Gareth Bale during the Champions League match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid on May 28, 2016
Gareth Bale: 'Football better without VAR'
Gareth Bale believes that that "football is better" without VAR after its impact in Real Madrid's Club World Cup win over Al Jazira on Wednesday.
Dec 13, 21:16
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
Report: Everton midfielder Liam Walsh on Bristol City radar
Everton midfielder Liam Walsh is believed to be in discussions to secure a move to Championship side Bristol City.
Dec 13, 20:54
Fabinho in action for Monaco in 2015
Fabinho planning to leave Monaco at end of season
Monaco midfielder Fabinho admits that he is planning to leave the Ligue 1 side at the end of the season.
Dec 13, 20:44
Wayne Rooney makes way for Angel Gomes during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Crystal Palace on May 21, 2017
Angel Gomes signs first professional contract with Manchester United
Manchester United announce that 17-year-old academy midfielder Angel Gomes has signed his first professional contract with the club.
Dec 13, 20:29
Sean Dyche applauds after the Premier League game between Burnley and Crystal Palace on September 10, 2017
Sean Dyche: 'I love 1-0 wins'
Sean Dyche admits that every manager loves winning 1-0 after watching Burnley beat Stoke City on Tuesday night and move up to fourth in the Premier League.
Dec 13, 20:21
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
Neil Warnock charged with misconduct following dismissal at Reading
The Football Association confirms that Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock has been charged with misconduct following his dismissal during Monday's 2-2 draw at Reading.
Dec 13, 20:03
Manchester United's Luke Shaw during the Champions League match against CSKA Moscow on December 5, 2017
Team News: Luke Shaw, Scott McTominay start for Manchester United against Bournemouth
Luke Shaw and Scott McTominay are handed their first Premier League starts of the season as Manchester United host Bournemouth on Wednesday night.
Dec 13, 19:08
Roberto Firmino's awful haircut celbrates scoring with Philippe Coutinho during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Watford on November 6, 2016
Team News: Philippe Coutinho, Roberto Firmino back for Liverpool against West Bromwich Albion
Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino are back in Liverpool's starting XI for their Premier League home meeting with West Bromwich Albion.
Dec 13, 19:05
Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo have a chat during the Champions League game between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid on September 26, 2017
Gareth Bale winner helps Real Madrid reach Club World Cup final
Real Madrid advance to the final of the Club World Cup after beating Al Jazira 2-1 in Wednesday night's semi-final in Abu Dhabi.
Dec 13, 19:00
Sergio Aguero watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Team News: Sergio Aguero leads Manchester City line at Swansea City
Sergio Aguero is named in the starting XI for Manchester City as the Premier League leaders face Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium.
Dec 13, 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
Jonathan Ford to face disciplinary commission over 'English' remark
Football Association of Wales chief executive Jonathan Ford is to face a disciplinary commission after claiming that the next Wales boss will "definitely" not be English.
Dec 13, 18:37
Antonio Conte cuts a frustrated figure during the Champions League group game between Roma and Chelsea on October 31, 2017
Antonio Conte unhappy with Chelsea conceding late goal at Huddersfield Town
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte wants his side to be defensively sound until the final whistle after conceding late on in their 3-1 win at Huddersfield Town.
Dec 12, 23:02
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson tries to tempt you to the dark side during his side's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium on November 28, 2017
Roy Hodgson hails "attitude and determination" of Crystal Palace players
Roy Hodgson is pleased with Crystal Palace's "attitude and determination" after exiting the Premier League's dropzone with Tuesday night's 2-1 win over Watford.
Dec 12, 22:46
Sean Dyche gives orders during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Burnley on September 16, 2017
Sean Dyche: 'I want to keep being realistic about Burnley goals'
Burnley boss Sean Dyche is delighted for fans to keep revelling in the team's form but insists that he will remain realistic about the Clarets' goals for the season.
Dec 12, 22:34
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson tries to tempt you to the dark side during his side's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium on November 28, 2017
Crystal Palace strike twice at the death to defeat Watford
Crystal Palace extend their unbeaten run to six games and exit the Premier League dropzone thanks to a last-gasp 2-1 victory over 10-man Watford.
