Footballer horrified by hometown cinema shooting

Honduran Olympic Games footballer Roger Espinoza said he feared his sister may have been caught up in the deadly shooting rampage at a United States cinemaRead More[category Sport]

Woodward wants GB football team at future Games

Sir Clive Woodward wants the Great Britain football team to compete at future Olympic Games despite internal opposition to their involvement at London 2012Read More[category Sport]

Fergie bemoans Smalling news

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted Chris Smallings latest injury is bad newsRead More[category Sport]

Wenger defends Arsenal policy

Arsene Wenger has defended Arsenals ambition as the Robin van Persie saga dragged onRead More[category Sport]

Everton closing on Pienaar deal

David Moyes revealed he is much closer to bringing Steven Pienaar to Everton on a permanent basisRead More[category Sport]

Bebe spares United

Manchester United needed a last-minute Bebe goal to avoid a shock defeat to Ajax Cape Town in a 1-1 drawRead More[category Sport]

McCoist hits out at SFA

Rangers boss Ally McCoist is extremely disappointed with the Scottish Football Association over their decision to enforce a transfer embargo on the clubRead More[category Sport]

Alaba, Rafinha to miss start of season for Bayern

Bayern Munich pair David Alaba and Rafinha will both miss the start of the 2012-13 season due to injuries sustained in their sides 3-2 friendly loss to Napoli it was revealed on SaturdayRead More[category Sport]

Dramatic triumph for African champions Esperance

Cameroonian Yannick Ndjeng scored in the final minute to snatch a dramatic 3-2 win for title holders Esperance of Tunisia over ASO Chlef of Algeria in the CAF Champions League this weekendRead More[category Sport]

Johnson delighted to be back in action

QPR new boy Andrew Johnson is delighted to be playing again after admitting the contract situation at former club Fulham played a part in his absence towards the end of last seasonRead More[category Sport]

Well held in Hammell testimonial

Nicky Laws thunderous second-half strike gave Motherwell a share of the spoils in a 1-1 draw against Everton in Stevie Hammells testimonial at Fir ParkRead More[category Sport]

BOA want football to be a fixture

British Olympic chiefs are already convinced that football has a long-term future in their Games planningRead More[category Sport]

William reveals upset over transfer

Shakhtar Donetsks Willian is really upset that he has been denied a move to Chelsea but hopes a deal can still be thrashed outRead More[category Sport]

Fresh injury setback for Smalling

Manchester United have suffered a major pre-season injury blow after England defender Chris Smalling was ruled out for up to 10 weeks with a broken metatarsalRead More[category Sport]

Capello gets down to work in Russia

Italian Fabio Capello appointed Russias national football coach this week on Saturday attended his first domestic game as coach a Premier League clash between CSKA Moscow and RostovRead More[category Sport]

Oscar's Chelsea switch on hold

Brazil midfielder Oscar has said that he will make up his mind about whether to sign for Premier League giants Chelsea after the OlympicsRead More[category Sport]

Fee agreed for Davis switch to Saints

Rangers and Southampton have come to a financial agreement over the transfer of Steven Davis to the Barclays Premier League new boysRead More[category Sport]

Sturridge grateful for Pearce patience

Striker Daniel Sturridge has thanked Great Britain manager Stuart Pearce for helping him keep his Olympic dream aliveRead More[category Sport]

We've learned from last season - Fergie

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has vowed there will be no repeat of last seasons European disappointmentRead More[category Sport]

Southgate exit leaves FA in the lurch

The Football Association will have to look elsewhere for a technical director after Gareth Southgates shock decision to turn his back on the postRead More[category Sport]

Scott positive after draw

Midfielder Jill Scott emerged from Team GBs final warm-up football game against Sweden confident there is more to come before their Olympic campaign gets under wayRead More[category Sport]

Ferguson coy after confirming RVP bid

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson must decide whether to up the ante in a bid to snare last seasons Premier League top scorer Robin van PersieRead More[category Sport]

Laudrup ready for anything on Allen

Swansea manager Michael Laudrup has a contingency plan should Joe Allen leave for Liverpool and says the midfielder will be allowed to decide his own futureRead More[category Sport]

Murray: No final agreement with SFA

Rangers chairman Malcolm Murray has insisted no final agreement has been reached over the clubs transfer embargo despite the Scottish Football Associations earlier announcement that the newco have accepted a 12-month banRead More[category Sport]

Ferguson: Carrick is key to season

Sir Alex Ferguson believes Michael Carrick holds the key to Manchester Uniteds seasonRead More[category Sport]

Oscar holds fire on Chelsea move

Brazil midfielder Oscar has confirmed he has had a medical with Chelsea but will delay his decision on whether or not to sign for the Champions League winners until after the OlympicsRead More[category Sport]

Camoranesi joins Argentine side Racing Club

Italys Argentine-born World Cup-winner Mauro Camoranesi 35 has signed for Argentine side Racing Club from Lanus who announced his departure on FridayRead More[category Sport]

Bin Hammam says he wants to quit sport

Mohamed bin Hammam the scandal-tainted former FIFA presidential candidate whose life ban was overturned by the Court of Arbitration for Sport this week has said he wants to retire from footballRead More[category Sport]

Pearce: Brazil the gold standard

Team GB boss Stuart Pearce believes any side which beats Brazil is likely to claim gold at the Olympic GamesRead More[category Sport]

Brazil show Team GB the gold standard

Brazil showed Team GB the standard required to win gold at the Olympics as the tournament favourites warmed up for the London Games with a 2-0 win at Middlesbroughs Riverside Stadium on FridayRead More[category Sport]

Rangers accept transfer ban from September

Fallen giants Rangers have accepted a one-year transfer ban beginning on September 1 to ensure their membership of the Scottish Football Association SFARead More[category Sport]

Kagawa to start for United

Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed new-boy Shinji Kagawa will start Manchester Uniteds pre-season encounter with Ajax Cape Town on SaturdayRead More[category Sport]

Bayern beaten by Napoli in pre-season friendly

Bayern Munich fell 3-2 to Napoli in the final match of the Bavarians pre-season training camp on the banks of Lake Garda in Italy on FridayRead More[category Sport]

Kompany stunner sinks Besiktas

An outstanding goal from captain Vincent Kompany was the highlight in a 2-0 win over Besiktas as Manchester City wrapped up their pre-season training camp in Austria with victoryRead More[category Sport]

Fergie confirms Van Persie bid

Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed Manchester United had made a bid for Arsenal captain Robin van PersieRead More[category Sport]

Former England star Southgate quits FA role

Former England and Aston Villa defender Gareth Southgate has quit his role as the Football Associations head of elite development after only 18 monthsRead More[category Sport]

UEFA fines Cassano for discriminatory comments

European footballs governing body on Friday said it had fined Italy forward Antonio Cassano for homophobic comments he made during a news conference at Euro 2012Read More[category Sport]

Celtic star Ki eyes England switch

South Koreas Celtic midfielder Ki Sung-yueng admitted Friday that he fears for the Scottish Premier League after Rangers dramatic collapse and that he would be interested in a move to EnglandRead More[category Sport]

Fergie confirms United bid for van Persie

Sir Alex Ferguson confirmed on Friday that Manchester United have made a bid for unsettled Arsenal striker Robin van PersieRead More[category Sport]

Saints swoop for keeper Gazzaniga

Premier League new-boys Southampton signed highly-rated Argentine goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga from Gillingham for an undisclosed fee on FridayRead More[category Sport]

Trapattoni goes for younger option

Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni has dispensed with the services of his old guard for next months friendly clash with SerbiaRead More[category Sport]

