Cristiano Ronaldo finally shows some modesty during the La Liga game between Barcelona and Real Madrid on December 3, 2016
Cristiano Ronaldo: 'Champions League semi-final is not over'
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo warns his side that their Champions League semi-final with Atletico Madrid is not over despite a 3-0 first-leg victory.
May 2, 21:31
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Christian Eriksen in action during the Premier League clash with Liverpool at Anfield on February 11, 2017
Christian Eriksen 'focused on Tottenham Hotspur amid Barcelona speculation'
The agent of Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Christian Eriksen plays down talk of a possible move to Barcelona, insisting that his client is focused on his current club.
May 2, 21:07
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Patrick van Aanholt "sorry" for relegated Sunderland
Crystal Palace full-back Patrick van Aanholt expresses sympathy for former club Sunderland following their relegation from the Premier League.
May 2, 20:53
AS Monaco striker Radamel Falcao in action during his side's Champions League last 16 first leg against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on February 21, 2017
Radamel Falcao: 'Anything is possible'
AS Monaco striker Radamel Falcao insists that "anything is possible" ahead of his side's Champions League semi-final first leg against Juventus.
May 2, 20:35
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Arsenal 'eye Pablo Fornals as Santi Cazorla replacement'
Arsenal reportedly identify Malaga midfielder Pablo Fornals as a long-term replacement for Santi Cazorla, despite the 21-year-old Spaniard being linked with Valencia.
May 2, 20:19
Olivier Giroud in action during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Burnley on January 22, 2017
Agent: 'Olivier Giroud's future is tied to Arsene Wenger'
The agent of Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud insists that there has been no contact with Marseille and suggests that his future is linked to that of Arsene Wenger.
May 2, 20:06
Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in action during his side's Premier League clash with Southampton at St Mary's on August 27, 2016
Jordan Pickford: 'I would never join Newcastle United'
Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford insists that he would never join North-East rivals Newcastle United amid speculation linking him with a move to the Magpies.
May 2, 19:53
Wales manager Chris Coleman on the touchline during his side's World Cup qualifier with Serbia on November 12, 2016
Chris Coleman 'to consider Wales future'
Wales manager Chris Coleman will reportedly consider resigning from his position if his side lose to Serbia in a World Cup qualifier next month.
May 2, 19:42
Victor Wanyama in action for Tottenham Hotspur on October 2, 2016
Victor Wanyama: 'Tottenham Hotspur have not given up hope'
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Victor Wanyama insists that his side will fight to the end in the Premier League title race as they bid to catch leaders Chelsea.
May 2, 19:28
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Hartlepool United chairman Gary Coxall steps down
Hartlepool United chairman Gary Coxall announces that he will step down from his role at the club ahead of their final game of the season.
May 2, 19:17
Leicester City forward Riyad Mahrez in action during his side's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace at the King Power Stadium on October 22, 2016
Craig Shakespeare: 'Riyad Mahrez disappointed to be taken off'
Leicester boss Craig Shakespeare admits that he may need to put an arm around Riyad Mahrez after taking the winger off with 10 minutes to go against West Brom.
May 2, 19:04
Jesus Navas in action during the Premier League game between Southampton and Manchester City on April 15, 2017`
Manchester City 'to offer Jesus Navas new deal'
Manchester City are reportedly ready to offer Jesus Navas a new one-year contract before his current deal expires this summer.
May 2, 18:51
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Leyton Orient fans cleared to attend Blackpool match
Leyton Orient fans are cleared to attend Saturday's League Two clash with Blackpool as an agreement is reached between the two clubs and the EFL.
May 2, 18:38
Celtic striker Moussa Dembele shoots during his side's 7-0 defeat to Barcelona in a Champions League match at the Camp Nou on September 13, 2016
Celtic trio nominated for Scotland's PFA Player of the Year award
Scottish champions Celtic dominate the PFA Player of the Year award nominees with three names on the shortlist for both the main prize and young player of the year.
May 2, 18:25
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Sulley Muntari to serve one-match ban after reporting racist abuse
Pescara midfielder Sulley Muntari will serve a one-match ban as Italian authorities decide against rescinding the yellow cards he received after reporting racist abuse.
May 2, 18:14
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Maria Sharapova returns to WTA rankings
Maria Sharapova returns to the WTA rankings for the first time since October after reaching the semi-finals of the Stuttgart Grand Prix last week.
May 2, 15:03
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho on the touchline ahead of the Premier League match against Sunderland on April 9, 2017
Jose Mourinho 'begins social media crackdown at Manchester United'
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho reportedly introduces strict regulations on his players' use of social media sites such as Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram.
May 2, 14:51
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Aston Villa striker Jonathan Kodjia suffers broken ankle
Aston Villa confirm that top-scorer Jonathan Kodjia has suffered a broken ankle which could see him miss the start of next season.
May 2, 14:38
Tony Pulis barks orders during the Premier League game between West Bromwich Albion and Watford on December 3, 2016
Tony Pulis: 'Sean Dyche in Premier League's top three managers'
West Brom boss Tony Pulis praises the quality of British managers in the Premier League and believes that Burnley's Sean Dyche is one of the best three in the division.
May 2, 14:29
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Port Vale chairman Norman Smurthwaite steps down after relegation
Port Vale chairman Norman Smurthwaite steps down from his position at the club following their relegation from League One.