Dec 12, 21:54
Sean Dyche applauds after the Premier League game between Burnley and Crystal Palace on September 10, 2017
Burnley climb into top four of Premier League with late win over Stoke City
Burnley edge into the top four of the Premier League table thanks to a last-gasp 1-0 win over Stoke City in Tuesday night's encounter at Turf Moor.
Dec 12, 21:40
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in action during the Champions League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Borussia Dortmund on September 13, 2017
Borussia Dortmund get back to winning ways at Mainz 05
Borussia Dortmund clinch their first win in nine Bundesliga games as Peter Stoger's charges run out 2-0 victors at Mainz 05 on Tuesday night.
Dec 12, 21:22
Gary Neville working for Sky Sports in January 2015
Gary Neville: 'Manchester derby fracas should have been on pitch'
Gary Neville admits that he would have rather seen a fracas on the pitch during the derby between Manchester United and Manchester City rather than in the tunnel.
Dec 12, 21:00
Sheffield Wednesday manager Carlos Carvalhal thinks he's got away with it on October 16, 2016
Report: Carlos Carvalhal given one game to save job at Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday manager Carlos Carvalhal is reportedly facing the sack if the Owls fail to beat Championship leaders Wolverhampton Wanderers on Friday night.
Dec 12, 20:45
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
Graeme Murty: 'I do not have final say on Rangers January transfers'
Rangers caretaker Graeme Murty reveals that final decisions on the club's January transfers will be made by director of football Mark Allen.
Dec 12, 20:34
Ilkay Gundogan of Manchester City in action during his side's Champions League clash with Barcelona at the Etihad Stadium on November 1, 2016
Ilkay Gundogan: 'Manchester City are playing the right way'
Ilkay Gundogan insists that Manchester City are playing football "the right way" and could go on to extend their record-breaking winning run further.
Dec 12, 20:25
Gianluigi Donnarumma in action during the Serie A game between Roma and Milan on December 12, 2016
Report: Paris Saint-Germain reopen Gianluigi Donnarumma talks
Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly in talks with Mino Raiola, the agent of AC Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, over a prospective summer move for the youngster.
Dec 12, 20:14
Patrice Evra kicks a Marseille fan in the face ahead of his side's Europa League clash on November 2, 2017
Report: Patrice Evra on radar of Galatasaray and Fenerbahce
Former Manchester United and Marseille defender Patrice Evra is believed to be a transfer target for Turkish giants Galatasaray and Fenerbahce.
Dec 12, 20:01
Eagles manager Alan Pardew watches on during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on December 3, 2016
Alan Pardew: 'West Bromwich Albion must fight like hell at Liverpool'
Alan Pardew acknowledges that West Bromwich Albion will have to "fight like hell" to get something out of their Premier League trip to Liverpool on Wednesday night.
Dec 12, 19:51
Christian Benteke in action for Crystal Palace on August 27, 2016
Jeffrey Schlupp: 'Crystal Palace have not pointed fingers at Christian Benteke'
Crystal Palace defender Jeffrey Schlupp insists that Christian Benteke was not scapegoated following Saturday's last-minute penalty miss against Bournemouth.
Dec 12, 19:40
Javier Mascherano and his imaginary friend in the La Liga match between Barcelona and Malaga on November 19, 2016
Team News: Javier Mascherano, Andres Iniesta out of Barcelona squad for Villarreal trip
Javier Mascherano and Andres Iniesta are not in Barcelona's starting XI for their La Liga trip to Villarreal on Sunday night.
Dec 10, 18:41
Eddie Howe watches on during the Premier League game between Leicester City and Bournemouth on May 21, 2017
Eddie Howe awaiting feedback over Bournemouth penalty decisions
Eddie Howe reveals that Bournemouth have complained to match officials about the awarding of two penalties in their 2-2 draw at Crystal Palace and are awaiting feedback.
