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English Premier League
Benitez: Evolution necessary at Chelsea
(Jan 9, 2013 23:09 GMT)
Rafa Benitez has said Chelsea cannot afford to "wait" for the future, as speculation continues over the future of veterans such as Frank Lampard.
Arsenal fan Szczesny planning long-term stay (Jan 9, 2013 17:07 GMT)
Wojciech Szczesny has told the Arsenal website he has been a fan of the club since joining in 2006 and said he is one of many "genuine Gooners" in Arsene Wenger's dressing room.
Villas-Boas believes Chelsea have no plans (Jan 9, 2013 16:30 GMT)
Tottenham Hotspur boss Andre Villas-Boas has criticised his former club Chelsea for having no long-term plans.
Diaby makes Arsenal return in development game (Jan 9, 2013 15:48 GMT)
Abou Diaby played more than an hour for Arsenal Under-21s as he continued his comeback from a thigh injury.
Nelsen future with QPR, Toronto still undecided (Jan 9, 2013 14:31 GMT)
Ryan Nelsen was scheduled to fly back to England Wednesday as talk over his QPR future rumbled on.
West Ham co-owner David Gold taken ill (Jan 9, 2013 14:18 GMT)
West Ham co-owner David Gold is in hospital with pneumonia.
Kolarov won't face action over fan dispute (Jan 9, 2013 13:18 GMT)
Manchester City defender Aleksandar Kolarov will not face any action from Northumbria police following an incident during his side's 3-1 win at Newcastle United on December 15.
Pennant hoping to revive Stoke career after spell at Wolves (Jan 9, 2013 13:03 GMT)
Jermaine Pennant is to return back to Stoke City this week, after a disappointing spell on loan at Wolves.
QPR appoint Broomfield as chief scout (Jan 9, 2013 12:51 GMT)
QPR have announced the appointment of Ian Broomfield as chief scout in a role described as "identifying potential transfer targets and working closely with the academy to nurture future stars".
Osman praises current Everton crop of players (Jan 9, 2013 12:05 GMT)
Everton midfielder Leon Osman has hailed the club's current side as the best in his decade as a first-team player at Goodison Park.
Andre Wisdom commits future to Liverpool (Jan 9, 2013 11:56 GMT)
Liverpool have announced that teenager Andre Wisdom has signed a new long-term deal at Anfield.
Italian federation chief backs Balotelli (Jan 9, 2013 10:06 GMT)
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) president has backed Mario Balotelli after Silvio Berlusconi described the player as "a bad apple".
Returning players give Pardew a reprieve (Jan 9, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has received a boost ahead of the Toon's Premier League trip to Norwich on Saturday, with Papiss Cisse, Fabricio Coloccini and Jonas Gutierrez all returning from injury.
English League Championship
Blackburn want Appleton (Jan 9, 2013 22:24 GMT)
Blackburn have made an approach for Blackpool manager Michael Appleton, according to Sky Sports News.
Inverness boss Butcher rejects Barnsley offer (Jan 9, 2013 20:12 GMT)
Inverness Caledonian Thistle have announced that manager Terry Butcher has rejected the opportunity to take charge of Championship side Barnsley.
English FA Cup
Ayre: Reds not embarrassed by Suarez (Jan 9, 2013 11:02 GMT)
Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre has branded a claim that he was embarrassed by Luis Suarez's controversial goal during Sunday's FA Cup victory at Mansfield as "nonsense".
English Carling Cup
Brewin: More torment for Torres as Swans soar (Jan 9, 2013 23:10 GMT)
John Brewin was at Stamford Bridge as Swansea punished Chelsea's profligacy.
Laudrup: Swansea still have mountain to climb (Jan 9, 2013 22:20 GMT)
Lambert hopeful of Villa producing cup comeback (Jan 9, 2013 10:36 GMT)
Aston Villa will have to repeat history if they are to overturn their shock two-goal deficit and beat Bradford City to a place in the Wembley final of the Capital One Cup.
Bradford boss: Villa win better than Arsenal (Jan 9, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Bradford manager Phil Parkinson felt his side's Capital One Cup 3-1 win over Aston Villa was better than beating Arsenal.
Scottish Premier League
Gers want to quit Scotland over plans (Jan 9, 2013 17:24 GMT)
Rangers chief executive Charles Green will recommend the club quit Scottish football before plans to reconstruct the league system are pushed through.
Celtic announce sponsorship deal with Magners (Jan 9, 2013 16:17 GMT)
Celtic have announced a three-year shirt sponsorship deal with Magners.
State of flux (Jan 9, 2013 12:17 GMT)
In this week's North of the Border, the restructuring of Scottish football causes consternation and the January transfer deals begin.
