Raheem Sterling makes a friend during an England training session on August 29, 2017
Clarke Carlisle slams media over Raheem Sterling gun tattoo coverage
Former Professional Footballers' Association chairman Clarke Carlisle launches an attack on the media for their "unfair" coverage of Raheem Sterling's gun tattoo.
May 31, 18:39
Danilo in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Everton on August 21, 2017
Danilo defends Manchester City teammate Raheem Sterling over gun tattoo
Manchester City and Brazil defender Danilo dismisses the media controversy regarding the gun tattoo sported by club teammate Raheem Sterling.
May 31, 18:23
Loris Karius in tears after the Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool on May 26, 2018
Bruce Grobbelaar: 'Loris Karius deserves second chance at Liverpool'
Legendary Liverpool goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar believes that under-fire Loris Karius should be given a second chance despite his error-strewn Champions League final display.
May 31, 18:12
Andres Iniesta in action for Barcelona in December 2016
Andres Iniesta: 'Dani Jarque death left me feeling empty'
Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta admits that the death of fellow footballer and close friend Dani Jarque in 2009 left him "empty" and lacking "feelings or passion".
May 30, 22:03
A general shot of West Ham United's London Stadium
Report: West Ham United close to signing Barcelona defender Marlon Santos
West Ham United are reportedly close to sealing a £12m deal for Barcelona defender and former Nice loanee Marlon Santos on a five-year contract.
May 30, 21:54
England midfielder Jesse Lingard in action during his side's international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016
Jesse Lingard: 'I feel more comfortable playing for England than Manchester United'
World Cup-bound Jesse Lingard admits that he feels "more comfortable" playing for England than for Manchester United.
May 30, 21:45
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FC Cincinnati accepted as newest Major League Soccer expansion team
FC Cincinnati will be the next franchise added to Major League Soccer's growing team roster after being granted a place in the 2019 league.
May 30, 21:33
Marko Arnautovic in action for West Ham United in a 2017-18 Premier League match
Report: West Ham United to reject Manchester United interest in Marko Arnautovic
West Ham United are reportedly refusing to consider any summer bids for Austria striker Marko Arnautovic amid alleged interest from Manchester United.
May 30, 21:18
Aaron Ramsey models his new haircut during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Arsenal on January 14, 2018
Kevin Campbell: 'Aaron Ramsey should be named Arsenal captain'
Former Arsenal striker Kevin Campbell is adamant that Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey should be given the captaincy by new Gunners manager Unai Emery.
May 30, 21:01
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
Michael Dawson to rejoin Nottingham Forest from Hull City
Championship side Nottingham Forest confirm that defender Michael Dawson will rejoin the club when his contract at Hull City expires in the summer.
May 30, 20:51
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer in action for his side during a Champions League match against Arsenal
Manuel Neuer returns to action in Germany friendly
Germany receive a boost as goalkeeper Manuel Neuer returns from injury to play 30 minutes in a behind-closed-doors friendly against the nation's Under-20s.
May 30, 20:39
Mohamed Salah receives a hug from Jurgen Klopp after he comes off injured during the Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool on May 26, 2018
Egypt FA: 'Mohamed Salah out for up to three weeks'
Egypt talisman Mohamed Salah is expected to be out for no more than three weeks and will play some part in the World Cup, according to the country's football association.
May 30, 20:22
General view inside the Emirates, taken September 2016
Report: Arsenal agree one-year deal with Stephan Lichtsteiner
Arsenal are thought to be close to signing Juventus full-back Stephan Lichtsteiner after reportedly agreeing a one-year contract with the Switzerland international.
May 30, 20:11
Robert Lewandowski in action for Bayern Munich in March 2017
Report: Chelsea interested in Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski
Chelsea are reportedly seeking to move for wantaway Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski this summer.