FIFA rubber-stamp Ness deal

Jamie Ness has been been given the go-ahead by FIFA to start his career with StokeRead More[category Sport]

Henry looking for stability

Liverpool have been handed a Europa League third qualifying round clash with either Macedonian side FK Renova or FC Gomel of Belarus for their first competitive match under Brendan Rodgers who will be under no pressure this term to get the team into the Champions League according to Reds principal owner John HenryRead More[category Sport]

Bayern head to China without Schweinsteiger, Lahm

Bayern Munich head to China this weekend without Bastian Schweinsteiger and Philipp Lahm club coach Jupp Heynckes announced on FridayRead More[category Sport]

Liverpool to face Renova or Gomel in Europa League

European heavyweights Liverpool will face either Macedonia minnows Renova or Gomel from Belarus in the Europa League third qualifying round next monthRead More[category Sport]

Sing anthem or dont play - former DFB head

The former head of the German football federation Gerhard Mayer-Vorfelder said in an interview published on Friday that national team players should sing the national anthem or risk not been pickedRead More[category Sport]

Bochum to sign Japans Tasaka

German second division side Bochum said on Friday that they are to sign Japans attacking midfielder Yusuke Tasaka from Kawasaki Frontale after a medicalRead More[category Sport]

Swansea sign Vallecanos Michu

Swansea signed Spanish midfielder Michu from Rayo Vallecano for £2 million 3Read More[category Sport]

Fergie confirms Van Persie bid

Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed Manchester United had made a bid for Arsenal captain Robin van PersieRead More[category Sport]

Swansea complete Michu signing

Swansea have completed the 2million signing of Rayo Vallecano midfielder MichuRead More[category Sport]

Trapattoni axes Irish old guard after Euro flop

Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has dropped veteran trio Robbie Keane Shay Given and Richard Dunne for next months friendly against Serbia in the aftermath of his sides Euro 2012 flopRead More[category Sport]

Modric will cost Real Madrid 40m

It will take £40million to prise Luka Modric away from Tottenham Press Association Sport understandsRead More[category Sport]

Liverpool learn Europa League opponents

Brendan Rodgers first competitive game in charge of Liverpool will see him face either FK Renova from Macedonia or FC Gomel of Belarus in the third qualifying round of the Europa LeagueRead More[category Sport]

Norwich 'increase offer for Snodgrass'

Norwich have tabled an increased offer to Leeds for their skipper Robert Snodgrass Press Association Sport understandsRead More[category Sport]

Southgate leaving FA role

Gareth Southgate is to quit the Football Association after only 18 months - dashing hopes that the former England defender would become the bodys new technical directorRead More[category Sport]

City and United to battle for Van Persie with Juve also waiting

Manchester United Manchester City and Juventus are locked in a three-way battle to sign Arsenal captain Robin van PersieRead More[category Sport]

Reds chief won't put pressure on Rodgers

Liverpool principal owner John Henry is being realistic in his expectations of new manager Brendan Rodgers and will not set him a target of Champions League qualificationRead More[category Sport]

Norwich and Barnsley agree Butterfield fee

Barnsley have come to an agreement with Norwich over a transfer fee for Jacob Butterfield avoiding the prospect of a tribunalRead More[category Sport]

Celtic set for Scandinavian mission

Scottish champions Celtic will play either HJK Helsinki or KR Reykjavik in the third qualifying round of the Champions League while Motherwell face Greek side PanathinaikosRead More[category Sport]

Rodgers rules out Carroll loan

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers insists there is no chance of Andy Carroll leaving the club on loan but admits the Reds will consider any offers they receive for the strikerRead More[category Sport]

O'Driscoll: Forest return was easy decision

New Nottingham Forest boss Sean ODriscoll described his return to the club as an easy decision to makeRead More[category Sport]

Wigan won't budge over Moses valuation

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has told Chelsea to come up with £10million or forget signing Victor MosesRead More[category Sport]

Southampton sign Gills keeper Gazzaniga

Southampton have completed the signing of Gillingham goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga on a four-year dealRead More[category Sport]

Suarez affair harmed Dalglish - Ferguson

Sir Alex Ferguson believes the highly controversial manner in which Kenny Dalglish handled the Luis Suarez racism case was a factor in him getting sacked by LiverpoolRead More[category Sport]

Travel takes its toll on Fergie

Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted he will have to curb some of his travelling after his recent health scareRead More[category Sport]

Pearce hails Giggs impact

Stuart Pearce is far happier having Ryan Giggs under his charge than he ever was chasing him around a football pitchRead More[category Sport]

Ibrahimovic takes PSG into new dimension

With the acquisition of Zlatan Ibrahimovic Paris Saint-Germain have finally secured the marquee signing they had been chasing since Qatar Sports Investments bought the club a year agoRead More[category Sport]

Powell eager to learn from friendly

Coach Hope Powell is looking forward to seeing what her Great Britain team are made of ahead of Friday nights Olympic preparation friendly with SwedenRead More[category Sport]

Forest appoint O'Driscoll as manager

Nottingham Forest have appointed former first-team coach Sean ODriscoll as their new managerRead More[category Sport]

Lilles Garcia criticises PSGs foreign fixation

Lille coach Rudi Garcia on Thursday welcomed Paris Saint-Germains signing of Swedish star Zlatan Ibrahimovic but lamented the fact they have not sought to sign more French playersRead More[category Sport]

Younger Hazard set for Chelsea move

Thorgan Hazards move to Chelsea could be completed on Friday according to to Lens sporting director Antoine SibierskiRead More[category Sport]

Truth has prevailed, Bin Hammam tells AFP

Mohamed Bin Hammam exclusively told AFP that the truth has been established after the life-long ban handed to him by FIFA was lifted by the Court of Arbitration for Sport CAS on ThursdayRead More[category Sport]

Wenger: Arsenal are still competitive

Arsene Wenger insists Arsenal can still win the Barclays Premier League despite not being able to match the outlay of some rivalsRead More[category Sport]

King keen to play part in retirement

Tottenhams Ledley King is disappointed to be calling time on his playing career but looking forward to a future with the north Londoners off the fieldRead More[category Sport]

Robertson calls for language barrier

Sports Minister Hugh Robertson wants football to clamp down on swearingRead More[category Sport]

Tymoshchuk ponders Bayern future

Ukrainian international midfielder Anatoliy Tymoshchuk is considering his future at Bayern Munich he told German magazine KickerRead More[category Sport]

Uproar in France over Ibrahimovics indecent salary

Football superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovics record-breaking salary at his new Paris club has sparked a fierce backlash from French politicians denouncing it as indecent at a time of financial hardshipRead More[category Sport]

Hull complete Proschwitz signing

Hull have completed the signing of striker Nick Proschwitz from German outfit SC PaderbornRead More[category Sport]

McFadden would talk to Celtic

James McFadden is still interested in signing for Celtic despite a proposed move to his boyhood heroes falling through last yearRead More[category Sport]

Pearce to decide on Sturridge

Team GB boss Stuart Pearce will make a decision on striker Daniel Sturridges Olympic football dream after Friday nights friendly against BrazilRead More[category Sport]

Liverpool managers Rodgers targets Allen

Swansea midfielder Joe Allen has been named as a transfer target by Liverpool manager and former boss Brendan RodgersRead More[category Sport]

Injury-plagued King retires

Tottenham captain Ledley King finally announced his retirement on Thursday after battling chronic knee problems for several yearsRead More[category Sport]

