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UEFA Europa League
Survey: Europa League should have UCL incentive (Feb 6, 2013 09:03 GMT)
A survey has found that a majority of clubs would support the Europa League winners or finalists qualifying for the Champions League.
UEFA Champions League
Pirlo: Juve confident of avoiding Celtic upset (Feb 6, 2013 14:38 GMT)
Andrea Pirlo insists Juventus have learned from the mistakes made by Barcelona and "are ready to go to battle" with Celtic in their Champions League meeting next week.
English National Team
Rewind to 1970: Magic vs Method (Feb 7, 2013 07:59 GMT)
Robin Hackett rewinds to 1970, when England faced Brazil in one of football's most enduring clashes.
Gerrard: Don't Wilshere pressure (Feb 6, 2013 23:36 GMT)
England captain Steven Gerrard believes Jack Wilshere is being suffocated by unrealistic expectations, insisting the Arsenal midfielder should be allowed to develop in his own time.
Brewin: England pounce on lazy Brazil (Feb 6, 2013 23:24 GMT)
John Brewin was at Wembley Stadium as a determined England took full advantage of a Brazil side struggling to find their identity.
Neymar: England won't win World Cup (Feb 6, 2013 22:46 GMT)
Brazilian superstar Neymar has dismissed England's hopes of winning a World Cup in the coming years, claiming the current Three Lions squad is simply not good enough to challenge on football's biggest stage.
Hodgson hails England as Brazil are beaten (Feb 6, 2013 22:39 GMT)
England coach Roy Hodgson said he was delighted with his team's display as they beat Brazil 2-1 in a prestige friendly at Wembley.
Shawcross told not to give up on England dream (Feb 6, 2013 16:30 GMT)
Stoke City captain Ryan Shawcross has been told not to give up on his England dream despite his demotion from the squad for Wednesday's friendly against Brazil.
Barnes: Walcott better as a wide player (Feb 6, 2013 15:36 GMT)
Former England winger John Barnes has questioned whether Theo Walcott should play as a central striker for his country and suggested he would be better off remaining in the wide role he has filled throughout his career.
Mourinho backing Cole to stay at the top for five more years (Feb 6, 2013 15:07 GMT)
Ashley Cole still has five more years in him at the top level as the left-back prepares to win his 100th international cap, his former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has told the Daily Star.
English Premier League
Lukaku eager to become a Chelsea legend (Feb 6, 2013 23:55 GMT)
Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku has set his sights on becoming a club legend at Chelsea, despite admitting he faces a difficult task when he returns to Stamford Bridge after his West Bromwich Albion loan spell.
Popov makes formal apology for spitting (Feb 6, 2013 17:49 GMT)
West Bromwich Albion defender Goran Popov has made an official apology to the club's supporters for the spitting incident that saw him sent off in Sunday's home defeat against Tottenham.
Premier League FFP system set to get go-ahead (Feb 6, 2013 17:38 GMT)
Chelsea are likely to back a proposed top flight cap on salary increases and a compromise Financial Fair Play deal when the chairmen of all 20 Premier League clubs meet on Thursday.
Lambert: It's about results, not style (Feb 6, 2013 17:02 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has urged his players to start winning ugly in their remaining 13 games in order to save their Premier League status.
Allardyce fined £8,000 by the FA for misconduct (Feb 6, 2013 16:52 GMT)
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has been fined £8,000 after comments made to the media following their match against Manchester United on January 16, the Football Association has confirmed.
Southampton cancel clear-the-air Le Tissier talks (Feb 6, 2013 15:54 GMT)
Southampton chairman Nicola Cortese has cancelled clear-the-air talks with Saints legend Matthew Le Tissier, claiming he broke a privacy agreement.
Rose not going back to sit on Tottenham bench (Feb 6, 2013 15:23 GMT)
On-loan Stoke defender Danny Rose has said he will not return to Tottenham Hotspur to sit on the substitutes bench.
Coloccini still 'needs' Argentina return (Feb 6, 2013 15:00 GMT)
Fabricio Coloccini has reiterated that his personal issues have not been solved, merely postponed as he looks to focus on the remainder of the season with Newcastle United.
Birmingham bag Butland sell-on clause (Feb 6, 2013 12:56 GMT)
Birmingham City have negotiated a major sell-on clause as part of the £3.5 million sale of goalkeeper Jack Butland to Stoke City.
Monk pens new contract extension at Swansea (Feb 6, 2013 12:14 GMT)
Swansea club captain Garry Monk has signed a new two-and-a-half year contract at the Liberty Stadium.
