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English National Team
John Barnes: England won't win World Cup (Jan 31, 2013 3:00 AM ET)
Former England international John Barnes has criticised the current England squad as lacking the depth of talent to win next year's World Cup in Brazil.
English Premier League
Dawkins moves to Aston Villa after stint in MLS (Jan 31, 2013 6:54 PM ET)
Simon Dawkins is determined to make the most of his second chance in the Premier League after confirming his move from Tottenham to Aston Villa on loan until the end of the season on Thursday.
Ferguson: Utd were lucky to beat Saints
(Jan 31, 2013 6:49 PM ET)
Sir Alex Ferguson admitted Manchester United were fortunate to beat Southampton 2-1 but argued that titles can be decided by such unconvincing victories.
Arsenal signs Malaga left back Monreal (Jan 31, 2013 6:22 PM ET)
AC Milan's Urby Emanuelson has joined Fulham on loan until the end of the season.
Dallas' Shea seals move to Stoke
(Jan 31, 2013 5:13 PM ET)
Stoke has completed the 2.5 million-pound ($3.96 million) signing of United States winger Brek Shea from FC Dallas.
Tottenham's pursuit of Damiao remains on shelf (Jan 31, 2013 3:20 PM ET)
Tottenham has temporarily put aside its pursuit of Internacional striker Leandro Damiao , a source with knowledge of the deal tells Press Association Sport.
Fulham gets Dutch full back Emanuelson on loan (Jan 31, 2013 11:20 AM ET)
AC Milan's Urby Emanuelson has joined Fulham on loan until the end of the season.
Boot Room: Transfer Deadline Day (Jan 31, 2013 7:56 AM ET)
The Boot Room
Kagawa: I must do better for United (Jan 31, 2013 7:10 AM ET)
Shinji Kagawa has declared he is not happy with the performances he has produced for Manchester United since his summer move from Borussia Dortmund.
Taylor: Win at Villa was revenge (Jan 31, 2013 5:02 AM ET)
Newcastle United defender Steven Taylor felt that the club gained revenge over Aston Villa fans after beating them on Tuesday night.
New York-based company purchase 8.21% United stake (Jan 31, 2013 3:48 AM ET)
New York-based investment company BlackRock has purchased an 8.21% stake in Manchester United.
Arsenal defender Gibbs out for three weeks (Jan 31, 2013 3:02 AM ET)
Arsene Wenger has revealed Arsenal will be shorn of the services of defender Kieran Gibbs for three weeks due to a thigh injury.
Villas-Boas: Bale deserves more protection (Jan 31, 2013 3:00 AM ET)
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas believes Gareth Bale deserves more protection from Premier League referees after narrowly avoiding a dangerous challenge in Wednesday'sWalcott reaffirms desire to play centrally (Jan 31, 2013 3:00 AM ET)
Theo Walcott has expressed his desire to play in a central striker role following Arsenal's 2-2 draw with Liverpool at the Emirates on Wednesday evening.
English Carling Cup
FA: Eden Hazard ban will not be extended (Jan 31, 2013 12:00 PM ET)
The FA has confirmed that Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard will not have his three-match ban for kicking out at a Swansea ballboy increased.
England
Southampton's Shaw given England Under-21 call (Jan 31, 2013 10:05 AM ET)
Southampton left-back Luke Shaw has been rewarded for his recent form with a call-up to the England Under-21 squad for the friendly match with Sweden.
Cole set for 100th England cap (Jan 31, 2013 9:23 AM ET)
Roy Hodgson has included Ashley Cole, Leon Osman and Chris Smalling in his England squad for the friendly against Brazil.
French National Team
Deschamps omits Nasri from France squad again (Jan 31, 2013 9:15 AM ET)
Samir Nasri has once more missed out on a recall to the France squad after Didier Deschamps did not include the Manchester City midfielder in his squad for next week's friendly with Germany.
German Bundesliga
Neuer praises Bayern's defensive efforts (Jan 31, 2013 10:51 AM ET)
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer says his team-mates deserve huge credit for the club's defensive record this season, that leaves them on the verge of breaking a Bundesliga record.
Kuba: I could end my career at Dortmund (Jan 31, 2013 8:47 AM ET)
Poland international Jakub "Kuba" Blaszczykowski believes the best is yet to come from him at Borussia Dortmund, and says he would consider retiring at the club.
Italian Serie A
Independiente and Genoa fined for transfer system misuse (Jan 31, 2013 11:09 AM ET)
Serie A side Genoa and Argentina's Independiente have been fined 35,000 Swiss francs by FIFA for misuse of their electronic transfer system.
