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English National Team
Wenger: 'Culture shock' hindering Podolski (Nov 9, 2012 02:48 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger claims summer signing Lukas Podolski is suffering from "culture shock" as he adapts to life in the Premier League.
Wenger reaches Wilshere England compromise (Nov 8, 2012 21:50 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger claims to have found "a good compromise" with England boss Roy Hodgson after Jack Wilshere was named in the national team squad for the friendly against Sweden next week.
Hodgson sure of FIFA green light on Jenkinson (Nov 8, 2012 15:30 GMT)
Roy Hodgson is confident of being granted FIFA clearance that will allow him to name Arsenal's Carl Jenkinson in his England squad for next week's game against Sweden.
England call on Jack Wilshere and Leon Osman (Nov 8, 2012 11:12 GMT)
Jack Wilshere has been named in Roy Hodgson's England squad for their friendly match against Sweden next week while there is a surprise call-up for Leon Osman.
England's Hodgson ponders Wilshere call-up (Nov 8, 2012 08:11 GMT)
England manager Roy Hodgson is set to announce his squad for next week's friendly against Sweden with Jack Wilshere in contention for his return to the international fold.
English Premier League
Wilshere calls for Walcott to re-sign (Nov 8, 2012 23:44 GMT)
Jack Wilshere has urged Theo Walcott to sign a new Arsenal contract before the January transfer window opens for business.
Villas-Boas: Adebayor one of world's best (Nov 8, 2012 23:43 GMT)
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has hailed bench warmer Emmanuel Adebayor as 'one of the best strikers in the world' and insists he will not consider allowing him to leave the club during the January transfer window.
Defoe delighted with milestone (Nov 8, 2012 23:23 GMT)
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew predicted big things for Sammy Ameobi after he combined with brother Shola to spark a Europa League fightback against Maribor.
Pardew full of praise for Sammy Ameobi (Nov 8, 2012 22:41 GMT)
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew predicted big things for Sammy Ameobi after he combined with brother Shola to spark a Europa League fightback against Maribor.
Former Everton striker jailed for seven years (Nov 8, 2012 16:39 GMT)
Former Everton striker Michael Branch has been jailed for seven years after being convicted of selling drugs.
Pulis unconcerned by Stoke's poor run (Nov 8, 2012 15:24 GMT)
Tony Pulis believes Stoke City are playing every bit as well as in previous Premier League seasons and are about to turn a corner.
Saints keeper Boruc avoids action over bottle throw (Nov 8, 2012 14:49 GMT)
Southampton goalkeeper Artur Boruc won't be facing any internal action after allegations he threw a water bottle into the crowd against Tottenham.
Larsson: No chance we'll struggle (Nov 8, 2012 14:31 GMT)
Sunderland midfielder Sebastian Larsson has rejected claims that the club could face a fight to stay in the Premier League.
Interest grows in Villa target Beric (Nov 8, 2012 14:17 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert faces competition if he decides to pursue his reported interest in Slovenia international Robert Beric.
Martinez rubbishes Al-Habsi-to-Liverpool talk (Nov 8, 2012 11:51 GMT)
Roberto Martinez has dismissed suggestions his Wigan keeper Ali Al-Habsi could be heading for Liverpool in January.
Jonas Olsson targets 300 games for West Brom (Nov 8, 2012 10:21 GMT)
Jonas Olsson wants to finish his career at West Bromwich Albion and join an elite band of players with over 300 appearances for the club.
Podolski demands central role (Nov 8, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Lukas Podolski has joined Theo Walcott in calling for an opportunity to play a more central role for Arsenal after being frustrated at being pushed out to the left wing.
Henderson ready to make first team claim (Nov 8, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Jordan Henderson has vowed to save his Liverpool career after admitting he was shocked at being told he could leave last summer.
English League Championship
Appleton appointed Blackpool manager (Nov 8, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Michael Appleton has been named Blackpool's new manager after agreeing to an early release from his contract with Portsmouth.
Scottish Premier League
Director sure struggling Hearts will be saved (Nov 8, 2012 15:02 GMT)
Scottish Premier League club Hearts have been boosted by a director's "confidence" that the club will be saved despite growing financial concern at Tyencastle.
Dundee strike late to sink Motherwell (Nov 8, 2012 08:00 GMT)
A late Johnny Russell goal helped Dundee United keep the pace in the Scottish Premier League, with a 1-0 win at Motherwell.
French National Team
Gourcuff back in France fold to face Italy (Nov 8, 2012 15:23 GMT)
Lyon midfielder Yoann Gourcuff is back in the France squad for an international friendly with Italy next Wednesday.