May 30, 19:57
Xherdan Shaqiri and Oleksandr Zinchenko in action during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester City on March 12, 2018
Report: Xherdan Shaqiri on Tottenham Hotspur, Everton, Southampton radar
Stoke City and Switzerland winger Xherdan Shaqiri is believed to be a transfer target for Premier League trio Tottenham Hotspur, Everton and Southampton.
May 30, 19:43
Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey in action during his side's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion at the Emirates Stadium on October 1, 2017
Report: Arsenal offer Aaron Ramsey new five-year contract
Aaron Ramsey is believed to be considering an offer of a new five-year contract by Arsenal amid reports of Unai Emery wanting to build the team around the Welshman.
May 30, 19:30
Harry Maguire in action during the international friendly between England and Germany on November 10, 2017
Harry Maguire: 'Young England squad could be advantageous at World Cup'
Leicester City defender Harry Maguire believes that Gareth Southgate's young England team could impress at this summer's World Cup due to their hunger and lack of fear.
May 30, 19:16
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
Vedran Corluka: 'Croatia tired of underachieving at World Cup'
Croatia captain Vedran Corluka insists that his nation are tired of underachieving at the World Cup and want to emulate the class of 1998, which finished third in France.
May 30, 18:59
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
Hearts sign Czech Republic goalkeeper Zdenek Zlamal
Scottish Premiership side Hearts announce the signing of goalkeeper Zdenek Zlamal from Czech club Fastav Zlin.
May 30, 18:48
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
Newcastle United sign Slovakia goalkeeper Martin Dubravka on permanent deal
Newcastle United confirm that Slovakia goalkeeper and Magpies loanee Martin Dubravka has joined the Premier League club from Sparta Prague on a permanent deal.
May 30, 18:37
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FIFA drops banned referee Fahad Al-Mirdasi for 2018 World Cup
FIFA confirms that it has dropped referee Fahad Al-Mirdasi from the World Cup after he was banned from football for life in Saudi Arabia over match-fixing.
May 30, 18:23
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
Former Everton forward Jose Baxter rejoins Oldham Athletic
Oldham Athletic confirm that Jose Baxter will rejoin the League Two club on a one-year contract with an option of a further year.
May 30, 18:12
A general shot of the new Main Stand at Anfield ahead of Liverpool's Premier League clash with Watford on November 6, 2016
Report: Liverpool cancel Borussia Monchengladbach friendly over Rhian Brewster interest
Liverpool reportedly call off their pre-season friendly with Borussia Monchengladbach on April 7 due to the German club's alleged interest in youngster Rhian Brewster.
May 19, 18:01
Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon appeals a decision during the Champions League match against Tottenham Hotspur on March 7, 2018
Massimiliano Allegri pays tribute to departing Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon
Juventus head coach Massimiliano Allegri pays tribute to departing goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon following his final game for the club on Saturday.
May 19, 17:53
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
Manuel Pellegrini leaves Hebei China Fortune amid West Ham United links
Hebei China Fortune confirm that reported West Ham United target Manuel Pellegrini has left his role as manager of the Chinese Super League club.
May 19, 17:45
Lionel Messi pictured in February 2018
Ernesto Valverde: 'Lionel Messi will sit out final Barcelona match of season'
Ernesto Valverde reveals that Lionel Messi will not be involved in Barcelona's season finale against Real Sociedad on Sunday.
May 19, 17:32
Scotland midfielder Scott Brown in action upon his return to international duty during the World Cup qualifier against England at Wembley on November 11, 2016
Scott Brown: 'Celtic winning double treble is best feeling'
Scott Brown believes that Celtic's feat of securing a second consecutive domestic treble has brought about "the best feeling you can ever experience".
May 19, 17:20
Brendan Rodgers watches on during the Champions League game between Manchester City and Celtic on December 6, 2016
Brendan Rodgers: 'Celtic can be even better next year'
Brendan Rodgers is delighted with Celtic's "incredible achievement" of a second consecutive domestic treble but is hoping that the Hoops "can be better next year".
