Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson waves to the crowd after the match against West Bromwich Albion on May 13, 2018
Roy Hodgson: 'Ruben Loftus-Cheek could be better than Michael Ballack'
Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson believes that England midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek could be a better player than Germany legend Michael Ballack.
Jun 23, 12:28
 Lyon forward Nabil Fekir in action during his side's Ligue 1 clash against Nice on May 19, 2018
Lyon chief Jean-Michel Aulas open to new negotiations with Liverpool over Nabil Fekir
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas does not rule out fresh negotiations with Liverpool over Nabil Fekir, though he admits that discussions are not currently taking place.
Jun 23, 12:21
 Mohamed Salah in action for Egypt during a World Cup qualifying match with Congo in October 2017
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah praised for helping tackle Islamophobia on Merseyside
Liverpool politician Steve Rotheram compares Mohamed Salah's impact on Merseyside as a high-profile Muslim to the legacy of John Barnes on the region's black community in the 1980s.
Jun 23, 12:06
 General view outside San Siro in 2015
Report: Chicago Cubs owners keen to invest in AC Milan
The Ricketts family, which owns Major League Baseball side Chicago Cubs, is interested in buying a controlling stake in AC Milan, according to the Edelman PR firm.
Jun 23, 11:54
 England manager Gareth Southgate on June 2, 2018
Gareth Southgate: 'England have performed as well as anyone at World Cup so far'
Gareth Southgate believes that England's performance against Tunisia in their opening World Cup game was as good as anything produced by any other side so far at the tournament.
Jun 23, 11:39
 Xherdan Shaqiri in action for Switzerland on June 8, 2018
Xherdan Shaqiri: 'Goal celebration against Serbia was just emotion'
Switzerland attacker Xherdan Shaqiri claims that his controversial 'Albanian eagle' goal celebration against Serbia at the World Cup was "just emotion".
Jun 22, 22:06
 Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger watches on during a Premier League clash with Huddersfield Town on May 13, 2018
Report: Arsene Wenger to hijack Arsenal move for Aleksandr Golovin
Arsene Wenger wants to sign CSKA Moscow and Russia star Aleksandr Golovin from under the noses of Arsenal upon his return to management, according to agent Sandor Varga.
Jun 22, 21:49
 Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr on June 2, 2018
Jay Jay Okocha praises Nigeria boss Gernot Rohr for changes in Iceland game
Nigeria legend Jay Jay Okocha hails coach Gernot Rohr for accepting criticism and changing his tactics for the Super Eagles' 2-0 win over Iceland at the World Cup.
Jun 22, 21:37
 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
Report: Tottenham Hotspur interested in Nice striker Alassane Plea
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly hoping to sign Nice striker Alassane Plea this summer as competition for Harry Kane.
Jun 22, 21:20
 Xherdan Shaqiri in action for Switzerland on June 8, 2018
Xherdan Shaqiri: 'Switzerland strong enough to turn games around'
Xherdan Shaqiri believes that Switzerland's 2-1 win over Serbia at the World Cup shows how far the Rossocrociati have developed as a team.
Jun 22, 21:11
 Cesc Fabregas in action for Chelsea in the FA Cup final on May 19, 2018
Cesc Fabregas: 'Struggling World Cup big nations can afford to panic a little'
Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas claims that the World Cup's underperforming big nations can make the most of "a little bit" of panic in their upcoming group games.
Jun 22, 20:53
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Tottenham Hotspur, Dundee legend Alan Gilzean diagnosed with brain tumour
Former Tottenham Hotspur, Dundee and Scotland striker Alan Gilzean is diagnosed with a brain tumour.
Jun 22, 20:37
 South Korea manager Shin Tae-yong on May 28, 2018
Shin Tae-yong: 'South Korea could struggle against Mexico due to weather'
South Korea boss Shin Tae-yong believes that the hot weather in Rostov-on-Don will work in Mexico's favour when the two teams meet in Saturday's World Cup Group F match.