French Ligue 1
France midfielder M'Vila banned until July 2014 (Nov 8, 2012 16:30 GMT)
France midfielder Yann M'Vila has been banned ''from any national team" until after the 2014 World Cup after breaking a curfew.
Matuidi: We can win without Ibrahimovic (Nov 8, 2012 15:23 GMT)
Paris St Germain midfielder Blaise Matuidi is confident the Ligue 1 leaders can cope with the absence of star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic at Montpellier on Sunday.
Ibrahimovic ban extended (Nov 8, 2012 08:50 GMT)
Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has had his suspension for his red card against Saint-Etienne last weekend doubled by the French league's disciplinary committee.
German Bundesliga
Allofs set to leave Werder Bremen - report (Nov 8, 2012 15:01 GMT)
Werder Bremen general manager Klaus Allofs could leave the club after 13 years and sign with VfL Wolfsburg.
Diego dismisses rumours of Atletico return (Nov 8, 2012 09:59 GMT)
Wolfsburg midfielder Diego has denied being in contact with his former club Atletico Madrid regarding a return.
Italian Serie A
Mazzarri: Napoli not 'Cavani-dependent' (Nov 8, 2012 11:28 GMT)
Napoli coach Walter Mazzarri has dismissed claims that his team is over-reliant on star striker Edinson Cavani, instead bemoaning the club's busy fixture list.
Milan ready to dump M'Baye Niang (Nov 8, 2012 11:20 GMT)
AC Milan are reportedly ready to allow summer signing M'Baye Niang to leave, perhaps as early as January, as patience with the France Under-21 international wears thin.
Spanish Primera División
Valencia star Feghouli dismisses transfer talk (Nov 8, 2012 19:49 GMT)
In-form Valencia midfielder Sofiane Feghouli, a reported target for big-spending Ligue 1 leaders Paris St Germain and Premier League giants Manchester United, says he is happy at his current club and hopes to sign a new deal.
Ronaldo fears bad image could cost him Ballon d'Or (Nov 8, 2012 19:23 GMT)
Cristiano Ronaldo thinks a negative public image may stand in the way of him collecting the Ballon d'Or.
Deportivo hit by Spanish tax authorities (Nov 8, 2012 12:08 GMT)
Deportivo la Coruna are the latest La Liga club to be hit by serious financial bad news, with the Spanish government reportedly embargoing all their income, including television, ticket and commercial revenues.
Ronaldo set for striking role (Nov 8, 2012 11:51 GMT)
Cristiano Ronaldo could be pressed into service an emergency centre-forward for Real Madrid for Sunday's La Liga trip to Levante, as first choice strikers Karim Benzema and Gonzalo Higuain recover from muscle injuries picked up this week.
Europe
Ronaldo defends image for Ballon d'Or voting (Nov 8, 2012 18:44 GMT)
Cristiano Ronaldo admitted Thursday he has a "bad image" but said he's hopeful of being voted as this year's Ballon d'Or winner.
Stamaccioni faces first Inter injury crisis (Nov 8, 2012 12:55 GMT)
Inter Milan coach Andrea Stramaccioni declared his "faith in the squad" as he faces the first real injury crisis of his Inter career.
Coupe de la Ligue: Bastia survive Auxerre scare (Nov 8, 2012 08:00 GMT)
A late goal from Anthony Modeste has handed Bastia a 1-0 win over Auxerre in the Coupe de la Ligue, securing the Ligue 1 side's place in the quarter-finals.
UEFA Champions League
Celtic rewarded for Barcelona break down (Nov 8, 2012 23:13 GMT)
Neil Lennon has praised his clinical Celtic side for their momentous 2-1 Champions League win over Barcelona on Wednesday, insisting they were rewarded for taking the game to the Spanish giants.
Toure blames ref for draw (Nov 8, 2012 11:34 GMT)
Yaya Toure has blamed referee Peter Rasmussen for Manchester City's 2-2 draw with Ajax on Tuesday.
Barcelona stars praise Celtic atmosphere (Nov 8, 2012 10:41 GMT)
Barcelona's Tito Vilanova and Xavi Hernandez were full of praise for the atmosphere inside Celtic Park after the Catalans were defeated 2-1 in Wednesday evening's Champions League Group G clash.
Smalling relieved to make comeback (Nov 8, 2012 10:32 GMT)
Chris Smalling savoured his return to first-team football in Manchester United's 3-1 win over Braga after six months of frustration on the sidelines.
Heynckes hails 'wonderful' Bayern Munich (Nov 8, 2012 09:13 GMT)
Bayern Munich manager Jupp Heynckes was "thoroughly satisfied" with the attacking display of his side as they cruised to a 6-1 Champions League win over Lille on Wednesday night.
