Barcelona's Aleix Vidal in action in the Copa del Rey semi-final against Valencia on February 1, 2018
Report: Inter Milan join Liverpool in race to sign Barcelona full-back Aleix Vidal
Serie A giants Inter Milan are to lock horns with Liverpool over the prospective signing of Barcelona full-back Aleix Vidal, according to a report.
Jun 16, 11:36
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho patrols the touchline during the 2018 FA Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley
Report: Manchester United, Juventus in talks over five prospective deals
Manchester United are reportedly set for talks with Juventus over prospective deals for Mario Mandzukic, Sami Khedira, Alex Sandro, Matteo Darmian and Anthony Martial.
Jun 16, 11:23
Birmingham City manager Gianfranco Zola during the game against Newcastle United on March 18, 2017
Report: Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola to join Maurizio Sarri at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola is to join former Napoli head coach Maurizio Sarri in the Stamford Bridge dugout in the coming weeks, according to a report.
Jun 16, 11:12
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho patrols the touchline during the 2018 FA Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley
Jose Mourinho: 'David de Gea knows Spain mistake against Portugal was bad'
Jose Mourinho admits that Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea made a "bad mistake" for Cristiano Ronaldo's second goal in Spain's World Cup draw with Portugal.
Jun 15, 21:54
Cristiano Ronaldo scores from the spot during the World Cup group game between Portugal and Spain on June 15, 2018
Fernando Hierro: 'Portugal extremely fortunate to have Cristiano Ronaldo'
Spain head coach Fernando Hierro believes that Portugal and Real Madrid are "extremely fortunate" to have Cristiano Ronaldo in their ranks.
Jun 15, 21:37
Cristiano Ronaldo scores from the spot during the World Cup group game between Portugal and Spain on June 15, 2018
Portugal boss Fernando Santos hails "incredible" Cristiano Ronaldo
Portugal boss Fernando Santos believes that Cristiano Ronaldo's "incredible" characteristics and talent rightly make the Real Madrid man "one of the best in the world".
Jun 15, 21:25
Cristiano Ronaldo grabs his third during the World Cup group game between Portugal and Spain on June 15, 2018
Jose Mourinho: 'Cristiano Ronaldo a special player'
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho hails Cristiano Ronaldo as a player "for special matches" following the Portugal talisman's World Cup hat-trick against Spain.
Jun 15, 21:16
Cristiano Ronaldo scores from the spot during the World Cup group game between Portugal and Spain on June 15, 2018
Cristiano Ronaldo: 'Portugal draw against Spain a fair result'
Hat-trick hero Cristiano Ronaldo believes that Portugal's 3-3 draw with Spain in Friday night's World Cup Group B meeting in Sochi is a "fair result".
Jun 15, 21:03
Real Madrid's assistant coach Fernando Hierro during training on August 11, 2014
Fernando Hierro proud of Spain performance in World Cup draw with Portugal
Spain head coach Fernando Hierro is delighted with his players' performance in Friday night's 3-3 draw with Portugal at the 2018 World Cup.
Jun 15, 20:55
Morocco manager Herve Renard on May 31, 2018
Herve Renard: 'Morocco players hurting after cruel loss to Iran'
Morocco boss Herve Renard reveals that his players are feeling down following the "cruel" 1-0 defeat to Iran in Friday's World Cup Group B encounter in St Petersburg.
Jun 15, 20:40
Cristiano Ronaldo in action during a Portugal training session on June 5, 2018
Alan Shearer plays down Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick for Portugal against Spain
Former England striker Alan Shearer plays down Cristiano Ronaldo's hat-trick in Portugal's thrilling 3-3 draw with Spain at the 2018 World Cup.
Jun 15, 20:26
Iran manager Carlos Queiroz on May 28, 2018
Carlos Queiroz hails "beautiful" Iran win over Morocco at 2018 World Cup
Carlos Queiroz is pleased to see his "tough, courageous" Iran side claim a "beautiful" victory against Morocco in their World Cup Group B opener on Friday.
