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Barcelona will not rush Lionel Messi
Barcelona sporting director Robert Fernandez insists that Lionel Messi will not be rushed back to fitness from his damaged knee ligaments.Oct 7, 16:06
Fernando Torres: 'We dropped points against Real Madrid'
Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres claims that his team deserved to collect all three points from Sunday's Madrid derby against Real Madrid, which finished 1-1.Oct 7, 15:52
Luis Farina: 'Lionel Messi's absence helps us'
Rayo Vallecano midfielder Luis Farina admits that his team will look to capitalise on Barcelona's loss of Lionel Messi when they meet in La Liga on October 17.Oct 7, 15:39
Mateo Kovacic 'glad to leave Inter Milan'
Croatian international Mateo Kovacic reveals that he was desperate to leave Inter Milan for Real Madrid in the summer transfer window.Oct 7, 15:26
Report: Villarreal targeting Rodrigo de Paul
A report claims that Villarreal are interested in signing Valencia attacker Rodrigo de Paul in the January transfer window.Oct 7, 15:13
Nolito "relaxed" amid transfer talk
Celta Vigo attacker Nolito distances himself from speculation linking him with a January move to Barcelona.Oct 7, 13:58
Gerardo Martino hails "impressive" Angel Correa
Argentina boss Gerardo Martino reveals his 'excitement' after calling Atletico Madrid's 20-year-old forward Angel Correa into his latest squad.Oct 7, 13:46
Alvaro Morata pleased with Spain involvement
Juventus forward Alvaro Morata reveals that he is looking forward to once again pulling on a Spain shirt in their upcoming Euro 2016 qualifiers.Oct 7, 13:34
Report: Sevilla preparing Andre Carrillo offer
A report claims that Sevilla are preparing a January offer for Sporting Lisbon striker Andre Carrillo, who is out of contract next summer.Oct 7, 13:21
Report: Tottenham Hotspur to return for Sofiane Boufal
A report claims that Tottenham Hotspur will resume their interest in Lille's Sofiane Boufal when the January transfer window opens.Oct 7, 13:08
Ravel Morrison has Manchester United regrets
Lazio midfielder Ravel Morrison admits that he has regrets over his off-the-field antics during his time at Manchester United.Oct 7, 12:57
Report: Wolfsburg fail in Breel Embolo move
A report claims that Basel have rejected an £18m offer from Wolfsburg for teenage forward Breel Embolo.Oct 7, 12:44
Fernando Torres wants Atletico Madrid extension
Spanish forward Fernando Torres reveals that he wants to extend his stay at Atletico Madrid, with his current loan from AC Milan expiring at the end of the season.Oct 7, 12:31
Pedro Bigas hoping for quick Lionel Messi recovery
Las Palmas defender Pedro Bigas addresses the challenge that led to Barcelona forward Lionel Messi suffering knee ligament damage.Oct 7, 12:18
Carlo Ancelotti: 'Angel di Maria is a team player'
Former Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti backs Argentine international Angel di Maria to have a big impact at Paris Saint-Germain.Oct 7, 12:05
Carlo Ancelotti "cannot imagine" Cristiano Ronaldo leaving Real Madrid
Former Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti expects Cristiano Ronaldo to retire from professional football at the Bernabeu.Oct 7, 11:52
Fernando Torres: 'Rafael Benitez is not a defensive coach'
Atletico Madrid forward Fernando Torres denies that Real Madrid boss Rafael Benitez is a coach that places too much emphasis on the defensive side of the game.Oct 7, 11:39
Report: Shkodran Mustafi also a Manchester United target
A report claims that Manchester United have joined the race to sign Valencia's highly-rated centre-back Shkodran Mustafi.Oct 7, 11:26
Sergio Ramos responds to Rafael Benitez comments
Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos says that "everyone makes mistakes" amid criticism from head coach Rafael Benitez about the penalty he conceded in the Madrid derby.Oct 7, 11:13
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Romania turn it around against Canada
Romania complete the biggest comeback in Rugby World Cup history after overturning a 15-0 score to record a 17-15 victory over Canada in their Pool D clash.Oct 6, 17:45