Lithuania detains Latvia-bound Polish hooligans

Thirteen Poles have been arrested in Lithuania after trouble involving fans of Legia Warsaw bound for a Europa League match in Latvia police said on ThursdayRead More[category Sport]

Chelsea confirm Moses interest

Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo has confirmed the Blues interest in Wigan striker Victor Moses but admitted a deal is yet to be agreedRead More[category Sport]

Southampton complete Clyne signing

Southampton have confirmed the signing of highly-rated defender Nathaniel Clyne from Crystal PalaceRead More[category Sport]

Bin Hammam FIFA ban annulled

Mohamed Bin Hammam has had his lifetime FIFA ban annulled by the Court of Arbitration for Sport the Press Association can discloseRead More[category Sport]

Lucas set for Reds return

Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva is set to make his return from a long-term knee injury two months ahead of schedule Reds manager Brendan Rodgers has confirmedRead More[category Sport]

Fergie happy for Berbatov to stay

Sir Alex Ferguson has claimed he would be happy for Dimitar Berbatov to stay at Manchester United but accepts why the Bulgarian wants to leaveRead More[category Sport]

Lukaku powers Chelsea past Sounders

European champions Chelsea opened their tour of the United States on Wednesday with a 4-2 win over the Seattle Sounders as striker Romelu Lukaku led the way with two first half goalsRead More[category Sport]

Lennon seeks recognition for Hoops

Celtic manager Neil Lennon has reiterated his call for Rangers to be stripped of titles won over the past decade if they are found guilty of signing players on illegal contractsRead More[category Sport]

Modric won't go on the cheap - AVB

Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has warned clubs interested in Luka Modric that the Croatia playmaker will not be sold until Spurs £35million asking price is metRead More[category Sport]

2014 World Cup is 'under control' - organizers

The World Cup which Brazil will host in 2014 is under control the head of the countrys organizing panel said Wednesday voicing optimism about progress in lagging infrastructure projectsRead More[category Sport]

Apathy and Brazil to test GB football team

The team that many of their compatriots didnt want will return in public after decades of unmourned absence Friday without their biggest star and against one of the favourites for an Olympic football tournament where tickets are being withdrawnRead More[category Sport]

Neville understands Beckham omission

Gary Neville admits he understands Team GB coach Stuart Pearces decision to leave David Beckham out of his squad for the OlympicsRead More[category Sport]

United start world tour with narrow victory

Manchester United started a six-game pre-season world tour with a 1-0 win over AmaZulu before a capacity 50000 crowd at Moses Mabhida Stadium WednesdayRead More[category Sport]

History offers comfort to African football quartet

Egypt Gabon Morocco and Senegal can draw strength from African football achievements at recent Olympics when they set off this month in search of medalsRead More[category Sport]

Diarra AWOL from Marseille pre-season training

Marseille coach Elie Baup on Wednesday said that he still has no news of midfielder Alou Diarra two days after the resumption of trainingRead More[category Sport]

Rodgers confirms interest in Dempsey

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has admitted the club have made enquiries about the availability of Fulham forward Clint DempseyRead More[category Sport]

West Ham sign Maiga from Sochaux

English Premier League new boys West Ham announced Wednesday they had signed Mali forward Modibo Maiga from French club Sochaux on a long-term dealRead More[category Sport]

City reject Milan Dzeko link

Manchester City have rejected talk that striker Edin Dzeko is bound for AC MilanRead More[category Sport]

Iaquinta linked with Fulham

Juventus striker Vincenzo Iaquinta could move to Fulham according to the players agentRead More[category Sport]

Hammers sign Maiga

West Ham have completed the signing of Modibo Maiga from Sochaux on a long-term dealRead More[category Sport]

Clyne looks set to sign for Saints

Crystal Palaces Nathaniel Clyne is expected to complete his move to Southampton within the next 24 hours Press Association Sport understandsRead More[category Sport]

Ibrahimovic makes PSG switch

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has completed his long-awaited transfer from AC Milan to big-spending Paris St GermainRead More[category Sport]

Luuk de Jong joins Mgladbach

FC Twentes Dutch international Luuk de Jong has signed a five year contract with Borussia Monchengladbach the German club announced on WednesdayRead More[category Sport]

PSG unveil Italian starlet Verratti

Italian teenager Marco Verratti was on Wednesday presented to the media as Paris Saint-Germains third signing of the summerRead More[category Sport]

Hands off Dempsey, warn Fulham

Fulham have revealed they have not received any offers for Clint Dempsey - and discouraged Liverpool or any other interested club from making a move for the United States internationalRead More[category Sport]

Maxwell keen on Ibrahimovic move

Zlatan Ibrahimovics prospective Paris St Germain team-mate Maxwell is looking forward to being reunited with a player he rates among the best in EuropeRead More[category Sport]

Swansea say they've had No offers for Joe Allen

Swansea have not received any offers for midfielder Joe Allen despite speculation linking him with a move to join former boss Brendan Rodgers at LiverpoolRead More[category Sport]

Bayern chief Hoeness says Blatter weakened

FIFA president Sepp Blatters position at the head of world footballs governing body has been further weakened by fresh corruption allegations Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness said on WednesdayRead More[category Sport]

Japan keeper Kawashima signs for Standard Liege

Japan international goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima who had been linked with some of Europes top teams has signed a three-year contract with Belgian side Standard LiegeRead More[category Sport]

Ibrahimovic completes PSG medical

Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic underwent a medical examination at a Paris hospital on Wednesday morning paving the way for his transfer to Paris Saint-GermainRead More[category Sport]

London withdraws 500,000 Olympic football tickets

The organisers of the London Olympics conceded defeat Wednesday in selling all the tickets for the football tournament as they revealed plans to slash the capacity of some stadiumsRead More[category Sport]

Newcastle await Douglas transfer news

Newcastle are awaiting a response from FC Twente after tabling a bid for Brazil-born defender DouglasRead More[category Sport]

Cahill backing for Terry

Gary Cahill has backed Chelsea team-mate and captain John Terry to put his turbulent summer behind him when the new season kicks off next monthRead More[category Sport]

Suarez reopens racism row

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez believes the eight-game ban he received last season was down to Manchester Uniteds political powerRead More[category Sport]

Di Matteo - No news on Oscar

Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo preferred not to comment on speculation linking the club with Internacional midfielder OscarRead More[category Sport]

Van der Vaart committed to Spurs

Tottenham forward Rafael van der Vaart has no plans to leave the club this summerRead More[category Sport]

Kompany forced off as City held

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany was forced off with an apparent hamstring strain as Roberto Mancinis men were held to a goalless draw by Dynamo Dresden in InnsbruckRead More[category Sport]

Euro 2012 a sell-out, revenues beat 2008 edition

Euro 2012 in Poland and Ukraine proved an unprecedented sell-out and the tournament generated revenues ahead of the 2008 edition in Switzerland and Austria UEFAs top watchdog said on TuesdayRead More[category Sport]

Ibrahimovic: the Swedish marksman with attitude

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is a larger than life character and immensely talented but he is going to have to break a habit of a lifetime if he is to fulfil Paris Saint Germain sporting director Leonardos prediction of writing history for the clubRead More[category Sport]

Rangers continue bid for SFA membership

Sevco Scotland will continue attempts to assume Rangers membership of the Scottish Football Association at home and abroad following talks on TuesdayRead More[category Sport]

Naldo on his way to Wolfsburg

Werder Bremens Brazilian centreback Naldo is due to sign for rival Bundesliga side Vfl Wolfsburg the two clubs announced on TuesdayRead More[category Sport]

American prosecutor to lead ethics probe

An American prosecutor appointed as the new head investigator of FIFAs independent ethics committee will look into the world governing bodys handling of the ISL corruption scandalRead More[category Sport]

