West Brom's Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring against Swansea City on March 9, 2013
Jose Mourinho facing Romelu Lukaku battle
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is reportedly facing a battle to keep striker Romelu Lukaku at the club for the new Premier League campaign.
Jun 4, 17:37
Cesc Fabregas
Cesc Fabregas eager for Barcelona stay
Cesc Fabregas plays down speculation of a return to Arsenal by claiming that he wants to spend the next few years with Barcelona.
Jun 4, 17:23
West Ham's Matt Taylor in action against Norwich on January 1, 2013
Matt Taylor happy with West Ham United achievements
West Ham United midfielder Matt Taylor insists that the club is happy to avoid relegation from the Premier League last season.
Jun 4, 17:09
Palace defender Danny Gabbidon in action against Forest on December 29, 2012
Danny Gabbidon pleased with Crystal Palace extension
Crystal Palace defender Danny Gabbidon expresses his delight at signing a one-year contract extension with the club.
Jun 4, 16:53
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho on December 4, 2012
Jose Mourinho plays down spending talk
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho plays down speculation that he will spend big this summer following his return to the club.
Jun 4, 16:35
 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga celebrates his French Open win over Roger Federer on June 4, 2013
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga blasts past Roger Federer in Paris
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga reaches the French Open semi-finals for the first time with a straight-sets triumph over Roger Federer.
Jun 4, 16:19
David Ferrer celebrates after defeating Kevin Anderson during their fourth round match of the French Open on June 2, 2013
David Ferrer hammers Tommy Robredo in French Open quarter-finals
David Ferrer hammers Tommy Robredo in straight sets to book his place in the French Open semi-finals.
Jun 4, 16:05
Fulham's Alex Kacaniklic on September 15, 2012
Alexander Kacaniklic disappointed with Fulham finish
Fulham midfielder Alexander Kacaniklic admits that he is disappointed with the club's finish to the Premier League season.
Jun 4, 15:54
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho prior to kick-off against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on April 30, 2013
Alexei Smertin: 'Jose Mourinho to target Champions League'
Former Chelsea midfielder Alexei Smertin believes that Jose Mourinho's priority will be to win the Champions League following his return to the club.
Jun 4, 15:39
Millwall boss Kenny Jackett prior to kick off in the FA Cup semi final match against Wigan on April 13, 2013
Millwall 'narrow down' manager search
Millwall confirm that they have 'narrowed down' their search for a new manager following Kenny Jackett's departure.
Jun 4, 15:23
Chelsea's Fernando Torres celebrates scoring against Everton on May 19, 2013
Fernando Torres delighted by Spain recall
Fernando Torres reveals that he is delighted with his return to the Spain squad ahead of the Confederations Cup.
Jun 4, 15:10
Watford's Matej Vydra scores against Leicester City during the Championship Play Off match on May 12, 2013
Agent: Matej Vydra unlikely to make Watford return
The agent of Matej Vydra admits that the Udinese striker is unlikely to extend his loan spell with Watford.
Jun 4, 14:58
Shakhtar Donetsk's Razvan Rat in action on November 7, 2012
Razvan Rat excited by West Ham United challenge
Razvan Rat reveals that he is excited by his recent move to West Ham United.
Jun 4, 14:48
Clint Dempsey is taken down by Laurent Koscielny on November 17, 2012
Laurent Koscielny wants Arsenal stay
Laurent Koscielny insists that he wants to stay with Arsenal amid reported interest from Bayern Munich.
Jun 4, 14:37
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech in action on March 10, 2013
Petr Cech named Czech Republic Player of the Year
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech is named the Czech Republic's Player of the Year for an eighth time.
Jun 4, 14:24
Serena Williams celebrates after defeating Roberta Vinci during their fourth round match of the French Open on June 2, 2013
Serena Williams battles into French Open semi-finals
Serena Williams battles through to the French Open semi-finals with a three-set victory over former champion Svetlana Kuznetsova.
Jun 4, 14:16
Felipe Melo
Felipe Melo unsure of Manchester City rumours
Juventus midfielder Felipe Melo claims that he knows nothing about a possible summer transfer to Manchester City.
Jun 4, 12:55
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
Japan qualify for 2014 World Cup finals
Japan become the first country to qualify for next year's World Cup finals with a 1-1 draw with Australia.
Jun 4, 12:39
Crystal Palace player Wilfried Zaha dribbles the ball during his sides Championship match on 5 January, 2013
Stuart Pearce 'not worried' by Wilfried Zaha fitness
England Under-21 manager Stuart Pearce insists that Wilfried Zaha should be fit for Wednesday's European Championship opener against Italy in Tel Aviv.
Jun 4, 12:25
Wayne Rooney poses with the Premier League trophy
Report: Wayne Rooney interested in Arsenal switch
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is reported to be considering a move to Arsenal.