Messi rues missed chances in Barca loss (Nov 8, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Lionel Messi blamed Barcelona's shock 2-1 Champions League defeat to Celtic on poor finishing as the Spanish giants stumbled to their first group-stage loss in three years.
Fergie aiming to trump Liverpool's UCL mark (Nov 8, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has vowed to eclipse Liverpool's record of five European Cup wins, setting his sights on a final, defining landmark in his record-breaking era at Manchester United.
Man Utd maintain perfect European record (Nov 8, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Manchester United have avenged their early exit from last season's Champions League, with Wednesday's 3-1 win over Braga securing their qualification to the knockout stages.
UEFA Europa League
Rodgers defends selection policy against Anzhi (Nov 8, 2012 22:16 GMT)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers insisted it was disrespectful to suggest his selection policy was wrong as the Reds went down 1-0 to Anzhi Makhachkala in the Europa League in Moscow.
Europa: Reds fall to Anzhi, Cavani inspires Napoli (Nov 8, 2012 21:18 GMT)
Liverpool conceded top spot in Group A to Europa League opponents Anzhi Makhachkala after defeat in Moscow.
Global
FIFA confirms Brazil's Confederations Cup cities (Nov 8, 2012 17:47 GMT)
Brazil will be able to host the 2013 Confederations Cup in the six venues as originally planned, FIFA has confirmed.
Brazilian host cities for Confed Cup confirmed
(Nov 8, 2012 13:55 GMT)
FIFA says Brazil will be able to host the Confederations Cup with six venues as originally planned.
Copa Sud: Sao Paulo thrash Universidad (Nov 8, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Sao Paulo remain on track to claim their maiden Copa Sudamericana after progressing to the semi-final of the competition with a 5-0 thrashing of defending champions Universidad de Chile.
Mexico: Held Toluca move to the summit (Nov 8, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Toluca surrendered a lead at 10-man Monterrey but still went top of the Apertura table on goal difference with a 2-2 draw.
Fit-again Del Piero demands instant improvement (Nov 8, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Alessandro Del Piero will return from a hamstring injury for this Saturday's crucial clash against rivals Melbourne Victory as Sydney FC look to recover from a 7-2 thrashing last weekend.
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English National Team
Wenger: 'Culture shock' hindering Podolski (Nov 9, 2012 02:48 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger claims summer signing Lukas Podolski is suffering from "culture shock" as he adapts to life in the Premier League.
Wenger reaches Wilshere England compromise (Nov 8, 2012 21:50 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger claims to have found "a good compromise" with England boss Roy Hodgson after Jack Wilshere was named in the national team squad for the friendly against Sweden next week.
Hodgson sure of FIFA green light on Jenkinson (Nov 8, 2012 15:30 GMT)
Roy Hodgson is confident of being granted FIFA clearance that will allow him to name Arsenal's Carl Jenkinson in his England squad for next week's game against Sweden.
England call on Jack Wilshere and Leon Osman (Nov 8, 2012 11:12 GMT)
Jack Wilshere has been named in Roy Hodgson's England squad for their friendly match against Sweden next week while there is a surprise call-up for Leon Osman.
England's Hodgson ponders Wilshere call-up (Nov 8, 2012 08:11 GMT)
England manager Roy Hodgson is set to announce his squad for next week's friendly against Sweden with Jack Wilshere in contention for his return to the international fold.
English Premier League
Wilshere calls for Walcott to re-sign (Nov 8, 2012 23:44 GMT)
Jack Wilshere has urged Theo Walcott to sign a new Arsenal contract before the January transfer window opens for business.
Villas-Boas: Adebayor one of world's best (Nov 8, 2012 23:43 GMT)
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has hailed bench warmer Emmanuel Adebayor as 'one of the best strikers in the world' and insists he will not consider allowing him to leave the club during the January transfer window.
Defoe delighted with milestone (Nov 8, 2012 23:23 GMT)
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew predicted big things for Sammy Ameobi after he combined with brother Shola to spark a Europa League fightback against Maribor.
Pardew full of praise for Sammy Ameobi (Nov 8, 2012 22:41 GMT)
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew predicted big things for Sammy Ameobi after he combined with brother Shola to spark a Europa League fightback against Maribor.
Former Everton striker jailed for seven years (Nov 8, 2012 16:39 GMT)
Former Everton striker Michael Branch has been jailed for seven years after being convicted of selling drugs.
Pulis unconcerned by Stoke's poor run (Nov 8, 2012 15:24 GMT)
Tony Pulis believes Stoke City are playing every bit as well as in previous Premier League seasons and are about to turn a corner.