Jun 15, 20:13
Argentina manager Jorge Sampaoli on May 30, 2018
Jorge Sampaoli names Argentina starting XI for World Cup meeting with Iceland
Argentina manager Jorge Sampaoli names his starting XI for Saturday's World Cup Group D opener against Iceland a day before the match.
Jun 15, 20:00
Andre Gomes in action for Barcelona in the Champions League on March 14, 2018
Report: Barcelona's Andre Gomes on Tottenham Hotspur, Wolverhampton Wanderers radar
Barcelona and Portugal midfielder Andre Gomes is believed to be a transfer target for Premier League duo Tottenham Hotspur and Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Jun 15, 19:45
David de Gea in action for Manchester United in the FA Cup on April 21, 2018
Report: David de Gea agrees new five-year deal at Manchester United
Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea is to end speculation over a prospective move to Real Madrid by penning a new five-year deal at Old Trafford, according to a report.
Jun 15, 19:34
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in action during the international friendly with Nigeria at Wembley on June 2, 2018
Jordan Pickford: 'England putting hearts on line during 2018 World Cup'
Jordan Pickford insists that England will be putting their "hearts on the line" during the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Jun 15, 19:23
Tunisia's Wahbi Khazri celebrates scoring their first goal against Costa Rica on March 27, 2018
Jordan Pickford urges England to be wary of Tunisia star Wahbi Khazri
England and Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford singles out Tunisia attacker and former Sunderland teammate Wahbi Khazri for praise.
Jun 15, 19:11
Marco Silva is unveiled as the new Everton manager on June 4, 2018
Marco Silva seeking "balance" within Everton ranks
Everton manager Marco Silva insists that he wants "balance" in his squad and goes on to claim that age will not be a barrier to selection.
Jun 15, 19:01
Gelson Martins in training for Sporting Lisbon on October 30, 2017
Report: Seven Sporting Lisbon players terminate contracts
A report citing the Portuguese Players' Union claims that seven Sporting Lisbon players have terminated their own contracts in response to an attack by fans.
Jun 15, 18:51
General view inside the Bernabeu, taken February 2009
Real Madrid agree deal to sign Santos forward Rodrygo Goes
Real Madrid confirm that a deal has been agreed to sign forward Rodrygo Goes from Brazilian side Santos, with the 17-year-old set to join Los Blancos in July 2019.
Jun 15, 18:36
Olivier Giroud in action for Chelsea in the FA Cup on April 22, 2018
Olivier Giroud: 'England can do well at 2018 World Cup'
France and Chelsea forward Olivier Giroud believes that England can do well at the 2018 World Cup in Russia but must remember to take each game as it comes.
Jun 15, 18:25
Olivier Giroud in action for Chelsea in the FA Cup on April 22, 2018
Olivier Giroud: 'France not underestimating anyone at 2018 World Cup'
Olivier Giroud believes that France are capable of "going a long way" at the 2018 World Cup but insists that the players are not getting ahead of themselves.
Jun 15, 18:12
Lucas Torreira in action for Sampdoria on November 19, 2017
Report: Arsenal close to signing Uruguay star Lucas Torreira from Sampdoria
Arsenal are reportedly close to finalising a £22m deal for Sampdoria and Uruguay defensive midfielder Lucas Torreira.
Jun 11, 21:58
Eden Hazard in action during the international friendly between Belgium and Portugal on June 2, 2018
Belgium handed injury scare as Eden Hazard limps off against Costa Rica
Belgium talisman Eden Hazard limps off with 20 minutes to go in the Red Devils' 4-1 friendly win over Costa Rica on Monday night.
Jun 11, 21:46
Zenit St Petersburg coach Andre Villas-Boas attends a news conference on March 8, 2016
Report: Former Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur boss Andre Villas-Boas on Real Madrid radar
Real Madrid are reportedly in talks with former Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur boss Andre Villas-Boas to succeed Zinedine Zidane at the Bernabeu.
Jun 11, 21:31
Mohamed Salah in action for Egypt during a World Cup qualifying match with Congo in October 2017
Egypt still unsure whether Mohamed Salah fit enough for World Cup opener
Egypt managing director Ehab Lehita admits that Mohamed Salah remains a doubt for the country's opening World Cup game against Uruguay on Friday.
