Emanuele Giaccherini celebrates scoring against Catania for Juventus.
Emanuele Giaccherini excited by Sunderland move
New Sunderland signing Emanuele Giaccherini declares that he is full of enthusiasm about his summer switch from Juventus to the Stadium of Light.
Jul 16, 18:07
Cesc Fabregas
Martin Keown: 'Cesc Fabregas should stay with Barcelona'
Ex-Arsenal defender Martin Keown thinks that Cesc Fabregas has unfinished business with Barcelona, and should resist the temptation to join Manchester United this summer.
Jul 16, 04:59
Fener's Caner Erkin celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal Lazio on April 11, 2013
Fenerbahce, Besiktas have UEFA bans upheld
Turkish sides Fenerbahce and Besiktas are both denied entry to UEFA club competitions next season, with their appeals against bans for match-fixing rejected by an appeals panel.
Jul 16, 04:45
Liverpool's Raheem Sterling scores the opening goal in their match against Sunderland on January 2, 2013
Raheem Sterling: 'I must prove myself again'
Liverpool starlet Raheem Sterling declares that he plans to prove to Reds boss Brendan Rodgers that he deserves a regular starting berth this season.
Jul 16, 04:33
Christian Benteke celebrates his opener at Anfield on December 15, 2012
Eden Hazard: 'Christian Benteke deserves big move'
Eden Hazard insists that Belgium teammate and friend Christian Benteke deserves to join a top side this summer, and has what it takes to succeed at the highest level.
Jul 16, 04:18
Franco Di Santo
Swansea City consider free agent Franco di Santo
Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup mulls over a move for free agent Franco di Santo, according to a report.
Jul 16, 03:58
Australia's David Warner on day two of their third Test against Sri Lanka, January 4, 2013
Australia's David Warner: 'I cried over Ashes omission'
Australia batsman David Warner reveals that he cried on the phone to his parents after losing the chance to play in last week's first Ashes Test.
Jul 16, 03:44
Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini gestures during his side's Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund on April 3, 2013
Manchester City's Fernandinho: 'Manuel Pellegrini has winning mentality'
Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho has a positive early impression of new coach Manuel Pellegrini.
Jul 16, 03:25
Gervinho celebrates scoring the opening goal against Reading on March 30, 2013
Roma make £6.92m Gervinho offer?
Roma reportedly have an offer of £6.9m rejected by Arsenal for Ivory Coast international forward Gervinho.
Jul 16, 03:10
James Milner, Graham Dorrans
Report: West Ham United's Sam Allardyce eyes Graham Dorrans deal?
West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce plans a £3m move for West Bromwich Albion midfielder Graham Dorrans, according to a report.
Jul 16, 02:51
Arsenal's Mikel Arteta shoots from the penalty spot on December 22, 2012
Arsenal's Mikel Arteta: 'Motivation high for this season'
Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta admits that the current squad feels extra pressure to win trophies.
Jul 16, 02:37
Seamus Coleman, Adel Taarabt
Hull City target Queens Park Rangers' Adel Taarabt?
Hull City join the race to sign unsettled Queens Park Rangers midfielder Adel Taarabt.
Jul 16, 02:17
Arsenal's manager Arsene Wenger during his side's game with Sunderland on February 9, 2013
Arsenal's Arsene Wenger: 'Vietnam visit a dream'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger declares that the club's pre-season visit of Vietnam has allowed him to realise a childhood dream.
Jul 16, 02:03
Nikica Jelavic celebrates his winning goal on December 9, 2012
Nikica Jelavic plans talks over Everton future?
Everton striker Nikica Jelavic wants talks with Roberto Martinez over his chances of earning a regular starting spot at Goodison Park, according to a report.
Jul 16, 01:51
Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini gestures during his side's Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund on April 3, 2013
Manchester City's Manuel Pellegrini rejects Aleksander Kolarov sale?
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini reportedly decides that Aleksandar Kolarov must stay and fight for his place.
Jul 16, 01:38
Gareth Bale on a NBC billboard in Times Square
Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale: 'FIFA 14 cover a dream come true'
Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale is chosen by EA Sports as the cover star of FIFA 14 and describes the achievement as a "dream come true".
Jul 16, 01:26
Mikel Arteta celebrates his second penalty against West Brom on December 8, 2012
Mikel Arteta: 'It's about time Arsenal spent big in transfer market'
Arsenal vice-captain Mikel Arteta insists that the club's reported show of aggression in the transfer market is long overdue.
Jul 16, 01:08
Camilo Sanvezzo on February 7, 2012
Vancouver Whitecaps stretch unbeaten streak
The Vancouver Whitecaps make it seven games unbeaten with a 3-1 home victory over the Chicago Fire.
Jul 15, 01:02
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew before kick-off in the match against Manchester City on March 30, 2013
Newcastle United's Alan Pardew, Joe Kinnear plan talks over Darren Bent bid
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew wants to sign Aston Villa striker Darren Bent, but needs the green light from director of football Joe Kinnear in a transfer meeting later today.
Jul 15, 00:48
Brazil legend Ronaldo jokes with FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke ahead of World Cup preparations on November 26, 2012
Ronaldo plans Playboy purchase
Former Brazil striker Ronaldo lines up a bid to buy the rights to Playboy's magazine franchise in his native country.
