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English National Team
FA insists Wembley naming rights not for sale (Jan 18, 2013 20:18 GMT)
The Football Association has issued a statement insisting it will not sell naming rights to Wembley Stadium.
English Premier League
AVB compares Rooney to Falcao (Jan 19, 2013 01:40 GMT)
Andre Villas-Boas has said that Radamel Falcao had the same trouble as Wayne Rooney with penalties, and that he ultimately had to remove the Colombian from spot-kick duty at Porto.
Wilshere: Gerrard is my role model (Jan 18, 2013 23:50 GMT)
Jack Wilshere has admitted he aspires to reach the levels attained by Liverpool and England captain Steven Gerrard, responding to the claims of his boss Arsene Wenger that he is the complete midfielder.
Mancini never spoke about Guardiola availibility (Jan 18, 2013 23:29 GMT)
Roberto Mancini has revealed he never discussed Pep Guardiola's availability with his former Barcelona colleagues Ferran Soriano and Txiki Begiristain amid all the suggestions they would try and lure the Spaniard to Manchester City.
Ba vows to lift Chelsea home performances (Jan 18, 2013 23:20 GMT)
Demba Ba believes Chelsea's indifferent form on home soil stems from their failure to overcome the negativity of their Stamford Bridge visitors.
AVB wary of United's habit for late goals (Jan 18, 2013 22:37 GMT)
Andre Villas-Boas has admitted that Manchester United's capacity for late comebacks has a psychological effect over opposition teams - although he has not discussed the matter with his Tottenham Hotspur side.
Rodgers: Ferguson wrong on Sturridge doubts (Jan 18, 2013 21:22 GMT)
Brendan Rodgers has defended Daniel Sturridge from doubters who claim the England forward does not have the necessary attitude to succeed at a big club.
Pochettino keen to win over Saints fans (Jan 18, 2013 16:40 GMT)
Mauricio Pochettino said he faced a challenge to win over Southampton supporters after being appointed as Nigel Adkins' replacement.
Spurs boss targets Champions League (Jan 18, 2013 16:34 GMT)
Andre Villas-Boas has said he is confident Spurs can secure third place - and with it automatic Champions League qualification - at the end of the season.
'No chance' of lavish Villa spending in January (Jan 18, 2013 15:47 GMT)
Paul Lambert has admitted he will not be given huge financial assistance from owner Randy Lerner to spend his way out of relegation trouble at Aston Villa.
Benitez undecided on Terry return against Arsenal (Jan 18, 2013 15:18 GMT)
A decision has not been made on whether Chelsea captain John Terry will return to the team to face Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday.
Benitez wants his players to keep calm (Jan 18, 2013 14:51 GMT)
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez believes his side need to keep calm when they welcome Arsenal on Sunday, as unrest continues to grow at Stamford Bridge.
Evans ruled out of Spurs trip (Jan 18, 2013 14:45 GMT)
Manchester United will be without Jonny Evans for their game at Tottenham on Sunday.
Sandro out for rest of season (Jan 18, 2013 14:14 GMT)
Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed that midfielder Sandro will miss the rest of the season after undergoing knee surgery.
Reid: Everton should be third in Premier League (Jan 18, 2013 14:00 GMT)
Everton should be 10 points better off in the Premier League and chasing down Manchester City for second place, according to their former midfielder Peter Reid.
Fergie: Fletcher will recover
(Jan 18, 2013 13:32 GMT)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is confident that midfielder Darren Fletcher will resume his playing career next season after seeing his campaign ended by stomach surgery.
Remy: Redknapp and Fernandes crucial to move (Jan 18, 2013 12:23 GMT)
Loic Remy has claimed that finance had nothing to do with his decision to join struggling QPR.
Manchester City welcome back trio for Fulham clash (Jan 18, 2013 12:13 GMT)
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini will welcome back Sergio Aguero, Jack Rodwell and Samir Nasri for the game against Fulham on Saturday.
Saints sack Adkins, hire Pochettino (Jan 18, 2013 12:02 GMT)
Southampton have sacked manager Nigel Adkins and replaced him with former Espanyol boss Mauricio Pochettino.
Cattermole a doubt after injury setback (Jan 18, 2013 12:02 GMT)
Lee Cattermole is likely to miss Sunderland's trip to Wigan on Saturday after suffering an injury setback in training.