Jun 22, 20:26
 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
Andres Guardado: 'Mexico can build on Germany win in South Korea clash'
Mexico captain Andres Guardado is confident that his team can build on their 1-0 win over Germany when they face South Korea in their second game of the 2018 World Cup.
Jun 22, 20:12
 Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr on June 2, 2018
Gernot Rohr: 'Reluctant Nigeria tactical change worked well against Iceland'
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr reveals how his players needed persuasion to change positions in a tactical shake-up that yielded a 2-0 win over Iceland at the World Cup.
Jun 22, 20:03
 Mexico manager Juan Carlos Osorio on July 2, 2017
Juan Carlos Osorio: 'Mexico cannot let standards slip after Germany World Cup win'
Mexico coach Juan Carlos Osorio warns his charges not to get carried away and fall into a "comfort zone" following their 1-0 win over World Cup holders Germany on Sunday.
Jun 22, 19:51
 Lyon forward Nabil Fekir in action during his side's Europa League clash against Apollon Limassol on November 23, 2017
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas: 'Real Madrid interested in Nabil Fekir'
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas admits that France international and Liverpool target Nabil Fekir is also on the radar of Real Madrid.
Jun 22, 19:36
 General view inside the Bernabeu, taken February 2009
Real Madrid sign goalkeeper Andriy Lunin from Zorya Luhansk
Real Madrid announce the signing of Ukrainian goalkeeper Andriy Lunin, 19, from Zorya Luhansk on a six-year contract.
Jun 22, 19:20
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Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani signs Myanmar football TV rights deal
Eleven Sports, the sports media company owned by Leeds United chairman Andrea Radrizzani, signs a nine-year global rights deal with the Myanmar National League.
Jun 22, 19:12
 Stuart Armstrong in action for Celtic on December 30, 2017
Report: Celtic midfielder Stuart Armstrong close to Southampton move
Celtic midfielder Stuart Armstrong is permitted to speak to Southampton after the two clubs agreed terms for the player's transfer, according to a report.
Jun 22, 18:59
 Roma's Radja Nainggolan shoots at goal in the Champions League semi-final second leg against Liverpool on May 2, 2018
Report: Roma, Belgium midfielder Radja Nainggolan to have medical at Inter Milan
Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan will undergo a medical at Inter Milan next week ahead of penning a four-year contract at San Siro, according to a report.
Jun 22, 18:44
 Costa Rica coach Oscar Ramirez during the match against Brazil on June 22, 2018
Oscar Ramirez: 'I do not know what else Costa Rica could have done against Brazil'
Costa Rica coach Oscar Ramirez stands by the defensive tactics employed by his team during Friday's 2-0 defeat to Brazil at the World Cup.
Jun 22, 18:32
 Brazil's Philippe Coutinho celebrates scoring their first goal in the match against Switzerland on June 17, 2018
Philippe Coutinho: 'Brazil had tough time against Costa Rica in World Cup clash'
Philippe Coutinho admits that Brazil endured a "tough" match against Costa Rica in Friday's World Cup Group E meeting at the Krestovsky Stadium.
Jun 22, 18:19
 Ajax's Justin Kluivert during training on May 23, 2017
Netherlands winger Justin Kluivert leaves Ajax to join Roma
Serie A giants Roma confirm the signing of Netherlands winger Justin Kluivert from Ajax for an initial €17.25m (£15.16m).
Jun 22, 18:08
 Joe Hart in action for West Ham United on April 16, 2018
Joe Hart vows to stop "moping around" following England World Cup snub
Joe Hart acknowledges that he was "moping around" after missing out on England's World Cup squad but is now "filled with desire to get back to the top".