Hernanes head-strong for Genoa (Jan 31, 2013 3:00 AM ET)
Lazio midfielder Hernanes is talking up his chances of facing Serie A rival Genoa on Sunday despite suffering a nasty head-clash in his side's mid-week Coppa Italia victory over Juventus.
Spanish Primera División
New 'financial fair play' rules for Spanish football (Jan 31, 2013 8:15 AM ET)
The Spanish government and the Liga de Futbol Profesional (LFP) have agreed new 'financial fair play' rules for Spanish football, which they say mean that from next season no team will be permitted to sign a new player unless they have their accounts
Europe
Atletico Madrid leads after Copa semi 1st leg (Jan 31, 2013 7:36 PM ET)
Atletico Madrid claimed a 2-1 victory over Sevilla in an incident-packed Copa del Rey semifinal first leg that produced three penalties and three red cards in the second half.
KNVB Beker: Ajax breeze into final four (Jan 31, 2013 5:21 PM ET)
Ajax cruised into the semi-finals of the KNVB Beker this evening with a 4-0 win at Vitesse Arnhem.
Napoli signs Porto's Rolando to bolster defense (Jan 31, 2013 12:10 PM ET)
Napoli has signed Porto defender Rolando on loan until the end of the season, the Serie A club confirmed Thursday.
Barca's Alves: Racism fight a 'lost war' (Jan 31, 2013 10:05 AM ET)
The fight to eliminate racism from football stadiums is "a lost war," Barcelona defender Dani Alves said Thursday, a day after he was the target of racist chants at Real Madrid.
Dani Alves wants action over racist abuse (Jan 31, 2013 5:40 AM ET)
Barcelona defender Dani Alves says the racist abuse he suffered in Wednesday's night's Copa del Rey clash with Real Madrid at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu happens everywhere he plays in Spain, and has called on Spain's footballing authorities to get
Karanka: We can still compete with Barca (Jan 31, 2013 3:00 AM ET)
Real Madrid assistant coach Aitor Karanka believes his side's 1-1 draw with Barcelona in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final proved they are still able to compete with the La Liga leaders.
First XI: January 2013 transfer moves (Jan 31, 2013 3:00 AM ET)
Jon Carter rounds up a First XI of the best transfer moves in the January window across Europe.
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
John Barnes: England won't win World Cup (Jan 31, 2013 3:00 AM ET)
Former England international John Barnes has criticised the current England squad as lacking the depth of talent to win next year's World Cup in Brazil.
English Premier League
Dawkins moves to Aston Villa after stint in MLS (Jan 31, 2013 6:54 PM ET)
Simon Dawkins is determined to make the most of his second chance in the Premier League after confirming his move from Tottenham to Aston Villa on loan until the end of the season on Thursday.
Ferguson: Utd were lucky to beat Saints
(Jan 31, 2013 6:49 PM ET)Sir Alex Ferguson admitted Manchester United were fortunate to beat Southampton 2-1 but argued that titles can be decided by such unconvincing victories.
Arsenal signs Malaga left back Monreal (Jan 31, 2013 6:22 PM ET)
AC Milan's Urby Emanuelson has joined Fulham on loan until the end of the season.
Dallas' Shea seals move to Stoke
(Jan 31, 2013 5:13 PM ET)Stoke has completed the 2.5 million-pound ($3.96 million) signing of United States winger Brek Shea from FC Dallas.
Tottenham's pursuit of Damiao remains on shelf (Jan 31, 2013 3:20 PM ET)
Tottenham has temporarily put aside its pursuit of Internacional striker Leandro Damiao , a source with knowledge of the deal tells Press Association Sport.
Fulham gets Dutch full back Emanuelson on loan (Jan 31, 2013 11:20 AM ET)
AC Milan's Urby Emanuelson has joined Fulham on loan until the end of the season.
Boot Room: Transfer Deadline Day (Jan 31, 2013 7:56 AM ET)
The Boot Room
Kagawa: I must do better for United (Jan 31, 2013 7:10 AM ET)
Shinji Kagawa has declared he is not happy with the performances he has produced for Manchester United since his summer move from Borussia Dortmund.
Taylor: Win at Villa was revenge (Jan 31, 2013 5:02 AM ET)
Newcastle United defender Steven Taylor felt that the club gained revenge over Aston Villa fans after beating them on Tuesday night.
New York-based company purchase 8.21% United stake (Jan 31, 2013 3:48 AM ET)
New York-based investment company BlackRock has purchased an 8.21% stake in Manchester United.