Gunter joins Mariappa at Reading

Reading have completed the signings of Chris Gunter and Adrian Mariappa on three-year dealsRead More[category Sport]

Germany unveils tough new anti-hooligan measures

Police and sports authorities in Germany on Tuesday decided to ban troublemakers from football grounds for up to 10 years if they are found guilty of violenceRead More[category Sport]

Davies stunned by UEFA nomination

Semi-professional Bangor City striker Les Davies admits his inclusion on the list for a top UEFA honour is crazy but a great surpriseRead More[category Sport]

Warnock confirms City's Snodgrass bid

Leeds boss Neil Warnock has confirmed Norwich have had a bid rejected for captain Robert SnodgrassRead More[category Sport]

Reclaiming Premiership title our priority - Fergie

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson wants the English Premier League trophy back at Old Trafford next seasonRead More[category Sport]

Owen close to finding new club

Former Manchester United and England striker Michael Owen has hinted he is close to signing for a new club after leaving Old TraffordRead More[category Sport]

Mancini impressed by Tevez

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has been impressed by the attitude of Carlos Tevez since the strikers return for pre-season trainingRead More[category Sport]

PSG agree Ibrahimovic deal: official

Paris Saint Germain have signed AC Milans Swedish international striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic the French clubs sporting director Leonardo told AFP on TuesdayRead More[category Sport]

Bernstein opposed to Blatter bid

Football Association chairman David Bernstein insists he would be against an attempt by Sepp Blatter to extend his reign as FIFA presidentRead More[category Sport]

Abuse must stop, says League chairman

Football League chairman Greg Clarke insists abuse between players must be eradicated from the gameRead More[category Sport]

Blatter announces new FIFA code of ethics

FIFA president Sepp Blatter on Tuesday announced that world footballs governing body has adopted a new code of ethics in the wake of a series of damaging corruption scandalsRead More[category Sport]

No Beckham pressure for Richards

Manchester City defender Micah Richards maintains he will feel no added pressure after being selected for Team GB ahead of David BeckhamRead More[category Sport]

Reading complete Mariappa signing

Reading have completed the signing of Watford defender Adrian Mariappa on a three-year dealRead More[category Sport]

SFA seek more detail on Rangers bid

The Scottish Football Association will seek more information from Sevco Scotland on the identity and propriety of their investors and directors as talks continue on their application to take over Rangers membershipRead More[category Sport]

Premier League is our priority: Ferguson

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has made reclaiming the Premier League title priority number oneRead More[category Sport]

Ashley key to Carroll deal - Pardew

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew will leave the clubs bid to lure Andy Carroll back to Tyneside to owner Mike AshleyRead More[category Sport]

I don't believe in conspiracies: Blatter

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has sent a letter to Germanys Bild newspaper to clarify remarks he made at the weekend in which he appeared to insinuate that Germany had only gained the 2006 World Cup due to malpracticeRead More[category Sport]

Police investigate 'choc ice' tweet

Police are investigating racist comments made against footballer Ashley Cole on social networking site Twitter just days after his team-mate John Terry was cleared of racismRead More[category Sport]

Premier League finds home from home in Asia

A glut of Premier League sides including Arsenal Manchester City and Manchester United are touring Asia this month hoping to cash in on the regions unquenchable thirst for English footballRead More[category Sport]

Toon return would suit Carroll - Shearer

Former Newcastle captain Alan Shearer believes returning to Tyneside would be a great move for Liverpool striker Andy CarrollRead More[category Sport]

Vidic and Smalling back for new season

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed skipper Nemanja Vidic and fellow defender Chris Smalling will be fit for the new seasonRead More[category Sport]

Bid for Michu 'accepted'

Rayo Vallecano have accepted Swanseas bid for midfielder Michu according to reports in SpainRead More[category Sport]

Hills targets Olympic surprise

Great Britains womens football team are set to cause a few surprises during the London 2012 Games according to assistant coach Brent HillsRead More[category Sport]

Giggs wants Team GB after Olympics

Ryan Giggs hopes London 2012 will not signal the end for Team GBs football teamRead More[category Sport]

Magpies' Krul aims for Dutch top spot

Newcastle keeper Tim Krul returned from Hollands disastrous Euro 2012 campaign hungry to make his mark on the international stageRead More[category Sport]

Giggs wants Team GB to go beyond London

Ryan Giggs wants the Great Britain football team to continue beyond the London 2012 Olympic GamesRead More[category Sport]

Giggs wants Team GB to go beyond London

Ryan Giggs wants the Great Britain football team to continue beyond the London 2012 Olympic GamesRead More[category Sport]

Vancouver move for Kenny Miller

Scotland captain Kenny Miller has joined Major League Soccer side Vancouver Whitecaps from CardiffRead More[category Sport]

Man United fever in S.Africa despite missing stars

Manchester United fever is sweeping South Africa with tickets selling fast for a two-match tour despite the absence of England star Wayne Rooney and many other first choicesRead More[category Sport]

Green set for SFA transfer embargo talks

Charles Green will bid to persuade the Scottish Football Association to drop demands to accept a transfer embargo as he looks to assume Rangers membership of the governing bodyRead More[category Sport]

Vlaar: Villa would be a thriller

Holland international Ron Vlaar is excited at a possible switch to Aston VillaRead More[category Sport]

Debuchy wants away, sits out Lille training

France winger Mathieu Debuchy under contract at Lille until 2015 has said he wants to leave the club and will not take part in training on Tuesday according to LEquipeRead More[category Sport]

Robben turns the page

Dutch international striker Arjen Robben insisted Monday he had turned the page on a disappointing campaign with Bayern Munich and the Oranjie and said he was looking forward to the new Bundesliga seasonRead More[category Sport]

Guzan signs new Villa deal

American goalkeeper Brad Guzan has re-signed for Aston Villa after agreeing a new three-year contract with the Premier League club it was announced MondayRead More[category Sport]

Doncaster backs Dundee claim

Scottish Premier League chief executive Neil Doncaster insists Dundee deserve their place in the top flight under sporting merit despite protestations from DunfermlineRead More[category Sport]

Ruddy: Norwich must defend better

Norwich goalkeeper John Ruddy accepts the team must tighten up if they are to progress in the Barclays Premier League - which can only boost his own England chancesRead More[category Sport]

Bangor star in illustrious company

Les Davies a 27-year-old winger who is a cult hero for his club Bangor City has made it on to the 32-man list of players nominated for UEFAs best player in Europe awardRead More[category Sport]

Giggs wants Team GB after Olympics

Ryan Giggs hopes London 2012 will not signal the end for Team GBs football teamRead More[category Sport]

Wigan sign Fraser Fyvie from Aberdeen

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has made his first signing of the summer with the acquisition of Aberdeen midfielder Fraser Fyvie for an undisclosed feeRead More[category Sport]

Newcastle content to wait on Carroll

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew is maintaining a watching brief after his club re-ignited the debate over Andy Carrolls futureRead More[category Sport]

Trio named in Villa touring squad

New signings Brett Holman Karim El Ahmadi and Matthew Lowton are all included in Aston Villas squad for their tour of the United StatesRead More[category Sport]

Internacional play hard ball over Oscar

Chelsea have been told they must break the bank if they want to sign Brazilian international OscarRead More[category Sport]

Capello offered Russia job

Fabio Capello has been named as Russias new manager - with the former England boss set to complete the formalities of his move to Moscow in the next few daysRead More[category Sport]