Giroud reveals his Arsenal bench frustrations (Feb 6, 2013 10:58 GMT)
Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud has admitted he struggled to come to terms with being dropped to accommodate Theo Walcott's desire to play as a centre-forward.
Fergie tells of Munich air disaster anguish (Feb 6, 2013 09:47 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has said he will never forget the horror of the Munich air disaster and remains inspired by the way Sir Matt Busby rebuilt Manchester United after the deaths of eight players who were destined for greatness.
United announce Marinos match (Feb 6, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Manchester United announced it has added a friendly match against J-League side Yokohama F. Marinos to its pre-season tour of South-East Asia later this year.
Allen eyes road to redemption at Liverpool (Feb 6, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Liverpool midfielder Joe Allen is eager to endear himself to the Reds faithful and prove himself to manager Brendan Rodgers after a shaky start to the year at Anfield.
Van Persie: I have found home at Man Utd (Feb 6, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Robin van Persie believes the positive environment at Old Trafford has been a major contributor to his goalscoring form for Manchester United this season, admitting he has finally found his "home".
Spanish National Team
Puyol to join Spain's centurion club
(Feb 6, 2013 10:50 GMT)
Carles Puyol is set to win his 100th cap for Spain in Wednesday's friendly against Uruguay in Qatar, while Vicente Del Bosque will equal the record for most games as Spanish coach.
Spanish Primera Liga
Guardiola set for summer reunion with Barca (Feb 6, 2013 15:35 GMT)
Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola won't have to wait long to face former club Barcelona after it was announced that the two sides will meet in a pre-season friendly on July 24.
Iniesta committed to Barca for the long-term (Feb 6, 2013 12:43 GMT)
Andres Iniesta has said his dream has always been to spend the remainder of his playing days at Barcelona.
Spain FA play down Real Sociedad doping claims (Feb 6, 2013 11:55 GMT)
Spanish FA president Angel Maria Villar has called the revelations of alleged doping at Real Sociedad "just an anecdote to an anecdote" and pointed out that many La Liga players take and pass drug tests every weekend.
Italian National Team
Prandelli targeting Confederations Cup (Feb 6, 2013 12:29 GMT)
Cesare Prandelli says he is "looking for a response" in Wednesday's friendly against Holland as Italy continue their preparations for the Confederations Cup later this year.
Italian Serie A
Panucci sounded out for Roma job (Feb 6, 2013 13:22 GMT)
Former Roma defender Christian Panucci has claimed he was sounded out about a return to the club but said without a serious offer he will remain in his role with the Russian national team.
Berlusconi Jr makes racist remark about Balotelli (Feb 6, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Italy
Prandelli calls for Verratti improvement (Feb 6, 2013 22:54 GMT)
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli was critical of midfielder Marco Verratti in his side's 1-1 draw with Netherlands on Wednesday, despite the substitute scoring a l
German National Team
Beckenbauer: Germany can win 2014 World Cup (Feb 6, 2013 18:08 GMT)
Franz Beckenbauer has said he believes Germany "has never had so many great talents as it does now" and that World Cup-winners Spain have had their day in the sun.
Leverkusen chief questions Germany US trip (Feb 6, 2013 16:54 GMT)
Bayer Leverkusen chief executive Wolfgang Holzhauser has questioned the need for the German national team's forthcoming trip to the United States.
German Bundesliga
Sammer understands Robben frustration (Feb 6, 2013 11:58 GMT)
Bayern Munich general manager Matthias Sammer said he sympathises with Arjen Robben's frustration at a lack of first-team opportunities after the winger received a late call-up to the Netherlands squad.
Grosskreutz signs new contract with Dortmund (Feb 6, 2013 09:52 GMT)
Local hero Kevin Grosskreutz has penned a new contract with Borussia Dortmund, extending his stay at the club for two more years.
French Ligue 1
Ibrahimovic relishing Beckham link-up (Feb 6, 2013 11:10 GMT)
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is convinced David Beckham's arrival at Paris Saint-Germain will take the club "to a higher level".
Tax ethics of Becks deal questioned (Feb 6, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Controversy is growing in France over David Beckham's decision to donate his reported £170,000-a-week wages from his short contract with Paris Saint
Scottish Premier League
Big Ben the hero; Hooper stays (Feb 6, 2013 09:48 GMT)
North of the Border finds some cup success for Hibs and St Mirren and Celtic's resolve is firm over Gary Hooper.