Report: Tottenham Hotspur want Laurent Depoitre
A report claims that Gent forward Laurent Depoitre is a transfer target for Tottenham Hotspur.Oct 6, 17:35
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Qais Ashfaq beaten by Bakhtovar Nazirov
Team GB boxer Qais Ashfaq loses his opening bout at the 2015 World Championships to Russia's Bakhtovar Nazirov courtesy of a split decision.Oct 6, 17:13
Wesley Sniejder: "Netherlands need six points"
Netherlands international Wesley Sneijder calls on his country to put six points on the board in their upcoming Euro 2016 qualification games.Oct 6, 17:04
David Zurutuza: 'No problem with David Moyes'
Real Sociedad midfielder David Zurutuza plays down talk that he has a strained relationship with head coach David Moyes.Oct 6, 16:48
Half-Time Report: Canada lead Romania by eight at the break
Canada take an 8-0 lead into the interval of their Pool D match against Romania at the 2015 Rugby World Cup.Oct 6, 16:34
Harvey Horn moves past Devendro Laishram in World Championships
Team GB boxer Harvey Horn overcomes India's Devendro Laishram in his opening bout at the 2015 World Championships in Doha.Oct 6, 16:28
Jerome Boateng pleased with development
Germany defender Jerome Boateng says that current Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola and former club manager Jupp Heynckes have "done so much" for his development.Oct 6, 16:10
Barcelona reiterate Nolito interest
Barcelona sporting director Robert Fernandez reveals that Celta Vigo attacker Nolito is still in the minds of the Spanish giants.Oct 6, 15:54
Ilkay Gundogan hails in-form Thomas Muller
Borussia Dortmund's Ilkay Gundogan warns Euro 2016 qualifying opponents Republic of Ireland and Georgia that Germany teammate Thomas Muller is 'difficult to stop'.Oct 6, 15:39
Pavel Nedved wants more substance from Paul Pogba
Juventus director Pavel Nedved wants French midfielder Paul Pogba to be "more concrete and decisive" for the Italian giants, rather than worrying about his own game.Oct 6, 15:26
Robert Fernandez defends Alen Halilovic loan
Barcelona sporting director Robert Fernandez insists that it was the right decision to send 19-year-old attacker Alen Halilovic on a season-long loan to Sporting Gijon.Oct 6, 15:13
Report: Orlando City make Zlatan Ibrahimovic contact
A report claims that MLS side Orlando City want to sign Paris Saint-Germain forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic next summer.Oct 6, 13:57
Rafael Benitez praises Mateo Kovacic, Casemiro
Real Madrid boss Rafael Benitez hints that Mateo Kovacic and Casemiro are both key parts of his plans this season.Oct 6, 13:44
Rafael Benitez pays tribute to Keylor Navas
Real Madrid boss Rafael Benitez praises Costa Rican goalkeeper Keylor Navas for his early-season performances for the Spanish giants.Oct 6, 13:31
Rafael Benitez "angered" by Sergio Ramos
Real Madrid boss Rafael Benitez reveals that he was "angered" when Sergio Ramos conceded a penalty in the first half of Sunday's Madrid derby against Atletico Madrid.Oct 6, 13:18
David Beckham: 'Zinedine Zidane best I played with'
David Beckham brands former Real Madrid teammate Zinedine Zidane as "possibly the best player" that he played alongside during his glittering career.Oct 6, 13:05
Rafael Benitez: 'I am not a defensive coach'
Real Madrid boss Rafael Benitez claims that his label as primarily a defensive manager is unfair.Oct 6, 12:53
Report: Valencia want Lucas Biglia
A report claims that Valencia want to sign Lazio's Argentine midfielder Lucas Biglia in the January transfer window.Oct 6, 12:40
Pat McCormack overcomes Dmitri Galagot at World Championships
GB boxer Pat McCormack books his spot in the second round of the World Championships after overcoming Dmitri Galagot of Moldova on points.Oct 6, 12:24
Report: Grzegorz Krychowiak future uncertain at Sevilla
A report claims that Grzegorz Krychowiak's long-term future with Sevilla is in doubt after a breakdown in contract talks.Oct 6, 12:18
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