May 2, 14:16
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Jamaal Lascelles to undergo groin operation
Newcastle United announce that captain Jamaal Lascelles will miss Sunday's season-ending match against Barnsley as he prepares for surgery on a groin injury.
May 2, 14:02
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Wladimir Klitschko: "I'll be back"
Wladimir Klitschko vows to return to the ring following his thrilling 11th-round defeat at the hands of Anthony Joshua in front of 90,000 people at Wembley.
May 2, 13:54
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Adrian Mariappa: 'Watford deserved a draw against Liverpool'
Watford defender Adrian Mariappa claims that his side deserved a draw from their 1-0 defeat at home to Liverpool.
May 2, 13:43
Emre Can in action during the FA Cup game between Liverpool and Plymouth Argyle on January 8, 2017
Emre Can hails "very big step" towards Champions League
Liverpool midfielder Emre Can describes his side's 1-0 win over Watford as a "very big step" towards securing Champions League football next season.
May 2, 13:33
Claude Puel watches on during the Premier League game between Southampton and Manchester City on April 15, 2017`
Claude Puel job 'in danger after bust-ups with Southampton players'
Southampton manager Claude Puel's job is reportedly in danger after a number of senior players have become disillusioned with life under the Frenchman.
May 2, 13:25
A frustrated Zlatan Ibrahimovic during the Europa League game between Manchester United and Anderlecht on April 20, 2017
Zlatan Ibrahimovic "stronger" after knee surgery
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic vows to come back stronger after undergoing successful surgery on his knee injury.
May 2, 13:08
Emre Can in action during the Premier League game between West Bromwich Albion and Liverpool on April 16, 2017
Jurgen Klopp: 'Emre Can playing through pain barrier'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp reveals that Emre Can has been carrying an injury in recent weeks despite his stunning winner against Watford at Vicarage Road.
May 2, 12:59
Walter Mazzarri watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Watford on December 14, 2016
Walter Mazzarri: 'Watford were unlucky to lose to Liverpool'
Watford manager Walter Mazzarri claims that his side were unfortunate to fall to a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Liverpool at Vicarage Road.
May 2, 12:51
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
John Ruddy among seven players to leave Norwich City at end of season
Norwich City announce that seven first-team players, including John Ruddy, Sebastien Bassong and Ryan Bennett, will not be offered new contracts at the end of the season.
May 2, 12:39
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Harry Kane: 'Mauricio Pochettino one of the best managers in the world'
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane predicts a bright future for the club under Mauricio Pochettino, whom he rates as one of the best managers in world football.
May 2, 12:27
A delighted Jurgen Klopp after the Premier League game between West Bromwich Albion and Liverpool on April 16, 2017
Jurgen Klopp: 'Liverpool must stay focused'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp urges his side to remain focused for their final three games of the season after taking a big step towards clinching a top-four spot.
May 2, 12:20
Harry Kane celebrates scoring for Spurs on September 18, 2016
Harry Kane hoping to keep pressure on Chelsea in title race
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane sets his sights on beating West Ham United on Friday in order to keep the pressure on Chelsea, who are not in action until Monday.
May 2, 12:09
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Lucas Hernandez signs new five-year Atletico Madrid contract
Atletico Madrid defender Lucas Hernandez puts pen to paper on a new five-year deal which will keep him at the club until 2022.
May 1, 13:59
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Tyson Fury: 'I could beat Anthony Joshua with one arm'
Tyson Fury claims that he would be able to beat WBA and IBF heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua with one arm tied behind his back, even without a warm-up fight.
May 1, 13:46
Tottenham Hotspur defender Jan Vertonghen evades Arsenal's Theo Walcott during the North London derby at the Emirates Stadium on November 6, 2016
Jan Vertonghen "very proud" of Tottenham Hotspur performance
Tottenham Hotspur defender Jan Vertonghen sets his sights on completing a "special" farewell for White Hart Lane as his side look to go unbeaten at the stadium this term.
May 1, 13:32
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Atletico Madrid 'favourites to sign Arsenal target Lucas Moura'
Atletico Madrid reportedly overtake Arsenal as favourites in the race to sign Lucas Moura from Paris Saint-Germain this summer.
May 1, 13:20
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho on the touchline ahead of the Premier League match against Sunderland on April 9, 2017
Jose Mourinho: 'I could field Under-23 side against Crystal Palace'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho reveals that he could consider fielding the club's Under-23 side on the final day of the Premier League season.
May 1, 13:05
Ashley Young of Manchester United reacts to being injured during the game against Everton on April 4, 2017
Ashley Young bemoans dropped points at Old Trafford
Manchester United winger Ashley Young admits that his side's home form could end up costing them a place in the top four following a 10th Old Trafford draw of the season.
May 1, 12:56
Calum Chambers in action for Middlesbrough on November 5, 2016
Calum Chambers calls for Middlesbrough reaction
Middlesbrough defender Calum Chambers calls on his side to react to their late 2-2 draw with Manchester City when they face league leaders Chelsea next week.
May 1, 12:44
Swansea City midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson in action during his side's Premier League clash with Bournemouth at the Liberty Stadium on December 31, 2016
Gylfi Sigurdsson: 'Swansea City ready to pounce on any Hull City slip-ups'
Swansea midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson warns relegation rivals Hull City that his side will be ready to make the most of any slip-ups in the closing stages of the season.
May 1, 12:34
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