David Dein hits out at criticism of Wenger (Jan 18, 2013 11:56 GMT)
David Dein has hit out at Arsenal fans for their criticism of manager Arsene Wenger, accusing them of having "short memories".
Bayern chief: Let's win title for Heynckes (Jan 18, 2013 11:50 GMT)
Bayern Munich chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has said the club must win the Bundesliga title this season to ensure manger Jupp Heynckes has the perfect ending to his managerial career.
Lambert being driven 'mental' by poor form (Jan 18, 2013 11:22 GMT)
Paul Lambert has admitted he is being driven "absolutely mental" by Aston Villa's bad luck and bad form.
Guardiola talk never worried Mancini (Jan 18, 2013 11:18 GMT)
Roberto Mancini said that Pep Guardiola will join one of the world's great clubs in Bayern Munich but insisted he had not been worried by speculation the former Barcelona manager would take his job at Manchester City.
Redknapp: Remy didn't sign for the money (Jan 18, 2013 10:51 GMT)
Harry Redknapp has expressed his delight at the capture of Loic Remy from Marseille, claiming the attacker opted for Queens Park Rangers because he wanted to play as a central striker.
Baup: QPR move will kickstart Remy career (Jan 18, 2013 10:23 GMT)
Marseille coach Elie Baup believes Loic Remy's move to Queens Park Rangers will kickstart the French international striker's faltering career.
Wilkins: Chelsea will struggle to attract managers (Jan 18, 2013 09:48 GMT)
Ray Wilkins believes Chelsea may struggle to find a replacement for Rafael Benitez because owner Roman Abramovich's ruthless approach is putting potential managers off.
Keane: Rooney should stop taking pens (Jan 18, 2013 08:40 GMT)
Roy Keane believes Wayne Rooney will never take another penalty for Manchester United after his latest failed attempt from the spot.
Premier League Spotlight: Chelsea's unhappy home (Jan 18, 2013 08:03 GMT)
In this week's Premier League Spotlight, James Dall considers whether the booing at Chelsea is the least of Rafa Benitez's worries.
Pardew fires Toon relegation warning (Jan 18, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has warned his players that they are not too good to get relegated, as he targets fresh signings after he was beaten the capture of French striker Loic Remy by QPR.
Odemwingie eyes return to West Brom line-up (Jan 18, 2013 08:00 GMT)
West Bromwich Albion striker Peter Odemwingie insists he is not seeking a future away from The Hawthorns, urging manager Steve Clarke to select him for Saturday's derby showdown with Aston Villa.
English League Championship
Appleton denies Venky's agent link (Jan 18, 2013 11:24 GMT)
Blackburn Rovers' new manager Michael Appleton has denied he is represented by the agent Jerome Anderson, who is linked to club owners Venky's.
English FA Cup
Sam Allardyce charged by FA for United comments (Jan 18, 2013 18:38 GMT)
West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association over comments he made to the media following Wednesday's FA Cup third round replay against Manchester United.
England
UK visa change hits non-EU players (Jan 18, 2013 09:28 GMT)
A change to UK immigration law has blocked a loophole that enabled non-European players to evade the FA's requirements for them to play in England.
French Ligue 1
Ancelotti: PSG have to be champions this season (Jan 18, 2013 08:28 GMT)
Paris Saint-Germain manager Carlo Ancelotti has admitted he will only have himself to blame if the club do not win the Ligue 1 title this season.
German Bundesliga
Huntelaar: I snubbed Premier League for Schalke (Jan 18, 2013 16:32 GMT)
Schalke striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has revealed he chose signing a new contract at the club over a move to the Premier League.
Heynckes applauds Bayern's appointment of Pep (Jan 18, 2013 15:14 GMT)
At his first press conference after the appointment of Pep Guardiola, Jupp Heynckes insisted that his career was all but over.
Wiese set for Hoffenheim return (Jan 18, 2013 13:04 GMT)
Hoffenheim will welcome back Tim Wiese in goal for Saturday's clash against Borussia Monchengladbach, with the keeper managing to overcome a string of injuries.
Dutch Eredivisie
PSV Eindhoven 1-3 PEC Zwolle: Dismal return (Jan 18, 2013 21:36 GMT)
PSV Eindhoven ended their winter break in dismal fashion as they were upset 3-1 at home by lowly PEC Zwolle, finishing the match with ten men.