French Ligue 1
Leonardo: Ibrahimovic does not call shots at PSG (Jan 9, 2013 09:37 GMT)
Leonardo has laughed off suggestions Zlatan Ibrahimovic rules the roost at Paris Saint-Germain as "ridiculous", insisting the imposing forward "gets no favours".
German Bundesliga
Bayern thrash Schalke in friendly (Jan 9, 2013 13:23 GMT)
Bayern Munich hammered Schalke 5-0 in friendly in Qatar on Tuesday, piling pressure on the injury-plagued Gelsenkirchen side ahead of the Bundesliga campaign's resumption next week.
Subotic ruled out (Jan 9, 2013 10:00 GMT)
Borussia Dortmund star Neven Subotic is set to miss up to six weeks with a calf injury, the club announced on Tuesday evening.
Italian Serie A
Inter accepts Galatasaray's offer for Sneijder
(Jan 9, 2013 21:30 GMT)
Wesley Sneijder has been handed a path out of Inter Milan after president Massimo Moratti Wednesday confirmed an offer from Galatasaray has been accepted.
Berlusconi coy on Allegri future (Jan 9, 2013 12:00 GMT)
Silvio Berlusconi has once again failed to offer his support for AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri in the wake of his comments regarding former Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola.
Italy police: Refs, players can't halt matches (Jan 9, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Italy's watchdog body for sports events says only a special public order officer will have the power to suspend matches in cases of racism, intolerance or anti-Semitism.
Spanish Primera División
Real Madrid fans split on Jose Mourinho future (Jan 9, 2013 15:41 GMT)
Just over half of Real Madrid members want Jose Mourinho to continue as the club's coach no matter what happens this season, according to research published in Marca on Wednesday.
Messi: World Cup the missing award (Jan 9, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Four-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi says the one thing missing from his trophy cabinet is the World Cup, claiming he would swap his personal awards for success at national team level.
Europe
Juventus beats Milan for extra-time Cup win (Jan 10, 2013 00:47 GMT)
Mirko Vucinic's extra-time goal ensured Juventus ended AC Milan's hopes in the Coppa Italia for the second year in a row after edging out their Serie A rivals 2-1 in their quarterfinal clash.
Ronaldo's Copa hat trick shreds Celta (Jan 9, 2013 22:49 GMT)
Cristiano Ronaldo steered Real Madrid into the Copa de Rey quarterfinals on Wednesday by completing his hat trick in a 4-0 win against Celta Vigo after Sergio Ramos had been sent off.
Copa del Rey: Ronaldo sees Real Madrid through (Jan 9, 2013 22:45 GMT)
Coppa Italia: Hernanes fires Lazio into semis (Jan 9, 2013 22:43 GMT)
A brace from Brazilian striker Hernanes has fired Lazio into the Coppa Italia semi-finals after a 3-0 win over Catania at the Stadio Olimpico.
Coppa Italia: Milan knocked out by Juve (Jan 9, 2013 22:36 GMT)
Juventus knocked AC Milan out of the Coppa Italia, after a goal from Mirko Vucinic sealed a 2-1 win in extra-time.
Ferguson hails Ronaldo as 'the complete player' (Jan 9, 2013 20:21 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson said Wednesday he believes Cristiano Ronaldo has turned into "the complete player" since his departure from Manchester United in 2009.
Messi likely to face Cordoba (Jan 9, 2013 13:32 GMT)
Four-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi should feature in Barcelona's Copa del Rey last 16 second-leg tie at home to Cordoba on Thursday, although coach Tito Vilanova will miss the game as he travels to New York for medical tests.
Global
Adebayor selected for African Nations Cup (Jan 9, 2013 15:37 GMT)
Emmanuel Adebayor will compete at this month's African Nations Cup for Togo, his club Tottenham have confirmed.
Giresse appointed as Senegal coach (Jan 9, 2013 14:43 GMT)
Former France international Alain Giresse has been appointed as the new Senegal coach on a two-year contract.
Nigeria lenient over Ameobi (Jan 9, 2013 14:20 GMT)
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/blog/_/name/newcastleunited/id/494?cc=5739
FIFA extends Korean match-fixing bans worldwide (Jan 9, 2013 12:49 GMT)
FIFA has extended the match-fixing sanctions on 41 players in South Korea to worldwide lifetime bans.
41 players in South Korea handed lifetime bans (Jan 9, 2013 12:14 GMT)
FIFA has extended the match-fixing sanctions on 41 players in South Korea to worldwide life bans.