Archived News:
Month: January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December
Year: 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006
UEFA Europa League
Survey: Europa League should have UCL incentive (Feb 6, 2013 09:03 GMT)
A survey has found that a majority of clubs would support the Europa League winners or finalists qualifying for the Champions League.
UEFA Champions League
Pirlo: Juve confident of avoiding Celtic upset (Feb 6, 2013 14:38 GMT)
Andrea Pirlo insists Juventus have learned from the mistakes made by Barcelona and "are ready to go to battle" with Celtic in their Champions League meeting next week.
English National Team
Rewind to 1970: Magic vs Method (Feb 7, 2013 07:59 GMT)
Robin Hackett rewinds to 1970, when England faced Brazil in one of football's most enduring clashes.
Gerrard: Don't Wilshere pressure (Feb 6, 2013 23:36 GMT)
England captain Steven Gerrard believes Jack Wilshere is being suffocated by unrealistic expectations, insisting the Arsenal midfielder should be allowed to develop in his own time.
Brewin: England pounce on lazy Brazil (Feb 6, 2013 23:24 GMT)
John Brewin was at Wembley Stadium as a determined England took full advantage of a Brazil side struggling to find their identity.
Neymar: England won't win World Cup (Feb 6, 2013 22:46 GMT)
Brazilian superstar Neymar has dismissed England's hopes of winning a World Cup in the coming years, claiming the current Three Lions squad is simply not good enough to challenge on football's biggest stage.
Hodgson hails England as Brazil are beaten (Feb 6, 2013 22:39 GMT)
England coach Roy Hodgson said he was delighted with his team's display as they beat Brazil 2-1 in a prestige friendly at Wembley.
Shawcross told not to give up on England dream (Feb 6, 2013 16:30 GMT)
Stoke City captain Ryan Shawcross has been told not to give up on his England dream despite his demotion from the squad for Wednesday's friendly against Brazil.
Barnes: Walcott better as a wide player (Feb 6, 2013 15:36 GMT)
Former England winger John Barnes has questioned whether Theo Walcott should play as a central striker for his country and suggested he would be better off remaining in the wide role he has filled throughout his career.
Mourinho backing Cole to stay at the top for five more years (Feb 6, 2013 15:07 GMT)
Ashley Cole still has five more years in him at the top level as the left-back prepares to win his 100th international cap, his former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has told the Daily Star.
English Premier League
Lukaku eager to become a Chelsea legend (Feb 6, 2013 23:55 GMT)
Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku has set his sights on becoming a club legend at Chelsea, despite admitting he faces a difficult task when he returns to Stamford Bridge after his West Bromwich Albion loan spell.
Popov makes formal apology for spitting (Feb 6, 2013 17:49 GMT)
West Bromwich Albion defender Goran Popov has made an official apology to the club's supporters for the spitting incident that saw him sent off in Sunday's home defeat against Tottenham.
Premier League FFP system set to get go-ahead (Feb 6, 2013 17:38 GMT)
Chelsea are likely to back a proposed top flight cap on salary increases and a compromise Financial Fair Play deal when the chairmen of all 20 Premier League clubs meet on Thursday.
Lambert: It's about results, not style (Feb 6, 2013 17:02 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has urged his players to start winning ugly in their remaining 13 games in order to save their Premier League status.
Allardyce fined £8,000 by the FA for misconduct (Feb 6, 2013 16:52 GMT)
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has been fined £8,000 after comments made to the media following their match against Manchester United on January 16, the Football Association has confirmed.
Southampton cancel clear-the-air Le Tissier talks (Feb 6, 2013 15:54 GMT)
Southampton chairman Nicola Cortese has cancelled clear-the-air talks with Saints legend Matthew Le Tissier, claiming he broke a privacy agreement.
Rose not going back to sit on Tottenham bench (Feb 6, 2013 15:23 GMT)
On-loan Stoke defender Danny Rose has said he will not return to Tottenham Hotspur to sit on the substitutes bench.
Coloccini still 'needs' Argentina return (Feb 6, 2013 15:00 GMT)
Fabricio Coloccini has reiterated that his personal issues have not been solved, merely postponed as he looks to focus on the remainder of the season with Newcastle United.
Birmingham bag Butland sell-on clause (Feb 6, 2013 12:56 GMT)
Birmingham City have negotiated a major sell-on clause as part of the £3.5 million sale of goalkeeper Jack Butland to Stoke City.
Monk pens new contract extension at Swansea (Feb 6, 2013 12:14 GMT)
Swansea club captain Garry Monk has signed a new two-and-a-half year contract at the Liberty Stadium.