Italian Serie A
Cannavaro relief as match-fixing ban rescinded (Jan 18, 2013 23:11 GMT)
Napoli defender Paolo Cannavaro has discussed the "month in hell" he suffered while suspended over match-fixing allegations.
Chiellini refuses to point the finger at his replacements (Jan 18, 2013 13:05 GMT)
Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini says he will be out injured for another month, but believes that the recent difficulties endured by the side have nothing to do with his absence.
Boateng honoured by UN invite to anti-racism event (Jan 18, 2013 10:22 GMT)
AC Milan midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng says "it is an honour" to have been invited to a United Nations anti-racism event.
Spanish Primera División
Vilanova to stick with want-away Valdes (Jan 18, 2013 17:43 GMT)
Tito Vilanova says Victor Valdes can remain Barcelona's first choice goalkeeper, despite his decision to leave the club within the next 18 months.
Adan plays down talk of Ronaldo-Mourinho bust-up (Jan 18, 2013 10:20 GMT)
Real Madrid goalkeeper Antonio Adan says that media stories of an angry row between Cristiano Ronaldo and Jose Mourinho after Tuesday's Copa del Rey win over Valencia were overblown.
ESPN FC Quiniela - Week 20 - At ease, Herr Pep (Jan 18, 2013 08:00 GMT)
In the latest Quiniela, Eduardo Alvarez predicts Barcelona will stumble in a week when Pep Guardiola officially moved on.
Europe
Copa del Rey: Atletico grab advantage over Betis (Jan 18, 2013 23:50 GMT)
Atletico Madrid are in control of their Copa del Rey quarter-final tie with Real Betis after claiming a 2-0 win in the first-leg at the Vicente Calderon on Thursday.
Sven-Goran Eriksson turns down 1860 Munich (Jan 18, 2013 20:39 GMT)
Sven-Goran Eriksson has turned down an approach from 1860 Munich to become part of the club's coaching staff.
Global
Iya: Africa 'deserves' more places at World Cup (Jan 18, 2013 13:06 GMT)
Cameroon Football Federation president Mohammed Iya says Africa deserves more than its current five places at the World Cup.
Henry wants to play on for two more years (Jan 18, 2013 09:54 GMT)
New York Red Bulls forward Thierry Henry has said he will play on for another two years before retiring.
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 National Team
FA insists Wembley naming rights not for sale (Jan 18, 2013 20:18 GMT)
The Football Association has issued a statement insisting it will not sell naming rights to Wembley Stadium.
English Premier League
AVB compares Rooney to Falcao (Jan 19, 2013 01:40 GMT)
Andre Villas-Boas has said that Radamel Falcao had the same trouble as Wayne Rooney with penalties, and that he ultimately had to remove the Colombian from spot-kick duty at Porto.
Wilshere: Gerrard is my role model (Jan 18, 2013 23:50 GMT)
Jack Wilshere has admitted he aspires to reach the levels attained by Liverpool and England captain Steven Gerrard, responding to the claims of his boss Arsene Wenger that he is the complete midfielder.
Mancini never spoke about Guardiola availibility (Jan 18, 2013 23:29 GMT)
Roberto Mancini has revealed he never discussed Pep Guardiola's availability with his former Barcelona colleagues Ferran Soriano and Txiki Begiristain amid all the suggestions they would try and lure the Spaniard to Manchester City.
Ba vows to lift Chelsea home performances (Jan 18, 2013 23:20 GMT)
Demba Ba believes Chelsea's indifferent form on home soil stems from their failure to overcome the negativity of their Stamford Bridge visitors.
AVB wary of United's habit for late goals (Jan 18, 2013 22:37 GMT)
Andre Villas-Boas has admitted that Manchester United's capacity for late comebacks has a psychological effect over opposition teams - although he has not discussed the matter with his Tottenham Hotspur side.
Rodgers: Ferguson wrong on Sturridge doubts (Jan 18, 2013 21:22 GMT)
Brendan Rodgers has defended Daniel Sturridge from doubters who claim the England forward does not have the necessary attitude to succeed at a big club.
Pochettino keen to win over Saints fans (Jan 18, 2013 16:40 GMT)
Mauricio Pochettino said he faced a challenge to win over Southampton supporters after being appointed as Nigel Adkins' replacement.
Spurs boss targets Champions League (Jan 18, 2013 16:34 GMT)
Andre Villas-Boas has said he is confident Spurs can secure third place - and with it automatic Champions League qualification - at the end of the season.