Dundee to replace Rangers in SPL

Dundee will take the place of Rangers in the Scottish Premier League SPL next season it was announced MondayRead More[category Sport]

Ibrahimovic PSG move delayed

Zlatan Ibrahimovics move to Paris St Germain will not be completed on Monday according to club sporting director LeonardoRead More[category Sport]

Frimpong could face Twitter probe

Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong has left himself open for criticism and potentially a reprimand from the Football Association following a potentially offensive tweetRead More[category Sport]

Beckenbauer hits back at Blatter claims

Franz Beckenbauer has hit back at suggestions by FIFA president Sepp Blatter that there was irregularity in the decision to award the 2006 World Cup to GermanyRead More[category Sport]

Forest confirm McCarthy talks

Nottingham Forests new owners have confirmed they have held talks with Mick McCarthy about the vacant managerial post at the City GroundRead More[category Sport]

Berbatov ready to move on from Man Utd

Dimitar Berbatov has said it would be better for everyone if he left Manchester United even though he wants to stay at the English Premier League giantsRead More[category Sport]

Minister slams swearing in football

Swearing on the football pitch has gone too far and the sports authorities should do more to tackle it according to a Cabinet ministerRead More[category Sport]

Carroll's future remains uncertain

Andy Carrolls future at Liverpool seems increasingly uncertain despite the Reds rejecting a bid by former club Newcastle to take back the striker on loanRead More[category Sport]

SPL set for crucial meeting

Scottish Premier League clubs meet for the most important annual general meeting in the organisations 14-year history on Monday as they look to navigate their way through the ongoing crisis sparked by the downfall of RangersRead More[category Sport]

FA under pressure to act against Terry

Football Association chiefs have been urged to follow the precedent set by the Luis Suarez case and take action against Chelsea captain John Terry for using racially offensive languageRead More[category Sport]

Inverness still opposed to newco in SPL

Inverness have reaffirmed their opposition to the Rangers newco joining the Clydesdale Bank Premier LeagueRead More[category Sport]

Berbatov: Better for everyone if I leave

Dimitar Berbatov believes it would be better for everyone if he left Manchester United this summerRead More[category Sport]

Newcastle trying to re-sign Carroll - reports

Newcastle have made an approach to Liverpool to take Andy Carroll back to St James Park British media reported on SundayRead More[category Sport]

Olympics safe despite security blunder: Coe

The chairman of the London 2012 Organizing Committee Sebastian Coe said Sunday that a recruitment shortfall by private security firm G4S would not jeopardise the safety of the Olympic gamesRead More[category Sport]

Blatter to strip Havelange role

FIFA chief Sepp Blatter has confirmed his intention to rally for the removal of the organisations disgraced honorary president Joao HavelangeRead More[category Sport]

Magpies bid for Carroll return

Newcastle have made a sensational approach to Liverpool to bring Andy Carroll back to TynesideRead More[category Sport]

Howson believes in life after Lambert

Jonny Howson maintains it is up to the Norwich players to prove last season was not just all Paul Lambert as new manager Chris Hughton looks to take the club forwardRead More[category Sport]

Ouseley urges clubs to act on insults

Anti-racism campaigner Lord Ouseley has called on all clubs to take the lead in stamping out the sort of vile insults highlighted by the John Terry court caseRead More[category Sport]

SPL clubs examine Rangers fallout

Scottish Premier League clubs meet on Monday to discuss their reaction to the decision to place the Rangers newco in the Third Division amid warnings that up to five of them could follow the Ibrox club into administrationRead More[category Sport]

SFA urged to settle players wrangle

The Scottish Football Association have been urged to act swiftly to help former Rangers players continue their careers elsewhereRead More[category Sport]

New centre can become football 'Mecca'

The national football centre at St Georges Park has sent out a statement of intent to the rest of the world and will become a Mecca for students of the game according to chairman David SheepshanksRead More[category Sport]

Guly pens new Saints deal

Guly do Prado has signed a one-year contract extension with Barclays Premier League new boys SouthamptonRead More[category Sport]

Ferdinand defends 'choc ice' tweet

Rio Ferdinand has defended his response to a tweet which referred to Ashley Cole as a choc ice insisting it was not a racist termRead More[category Sport]

Andre Villas Boas takes another swipe at Chelsea

Andre Villas Boass bitterness at his sacking by Chelsea last season surfaced again on Sunday as he said his new club Spurs did not seek out scapegoats if they were going through a bad patchRead More[category Sport]

Giggs prepares for coaching career

Manchester United midfielder Ryan Giggs is pondering a career in management when he hangs up his bootsRead More[category Sport]

Sheepshanks sees bright English future

England should no longer have to go looking for foreign managers in the future if St Georges Park does its job according to the national football centres chairman David SheepshanksRead More[category Sport]

Villas-Boas impressed with Levy

Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas is confident his new project can succeed at White Hart Lane with the full backing of chairman Daniel LevyRead More[category Sport]

Rio reignites Terry race row

The John Terry racism row was reignited on Saturday night when his team-mate and defence witness Ashley Cole was attacked on Twitter - with the alleged victims brother Rio Ferdinand laughingly reactingRead More[category Sport]

Pearce cites Brazil as Olympic example

Stuart Pearce believes the British public could learn a lesson from the way Brazil are preparing for their Olympic odysseyRead More[category Sport]

Manchester City defeated in pre-season opener

Premier League champions Manchester City slumped to a 1-0 defeat to Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia in their opening pre-season match on FridayRead More[category Sport]

Hollande holds footballers to high standard

French President Francois Hollande said on Saturday the players who represented France at football should take a leaf out of the book of the young men who don the French army uniformRead More[category Sport]

Game clean-up 'could cause mayhem'

Professional Footballers Association chairman Clarke Carlisle is prepared for a period of mayhem in football if it helps the game clean up its act in the wake of the John Terry court caseRead More[category Sport]

PSG sign Thiago Silva from AC Milan

Paris Saint Germain determined to land their first French title in 19 years this season on Saturday finalised the arrival of Brazil international defender Thiago Silva from AC MilanRead More[category Sport]

Germans dismayed at Blatter stance on bribes case

The German football federation DBF on Saturday expressed dismay after FIFA president Sepp Blatter insisted he did not have the power to punish former supremo Joao Havelange after the latter was accused of taking bribesRead More[category Sport]

Drogba arrives in China to heros welcome

Didier Drogba was given a heros welcome as he arrived in China on Saturday to start a two-and-a-half-year contract that is expected to make him one of footballs highest-paid playersRead More[category Sport]

QPRs Ferdinand silent on Terry acquittal

Anton Ferdinand declined to comment on Saturday on John Terry being cleared of racially abusing him as the QPR defender arrived in Malaysia with his team-mates for a pre-season tourRead More[category Sport]

Drogba arrives in China to heros welcome

Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba was given a heros welcome as he arrived in China Saturday to start a two-and-a-half year contract that is expected to make him one of footballs highest-paid playersRead More[category Sport]

Borini can shine in red - Rodgers

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has high hopes for new signing Fabio BoriniRead More[category Sport]

Richards backing for Pearce

Micah Richards is certain Great Britain Olympic boss Stuart Pearce will get to manage England full-time one-dayRead More[category Sport]

Scottish football weighs up future

Scottish football woke up to the dawn of a new era on Saturday after Rangers newco were voted into the Third Division of the Scottish Football LeagueRead More[category Sport]

Neville: Management is not my ambition

Gary Neville still insists he has no desire to become a managerRead More[category Sport]

Rangers vote raises SPL questions

Rangers newco have been voted into the Irn-Bru Third Division in a day of drama which leaves huge questions over the future of the Scottish Premier LeagueRead More[category Sport]