Archived News:
Month: January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December
Year: 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006
English Premier League
Benitez: Evolution necessary at Chelsea
(Jan 9, 2013 23:09 GMT)Rafa Benitez has said Chelsea cannot afford to "wait" for the future, as speculation continues over the future of veterans such as Frank Lampard.
Arsenal fan Szczesny planning long-term stay (Jan 9, 2013 17:07 GMT)
Wojciech Szczesny has told the Arsenal website he has been a fan of the club since joining in 2006 and said he is one of many "genuine Gooners" in Arsene Wenger's dressing room.
Villas-Boas believes Chelsea have no plans (Jan 9, 2013 16:30 GMT)
Tottenham Hotspur boss Andre Villas-Boas has criticised his former club Chelsea for having no long-term plans.
Diaby makes Arsenal return in development game (Jan 9, 2013 15:48 GMT)
Abou Diaby played more than an hour for Arsenal Under-21s as he continued his comeback from a thigh injury.
Nelsen future with QPR, Toronto still undecided (Jan 9, 2013 14:31 GMT)
Ryan Nelsen was scheduled to fly back to England Wednesday as talk over his QPR future rumbled on.
West Ham co-owner David Gold taken ill (Jan 9, 2013 14:18 GMT)
West Ham co-owner David Gold is in hospital with pneumonia.
Kolarov won't face action over fan dispute (Jan 9, 2013 13:18 GMT)
Manchester City defender Aleksandar Kolarov will not face any action from Northumbria police following an incident during his side's 3-1 win at Newcastle United on December 15.
Pennant hoping to revive Stoke career after spell at Wolves (Jan 9, 2013 13:03 GMT)
Jermaine Pennant is to return back to Stoke City this week, after a disappointing spell on loan at Wolves.
QPR appoint Broomfield as chief scout (Jan 9, 2013 12:51 GMT)
QPR have announced the appointment of Ian Broomfield as chief scout in a role described as "identifying potential transfer targets and working closely with the academy to nurture future stars".
Osman praises current Everton crop of players (Jan 9, 2013 12:05 GMT)
Everton midfielder Leon Osman has hailed the club's current side as the best in his decade as a first-team player at Goodison Park.
Andre Wisdom commits future to Liverpool (Jan 9, 2013 11:56 GMT)
Liverpool have announced that teenager Andre Wisdom has signed a new long-term deal at Anfield.
Italian federation chief backs Balotelli (Jan 9, 2013 10:06 GMT)
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) president has backed Mario Balotelli after Silvio Berlusconi described the player as "a bad apple".
Returning players give Pardew a reprieve (Jan 9, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has received a boost ahead of the Toon's Premier League trip to Norwich on Saturday, with Papiss Cisse, Fabricio Coloccini and Jonas Gutierrez all returning from injury.
English League Championship
Blackburn want Appleton (Jan 9, 2013 22:24 GMT)
Blackburn have made an approach for Blackpool manager Michael Appleton, according to Sky Sports News.
Inverness boss Butcher rejects Barnsley offer (Jan 9, 2013 20:12 GMT)
Inverness Caledonian Thistle have announced that manager Terry Butcher has rejected the opportunity to take charge of Championship side Barnsley.
English FA Cup
Ayre: Reds not embarrassed by Suarez (Jan 9, 2013 11:02 GMT)
Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre has branded a claim that he was embarrassed by Luis Suarez's controversial goal during Sunday's FA Cup victory at Mansfield as "nonsense".
English Carling Cup
Brewin: More torment for Torres as Swans soar (Jan 9, 2013 23:10 GMT)
John Brewin was at Stamford Bridge as Swansea punished Chelsea's profligacy.
Laudrup: Swansea still have mountain to climb (Jan 9, 2013 22:20 GMT)
Lambert hopeful of Villa producing cup comeback (Jan 9, 2013 10:36 GMT)
Aston Villa will have to repeat history if they are to overturn their shock two-goal deficit and beat Bradford City to a place in the Wembley final of the Capital One Cup.
Bradford boss: Villa win better than Arsenal (Jan 9, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Bradford manager Phil Parkinson felt his side's Capital One Cup 3-1 win over Aston Villa was better than beating Arsenal.
Scottish Premier League
Gers want to quit Scotland over plans (Jan 9, 2013 17:24 GMT)
Rangers chief executive Charles Green will recommend the club quit Scottish football before plans to reconstruct the league system are pushed through.
Celtic announce sponsorship deal with Magners (Jan 9, 2013 16:17 GMT)
Celtic have announced a three-year shirt sponsorship deal with Magners.