'No chance' of lavish Villa spending in January (Jan 18, 2013 15:47 GMT)
Paul Lambert has admitted he will not be given huge financial assistance from owner Randy Lerner to spend his way out of relegation trouble at Aston Villa.
Benitez undecided on Terry return against Arsenal (Jan 18, 2013 15:18 GMT)
A decision has not been made on whether Chelsea captain John Terry will return to the team to face Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday.
Benitez wants his players to keep calm (Jan 18, 2013 14:51 GMT)
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez believes his side need to keep calm when they welcome Arsenal on Sunday, as unrest continues to grow at Stamford Bridge.
Evans ruled out of Spurs trip (Jan 18, 2013 14:45 GMT)
Manchester United will be without Jonny Evans for their game at Tottenham on Sunday.
Sandro out for rest of season (Jan 18, 2013 14:14 GMT)
Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed that midfielder Sandro will miss the rest of the season after undergoing knee surgery.
Reid: Everton should be third in Premier League (Jan 18, 2013 14:00 GMT)
Everton should be 10 points better off in the Premier League and chasing down Manchester City for second place, according to their former midfielder Peter Reid.
Fergie: Fletcher will recover
(Jan 18, 2013 13:32 GMT)Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is confident that midfielder Darren Fletcher will resume his playing career next season after seeing his campaign ended by stomach surgery.
Remy: Redknapp and Fernandes crucial to move (Jan 18, 2013 12:23 GMT)
Loic Remy has claimed that finance had nothing to do with his decision to join struggling QPR.
Manchester City welcome back trio for Fulham clash (Jan 18, 2013 12:13 GMT)
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini will welcome back Sergio Aguero, Jack Rodwell and Samir Nasri for the game against Fulham on Saturday.
Saints sack Adkins, hire Pochettino (Jan 18, 2013 12:02 GMT)
Southampton have sacked manager Nigel Adkins and replaced him with former Espanyol boss Mauricio Pochettino.
Cattermole a doubt after injury setback (Jan 18, 2013 12:02 GMT)
Lee Cattermole is likely to miss Sunderland's trip to Wigan on Saturday after suffering an injury setback in training.
David Dein hits out at criticism of Wenger (Jan 18, 2013 11:56 GMT)
David Dein has hit out at Arsenal fans for their criticism of manager Arsene Wenger, accusing them of having "short memories".
Bayern chief: Let's win title for Heynckes (Jan 18, 2013 11:50 GMT)
Bayern Munich chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has said the club must win the Bundesliga title this season to ensure manger Jupp Heynckes has the perfect ending to his managerial career.
Lambert being driven 'mental' by poor form (Jan 18, 2013 11:22 GMT)
Paul Lambert has admitted he is being driven "absolutely mental" by Aston Villa's bad luck and bad form.
Guardiola talk never worried Mancini (Jan 18, 2013 11:18 GMT)
Roberto Mancini said that Pep Guardiola will join one of the world's great clubs in Bayern Munich but insisted he had not been worried by speculation the former Barcelona manager would take his job at Manchester City.
Redknapp: Remy didn't sign for the money (Jan 18, 2013 10:51 GMT)
Harry Redknapp has expressed his delight at the capture of Loic Remy from Marseille, claiming the attacker opted for Queens Park Rangers because he wanted to play as a central striker.
Baup: QPR move will kickstart Remy career (Jan 18, 2013 10:23 GMT)
Marseille coach Elie Baup believes Loic Remy's move to Queens Park Rangers will kickstart the French international striker's faltering career.
Wilkins: Chelsea will struggle to attract managers (Jan 18, 2013 09:48 GMT)
Ray Wilkins believes Chelsea may struggle to find a replacement for Rafael Benitez because owner Roman Abramovich's ruthless approach is putting potential managers off.
Keane: Rooney should stop taking pens (Jan 18, 2013 08:40 GMT)
Roy Keane believes Wayne Rooney will never take another penalty for Manchester United after his latest failed attempt from the spot.
Premier League Spotlight: Chelsea's unhappy home (Jan 18, 2013 08:03 GMT)
In this week's Premier League Spotlight, James Dall considers whether the booing at Chelsea is the least of Rafa Benitez's worries.
Pardew fires Toon relegation warning (Jan 18, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has warned his players that they are not too good to get relegated, as he targets fresh signings after he was beaten the capture of French striker Loic Remy by QPR.