Reds complete Borini signing

Roma striker Fabio Borini has become Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers first signing as Liverpool manager after finalising a long-term deal at AnfieldRead More[category Sport]

Maxi rejoins Old Boys

Midfielder Maxi Rodriguez has left Liverpool to rejoin former club Newells Old Boys in ArgentinaRead More[category Sport]

Tevez - I'm a city sticker

Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez claims he is settled at the club and is focused on retaining their Premier League titleRead More[category Sport]

Terry cleared of racism charge

Footballer John Terry has won one of the biggest battles of his sporting life after being cleared of hurling racial abuse at another playerRead More[category Sport]

Terry cleared of racism charge

Footballer John Terry has won one of the biggest battles of his sporting life after being cleared of hurling racial abuse at another playerRead More[category Sport]

Maxi rejoins Old Boys

Midfielder Maxi Rodriguez has left Liverpool to rejoin former club Newells Old Boys in ArgentinaRead More[category Sport]

Fernandes expects more signings

QPR chairman Tony Fernandes believes the club will reap the rewards of their early work in the transfer market and admits there are likely to be even more new faces joining this summerRead More[category Sport]

Russia to sign Capello next week - report

Russia will sign former England manager Fabio Capello on a two-year deal next week with a mission to guide the squad into the 2014 World Cup after a disappointing Euro 2012 a newspaper here claimed on FridayRead More[category Sport]

Rangers welcome acceptance into SFL

Newco Rangers chief executive Charles Green believes the decision taken by Scottish Football League chairmen to install the club into the Irn-Bru Third Division maintains Scottish footballs sporting integrityRead More[category Sport]

Adkins targets Europe

Southampton manager Nigel Adkins is not only hopeful the newly-promoted side will avoid relegation but believes they will soon be challenging for Europe and ultimately the Premier League titleRead More[category Sport]

Spurs nearing Adebayor deal

Tottenham are close to agreeing a fee for Togo striker Emmanuel AdebayorRead More[category Sport]

FA 'a week away' from Terry call

The Football Association will study the findings of the John Terry court case before deciding whether or not to bring any charges against the Chelsea captainRead More[category Sport]

Rangers demoted to Scottish Third Division

Cash-strapped Glasgow giants Rangers will play in the Third Division next season following a vote of Scottish Football League clubs on Friday in a move that could have enormous consequences for the entire future of Scottish footballRead More[category Sport]

Englands Terry not guilty of racial abuse - judge

Former England captain John Terry was found not guilty Friday of racially abusing rival footballer Anton FerdinandRead More[category Sport]

John Terry found not guilty

John Terry has been cleared of hurling a racist obscenity at Anton FerdinandRead More[category Sport]

Rangers to play in Third Division

Rangers will start the new season in the Irn-Bru Third Division following a vote by Scottish Football League chairmen at HampdenRead More[category Sport]

Muamba dedicates doctorate to saviours

Fabrice Muamba admits he is still far away from returning to the pitch but remains hopeful he will be able to resume his career with BoltonRead More[category Sport]

Dunfermline stand firm on Rangers newco

Dunfermline chairman John Yorkston turned up at Hampden for the crucial vote on the future of Rangers questioning the doomsday scenario put forward if the newco club are not entered into the Irn-Bru First DivisionRead More[category Sport]

Ibrahimovic no closer to PSG deal: agent

AC Milans Swedish international striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is still a long way off reaching agreement for a move to French club Paris Saint Germain his agent said on FridayRead More[category Sport]

Newcastle close in on Debuchy

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew is poised to make a significant transfer breakthrough as he closes in on Lille full-back Mathieu DebuchyRead More[category Sport]

Cotterill 'deeply disappointed' by exit

Steve Cotterill feels he should have been given the chance to prove himself as Nottingham Forest manager under the clubs new Kuwaiti ownersRead More[category Sport]

Liverpool agree fee for signing of Italy Striker Borini

Liverpool have agreed a fee with Roma for striker Fabio Borini and the player has arrived on Merseyside to undergo a medical and discuss personal termsRead More[category Sport]

Lennon keen to keep Stokes

Celtic manager Neil Lennon insisted Friday he wants Republic of Ireland international Anthony Stokes to remain at Parkhead despite reports the striker is set for a moveRead More[category Sport]

Midfielder Buzsaky exits QPR

QPR midfielder Akos Buzsaky will leave Loftus Road after failing to agree terms on a new contractRead More[category Sport]

Beckham dismisses torch lighting talk

David Beckham does not believe he should be the one to open the London Games by lighting the Olympic torchRead More[category Sport]

Adebayor agrees Spurs move

Manchester Citys Togolese striker Emmanuel Adebayor has agreed a deal with English Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur according to reports here on FridayRead More[category Sport]

Ibrahimovic deal 'far away' - agent

The agent of AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic insists his clients proposed move to Paris St Germain is far from completeRead More[category Sport]

Doubts as Drogba hits China jackpot

Didier Drogba arrives in China this weekend amid a spending spree on foreign talent that football chiefs hope will give the local league a much-needed boost but critics say is ruining the sportRead More[category Sport]

Becks: Olympian should light torch

David Beckham does not believe he should be the one to open the London Games by lighting the Olympic torchRead More[category Sport]

Muamba set for Honorary Doctorate

Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba whose heart stopped for 78 minutes after he collapsed during a live televised match will receive an Honorary Doctorate later on FridayRead More[category Sport]

Rangers to discover SFL fate

Rangers newco will discover today whether they will be playing in the First Division or Third Division of the Scottish Football League next seasonRead More[category Sport]

Sigurdsson: Tottenham felt right

Midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson feels he has a better chance of success at Tottenham than he would have done at LiverpoolRead More[category Sport]

Lundekvam ready to talk to FIFA

Former Southampton skipper Claus Lundekvam is ready to talk to FIFA as they investigate his claims that he team-mates and opposing captains were involved in betting fraud - something he now describes as innocent funRead More[category Sport]

Carroll must forget price tag

Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler believes Andy Carroll will become a better player when he forgets about his £35million price tag and focuses on his personal strengthsRead More[category Sport]

Kewell named Australias greatest player

Former Liverpool and Leeds United star Harry Kewell has been voted Australias greatest ever footballerRead More[category Sport]

Kagawa ready for the spotlight

Shinji Kagawa is confident he has the mental strength to cope with the attention of being Japans first Manchester United playerRead More[category Sport]

Verdict due in Terry trial

A verdict is expected today in John Terrys trial for allegedly using a racist obscenity about Anton FerdinandRead More[category Sport]

China, South Africa to face Brazil

Brazil will tackle China in a friendly international on September 10 in the north-east city of Recife three days after facing South Africa in Sao Paulo the Brazilian football federation CBF saidRead More[category Sport]

Toure in line for Turkey switch

Manchester City defender Kolo Toure is in talks with Bursaspor over a move to TurkeyRead More[category Sport]

I cant punish Havelange over bribes, says Blatter

FIFA president Sepp Blatter insisted on Thursday that he did not have the power to punish former supremo Joao Havelange after the 96-year-old Brazilian was accused of taking bribesRead More[category Sport]

Fulham sign Rodallega on a free transfer

Fulham have bolstered their strike options after completing a deal to sign Hugo Rodallega on a free transferRead More[category Sport]

Eight killed after Sao Paulo team wins Brazil Cup: police

Eight people were shot dead in various districts of a suburban Sao Paulo town early Thursday as fans celebrated the victory of local team Palmeiras in the Brazilian Cup final police saidRead More[category Sport]

