Shane Warne
Melbourne Stars defeat Sydney Sixers
Melbourne Stars win their third successive Big Bash T20 League match at the MCG with a 21-run victory over Sydney Sixers.
Dec 21, 11:45
Rafa Benitez instructs his Chelsea boys on December 1, 2012
Chelsea's Rafael Benitez coy on future
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez refuses to comment on whether he will take charge of Real Madrid next season.
Dec 21, 11:29
Mario Balotelli looks towards manager Roberto Mancini as he is substituted in the Manchester derby on December 9, 2012
Roberto Mancini: 'I will give Mario Balotelli another chance'
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini says that he has faith in Mario Balotelli and will give the 22-year-old Italian striker one more chance.
Dec 21, 11:11
Andres Iniesta
Barcelona's Andres Iniesta: 'No footballer is perfect'
Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta says that perfection does not exist in football.
Dec 21, 10:55
Sebastian Vettel sprays himself in the face after the US Grand Prix on November 18, 2012
Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo admires Sebastian Vettel
Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo says that he admires Sebastian Vettel, but insists that Fernando Alonso is the best driver in Formula 1.
Dec 21, 10:42
John McGlynn
Hearts to "challenge" transfer embargo
John McGlynn says that Hearts will "challenge" the new transfer embargo imposed on them by the Scottish Premier League.
Dec 21, 10:22
Chelsea's Juan Mata is congratulated by team mates after scoring the equaliser against Leeds on December 19, 2012
Chelsea's Juan Mata targets Europa League success
Juan Mata says that Chelsea want to win the Europa League this season.
Dec 21, 10:12
Loftus Road
Mike Rigg leaves Queens Park Rangers
Queens Park Rangers reveal that Mike Rigg will leave his position as the club's technical director.
Dec 21, 09:59
Jonny Bairstow
Jonny Bairstow returns to England from India
Jonny Bairstow returns to England from their tour of India earlier than scheduled due to "family reasons".
Dec 21, 09:45
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo: 'I won't celebrate against Manchester United'
Cristiano Ronaldo says that he will not celebrate if he scores for Real Madrid against his former club Manchester United in the Champions League last 16.
Dec 21, 09:29
Tillakaratne Dilshan
Sri Lanka's Tillakaratne Dilshan hints at Test retirement
Tillakaratne Dilshan hints that Sri Lanka's Test match against Australia next week could be his last.
Dec 21, 09:15
Giovanni Trapattoni
Giovanni Trapattoni: 'Roma wanted me as coach'
Giovanni Trapattoni reveals that Roma offered him their coaching job 18 months ago and says that it was not the first time that he had been approached by the Italian club.
Dec 21, 05:51
Tottenham Hotspur's Andre Villas-Boas on the touchline on December 16, 2012
Andre Villas-Boas: 'No major January signing for Tottenham Hotspur'
Andre Villas-Boas says that it is "unlikely" that Tottenham Hotspur will make any major signing during the January transfer window.
Dec 21, 05:28
Ivorian Aruna Dindane in action at the 2010 World Cup against North Korea on June 25, 2010
Aruna Dindane eyes Premier League return
Former Portsmouth striker Aruna Dindane says that he wants to return to the Premier League next season although he has options to play in France, Portugal and Turkey.
Dec 21, 05:22
Thomas Vermaelen
Arsenal's Thomas Vermaelen: 'Bayern Munich clash will not be easy'
Thomas Vermaelen admits that winning against Bayern Munich in the Champions League last 16 will be tough, but retains confidence of an Arsenal triumph.
Dec 21, 05:02
Eoin Morgan
Eoin Morgan: 'England were promising against India'
Eoin Morgan says that he is pleased with his "young" England side's performance against India despite their defeat because they showed "a lot of promise".
Dec 21, 04:43
Yuvraj Singh
MS Dhoni hails Yuvraj Singh
MS Dhoni praises "brilliant" Yuvraj Singh for his all-round performance in India's win against England on Thursday.
Dec 21, 04:37
Robin Van Persie celebrates after scoring his team's fourth goal on December 1, 2012
Alisher Usmanov: 'Selling Robin van Persie to Manchester United was a mistake'
Arsenal shareholder Alisher Usmanov believes that the club should not have sold striker Robin van Persie to Manchester United in the summer.
Dec 21, 04:14
Arsene Wenger
Arsene Wenger: 'I have Arsenal board's backing'
Arsene Wenger claims that he has the full support of the Arsenal board and is happy with the club's current financial situation.