Odemwingie eyes return to West Brom line-up (Jan 18, 2013 08:00 GMT)
West Bromwich Albion striker Peter Odemwingie insists he is not seeking a future away from The Hawthorns, urging manager Steve Clarke to select him for Saturday's derby showdown with Aston Villa.
English League Championship
Appleton denies Venky's agent link (Jan 18, 2013 11:24 GMT)
Blackburn Rovers' new manager Michael Appleton has denied he is represented by the agent Jerome Anderson, who is linked to club owners Venky's.
English FA Cup
Sam Allardyce charged by FA for United comments (Jan 18, 2013 18:38 GMT)
West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association over comments he made to the media following Wednesday's FA Cup third round replay against Manchester United.
England
UK visa change hits non-EU players (Jan 18, 2013 09:28 GMT)
A change to UK immigration law has blocked a loophole that enabled non-European players to evade the FA's requirements for them to play in England.
French Ligue 1
Ancelotti: PSG have to be champions this season (Jan 18, 2013 08:28 GMT)
Paris Saint-Germain manager Carlo Ancelotti has admitted he will only have himself to blame if the club do not win the Ligue 1 title this season.
German Bundesliga
Huntelaar: I snubbed Premier League for Schalke (Jan 18, 2013 16:32 GMT)
Schalke striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has revealed he chose signing a new contract at the club over a move to the Premier League.
Heynckes applauds Bayern's appointment of Pep (Jan 18, 2013 15:14 GMT)
At his first press conference after the appointment of Pep Guardiola, Jupp Heynckes insisted that his career was all but over.
Wiese set for Hoffenheim return (Jan 18, 2013 13:04 GMT)
Hoffenheim will welcome back Tim Wiese in goal for Saturday's clash against Borussia Monchengladbach, with the keeper managing to overcome a string of injuries.
Dutch Eredivisie
PSV Eindhoven 1-3 PEC Zwolle: Dismal return (Jan 18, 2013 21:36 GMT)
PSV Eindhoven ended their winter break in dismal fashion as they were upset 3-1 at home by lowly PEC Zwolle, finishing the match with ten men.
Italian Serie A
Cannavaro relief as match-fixing ban rescinded (Jan 18, 2013 23:11 GMT)
Napoli defender Paolo Cannavaro has discussed the "month in hell" he suffered while suspended over match-fixing allegations.
Chiellini refuses to point the finger at his replacements (Jan 18, 2013 13:05 GMT)
Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini says he will be out injured for another month, but believes that the recent difficulties endured by the side have nothing to do with his absence.
Boateng honoured by UN invite to anti-racism event (Jan 18, 2013 10:22 GMT)
AC Milan midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng says "it is an honour" to have been invited to a United Nations anti-racism event.
Spanish Primera División
Vilanova to stick with want-away Valdes (Jan 18, 2013 17:43 GMT)
Tito Vilanova says Victor Valdes can remain Barcelona's first choice goalkeeper, despite his decision to leave the club within the next 18 months.
Adan plays down talk of Ronaldo-Mourinho bust-up (Jan 18, 2013 10:20 GMT)
Real Madrid goalkeeper Antonio Adan says that media stories of an angry row between Cristiano Ronaldo and Jose Mourinho after Tuesday's Copa del Rey win over Valencia were overblown.
ESPN FC Quiniela - Week 20 - At ease, Herr Pep (Jan 18, 2013 08:00 GMT)
In the latest Quiniela, Eduardo Alvarez predicts Barcelona will stumble in a week when Pep Guardiola officially moved on.
Europe
Copa del Rey: Atletico grab advantage over Betis (Jan 18, 2013 23:50 GMT)
Atletico Madrid are in control of their Copa del Rey quarter-final tie with Real Betis after claiming a 2-0 win in the first-leg at the Vicente Calderon on Thursday.
Sven-Goran Eriksson turns down 1860 Munich (Jan 18, 2013 20:39 GMT)
Sven-Goran Eriksson has turned down an approach from 1860 Munich to become part of the club's coaching staff.
Global
Iya: Africa 'deserves' more places at World Cup (Jan 18, 2013 13:06 GMT)
Cameroon Football Federation president Mohammed Iya says Africa deserves more than its current five places at the World Cup.
Henry wants to play on for two more years (Jan 18, 2013 09:54 GMT)
New York Red Bulls forward Thierry Henry has said he will play on for another two years before retiring.