Saints keeper Boruc avoids action over bottle throw (Nov 8, 2012 14:49 GMT)
Southampton goalkeeper Artur Boruc won't be facing any internal action after allegations he threw a water bottle into the crowd against Tottenham.
Larsson: No chance we'll struggle (Nov 8, 2012 14:31 GMT)
Sunderland midfielder Sebastian Larsson has rejected claims that the club could face a fight to stay in the Premier League.
Interest grows in Villa target Beric (Nov 8, 2012 14:17 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert faces competition if he decides to pursue his reported interest in Slovenia international Robert Beric.
Martinez rubbishes Al-Habsi-to-Liverpool talk (Nov 8, 2012 11:51 GMT)
Roberto Martinez has dismissed suggestions his Wigan keeper Ali Al-Habsi could be heading for Liverpool in January.
Jonas Olsson targets 300 games for West Brom (Nov 8, 2012 10:21 GMT)
Jonas Olsson wants to finish his career at West Bromwich Albion and join an elite band of players with over 300 appearances for the club.
Podolski demands central role (Nov 8, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Lukas Podolski has joined Theo Walcott in calling for an opportunity to play a more central role for Arsenal after being frustrated at being pushed out to the left wing.
Henderson ready to make first team claim (Nov 8, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Jordan Henderson has vowed to save his Liverpool career after admitting he was shocked at being told he could leave last summer.
English League Championship
Appleton appointed Blackpool manager (Nov 8, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Michael Appleton has been named Blackpool's new manager after agreeing to an early release from his contract with Portsmouth.
Scottish Premier League
Director sure struggling Hearts will be saved (Nov 8, 2012 15:02 GMT)
Scottish Premier League club Hearts have been boosted by a director's "confidence" that the club will be saved despite growing financial concern at Tyencastle.
Dundee strike late to sink Motherwell (Nov 8, 2012 08:00 GMT)
A late Johnny Russell goal helped Dundee United keep the pace in the Scottish Premier League, with a 1-0 win at Motherwell.
French National Team
Gourcuff back in France fold to face Italy (Nov 8, 2012 15:23 GMT)
Lyon midfielder Yoann Gourcuff is back in the France squad for an international friendly with Italy next Wednesday.
French Ligue 1
France midfielder M'Vila banned until July 2014 (Nov 8, 2012 16:30 GMT)
France midfielder Yann M'Vila has been banned ''from any national team" until after the 2014 World Cup after breaking a curfew.
Matuidi: We can win without Ibrahimovic (Nov 8, 2012 15:23 GMT)
Paris St Germain midfielder Blaise Matuidi is confident the Ligue 1 leaders can cope with the absence of star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic at Montpellier on Sunday.
Ibrahimovic ban extended (Nov 8, 2012 08:50 GMT)
Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has had his suspension for his red card against Saint-Etienne last weekend doubled by the French league's disciplinary committee.
German Bundesliga
Allofs set to leave Werder Bremen - report (Nov 8, 2012 15:01 GMT)
Werder Bremen general manager Klaus Allofs could leave the club after 13 years and sign with VfL Wolfsburg.
Diego dismisses rumours of Atletico return (Nov 8, 2012 09:59 GMT)
Wolfsburg midfielder Diego has denied being in contact with his former club Atletico Madrid regarding a return.
Italian Serie A
Mazzarri: Napoli not 'Cavani-dependent' (Nov 8, 2012 11:28 GMT)
Napoli coach Walter Mazzarri has dismissed claims that his team is over-reliant on star striker Edinson Cavani, instead bemoaning the club's busy fixture list.
Milan ready to dump M'Baye Niang (Nov 8, 2012 11:20 GMT)
AC Milan are reportedly ready to allow summer signing M'Baye Niang to leave, perhaps as early as January, as patience with the France Under-21 international wears thin.
Spanish Primera División
Valencia star Feghouli dismisses transfer talk (Nov 8, 2012 19:49 GMT)
In-form Valencia midfielder Sofiane Feghouli, a reported target for big-spending Ligue 1 leaders Paris St Germain and Premier League giants Manchester United, says he is happy at his current club and hopes to sign a new deal.
Ronaldo fears bad image could cost him Ballon d'Or (Nov 8, 2012 19:23 GMT)
Cristiano Ronaldo thinks a negative public image may stand in the way of him collecting the Ballon d'Or.
Deportivo hit by Spanish tax authorities (Nov 8, 2012 12:08 GMT)
Deportivo la Coruna are the latest La Liga club to be hit by serious financial bad news, with the Spanish government reportedly embargoing all their income, including television, ticket and commercial revenues.