Ferguson wants one more signing

Sir Alex Ferguson is intent on making one further addition to his Manchester United squad this summerRead More[category Sport]

Fulham sign Rodallega on free transfer

Fulham signed Hugo Rodallega on a free transfer on Thursday after the Colombia striker opted not to renew his contract at WiganRead More[category Sport]

Further points deduction for Pompey

Portsmouth have been told they must start next season in npower League One with a 10-point deductionRead More[category Sport]

Japans Kagawa ready for Man Utd spotlight

Japan midfielder Shinji Kagawa said Thursday he was aware of the spotlight that came with playing for Manchester United but added he was confident he could cope with the pressureRead More[category Sport]

AVB excited by early deals

Andre Villas-Boas believes new signings Jan Vertonghen and Gylfi Sigurdsson will add further solutions as he looks to take Tottenham forward next seasonRead More[category Sport]

Blatter 'powerless' over Havelange

Sepp Blatter has claimed he does not have the power to strip Joao Havelange of FIFAs honorary presidency and defended the world governing bodys lack of action over the ISL bribery scandalRead More[category Sport]

Tributes pour in for McBride

Tributes have been pouring in for the former Celtic Hibernian and Motherwell striker Joe McBride who died in hospital on Wednesday night aged 74Read More[category Sport]

Kelly in charge as Forest seek boss

Rob Kelly has been placed in temporary charge of Nottingham Forest while the clubs new Kuwaiti owners conduct their search for a managerRead More[category Sport]

Uefa: No plans for goal technology

UEFA have announced they will continue with additional assistant referees in the Champions League and Europa League next season - but not goal-line technologyRead More[category Sport]

Fletcher yet to begin comeback

Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher is yet to attempt a comeback from his chronic bowel complaintRead More[category Sport]

Mullins moves to St Andrew's

Birmingham have completed the capture of Hayden Mullins from Portsmouth for an undisclosed feeRead More[category Sport]

Terry 'used racial abuse'

Footballer John Terry was using straightforward racial abuse against Anton Ferdinand rather than sarcastically repeating a racist slur a court has heardRead More[category Sport]

Hirst surprised by fixing claims

Claus Lundekvams former Southampton team-mate David Hirst has insisted the claims that spot-fixing was rife during their time at the club came as a massive surpriseRead More[category Sport]

Intrigue mounts for Capello in Moscow

Intrigue mounted Thursday over the identity of Russias new manager amid reports that Fabio Capello was already in Moscow to negotiate terms for a contract to revive the squads fortunesRead More[category Sport]

Spurs finalise Vertonghen deal

Tottenham have finalised the signing of Jan Vertonghen from Ajax after the centre-half passed his medicalRead More[category Sport]

Cotterill departs after Forest takeover

Nottingham Forests new owners have decided to part company with manager Steve CotterillRead More[category Sport]

Former Saints dismiss Lundekvam claims

Claus Lundekvams former Southampton team-mates have lined up to distance themselves from the players claims of spot-fixing during his time at the clubRead More[category Sport]

Ex FIFA boss Havelange took bribes: Swiss court

Former world football chief Joao Havelange received enormous bribes from FIFAs discredited former marketing company court documents released in Switzerland saidRead More[category Sport]

Abramovich quit on me - Villas-Boas

New Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas feels Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich quit on me after deciding to call a premature end to their Stamford Bridge project last seasonRead More[category Sport]

Former Celtic, Motherwell and Hibernian striker Joe McBride dies

Former Celtic Motherwell and Hibernian striker Joe McBride has died aged 74Read More[category Sport]

Toure vows to stick with City

Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has promised to follow boss Roberto Mancinis example by dedicating his future to the Premier League championsRead More[category Sport]

West Ham would consider Carroll move, says Gold

West Ham co-owner David Gold admits his club would be interested in signing Andy Carroll if Liverpool are willing to off-load the England strikerRead More[category Sport]

Taarabt signs new deal with QPR

Morocco midfielder Adel Taarabt signed a three-year contract extension with Queens Park Rangers on WednesdayRead More[category Sport]

Blues pair go Dutch again

Chelsea duo Tamas Kalas and Patrick van Aanholt have joined Vitesse Arnhem on loan for the 201213 seasonRead More[category Sport]

Baggies move for El Ghanassy

West Brom have completed the signing of Belgium international Yassine El Ghanassy on a season-long loan with an option to buy from AA Gent the Barclays Premier League club have confirmedRead More[category Sport]

FIFA knew of bribes claims court report

FIFA chiefs had knowledge that senior officials including former president Joao Havelange had been paid bribes by the organisations former marketing company ISL a court document published on Wednesday has revealedRead More[category Sport]

AVB claims share of Chelsea credit

Andre Villas-Boas believes he is entitled to some degree of satisfaction for helping set Chelsea on the way to Champions League glory but is now fully focused on transforming Tottenham into genuine title contendersRead More[category Sport]

Terry 'should not face race charge'

Footballer Ashley Cole said that England and Chelsea team-mate John Terry should not have been taken to court over racism claimsRead More[category Sport]

Pardew dismisses Cabaye reports

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has laughed off suggestions that Barcelona could prise Yohan Cabaye from his grasp for as little at £8millionRead More[category Sport]

New deal for Taarabt

Adel Taarabt has ended speculation over his QPR future by signing a new long-term contract at the clubRead More[category Sport]

Expanded SPL proposed

Scottish footballs three governing bodies have issued a joint statement which reveal proposals that include increasing the size of the the Scottish Premier League a restructuring of the leagues the introduction of play-offs and a change in the distribution of moniesRead More[category Sport]

Ive learned from Chelsea flop, says Villas-Boas

Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas believes the painful lessons of his dismal spell in charge at Chelsea will help him succeed at White Hart LaneRead More[category Sport]

FIFA to investigate Lundekvam claim of betting fraud

FIFAs chief investigator in England will look into claims by former Southampton skipper Claus Lundekvam that he team-mates and opposing captains were involved in betting fraudRead More[category Sport]

Leeds snap up Kenny

Leeds have completed the signing of goalkeeper Paddy Kenny from QPR for an undisclosed feeRead More[category Sport]

Spurs appoint Freund as assistant to Villas-Boas

Former Tottenham midfielder Steffen Freund has returned to White Hart Lane as an assistant coach to new manager Andre Villas-BoasRead More[category Sport]

West Ham 'interested' in Carroll

West Ham co-owner David Gold has confirmed the Hammers would be interested in signing Andy Carroll on loan should he be made availableRead More[category Sport]

Freund gets Spurs coaching role

Former Tottenham midfielder Steffen Freund has been named as the clubs assistant head coach under new manager Andre Villas-BoasRead More[category Sport]

Villas-Boas to learn from Chelsea stint

New Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas insists he learned lessons from his short time at Chelsea but believes bringing silverware to Spurs is more important than his own reputationRead More[category Sport]

Kenny is key signing for Warnock

Leeds manager Neil Warnock has described new goalkeeper Paddy Kenny as the most important signing he is likely to make at Elland RoadRead More[category Sport]

Mancini deal pleases Toure

Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has welcomed the news that manager Roberto Mancini has signed a new five-year contract with the clubRead More[category Sport]

Cole defends race charge Terry

England footballer John Terry should not have been taken to court over racism claims team mate Ashley Cole has saidRead More[category Sport]

Yakubu says China not for money

Nigerian striker Ayegbeni Yakubu insisted on Wednesday his move to China was made out of a fierce desire to help his ambitious new club rather than the huge money on offerRead More[category Sport]