Jun 11, 21:19
Paul Pogba in action for Manchester United during the FA Cup final on May 19, 2018
Emmanuel Petit: 'Paul Pogba must get angry for France at World Cup'
Former France international Emmanuel Petit wants compatriot Paul Pogba to "get angry" at the World Cup this summer.
Jun 11, 21:04
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EFL Cup first-round draw to take place in Vietnam
The EFL confirms that Vietnam will host the draw for the first round of next season's EFL Cup on Friday, June 15 at 10.45am BST.
Jun 11, 20:51
Benik Afobe in action for Wolverhampton Wanderers on April 15, 2018
Report: Stoke City boss Gary Rowett interested in Dwight Gayle, Benik Afobe
Stoke City boss Gary Rowett reportedly wants to sign Newcastle United striker Dwight Gayle and Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Benik Afobe this summer.
Jun 11, 20:41
Harold Cummings in action for Panama in May 2016
Harold Cummings: 'Panama players banned from sex during World Cup'
Panama defender Harold Cummings reveals that head coach Hernan Dario Gomez has banned his players from seeing and having sex with their partners during the World Cup.
Jun 11, 20:29
Sweden's Sebastian Larsson and Peru's Jefferson Farfan fight for the ball on June 9, 2018
Sebastian Larsson joins AIK Fotboll from Hull City
Hull City midfielder and Sweden international Sebastian Larsson leaves England to join AIK Fotboll on a two-year deal.
Jun 11, 20:15
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah in action during the Premier League clash with Brighton on May 13, 2018
Report: Mohamed Salah threatens to quit Liverpool after Nabil Fekir deal collapse
Mohamed Salah is unhappy with Liverpool's failure to sign Nabil Fekir and is considering offers from Barcelona and Real Madrid, according to a report from Spain.
Jun 11, 20:02
Nice's Jean Michael Seri in action with Napoli's Marek Hamsik on August 22, 2017
Report: Chelsea, Arsenal still keen on Nice midfielder Jean Michael Seri
Chelsea and Arsenal are still hoping to sign Nice midfielder and Ivory Coast international Jean Michael Seri, according to a report.
Jun 11, 19:42
Carles Gil in action for Aston Villa in January 2016
Deportivo La Coruna director: 'We will sign Aston Villa midfielder Carles Gil'
New Deportivo La Coruna director Carmelo del Pozo insists that they will honour the compulsory purchase clause in their loan deal for Aston Villa midfielder Carles Gil.
Jun 11, 19:29
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Former England international Stan Anderson dies, aged 85
Former Sunderland, Newcastle United and Middlesbrough captain Stan Anderson dies at the age of 85.
Jun 11, 19:19
Swansea City's Lukasz Fabianski looks dejected after the match against Bournemouth on May 5, 2018
Report: Swansea City want West Ham United to pay £7m for Lukasz Fabianski
Swansea City are reportedly unwilling to deal with West Ham United over Lukasz Fabianski unless the East Londoners pay £7m for the Poland goalkeeper.
Jun 11, 19:04
FIFA HQ pictured in September 2017
Association of Football Agents rejects income cap proposal
The Association of Football Agents tells FIFA that it would welcome more regulation as part of new transfer proposals but has rejected the idea of an income cap.
Jun 11, 18:53
Raul Jimenez in action during the international friendly between Mexico and Scotland on June 3, 2018
Report: Wolverhampton Wanderers on verge of Raul Jimenez deal
Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly close to sealing a loan deal for Benfica and Mexico striker Raul Jimenez.
Jun 11, 18:39
West Ham United's Adrian in action against Liverpool on February 24, 2018
Goalkeeper Adrian wants West Ham United contract extension
Adrian describes West Ham United as his "second home" but is adamant that the Hammers board should be offering him a new deal as a sign of faith.
Jun 11, 18:31
Aston Villa CEO Keith Wyness attends a news conference in Beijing, China, July 18, 2016
Report: Keith Wyness to sue Aston Villa for constructive dismissal
Keith Wyness is suing Aston Villa for constructive dismissal after departing the club, according to a report.
Jun 11, 18:15
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