Giroud reveals his Arsenal bench frustrations (Feb 6, 2013 10:58 GMT)
Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud has admitted he struggled to come to terms with being dropped to accommodate Theo Walcott's desire to play as a centre-forward.
Fergie tells of Munich air disaster anguish (Feb 6, 2013 09:47 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has said he will never forget the horror of the Munich air disaster and remains inspired by the way Sir Matt Busby rebuilt Manchester United after the deaths of eight players who were destined for greatness.
United announce Marinos match (Feb 6, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Manchester United announced it has added a friendly match against J-League side Yokohama F. Marinos to its pre-season tour of South-East Asia later this year.
Allen eyes road to redemption at Liverpool (Feb 6, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Liverpool midfielder Joe Allen is eager to endear himself to the Reds faithful and prove himself to manager Brendan Rodgers after a shaky start to the year at Anfield.
Van Persie: I have found home at Man Utd (Feb 6, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Robin van Persie believes the positive environment at Old Trafford has been a major contributor to his goalscoring form for Manchester United this season, admitting he has finally found his "home".
Spanish National Team
Puyol to join Spain's centurion club
(Feb 6, 2013 10:50 GMT)Carles Puyol is set to win his 100th cap for Spain in Wednesday's friendly against Uruguay in Qatar, while Vicente Del Bosque will equal the record for most games as Spanish coach.
Spanish Primera Liga
Guardiola set for summer reunion with Barca (Feb 6, 2013 15:35 GMT)
Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola won't have to wait long to face former club Barcelona after it was announced that the two sides will meet in a pre-season friendly on July 24.
Iniesta committed to Barca for the long-term (Feb 6, 2013 12:43 GMT)
Andres Iniesta has said his dream has always been to spend the remainder of his playing days at Barcelona.
Spain FA play down Real Sociedad doping claims (Feb 6, 2013 11:55 GMT)
Spanish FA president Angel Maria Villar has called the revelations of alleged doping at Real Sociedad "just an anecdote to an anecdote" and pointed out that many La Liga players take and pass drug tests every weekend.
Italian National Team
Prandelli targeting Confederations Cup (Feb 6, 2013 12:29 GMT)
Cesare Prandelli says he is "looking for a response" in Wednesday's friendly against Holland as Italy continue their preparations for the Confederations Cup later this year.
Italian Serie A
Panucci sounded out for Roma job (Feb 6, 2013 13:22 GMT)
Former Roma defender Christian Panucci has claimed he was sounded out about a return to the club but said without a serious offer he will remain in his role with the Russian national team.
Berlusconi Jr makes racist remark about Balotelli (Feb 6, 2013 08:00 GMT)
AC Milan vice president Paolo Berlusconi has been overheard using a racist slur to describe new signing Mario Balotelli.
Italy
Prandelli calls for Verratti improvement (Feb 6, 2013 22:54 GMT)
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli was critical of midfielder Marco Verratti in his side's 1-1 draw with Netherlands on Wednesday, despite the substitute scoring a l
German National Team
Beckenbauer: Germany can win 2014 World Cup (Feb 6, 2013 18:08 GMT)
Franz Beckenbauer has said he believes Germany "has never had so many great talents as it does now" and that World Cup-winners Spain have had their day in the sun.
Leverkusen chief questions Germany US trip (Feb 6, 2013 16:54 GMT)
Bayer Leverkusen chief executive Wolfgang Holzhauser has questioned the need for the German national team's forthcoming trip to the United States.
German Bundesliga
Sammer understands Robben frustration (Feb 6, 2013 11:58 GMT)
Bayern Munich general manager Matthias Sammer said he sympathises with Arjen Robben's frustration at a lack of first-team opportunities after the winger received a late call-up to the Netherlands squad.
Grosskreutz signs new contract with Dortmund (Feb 6, 2013 09:52 GMT)
Local hero Kevin Grosskreutz has penned a new contract with Borussia Dortmund, extending his stay at the club for two more years.
French Ligue 1
Ibrahimovic relishing Beckham link-up (Feb 6, 2013 11:10 GMT)
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is convinced David Beckham's arrival at Paris Saint-Germain will take the club "to a higher level".
Tax ethics of Becks deal questioned (Feb 6, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Controversy is growing in France over David Beckham's decision to donate his reported £170,000-a-week wages from his short contract with Paris Saint
Scottish Premier League
Big Ben the hero; Hooper stays (Feb 6, 2013 09:48 GMT)
North of the Border finds some cup success for Hibs and St Mirren and Celtic's resolve is firm over Gary Hooper.
