Neil Warnock
Neil Warnock: "I was out of order"
Leeds United manager Neil Warnock admits that he was out of order for suggesting Chris Kirkland went down too easily after being attack by a supporter on Friday.
Oct 20, 11:18
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George Groves excited by Glen Johnson test
George Groves believes that beating durable veteran Glen Johnson in December will help position him for a shot at a super-middleweight world title in 2013.
Oct 18, 23:59
Adam Le Fondre
Reading striker Adam Le Fondre signs contract extension
Reading striker Adam Le Fondre signs a contract extension that ties him to the Royals until 2015.
Oct 18, 23:44
Jermain Defoe
Jermaine Defoe full of praise for Andre Villas-Boas
Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas has had a "fantastic" impact in his short time at the club, according to striker Jermaine Defoe.
Oct 18, 23:28
Ivan Lendl
Ivan Lendl expects Andy Murray to progress in 2013
Andy Murray should be aiming to add to his maiden Grand Slam over the next 12 months, according to his coach Ivan Lendl.
Oct 18, 23:15
Lukasz Fabianski
Lukasz Fabianski suffers fresh injury setback
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says that Lukasz Fabianski will need specialist treatment on a new injury problem after rupturing ankle ligaments in training.
Oct 18, 22:57
Fabio Borini, Kieran Gibbs
Kieran Gibbs ruled out of Arsenal's match against Norwich City
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger reveals that Kieran Gibbs will not be available for this weekend's match against Norwich City, after failing to recover from a thigh injury suffered before the international break.
Oct 18, 22:43
Theo Walcott lies injured
Arsenal winger Theo Walcott sidelined for two weeks
Arsene Wenger reveals that Theo Walcott will need at least two weeks out to fully recover from a chest injury suffered on England duty.
Oct 18, 22:27
Andy Wilkinson
Andy Wilkinson: 'Stoke City should be feared'
Stoke City defender Andy Wilkinson believes that his team are capable of producing a shock at Old Trafford against Manchester United this weekend.
Oct 18, 22:13
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Darren Barker and Gavin Rees return in December
British duo Darren Barker and Gavin Rees are confirmed to return to the ring on a Matchroom Sport bill at the London Olympia in December.
Oct 18, 21:54
Mikel Arteta
Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta: 'Vice-captain role a big honour'
Mikel Arteta reveals that he takes his role as Arsenal vice-captain very seriously and is not afraid to be vocal in the dressing room.
Oct 18, 21:34
Massimiliano Allegri
Adriano Galliani backs Massimiliano Allegri to remain AC Milan manager
Massimiliano Allegri will remain AC Milan manager for a long time to come despite their poor start to the season, according to the club's vice-chairman Adriano Galliani.
Oct 18, 21:14
Adam Gemili
Adam Gemili thinks he can run under 10 seconds next season
British sprint sensation Adam Gemili thinks that running a time of under 10 seconds next season is a realistic ambition after being upgraded to elite-level lottery funding.
Oct 17, 04:58
Howard Webb
Howard Webb aims to referee World Cup final in Brazil
Howard Webb declares that his burning ambition is to referee his second World Cup final at the Maracana in Brazil in two years' time.
Oct 17, 04:42
Robbie Keane celebrates for Republic of Ireland
Robbie Keane still wants Giovanni Trapattoni as Republic of Ireland manager
Republic of Ireland skipper Robbie Keane thinks that Giovanni Trapattoni should stay on as manager and is convinced that the squad must stick together to turn their World Cup qualifying campaign around.
Oct 17, 04:21
Diego Lugano
Uruguay suffer 4-1 thrashing at the hands of a resurgent Bolivia
Uruguay manager Oscar Tabarez admits that his team are suffering a horrible slump in form after they slip to a 4-1 loss against Bolivia, their third consecutive qualifying defeat.
Oct 17, 04:05
Kyle Bartley
Swansea City defender Kyle Bartley still two months away from full fitness
Kyle Bartley admits that he is at least eight weeks away from making his return for Swansea City after picking up a mystery thigh injury just days after joining the club from Arsenal this summer.
Oct 17, 03:48
Jordan Henderson
England Under-21 midfielder Jordan Henderson: 'Racist abuse hard to take'
Jordan Henderson confirms that England Under-21 players were subjected to racist abuse and had missiles thrown in their direction during a qualifying win in Serbia on Tuesday.
Oct 17, 03:35
Generic image of a football
Jon Jones to defend UFC light heavyweight title against Chael Sonnen in April
UFC president Dana White says that Jones Jones and Chael Sonnen will coach the next series of The Ultimate Fighter before fighting on Saturday, April 27.
Oct 17, 03:16
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Hector Saldivia vows to pressure Kell Brook in world title eliminator
Hector Saldivia insists that he is capable of shocking Kell Brook when the pair square off in a world title eliminator this weekend.
Oct 17, 02:58
Kell Brook
Kell Brook expects changes in preparation to pay off against Hector Saldivia
Kell Brook insists that he will be in the best condition of his career against Hector Saldivia after making radical changes to his training camp.
