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
Jason Puncheon: 'Crystal Palace can deal with difficult fixture run'
Jason Puncheon believes that Premier League strugglers Crystal Palace will rise to the occasion as they prepare to embark on a difficult run of games.
Sep 22, 21:39
General view of Estadio Mendizorrotza, home of Alaves
Alaves appoint former Albania manager Gianni De Biasi as new head coach
La Liga strugglers Alaves announce the appointment of former Albania manager Gianni De Biasi as their new head coach.
Sep 22, 21:19
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
Conor Coady signs new four-year contract at Wolverhampton Wanderers
Championship side Wolverhampton Wanderers announce that defender Conor Coady has signed a new four-year contract that will keep him at Molineux until 2021.
Sep 22, 21:09
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
Monaco thrash Lille to keep up pressure on Paris Saint-Germain
Monaco clinch an emphatic 4-0 win against Lille in Friday's clash at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy to keep the pressure on Paris Saint-Germain at the top of the Ligue 1 table.
Sep 22, 20:44
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
Bayern Munich blow two-goal lead to draw with Wolfsburg
Bayern Munich relinquish a two-goal lead in a 2-2 draw against Wolfsburg in Friday night's Bundesliga encounter at the Allianz Arena.
Sep 22, 20:32
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
Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis wants 16-team Serie A
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis is eager for Serie A to be reduced to 16 teams, but believes that "it won't happen because they lie to the small clubs".
Sep 22, 20:15
Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani takes the ball off Neymar before missing his penalty during his side's 2-0 win over Lyon
Report: Neymar apologises to Paris Saint-Germain teammate Edinson Cavani
A report claims that Neymar has apologised to Paris Saint-Germain teammate Edinson Cavani following their penalty row in last weekend's 2-0 win over Lyon.
Sep 22, 20:02
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: Barcelona contact Leon Goretzka agent with view to January deal
Barcelona reportedly get in touch with Jorg Neubauer, the agent of Schalke 04 midfielder Leon Goretzka, in a bid to seal a January move for the Germany international.
Sep 22, 19:47
Jurgen Klopp watches the warm-up ahead of the Premier League game between Liverpool and Burnley on September 16, 2017
Report: Liverpool interested in RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano
Liverpool are reportedly eyeing a move for teenage RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano in a bid to strengthen their ranks at the back.
Sep 22, 19:34
Diego Costa is rested during Chelsea's Premier League match against Watford on May 15, 2017
Diego Costa: 'Atletico Madrid is my home'
Diego Costa is thankful to the Chelsea fans for their support but admits that a move back "home" to Atletico Madrid is the "happy ending" that he wanted.
Sep 22, 19:18
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
Scott Brown: 'Celtic are ignoring Old Firm mind games'
Scott Brown insists that the Celtic squad are paying no attention to the hype and build-up surrounding their Old Firm clash against Rangers at Ibrox on Saturday.
Sep 22, 19:01
Michail Antonio in action for West Ham United on September 25, 2016
Michail Antonio: "I will start scoring soon"
West Ham United winger Michail Antonio insists that it is only a matter of time before he is scoring on a regular basis once again.
Sep 22, 18:45
A general view of Goodison Park at night
Everton, Hajduk Split fined over crowd trouble in Europa League playoff
UEFA confirms that Everton and Hajduk Split have been fined over crowd trouble in their Europa League playoff first leg at Goodison Park last month.
Sep 22, 18:32
Cristiano Ronaldo at the Best FIFA Football Awards on January 9, 2017
Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Neymar shortlisted for Best FIFA Men's Player award
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo, Barcelona's Lionel Messi and Paris Saint-Germain's Neymar make up the shortlist for this year's Best FIFA Men's Player award.
Sep 22, 18:14
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Andre Ward announces immediate retirement from boxing
Undefeated light-heavyweight champion Andre Ward stuns the boxing world by announcing his retirement at the age of 33.
Sep 21, 18:30
Tammy Abraham represents England Under-19s against Japan Under-19s on November 15, 2015
Tammy Abraham: 'I want to carry on playing for England'
England Under-21 striker Tammy Abraham rejects reports suggesting that he wants to switch his international allegiance to Nigeria.
Sep 21, 18:21
Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring the second during the Premier League game between Manchester United and West Ham United on August 13, 2017
Romelu Lukaku urges Manchester United fans to "move on" from controversial song
Romelu Lukaku acknowledges that Manchester United fans "meant well with their songs" but wants to move on from the furore surrounding a chant about his penis.
Sep 21, 18:01
Ilkay Gundogan in action for Manchester City on September 17, 2016
Ilkay Gundogan to make training return in days after suffering knee sprain
Ilkay Gundogan is expected to return to training in the next few days after Manchester City confirmed that the midfielder has suffered a knee sprain.
Sep 21, 17:45
David Wagner watches on during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Newcastle United on August 20, 2017
David Wagner: 'Huddersfield Town have multiple injury concerns'
Huddersfield Town boss David Wagner confirms that he has a growing injury list ahead of his side's Premier League game away to Burnley on Saturday.
Sep 21, 17:32
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
Gareth Barry: 'I want to carry on playing football for as long as possible'
West Bromwich Albion midfielder Gareth Barry wants to continue playing for "as long as possible" as he stands close to becoming the Premier League's record appearance holder.