Ronaldo set for striking role (Nov 8, 2012 11:51 GMT)
Cristiano Ronaldo could be pressed into service an emergency centre-forward for Real Madrid for Sunday's La Liga trip to Levante, as first choice strikers Karim Benzema and Gonzalo Higuain recover from muscle injuries picked up this week.
Europe
Ronaldo defends image for Ballon d'Or voting (Nov 8, 2012 18:44 GMT)
Cristiano Ronaldo admitted Thursday he has a "bad image" but said he's hopeful of being voted as this year's Ballon d'Or winner.
Stamaccioni faces first Inter injury crisis (Nov 8, 2012 12:55 GMT)
Inter Milan coach Andrea Stramaccioni declared his "faith in the squad" as he faces the first real injury crisis of his Inter career.
Coupe de la Ligue: Bastia survive Auxerre scare (Nov 8, 2012 08:00 GMT)
A late goal from Anthony Modeste has handed Bastia a 1-0 win over Auxerre in the Coupe de la Ligue, securing the Ligue 1 side's place in the quarter-finals.
UEFA Champions League
Celtic rewarded for Barcelona break down (Nov 8, 2012 23:13 GMT)
Neil Lennon has praised his clinical Celtic side for their momentous 2-1 Champions League win over Barcelona on Wednesday, insisting they were rewarded for taking the game to the Spanish giants.
Toure blames ref for draw (Nov 8, 2012 11:34 GMT)
Yaya Toure has blamed referee Peter Rasmussen for Manchester City's 2-2 draw with Ajax on Tuesday.
Barcelona stars praise Celtic atmosphere (Nov 8, 2012 10:41 GMT)
Barcelona's Tito Vilanova and Xavi Hernandez were full of praise for the atmosphere inside Celtic Park after the Catalans were defeated 2-1 in Wednesday evening's Champions League Group G clash.
Smalling relieved to make comeback (Nov 8, 2012 10:32 GMT)
Chris Smalling savoured his return to first-team football in Manchester United's 3-1 win over Braga after six months of frustration on the sidelines.
Heynckes hails 'wonderful' Bayern Munich (Nov 8, 2012 09:13 GMT)
Bayern Munich manager Jupp Heynckes was "thoroughly satisfied" with the attacking display of his side as they cruised to a 6-1 Champions League win over Lille on Wednesday night.
Messi rues missed chances in Barca loss (Nov 8, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Lionel Messi blamed Barcelona's shock 2-1 Champions League defeat to Celtic on poor finishing as the Spanish giants stumbled to their first group-stage loss in three years.
Fergie aiming to trump Liverpool's UCL mark (Nov 8, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has vowed to eclipse Liverpool's record of five European Cup wins, setting his sights on a final, defining landmark in his record-breaking era at Manchester United.
Man Utd maintain perfect European record (Nov 8, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Manchester United have avenged their early exit from last season's Champions League, with Wednesday's 3-1 win over Braga securing their qualification to the knockout stages.
UEFA Europa League
Rodgers defends selection policy against Anzhi (Nov 8, 2012 22:16 GMT)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers insisted it was disrespectful to suggest his selection policy was wrong as the Reds went down 1-0 to Anzhi Makhachkala in the Europa League in Moscow.
Europa: Reds fall to Anzhi, Cavani inspires Napoli (Nov 8, 2012 21:18 GMT)
Liverpool conceded top spot in Group A to Europa League opponents Anzhi Makhachkala after defeat in Moscow.
Global
FIFA confirms Brazil's Confederations Cup cities (Nov 8, 2012 17:47 GMT)
Brazil will be able to host the 2013 Confederations Cup in the six venues as originally planned, FIFA has confirmed.
Brazilian host cities for Confed Cup confirmed
(Nov 8, 2012 13:55 GMT)FIFA says Brazil will be able to host the Confederations Cup with six venues as originally planned.
Copa Sud: Sao Paulo thrash Universidad (Nov 8, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Sao Paulo remain on track to claim their maiden Copa Sudamericana after progressing to the semi-final of the competition with a 5-0 thrashing of defending champions Universidad de Chile.
Mexico: Held Toluca move to the summit (Nov 8, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Toluca surrendered a lead at 10-man Monterrey but still went top of the Apertura table on goal difference with a 2-2 draw.
Fit-again Del Piero demands instant improvement (Nov 8, 2012 08:00 GMT)
Alessandro Del Piero will return from a hamstring injury for this Saturday's crucial clash against rivals Melbourne Victory as Sydney FC look to recover from a 7-2 thrashing last weekend.