Oct 17, 02:47
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi and Gonzalo Higauin inspire Argentina to victory against Chile
Two goals in three minutes from Gonzalo Higuain and Lionel Messi hand Argentina a crucial 2-1 victory over Chile in a heated South American qualifying tie.
Oct 17, 02:28
Niall McGinn scores for Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland midfielder Niall McGinn hails "dream" goal against Portugal
Niall McGinn declares that scoring his first goal for Northern Ireland away to Portugal felt like "a dream come true" and thinks his side were unlucky not to come away with a shock victory.
Oct 17, 01:59
Wales manager Chris Coleman
Wales manager Chris Coleman refuses to blame Ashley Williams for Croatia defeat
Wales boss Chris Coleman insists that Ashley Williams was not to blame for his side's 2-0 away defeat to Croatia despite making a mistake that led to the opening goal.
Oct 17, 01:44
Paulo Bento
Portugal boss Paulo Bento still confident of World Cup qualification despite Northern Ireland draw
Paulo Bento believes that Portugal will qualify for the 2014 World Cup despite dropping points at home to Northern Ireland on Tuesday.
Oct 17, 01:29
Jordi Alba
Spain defender Jordi Alba surprised by French resolve to claim a 1-1 draw
Spain defender Jordi Alba admits that his team could not match the desire of their French opponents after conceding a late equaliser in a high-profile World Cup qualifier on Tuesday night.
Oct 17, 01:12
Vito Mannone
Vito Mannone confident in Arsenal's title challenge
Arsenal goalkeeper Vito Mannone is convinced that Arsene Wenger's side have enough quality to mount a sustained challenge for the Premier League title this season.
Oct 16, 23:59
Mario Balotelli, Leonardo Bonucci
Mario Balotelli happy to work hard for club and country
Mario Balotelli insists that he is ready to replicate an impressive performance in Italy's 3-1 win over Denmark on a regular basis for both the Azzurri and Manchester City.
Oct 16, 23:47
Cesare Prandelli
Italy manager Cesare Prandelli proud of Denmark victory inspired by Mario Balotelli
Cesare Prandelli thinks that Mario Balotelli was the inspiration behind Italy's determined victory over Denmark in Milan on Tuesday.
Oct 16, 23:32
Sergio Ramos
Sergio Ramos: 'Late mistakes cost Spain victory against France'
Spain defender Sergio Ramos insists that his team have only themselves to blame after the reigning world champions conceded a 93rd-minute equaliser to France in Tuesday's entertaining qualifier.
Oct 16, 23:16
Louis van Gaal
Holland manager Louis van Gaal proud of 100% record in World Cup qualifying
Louis van Gaal admits that he is proud of his start as Holland manager after he made it four wins from four with a 4-1 win against Romania on Tuesday.
Oct 16, 22:59
Ryan Shawcross, Olivier Giroud
Olivier Giroud hails French belief after netting late equaliser against Spain
Olivier Giroud believes that France deserved to snatch a late point against Spain thanks to his headed equaliser in the 93rd minute.
Oct 16, 22:47
Didier Deschamps
France manager Didier Deschamps takes heart from late equaliser against Spain
Didier Deschamps believes that France's patience and belief allowed them to find a late equaliser against Spain in a thrilling World Cup qualifier at the Vicente Calderon.
Oct 16, 22:31
Michael O'Neill
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill praises battling spirit to earn Portugal draw
Michael O'Neill insists that the spirit of his Northern Ireland team is unquestionable after they earn a battling 1-1 draw against Portugal.
Oct 16, 22:16
Federico Macheda
Federico Macheda's agent admits Manchester United exit looks likely
Giovanni Bia, the agent of Manchester United striker Federico Macheda, admits that he expects his client to leave Old Trafford in January to find regular first-team football.
Oct 16, 21:58
Roy Hodgson
Roy Hodgson wants National Stadium roof closed to avoid further problems
Roy Hodgson urges ground staff at the National Stadium in Warsaw to act quickly in order to make the pitch playable for England's rescheduled World Cup qualifier against Poland tomorrow.
Oct 16, 21:41
Paul Ince
Paul Ince calls for Serbia to be banned after violent scenes marred England match
Paul Ince thinks that Serbia should face a lengthy ban for the racist abuse suffered by England players in violent scenes at the end of Tuesday's Under-21 qualifier.
Oct 16, 21:22
Daniel Sturridge
Chelsea are ready to sell England striker Daniel Sturridge?
Daniel Sturridge could leave Chelsea in January if the club's valuation of around £15m is met after failing to impress Roberto Di Matteo, according to reports.
Oct 16, 04:58
Joachim Loew
Germany manager Joachim Loew plans to disrupt Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Joachim Lowe reveals that he has made plans to stop Zlatan Ibrahimovic from hurting Germany when they take on Sweden on Tuesday.
Oct 16, 04:40
Giovanni Trapattoni
Mark Lawrenson wants the Republic of Ireland to sack Giovanni Trapattoni'
Former Republic of Ireland defender Mark Lawrenson believes that Giovanni Trapattoni should be sacked as manager following their humiliating 6-1 defeat to Germany.
Oct 16, 04:19
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