Jun 4, 12:14
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
Jordon Forster pens new Hibernian deal
Hibernian defender Jordon Forster is one of five youngsters to sign new one-year deals with the club.
Jun 4, 11:55
Australian captain Michael Clarke celebrates after scoring a century against Sri Lanka on December 27, 2012
Michael Clarke to receive back treatment
Cricket Australia confirm that captain Michael Clarke will travel to London on Wednesday to receive treatment for an ongoing back injury.
Jun 4, 11:42
Bayern head coach Jupp Heynckes gestures from the sideline during the Champions League match with FC Barcelona on April 23, 2013
Jupp Heynckes taking break from management
Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes confirms that he will not be managing a club next season.
Jun 4, 11:29
Scotland coach Scott Johnson during their match with Italy on February 9, 2013
Scotland name three uncapped players for Samoa
Scotland include three uncapped players in their starting XV for Saturday's summer tour opener against Samoa in South Africa.
Jun 4, 11:18
Canaries midfielder Robert Snodgrass celebrates his goal against Peterborough on January 5, 2013
Robert Snodgrass confident of Scotland success
Robert Snodgrass believes that Scotland will soon be earning positive results.
Jun 4, 11:04
Mark Hughes about to explode
Craig Bellamy backs Mark Hughes at Stoke City
Craig Bellamy believes that Mark Hughes will be a success at Stoke City after taking charge of the Premier League club.
Jun 4, 10:51
Lions captain Sam Warburton at the squad announcement on April 30, 2013
Sam Warburton to resume full training
British and Irish Lions forwards coach Graham Rowntree confirms that captain Sam Warburton will return to full training on Wednesday.
Jun 4, 10:33
Robin Van Persie, Rafael Da Silva
Rafael da Silva annoyed by Champions League exit
Rafael da Silva believes that Manchester United should have gone further than the quarter-finals of last season's Champions League.
Jun 4, 10:21
China's Li Na celebrates after defeating Maria Sharapova in the semifinal of the Australian Open tennis championship on January 24, 2013
Li Na to play Eastbourne
Li Na confirms that she will play this summer's Aegon International in Eastbourne.
Jun 4, 10:08
Paris Saint Germain's Zlatan Ibrahimovic celebrates after scoring the opener on December 8, 2012
Carlo Ancelotti plays down Zlatan Ibrahimovic exit rumours
Paris Saint-Germain manager Carlo Ancelotti insists that Zlatan Ibrahimovic has not asked to leave the French champions.
May 27, 00:53
Michael Carrick
Michael Carrick amused by praise
Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick claims that he is 'amused' by the praise that he received for his form last season.
May 27, 00:31
England player Jack Wilshere applauds the fans after his side's match with Brazil on February 6, 2013
Bryan Robson: 'Jack Wilshere needs more goals'
Former England captain Bryan Robson believes that Jack Wilshere needs to score more goals from midfield.
May 27, 00:16
Northampton Saints player Dylan Hartley taken January 19, 2013
Stuart Lancaster: 'Dylan Hartley ban a real shame'
England coach Stuart Lancaster admits that Dylan Hartley's ban from British & Irish Lions duty is a "real shame".
May 27, 00:06
Liverpool's Raheem Sterling scores the opening goal in their match against Sunderland on January 2, 2013
Raheem Sterling eyes World Cup place
Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling reveals that he is working towards a place in the England squad for next year's World Cup finals in Brazil.
May 26, 23:50
Manchester City's Jack Rodwell in action on May 19, 2013
Jack Rodwell eager to prove himself
Jack Rodwell reveals that he wants to show Manchester City's fans his best form next season after an injury-plagued campaign.
May 26, 23:33
Florent Malouda
Florent Malouda nearing Lyon return?
Chelsea winger Florent Malouda is reportedly nearing a return to former club Lyon.
May 26, 23:13
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
New York Red Bulls earn late draw with Columbus Crew
Jamison Olave's late goal earns New York Red Bulls a 2-2 draw at home to Columbus Crew in the MLS Eastern Conference.
May 26, 23:00
Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini gestures during his side's Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund on April 3, 2013
Manuel Pellegrini admits Manchester City offer
Malaga manager Manuel Pellegrini admits that he could join Manchester City this summer.
May 26, 22:37
Wigan Warriors head coach Shaun Wane at a press conference on February 26, 2012
Shaun Wane happy to grind out win
Wigan Warriors coach Shaun Wane admits that his side had to grind out their 20-16 win against Leeds Rhinos in Super League on Sunday.
May 26, 22:24
Leeds Rhinos head coach Brian McDermott on October 6, 2012
Brian McDermott proud despite Leeds Rhinos defeat
Leeds Rhinos coach Brian McDermott insists that he is proud of his players, despite their narrow defeat to Wigan Warriors in the Super League.
May 26, 22:15
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