Jun 21, 20:03
 Kylian Mbappe scores the opener during the World Cup group game between France and Peru on June 21, 2018
Didier Deschamps pleased with Kylian Mbappe display in France win over Peru
Didier Deschamps praises Kylian Mbappe's performance and match-winning goal in France's 1-0 victory against Peru at the World Cup.
Jun 21, 19:52
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Mexico fined for homophobic chants aimed at Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer
The Mexico Football Federation is fined after its fans were found guilty of making "discriminatory and insulting chants" during their 1-0 World Cup win over Germany.
Jun 21, 19:45
 Ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter gives an interview on April 11, 2018
Sepp Blatter criticises "inconsistent" VAR implementation at 2018 World Cup
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter believes that VAR is failing at the 2018 World Cup in Russia due to a lack of consistency in its implementation.
Jun 21, 19:33
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Newcastle United defender Ciaran Clark assaulted in Magaluf
Newcastle United defender Ciaran Clark has been assaulted in a bar in the Spanish resort of Magaluf, local police confirm.
Jun 21, 19:20
 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
Everton defender Ramiro Funes Mori joins Villarreal
Everton announce that Argentina defender Ramiro Funes Mori, 27, has joined La Liga side Villarreal on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
Jun 21, 19:01
 Juventus midfielder Sami Khedira in action during a Serie A clash with Sampdoria on April 15, 2018
Germany midfielder Sami Khedira pranked with fake return flight tickets
Germany midfielder Sami Khedira responds to a Swedish journalist's offer of fake return flight tickets from Russia by suggesting that the World Cup holders can reach the final.
Jun 21, 18:51
 Peru manager Ricardo Gareca on May 31, 2018
Ricardo Gareca: 'Peru will end World Cup campaign on a high'
Ricardo Gareca insists that Peru will see out their World Cup campaign on a high note following their elimination from the competition at the hands of France.
Jun 21, 18:40
 France manager Didier Deschamps on March 19, 2018
Didier Deschamps "very satisfied" as France reach World Cup last 16
Didier Deschamps admits that he is "very satisfied" with France's progress to the knockout stages of the World Cup following Thursday's 1-0 win over Peru.
Jun 21, 18:26
 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
Lincoln City sign Notts County captain Michael O'Connor
Lincoln City announce the signing of Notts County captain and Northern Ireland international Michael O'Connor on an initial one-year deal.
Jun 21, 18:13
 Trent Alexander-Arnold in action for England on June 7, 2018
England defender Trent Alexander-Arnold backs VAR implementation at World Cup
England defender Trent Alexander-Arnold believes that VAR gives referees the best chance of making correct decisions despite early teething problems at the World Cup.
Jun 21, 18:01
 Christian Eriksen celebrates scoring during the World Cup group game between Denmark and Australia on June 21, 2018
Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen: 'I do not like VAR'
Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen admits that he is not a fan of VAR, after the system played a part in their 1-1 draw with Australia at the 2018 World Cup.
Jun 21, 17:52
 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
Stewart Donald: 'Jack Rodwell unlikely to be at Sunderland next week'
Sunderland owner Stewart Donald reveals that Jack Rodwell is "unlikely" to be at the club come the end of the month.
Jun 21, 17:38
 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
Hibernian manager Neil Lennon handed three-match ban for Rangers game conduct
Neil Lennon will be banned for three domestic games for his "aeroplane" celebration during Hibernian's 5-5 draw against Rangers on the final day of last season.
Jun 21, 17:25
 Marcos Rojo in Argentina training on May 21, 2018
Team News: Angel Di Maria, Marcos Rojo out of Argentina starting XI against Croatia
Angel Di Maria and Marcos Rojo are omitted from Argentina's starting XI for Thursday's World Cup meeting with Croatia.
Jun 21, 17:03
 Uruguay manager Oscar Tabarez on November 13, 2017
Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez: 'No easy games at World Cup'
Uruguay manager Oscar Tabarez believes that there are no more easy games at the World Cup after his side laboured to a 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.
Jun 20, 20:10
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