Coleman to consult Ramsey before considering Shawcross callup

Chris Coleman would consult captain Aaron Ramsey before approaching Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross to play for WalesRead More[category Sport]

Friedel welcomes AVB appointment

Tottenham goalkeeper Brad Friedel is in no doubt new manager Andre Villas-Boas can prove himself at White Hart LaneRead More[category Sport]

Terry: I wanted to speak to police

John Terry said that he was keen to speak to police about alleged racist abuse because I knew there was nothing out there that would show that I had done anything wrongRead More[category Sport]

Cattermole backs O'Neill to deliver

Sunderland skipper Lee Cattermole is backing manager Martin ONeill to stamp his mark on the club in his first full season in chargeRead More[category Sport]

Laudrup was draw for new Swans

New Swansea signings Jose Manuel Flores and Jonathan de Guzman said the draw of working with Michael Laudrup was a key factor in their moves to the Liberty StadiumRead More[category Sport]

New owners for Forest

Nottingham Forest have confirmed the Al-Hasawi family are the clubs new ownersRead More[category Sport]

Terry to continue giving evidence

England defender John Terry will continue giving evidence today when he returns to his trial for allegedly racially abusing Anton FerdinandRead More[category Sport]

Redknapp: No contact from Russia

Former Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp appears not to have ruled out the possibility of becoming manager of RussiaRead More[category Sport]

Lennon reveals interest in Kim

Celtic manager Neil Lennon has admitted an interest in signing South Korea international Kim Bo-KyungRead More[category Sport]

Maradona sacked as Al Wasl coach

Argentinian football legend Diego Maradona was sacked as coach of United Arab Emirates side Al Wasl just over a year after he was appointed to the job the club announced on TuesdayRead More[category Sport]

Al-Wasl sack Maradona

Diego Maradona has been sacked as manager of United Arab Emirates club Al-WaslRead More[category Sport]

Kuwaiti businessman buys Nottingham Forest

Kuwaiti businessman Fawaz Al Hasawi announced on Tuesday he had bought two-time European Cup winners Nottingham ForestRead More[category Sport]

Watford ambition attracted Zola

Gianfranco Zola admits the opportunity to take Watford to a different level attracted him to the clubRead More[category Sport]

Swans add De Guzman capture

Swansea have followed the signing of Jose Manuel Flores from Genoa with the acquisition of Jonathan de Guzman on a season-long loan from VillarrealRead More[category Sport]

Terry denies 'snapping' over taunts

England footballer John Terry has denied he had snapped and used a racist obscenity after being taunted by another playerRead More[category Sport]

Wolfsburg loan misfiring Sio to Augsburg

French striker Giovanni Sio was sent on loan to Augsburg for a year by Bundesliga rivals VfL Wolfsburg his new club announced on TuesdayRead More[category Sport]

Bayern Munich set for brief Chinese tour

German giants Bayern Munich will play two games in China on a five day visit at the end of this month the four-time European Cup winners announced on TuesdayRead More[category Sport]

Besiktas close in on McGregor

Allan McGregor is in talks with Besiktas according to the Turkish clubs official websiteRead More[category Sport]

Egypt-Honduras friendly set for July 19

A friendly match between the Egyptian and Honduras football teams for the London Olympics will take place on July 19 at Saint-Leu outside ParisRead More[category Sport]

Capello, Redknapp on Russia manager wishlist

Former England boss Fabio Capello and Harry Redknapp have been included on a wish-list of candidates to become the new Russia managerRead More[category Sport]

Shorey rejoins Reading

Nicky Shorey has rejoined Reading on a one-year dealRead More[category Sport]

Shelvey signs new deal

Liverpool midfielder Jonjo Shelvey has signed a new contract with the clubRead More[category Sport]

Buttner move to Saints held up

Alexander Buttners proposed move to Southampton from Vitesse Arnhem has stalled according to the Dutch clubRead More[category Sport]

I won't be called racist says Terry

Former England captain John Terry said he was not prepared to be called a racist his trial has heardRead More[category Sport]

Fiorentina deny Chamakh bid

Fiorentina have denied making an offer for Arsenal striker Marouane ChamakhRead More[category Sport]

Chico time for Swansea

Michael Laudrup has made his first signing as Swansea manager with the capture of centre-half Jose Manuel Flores from Genoa for an initial fee of £2millionRead More[category Sport]

UEFA warn Wilshere over betting

Jack Wilshere has received a warning from UEFA disciplinary chiefs after comments he made on Twitter suggesting he had bet on an Arsenal team-mate to scoreRead More[category Sport]

Gyan could be trailblazer

Former Sunderland striker Asamoah Gyan is blazing a trail which could see other big-name players head for the United Arab EmiratesRead More[category Sport]

Lovenkrands becomes Clarks first signing

Experienced former Danish international forward Peter Lovenkrands signed for Championship outfit Birmingham City on Monday to become manager Lee Clarks first signingRead More[category Sport]

Japans Kagawa heads to Manchester United

Japanese midfielder Shinji Kagawa on Tuesday left his home country for Britain to join Manchester United vowing to secure a starting slot when the Premier League season kicks off in AugustRead More[category Sport]

Liverpools Suarez named in Uruguay Olympic squad

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez was one of three over-age players included in the 18-man Uruguay squad for the Olympic Games that was announced here on MondayRead More[category Sport]

Mancini settles on five-year plan

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini is keen to build on the success of the clubs first championship since 1968 and believes his new five-year contract will enable him to do soRead More[category Sport]

Rodgers open to Carroll loan

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers would consider sending England striker Andy Carroll out on loanRead More[category Sport]

Drogba to arrive in China on Saturday

Football star Didier Drogba will arrive in China on Saturday to take up his new role at Shanghai Shenhua his club said amid high hopes he can reignite the 13th-placed teams seasonRead More[category Sport]

Amalfitano plots own path

Newcastle new boy Romain Amalfitano is determined to be his own man as he attempts to make his way in English footballRead More[category Sport]

Butland stays focused amid transfer talk

Birmingham goalkeeper Jack Butland insists talk of a summer move is not proving a distraction as the Olympic Games approachRead More[category Sport]

Earthquakes send midfielder to Thai club

San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Anthony Ampaipitakwong an American of Thai heritage was transfered to Buriram United of the Thai Premier League on Monday for an undisclosed feeRead More[category Sport]

'Two roles' for Beckham at Games - Coe

London 2012 chairman Sebastian Coe has confirmed David Beckham will have two very clear roles at the OlympicsRead More[category Sport]

Lovenkrands completes Birmingham move

Peter Lovenkrands has become Lee Clarks first signing as Birmingham boss agreeing an initial two-year deal at St Andrews following his release by NewcastleRead More[category Sport]

Ignore Rangers' situation - Lennon

Celtic manager Neil Lennon has urged the club and its supporters not to allow outside negative influences to have an impact ahead of the new seasonRead More[category Sport]

Mancini agrees new City deal

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has agreed terms on a new five-year deal with the Barclays Premier League championsRead More[category Sport]

Park leaves United for QPR challenge

South Koreas Park Ji-Sung left Premier League giants Manchester United for top-flight minnows Queens Park Rangers on Monday in a bid to get more first-team footballRead More[category Sport]

Deschamps signs two year deal with France

Frances new coach Didier Deschamps on Monday signed a two year contract with Les Bleus with an additional two years should he succeed in qualifying the side for the 2014 World Cup in BrazilRead More[category Sport]

Terry 'goaded prior to race insult'

Footballer John Terry was goaded about an alleged affair before throwing a racist insult at Anton Ferdinand a court heard on MondayRead More[category Sport]