Dec 10, 18:30
Arsenal full-back Hector Bellerin in action during his side's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion at the Emirates Stadium on October 1, 2017
Report: Juventus keeping tabs on Arsenal star Hector Bellerin
Juventus are reportedly monitoring Arsenal and Spain defender Hector Bellerin as a replacement for Stephan Lichtsteiner.
Dec 10, 18:16
New Everton boss Sam Allardyce is presented to the crowd ahead of the match with Huddersfield Town on December 2, 2017
Sam Allardyce: 'Everton penalty decision in Merseyside derby was correct'
Sam Allardyce insists that referee Craig Pawson's decision to award Everton a penalty against Liverpool in Sunday's Merseyside derby draw was the right call.
Dec 10, 17:57
Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Leicester City on August 11, 2017
Arsene Wenger: 'Olivier Giroud is not leaving Arsenal in January'
Arsene Wenger insists that Olivier Giroud will not be leaving Arsenal in January after the striker came off the bench to score the equaliser at Southampton.
Dec 10, 17:44
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp reacts during his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle United at St James' Park on October 1, 2017
Jurgen Klopp: 'Only Liverpool were playing football in Merseyside derby'
Jurgen Klopp insists that he "saw only one team playing" as Liverpool were held to a 1-1 draw against Everton in Sunday's Merseyside derby at Anfield.
Dec 10, 17:30
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone during the Champions League match with Leicester City on April 18, 2017
Clinical Atletico Madrid claim narrow win over Real Betis
Atletico Madrid leapfrog Real Madrid back into third place in La Liga following a 1-0 away at Real Betis achieved against the run of play.
Dec 10, 17:09
Wayne Rooney equalises from the spot during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Everton on December 10, 2017
Wayne Rooney: 'Referee correct to award Everton penalty in derby'
Wayne Rooney is adamant that the penalty awarded to Everton in Sunday's 1-1 derby draw against Liverpool was the correct decision.
Dec 10, 16:54
Dishevelled Reds boss Jurgen Klopp watches on during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea on November 25, 2017
Jurgen Klopp unhappy about Everton penalty in Merseyside derby
A disgruntled Jurgen Klopp insists that the penalty conceded by Liverpool against Everton in Sunday's 1-1 draw at Anfield should not have been awarded.
Dec 10, 16:41
Referee Mark Clattenburg gestures during the North London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium on November 6, 2016
Mark Clattenburg: 'Tottenham Hotspur comments were misinterpreted'
Former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg insists that his comments about letting Tottenham Hotspur self-destruct have been "misinterpreted".
Dec 10, 16:25
Napoli head coach Maurizio Sarri at the Serie A match against Roma on March 4, 2017
Napoli miss out on return to Serie A summit after Fiorentina draw
Napoli miss out on the chance to leapfrog Inter Milan and return to the top of Serie A after being held to a goalless draw by Fiorentina at the Stadio San Paolo.
Dec 10, 15:54
Sergio Aguero in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Everton on August 21, 2017
Team News: Gabriel Jesus preferred to Sergio Aguero in Manchester City XI ahead of derby
Gabriel Jesus is preferred to Sergio Aguero in Manchester City's starting XI ahead of Sunday's Premier League derby against Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Dec 10, 15:34
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: Augsburg left-back Philipp Max on radar of Premier League giants
Augsburg left-back Philipp Max is believed to be a transfer target for Premier League giants Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.
Dec 10, 12:31
Jack Wilshere and Jack Cork in action during the Premier League game between Burnley and Arsenal on November 26, 2017
Jack Wilshere remains focused despite uncertain future at Arsenal
Jack Wilshere remains focused despite his uncertain future at Arsenal and wants to fight for a Gunners first-team spot as well as a place in the England squad.
Dec 10, 12:20
Michy Batshuayi in action for Chelsea on August 20, 2016
Report: Chelsea to let Michy Batshuayi leave on loan in January
Chelsea will let Belgium striker Michy Batshuayi leave Stamford Bridge on loan in January, according to a report.
Dec 10, 12:06
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