the final day of the season.
Enrique quiet on future amid AVB reports (May 5, 2012 10:13 GMT)
Luis Enrique has remained tightlipped over his future at Roma with reports gathering pace that Andre Villas-Boas is set to succeed him at the Stadio Olimpico.
Ligue 1: Sirigu demands PSG self-belief (May 4, 2012 14:56 GMT)
Paris St Germain goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu thinks self-belief is key if his side want to win the Ligue 1 title this season - although he would also welcome a slice of luck over their three remaining fixtures.
Delio Rossi sorry over Adem Ljajic attack (May 4, 2012 11:49 GMT)
Former Fiorentina coach Delio Rossi has apologised for his behaviour after hitting one of his own players during Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Novara.
Andrea Stramaccioni waiting on Inter fate (May 4, 2012 09:15 GMT)
Inter Milan head coach Andrea Stramaccioni believes the club have already made a decision about his future.
ESPNsoccernet Quiniela - Week 32 (May 4, 2012 08:17 GMT)
Phil Ball steps into Eduardo's shoes to deliver the penultimate Quiniela of the season as Real start the title party.
Bundesliga: Hertha and Cologne fight for survival (May 3, 2012 17:17 GMT)
Two issues will be decided on the final day of the Bundesliga season this weekend.
Robben signs two-year Bayern extension (May 3, 2012 14:54 GMT)
Netherlands winger Arjen Robben has agreed a new two-year contract with Bayern Munich, which will keep him at the Allianz Arena until 2015.
Serie A: Title race going down to the wire (May 3, 2012 14:29 GMT)
The Scudetto race is still open heading into the penultimate round of Serie A games, with AC Milan going into Sunday's derby at Inter Milan trailing league leaders Juventus by a single point.
Mainz coach Tuchel signs new contract (May 3, 2012 14:24 GMT)
Mainz coach Thomas Tuchel has ended speculation about his future by extending his contract until 2015.
Ex-Viola boss Rossi banned for three months (May 3, 2012 14:16 GMT)
Former Fiorentina coach Delio Rossi has been banned for three months by the Italian football league after he attacked midfielder Adem Ljajic during Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Novara.
Fiorentina turn to Guerini (May 3, 2012 11:45 GMT)
Fiorentina have announced their current team manager Vincenzo Guerini will replace sacked coach Delio Rossi at the helm until the end of the season.
La Liga: Battle for European spots hots up (May 3, 2012 11:12 GMT)
First and last place may have already been decided but there is still plenty to play for elsewhere in the Primera Division heading into the penultimate round of fixtures this weekend.
Hertha Berlin 'keeper Kraft to stay put (May 3, 2012 10:57 GMT)
Hertha Berlin goalkeeper Thomas Kraft has promised not to jump ship, even if the club are relegated from the Bundesliga this season.
First XI: Promoted to the top job (May 3, 2012 08:07 GMT)
After the Tito Vilanova's appointment at Barcelona, First XI selects the assistants who went to the top.
Ronaldo revels in Real Madrid's La Liga success (May 3, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Cristiano Ronaldo was understandably delighted to win his first La Liga title with Real Madrid following their 3-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday evening.
Viola sack Rossi after Ljajic fight (May 2, 2012 22:41 GMT)
Fiorentina have sacked coach Delio Rossi after he physically attacked midfielder Adem Ljajic in response to the player's dissent at being substituted in the 2-2 draw with Novara.
Serie A: Buffon error costs Juventus win (May 2, 2012 21:25 GMT)
Juventus saw their Serie A lead over AC Milan cut to a single point with two games to go after an error from Gianluigi Buffon saw 10-man Lecce clinch a 1-1 draw at the Juventus Arena.
La Liga: Real Madrid seal title, Messi record (May 2, 2012 20:13 GMT)
Real Madrid sealed the Spanish La Liga title in style with a 3-0 win over Athletic Bilbao, thanks to goals from Ronaldo, Gonzalo Higuain and Mesut Ozil.
Eredivisie: Ajax retain title with De Jong brace (May 2, 2012 19:54 GMT)
Ajax have retained the Eredivisie title after beating VVV-Venlo 2-0 with a brace from Siem De Jong.
Ligue 1: PSG close the gap, Lille hopes alive (May 2, 2012 19:49 GMT)
Paris St Germain turned up the heat on Ligue 1 leaders Montpellier with a 2-0 victory at home to St Etienne.
Lionel Messi breaks Gerd Muller's scoring record (May 2, 2012 19:24 GMT)
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi beat the all-time European record for goals in a single season on Wednesday night as his hat-trick helped them to a 4-1 win against Malaga.
Campbell officially calls time on career (May 2, 2012 14:10 GMT)
Former Arsenal and England defender Sol Campbell has announced his retirement from football after two decades in the game.
Cruyff: Pep right to walk away from Barca (May 2, 2012 12:11 GMT)
Barcelona legend Johan Cruyff has backed Pep Guardiola's decision to leave Camp Nou at the end of the season but believes the Spanish boss will return to the club in the future.
UEFA refuses to change yellow-card ban rules (May 2, 2012 11:27 GMT)
UEFA has refused to change its rules on suspensions for multiple yellow cards in the Champions League for at least three years and revealed that neither Chelsea nor Bayern Munich appealed for their banned players to be involved in this year's final.
Zenit's Spalletti bemoans Serie A sack culture (May 2, 2012 08:07 GMT)
Zenit St Petersburg manager Luciano Spalletti insists he has no intention of returning to Italy because of the lack of job security that a position in Serie A currently affords.
New Robben deal 'as good as signed' (May 2, 2012 07:41 GMT)
Bayern Munich chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge is confident that Arjen Robben will stay at the club "long-term" and believes that the Bavarians will hold on to all their key stars this summer.
Serie A: Roma's troubled water, Napoli cruise (May 1, 2012 20:04 GMT)
Roma's hopes of playing in Europe next season were left hanging by a thread after they were held to a goalless draw in difficult conditions by Chievo.
La Liga: Yellow Submarine afloat, Getafe slip (May 1, 2012 18:57 GMT)
Villarreal claimed a crucial 3-2 away victory at fellow strugglers Sporting Gijon to give their La Liga survival hopes a major boost, while Granada all-but kept themselves afloat with a 2-1 win against Espanyol.
Advocaat expects PSV Eindhoven return (May 1, 2012 13:44 GMT)
Dick Advocaat has claimed he has a verbal agreement to take over as PSV Eindhoven coach next season.
All eyes on battle for bronze (May 1, 2012 11:44 GMT)
Roberto Gotta ponders the five-way fight for the final Champions League qualifying spot in Serie A.
Milan's Allegri wary ahead of must-win game (May 1, 2012 11:31 GMT)
AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri has warned his players they will face a battle against Atalanta in Wednesday's must-win game for the Rossoneri.
Eredivisie: Boerrigter eager to wrap up title (May 1, 2012 10:40 GMT)
Ajax winger Derk Boerrigter is convinced the Amsterdammers will win the Eredivisie this season but wants the job done as soon as possible.
Van Buyten pens new Bayern deal (May 1, 2012 08:58 GMT)
Bayern Munich have announced that defender Daniel van Buyten has signed a new contract with the club.
Auxerre's exalted existence in doubt (May 1, 2012 07:46 GMT)
AJ Auxerre are headed for relegation from Ligue 1 after 32 years, says Paul Marshall.