Sep 21, 17:23
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
EFL clubs indicate support for early summer transfer window closure
EFL clubs say that they would be in favour of an earlier closure of the summer transfer window.
Sep 21, 16:58
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: Chelsea, Manchester City investigated by FIFA over youth player recruitment
Chelsea and Manchester City are being investigated by FIFA over their recruitment of young players, according to a report.
Sep 21, 16:47
Hull City manager Marco Silva during the Premier League match against Southampton on April 29, 2017
Marco Silva: 'Watford must move on from Manchester City hammering'
Watford boss Marco Silva that admits his side must learn from their 6-0 defeat to Manchester City, but wants them to put the result behind them and look forward.
Sep 21, 16:29
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Gary Speed to be inducted into National Football Museum Hall of Fame
The National Football Museum announces that the late Gary Speed will be inducted into their Hall of Fame on Thursday.
Sep 21, 16:17
Virgil van Dijk warms up prior to the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on September 16, 2017
Mauricio Pellegrino: 'Virgil van Dijk needs to play'
Mauricio Pellegrino insists that Virgil van Dijk needs to play as the Southampton manager prepares his squad to face Manchester United on Saturday.
Sep 21, 16:03
Mauricio Pochettino embraces Harry Kane during the Champions League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Borussia Dortmund on September 13, 2017
Mauricio Pochettino rubbishes Harry Kane exit talk
Mauricio Pochettino hits out at a claim made by Tim Sherwood that Harry Kane's future at Tottenham Hotspur rests on the club winning silverware.
Sep 21, 15:45
Paul Clement watches on during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Swansea City on March 18, 2017
Paul Clement: 'Swansea City are evolving'
Swansea City manager Paul Clement believes that his squad is "evolving" and feels "very different" to the one from last season.
Sep 21, 15:29
Ronald Koeman watches on during the Premier League game between Everton and Arsenal on December 13, 2016
Ronald Koeman: 'Dominic Calvert-Lewin a big talent'
Everton manager Ronald Koeman describes striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin as a "big talent" but believes that the 20-year-old is still far from the finished product.
Sep 21, 15:12
Victor Lindelof in action during the Champions League game between Manchester United and Basel on September 12, 2017
Gary Rowett: 'Birmingham City rejected Victor Lindelof for not being tough enough'
Former Birmingham City boss Gary Rowett reveals that he turned down the chance to sign Victor Lindelof because he was not "tough enough", but admits it was a mistake.
Sep 20, 21:56
Arsene Wenger watches on during the EFL Cup game between Arsenal and Doncaster Rovers on September 20, 2017
Arsene Wenger: 'I was concerned in EFL Cup game against Doncaster Rovers'
A concerned Arsene Wenger admits that Doncaster Rovers were "hard work" as Arsenal scraped a 1-0 win over the League One outfit in the third round of the EFL Cup.
Sep 20, 21:46
Jose Mourinho watches on during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017
Jose Mourinho: 'We have to respect EFL Cup'
Jose Mourinho suggests that English football may be better off without the EFL Cup, but insists that he will respect the competition, its sponsors and the teams they face.
Sep 20, 21:38
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho on the touchline ahead of the Premier League match against Sunderland on April 9, 2017
Manchester United drawn away at Swansea City in EFL Cup fourth round
The draw for the fourth round of the EFL Cup sees holders Manchester United face Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium.
Sep 20, 21:11
Leroy Sane in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Arsenal on December 18, 2016
Manchester City see off West Bromwich Albion in EFL Cup third round
Manchester City reach the fourth round of the EFL Cup after a narrow 2-1 win over West Bromwich Albion in Wednesday's third-round tie at The Hawthorns.
Sep 20, 20:53
Theo Walcott scores during the EFL Cup game between Arsenal and Doncaster Rovers on September 20, 2017
Arsenal earn narrow win over Doncaster Rovers in EFL Cup
Arsenal claim a narrow 1-0 win over League One side Doncaster Rovers in Wednesday's EFL Cup third-round tie at the Emirates Stadium.
Sep 20, 20:44
Ronald Koeman is all smiles during the Premier League game between Everton and Liverpool on December 19, 2016
Everton make light work of Sunderland in EFL Cup third round
Everton reach the fourth round of the EFL Cup following a straightforward 3-0 win over Sunderland in Wednesday night's clash at Goodison Park.
Sep 20, 20:34
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
Harry Winks: 'Wembley Stadium atmosphere not the same as White Hart Lane'
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Harry Winks acknowledges that the atmosphere at Wembley Stadium is not the same as that at White Hart Lane.
Sep 20, 20:01
Generic image of a locker room
Paul Ince: 'Romelu Lukaku penis chant not racist'
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Ince does not see the song referring to Romelu Lukaku's penis as racist but admits that it may be deemed as obscene.
Sep 20, 19:43
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: Arsenal, Borussia Dortmund keen on Marseille left-back Christopher Rocchia
Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund are reportedly interested in signing Marseille's 19-year-old left-back Christopher Rocchia.
Sep 20, 19:26
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
Atletico Madrid's Wanda Metropolitano stadium to host 2019 Champions League final
Atletico Madrid's newly-opened Wanda Metropolitano stadium will host the 2019 Champions League final, UEFA confirms.
Sep 20, 19:12
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
Cardiff given chance to re-bid for Euro 2020 matches
The Principality Stadium in Cardiff is given another chance to bid to be a host for the Euro 2020 finals.
Sep 20, 18:57
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