Arsenal defender Gibbs out for three weeks (Jan 31, 2013 3:02 AM ET)
Arsene Wenger has revealed Arsenal will be shorn of the services of defender Kieran Gibbs for three weeks due to a thigh injury.
Villas-Boas: Bale deserves more protection (Jan 31, 2013 3:00 AM ET)
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas believes Gareth Bale deserves more protection from Premier League referees after narrowly avoiding a dangerous challenge in Wednesday'sWalcott reaffirms desire to play centrally (Jan 31, 2013 3:00 AM ET)
Theo Walcott has expressed his desire to play in a central striker role following Arsenal's 2-2 draw with Liverpool at the Emirates on Wednesday evening.
English Carling Cup
FA: Eden Hazard ban will not be extended (Jan 31, 2013 12:00 PM ET)
The FA has confirmed that Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard will not have his three-match ban for kicking out at a Swansea ballboy increased.
England
Southampton's Shaw given England Under-21 call (Jan 31, 2013 10:05 AM ET)
Southampton left-back Luke Shaw has been rewarded for his recent form with a call-up to the England Under-21 squad for the friendly match with Sweden.
Cole set for 100th England cap (Jan 31, 2013 9:23 AM ET)
Roy Hodgson has included Ashley Cole, Leon Osman and Chris Smalling in his England squad for the friendly against Brazil.
French National Team
Deschamps omits Nasri from France squad again (Jan 31, 2013 9:15 AM ET)
Samir Nasri has once more missed out on a recall to the France squad after Didier Deschamps did not include the Manchester City midfielder in his squad for next week's friendly with Germany.
German Bundesliga
Neuer praises Bayern's defensive efforts (Jan 31, 2013 10:51 AM ET)
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer says his team-mates deserve huge credit for the club's defensive record this season, that leaves them on the verge of breaking a Bundesliga record.
Kuba: I could end my career at Dortmund (Jan 31, 2013 8:47 AM ET)
Poland international Jakub "Kuba" Blaszczykowski believes the best is yet to come from him at Borussia Dortmund, and says he would consider retiring at the club.
Italian Serie A
Independiente and Genoa fined for transfer system misuse (Jan 31, 2013 11:09 AM ET)
Serie A side Genoa and Argentina's Independiente have been fined 35,000 Swiss francs by FIFA for misuse of their electronic transfer system.
Hernanes head-strong for Genoa (Jan 31, 2013 3:00 AM ET)
Lazio midfielder Hernanes is talking up his chances of facing Serie A rival Genoa on Sunday despite suffering a nasty head-clash in his side's mid-week Coppa Italia victory over Juventus.
Spanish Primera División
New 'financial fair play' rules for Spanish football (Jan 31, 2013 8:15 AM ET)
The Spanish government and the Liga de Futbol Profesional (LFP) have agreed new 'financial fair play' rules for Spanish football, which they say mean that from next season no team will be permitted to sign a new player unless they have their accounts
Europe
Atletico Madrid leads after Copa semi 1st leg
(Jan 31, 2013 7:36 PM ET)Atletico Madrid claimed a 2-1 victory over Sevilla in an incident-packed Copa del Rey semifinal first leg that produced three penalties and three red cards in the second half.
KNVB Beker: Ajax breeze into final four (Jan 31, 2013 5:21 PM ET)
Ajax cruised into the semi-finals of the KNVB Beker this evening with a 4-0 win at Vitesse Arnhem.
Napoli signs Porto's Rolando to bolster defense (Jan 31, 2013 12:10 PM ET)
Napoli has signed Porto defender Rolando on loan until the end of the season, the Serie A club confirmed Thursday.
Barca's Alves: Racism fight a 'lost war'
(Jan 31, 2013 10:05 AM ET)The fight to eliminate racism from football stadiums is "a lost war," Barcelona defender Dani Alves said Thursday, a day after he was the target of racist chants at Real Madrid.
Dani Alves wants action over racist abuse (Jan 31, 2013 5:40 AM ET)
Barcelona defender Dani Alves says the racist abuse he suffered in Wednesday's night's Copa del Rey clash with Real Madrid at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu happens everywhere he plays in Spain, and has called on Spain's footballing authorities to get
Karanka: We can still compete with Barca (Jan 31, 2013 3:00 AM ET)
Real Madrid assistant coach Aitor Karanka believes his side's 1-1 draw with Barcelona in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final proved they are still able to compete with the La Liga leaders.
First XI: January 2013 transfer moves (Jan 31, 2013 3:00 AM ET)
Jon Carter rounds up a First XI of the best transfer moves in the January window across Europe.