May 19, 17:08
Nice's Mario Balotelli celebrates scoring against Paris Saint-Germain on April 30, 2017
Mario Balotelli recalled to Italy squad
Nice striker Mario Balotelli is recalled to the Italy squad by new Azzurri head coach and former Manchester City and Inter Milan colleague Roberto Mancini.
May 19, 16:59
Emre Can in action during the Champions League round-of-16 game between Liverpool and Porto on March 6, 2018
Juventus CEO: 'Emre Can deal may be announced after Champions League final'
Juventus chief executive Giuseppe Marotta claims that the Serie A champions are hoping to announce the signing of Liverpool's Emre Can after the Champions League final.
May 19, 16:45
Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon appeals a decision during the Champions League match against Tottenham Hotspur on March 7, 2018
Gianluigi Buffon receives guard of honour in final Juventus game
Gianluigi Buffon wraps up his 17-year Juventus career as the Bianconeri crown a seventh straight Serie A title with a 2-1 home win over relegated Hellas Verona.
May 19, 16:33
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
Huddersfield Town appoint Olaf Rebbe as sporting director
Huddersfield Town confirm that former Wolfsburg sporting director Olaf Rebbe will join the Premier League club in a similar role on June 1.
May 19, 16:17
Callum McGregor arrives ahead of the Champions League game between Manchester City and Celtic on December 6, 2016
Celtic seal second consecutive domestic treble in Scottish Cup triumph over Motherwell
Celtic become the first team in British football to win back-to-back domestic trebles thanks to Saturday's 2-0 win over Motherwell in the Scottish Cup final.
May 19, 15:55
Romelu Lukaku in action during the Champions League round-of-16 game between Manchester United and Sevilla on March 13, 2018
Team News: Romelu Lukaku, Anthony Martial on bench as Manchester United face Chelsea in FA Cup final
Romelu Lukaku and Anthony Martial are on the bench ahead of Manchester United's FA Cup final encounter with Chelsea at Wembley Stadium.
May 19, 15:20
Ruben Loftus-Cheek in action during the international friendly between England and Germany on November 10, 2017
Roy Hodgson: 'Ruben Loftus-Cheek has no weaknesses and can excel for England'
Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson believes that England World Cup squad member Ruben Loftus-Cheek has no "weaknesses" and can become a "top player" at international level.
May 19, 15:13
Mohamed Salah refuses to celebrate scoring against his old side during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea on November 25, 2017
Predrag Mijatovic: 'Real Madrid must not go crazy over Mohamed Salah'
Former Real Madrid director Predrag Mijatovic believes that the La Liga giants and Champions League finalists must not "go crazy" over Liverpool's Mohamed Salah.
May 19, 15:01
Fernando Torres in action for Atletico Madrid in April 2017
Rafael Benitez: 'Fernando Torres unlikely to join Newcastle United'
Rafael Benitez admits that Fernando Torres would be an "attractive" option for Newcastle United this summer but believes that signing the forward would not be easy.
May 19, 14:46
Manchester United winger Anthony Martial in action during the Europa League clash with Saint-Etienne at Old Trafford on February 16, 2017
David Ginola: 'Anthony Martial should consider Manchester United future'
David Ginola believes that Anthony Martial may need to consider leaving Manchester United following his omission from France's World Cup squad.
May 19, 14:38
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane at the Champions League final against Atletico Madrid on May 28,.2016
Zinedine Zidane stressed out over Real Madrid selection headache
Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane admits that having a fully fit squad for the last two games of the season has left him feeling "fucked".
May 19, 14:23
A general shot of Wembley Stadium before the EFL Cup final between Southampton and Manchester United on February 26, 2017
Bryan Robson: 'FA Cup triumph would be progress for Manchester United'
Manchester United legend Bryan Robson believes that winning the FA Cup would constitute "progression" and wrap up a "very good season" for the Red Devils.
May 19, 14:11
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