State of flux (Jan 9, 2013 12:17 GMT)
In this week's North of the Border, the restructuring of Scottish football causes consternation and the January transfer deals begin.
French Ligue 1
Leonardo: Ibrahimovic does not call shots at PSG (Jan 9, 2013 09:37 GMT)
Leonardo has laughed off suggestions Zlatan Ibrahimovic rules the roost at Paris Saint-Germain as "ridiculous", insisting the imposing forward "gets no favours".
German Bundesliga
Bayern thrash Schalke in friendly (Jan 9, 2013 13:23 GMT)
Bayern Munich hammered Schalke 5-0 in friendly in Qatar on Tuesday, piling pressure on the injury-plagued Gelsenkirchen side ahead of the Bundesliga campaign's resumption next week.
Subotic ruled out (Jan 9, 2013 10:00 GMT)
Borussia Dortmund star Neven Subotic is set to miss up to six weeks with a calf injury, the club announced on Tuesday evening.
Italian Serie A
Inter accepts Galatasaray's offer for Sneijder
(Jan 9, 2013 21:30 GMT)Wesley Sneijder has been handed a path out of Inter Milan after president Massimo Moratti Wednesday confirmed an offer from Galatasaray has been accepted.
Berlusconi coy on Allegri future (Jan 9, 2013 12:00 GMT)
Silvio Berlusconi has once again failed to offer his support for AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri in the wake of his comments regarding former Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola.
Italy police: Refs, players can't halt matches
(Jan 9, 2013 08:00 GMT)Italy's watchdog body for sports events says only a special public order officer will have the power to suspend matches in cases of racism, intolerance or anti-Semitism.
Spanish Primera División
Real Madrid fans split on Jose Mourinho future (Jan 9, 2013 15:41 GMT)
Just over half of Real Madrid members want Jose Mourinho to continue as the club's coach no matter what happens this season, according to research published in Marca on Wednesday.
Messi: World Cup the missing award (Jan 9, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Four-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi says the one thing missing from his trophy cabinet is the World Cup, claiming he would swap his personal awards for success at national team level.
Europe
Juventus beats Milan for extra-time Cup win
(Jan 10, 2013 00:47 GMT)Mirko Vucinic's extra-time goal ensured Juventus ended AC Milan's hopes in the Coppa Italia for the second year in a row after edging out their Serie A rivals 2-1 in their quarterfinal clash.
Ronaldo's Copa hat trick shreds Celta
(Jan 9, 2013 22:49 GMT)Cristiano Ronaldo steered Real Madrid into the Copa de Rey quarterfinals on Wednesday by completing his hat trick in a 4-0 win against Celta Vigo after Sergio Ramos had been sent off.
Copa del Rey: Ronaldo sees Real Madrid through (Jan 9, 2013 22:45 GMT)
Coppa Italia: Hernanes fires Lazio into semis (Jan 9, 2013 22:43 GMT)
A brace from Brazilian striker Hernanes has fired Lazio into the Coppa Italia semi-finals after a 3-0 win over Catania at the Stadio Olimpico.
Coppa Italia: Milan knocked out by Juve (Jan 9, 2013 22:36 GMT)
Juventus knocked AC Milan out of the Coppa Italia, after a goal from Mirko Vucinic sealed a 2-1 win in extra-time.
Ferguson hails Ronaldo as 'the complete player' (Jan 9, 2013 20:21 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson said Wednesday he believes Cristiano Ronaldo has turned into "the complete player" since his departure from Manchester United in 2009.
Messi likely to face Cordoba (Jan 9, 2013 13:32 GMT)
Four-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi should feature in Barcelona's Copa del Rey last 16 second-leg tie at home to Cordoba on Thursday, although coach Tito Vilanova will miss the game as he travels to New York for medical tests.
Global
Adebayor selected for African Nations Cup (Jan 9, 2013 15:37 GMT)
Emmanuel Adebayor will compete at this month's African Nations Cup for Togo, his club Tottenham have confirmed.
Giresse appointed as Senegal coach (Jan 9, 2013 14:43 GMT)
Former France international Alain Giresse has been appointed as the new Senegal coach on a two-year contract.
Nigeria lenient over Ameobi (Jan 9, 2013 14:20 GMT)
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/blog/_/name/newcastleunited/id/494?cc=5739
FIFA extends Korean match-fixing bans worldwide (Jan 9, 2013 12:49 GMT)
FIFA has extended the match-fixing sanctions on 41 players in South Korea to worldwide lifetime bans.
41 players in South Korea handed lifetime bans (Jan 9, 2013 12:14 GMT)
FIFA has extended the match-fixing sanctions on 41 players in South Korea to worldwide life bans.