Jul 15, 00:33
Per Mertesacker celebrates scoring Arsenal's first on November 17, 2012
Per Mertesacker: 'Arsenal can mount title challenge'
Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker backs his side to mount a title challenge if they can maintain a consistent run of form next season.
Jul 15, 00:14
West Brom's Peter Odemwingie in action on November 24, 2012
Crystal Palace plan £1.7m Peter Odemwingie bid?
Crystal Palace plan to table an £1.7m offer with West Bromwich Albion for Nigerian forward Peter Odemwingie this week, according to a report.
Jul 14, 23:56
Jack Wilshere celebrates scoring the opening goal during the FA Cup third round replay against Swansea on January 16, 2013
Arsenal's Arsene Wenger: 'Jack Wilshere is ready to play'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger declares that Jack Wilshere missed yesterday's pre-season opener with flu.
Jul 14, 23:42
Victor Wanyama and Richie Foran battle for the ball on November 24, 2012
Victor Wanyama proud of Southampton move
Southampton midfielder Victor Wanyama declares his pride at becoming the first Kenyan to sign for a Premier League side.
Jul 14, 23:28
Gary McAllister presents Steven Gerrard with an award for his 600th appearance for Liverpool
Steven Gerrard agrees new Liverpool contract?
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard reportedly agrees a new two-year deal with the Reds that will keep him on Merseyside until 2015.
Jul 14, 23:14
Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini
Manchester City's Manuel Pellegrini: "I'll sign new striker this month"
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini declares that the club will sign a new striker before July ends.
Jul 14, 22:58
Luis Suarez of Liverpool celebrates scoring his second goal against Sunderland on January 2, 2013
Arsenal make Liverpool's Luis Suarez top transfer target?
Arsenal will reportedly increase their initial £30m offer for Liverpool striker Luis Suarez in a fresh bid this week.
Jul 14, 22:40
Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring his second and his team's fifth goal against West Ham on January 23, 2013
Arsenal's Arsene Wenger impressed with Olivier Giroud
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger backs Olivier Giroud to keep improving ahead of his second season in English football.
Jul 14, 22:25
Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic celebrates scoring his team's second goal on December 19, 2012
Paris Saint-Germain want Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic
Paris Saint-Germain coach Laurent Blanc wants Branislav Ivanovic and is prepared to offer Chelsea £8m plus add-ons for the versatile defender.
Jul 14, 22:09
Belgian international defender Toby Alderweireld has long been linked with a move to Merseyside.
Toby Alderweireld rejects Norwich City move
Belgium international Toby Alderweireld rejects a move to Norwich City, with the player's agent revealing that the two parties failed to agree personal terms.
Jul 13, 10:57
A dejected looking Joey Barton after Marseille's 3-0 defeat to Lorient on December 9, 2012
Joey Barton agrees Marseille return
Marseille coach Elie Baup reveals that he has agreed personal terms over Joey Barton's return to France, with a deal still to be given the green light by Queens Park Rangers.
Jul 13, 10:40
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers waves to the crowd before kick-off on December 15, 2012
Brendan Rodgers: 'I feel comfortable at Liverpool'
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers insists that a challenging first year in charge at Anfield has helped him build confidence in his own ability.
Jul 13, 10:28
Newcastle 'keeper Tim Krul injures an arm in the game with Sunderland on April 14, 2013
Tim Krul: 'I'll be fit for opening game'
Newcastle United goalkeeper Tim Krul declares that he will be fit for the opening Premier League game of the season, as he continues to recover from a dislocated shoulder.
Jul 13, 10:11
Laurent Blanc
Laurent Blanc remains confident over Edinson Cavani deal
Paris Saint-Germain manager Laurent Blanc remains confident of concluding a deal to sign Napoli striker Edinson Cavani this summer.
Jul 13, 09:56
Zinedine Zidane
Zinedine Zidane admits anxiety over coaching career
Former Zinedine Zidane admits reluctance to become a coach as he prepares to begin his managerial apprenticeship under Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti.
Jul 13, 09:37
Celtic's boss Neil Lennon on the touchline during the Scottish Cup quarter final against St Mirren on March 2, 2013
Neil Lennon expects Gary Hooper departure
Celtic manager Neil Lennon admits that Gary Hooper looks likely to leave the Glasgow giants this summer.
Jul 13, 09:24
Kurtley Beale
Kurtley Beale faces Melbourne Rebels exit
Australia international Kurtley Beale is told that he will be not be offered a new contract by the Melbourne Riders for the 2014 season.
Jul 13, 09:14
Aleksandar Kolarov
Juventus consider fresh Aleksandar Kolarov approach
Juventus reportedly line up a fresh bid for Manchester City's unsettled Serbian full-back Aleksandar Kolarov.
Jul 13, 08:55
Cheik Tiote
Alan Pardew: 'Cheick Tiote must regain confidence'
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew backs Cheick Tiote to find form this season, while admitting that he endured a disappointing campaign last time out.
Jul 13, 08:39
Ciaran Clark
Paul Lambert offers Ciaran Clark, Ashley Westwood new contracts
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert offers youngsters Ciaran Clark and Ashley Westwood new four-year contracts.
Jul 13, 08:20
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