Dec 21, 03:55
Per Mertesacker
Per Mertesacker: 'Arsenal can defeat Bayern Munich'
Per Mertesacker says that he is confident Arsenal will defeat Bayern Munich and progress to the Champions League quarter-finals this season.
Dec 21, 03:45
Gareth Southgate on August 8, 2009
Gareth Southgate keen to return to football management
Gareth Southgate says that he wants to return to football management and believes that he has the necessary credentials to do so.
Dec 21, 03:19
Pato reacts after failing to score a penalty for AC Milan
AC Milan undecided on Robinho, Alexandre Pato sales
Adriano Galliani says that AC Milan are still undecided on whether or not to sell Brazilian duo Robinho and Alexandre Pato in January.
Dec 21, 03:08
Madrid director Emilio Butragueno gives a press conference on May 25, 2011
Real Madrid's Emilio Butragueno relishing Manchester United tie
Emilio Butragueno believes that Real Madrid's clash with Manchester United in the Champions League last 16 will be "excellent" for both the players and the fans.
Dec 21, 02:54
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring the opener for his team on December 1, 2012
Cristiano Ronaldo threatens legal action
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo says that he will talk to his lawyers if he finds any more false reports about him in the papers.
Dec 21, 02:37
Real president Florentino Perez gives a press conference on May 26, 2010
Florentino Perez: 'Real Madrid have to win all trophies this season'
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez claims that 2012 was a successful year for his club, but wants them to achieve more success in 2013.
Dec 21, 02:22
Christian Eriksen
Christian Eriksen insists on Ajax stay
Dutch playmaker Christian Eriksen says that he is happy at Ajax for the moment and will not leave in January.
Dec 20, 05:53
Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson applauds his team after winning 3-1 against Sunderland on December 15, 2012
Sir Alex Ferguson: 'English teams will always succeed in Europe'
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes that clubs from England will "always be challenging" for the Champions League.
Dec 20, 05:39
Christopher Samba
Christopher Samba slams Zenit St Petersburg's "racist" fans
Christopher Samba claims that Zenit St Petersburg fans have a reputation of being racist and condemns their open letter to the club this week.
Dec 20, 05:26
Patrice Evra and Samir Evra battle for the ball on December 9, 2012
Report: Manchester City's Samir Nasri out for two weeks
Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri will be out of action until the New Year, according to a report.
Dec 20, 05:04
Mario Balotelli on the bench for City
Agent: 'Mario Balotelli will not leave Manchester City'
Mino Raiola reiterates that Mario Balotelli is "committed" to Manchester City and will not leave the Premier League champions in January.
Dec 20, 04:49
Ronaldo and Messi during the first leg of the 2012/13 Super Cup on August 23, 2012
Ferguson: 'No difference between Ronaldo and Messi'
Sir Alex Ferguson believes that Cristiano Ronaldo is as good as Lionel Messi, claiming that there is nothing to choose between the two players.
Dec 20, 04:30
Darren Fletcher
Darren Fletcher: 'Manchester United never give up'
Darren Fletcher says that teams are scared of Manchester United's attitude never to give up until the final whistle.
Dec 20, 04:09
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring the opener for his team on December 1, 2012
Cristiano Ronaldo: 'Not winning Ballon d'Or is not a disaster'
Cristiano Ronaldo says that he will not count himself as a failure if he does not win the FIFA Ballon d'Or this year.
Dec 20, 03:46
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez on the touchline during the match against Leeds on December 19, 2012
Rafael Benitez: 'Chelsea are getting stronger'
Rafael Benitez says that Chelsea are getting "a little bit stronger" with every passing game following their 5-1 win at Leeds United on Wednesday.
Dec 20, 03:26
Chelsea's Juan Mata is congratulated by team mates after scoring the equaliser against Leeds on December 19, 2012
Juan Mata pleased with Chelsea's "desire" against Leeds United
Juan Mata says that he is pleased with Chelsea's performance in their 5-1 victory over Leeds United at Elland Road in the League Cup quarter-finals.
Dec 20, 03:11
Rafa Benitez instructs his Chelsea boys on December 1, 2012
Chelsea's Rafael Benitez: 'Swansea City are a good team'
Rafael Benitez is determined to win the League Cup but admits that defeating Swansea City in the semi-finals will not be easy.
Dec 20, 02:54
Ronnie Baxter in action against Dennis Priestley at the Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championships on December 19, 2012
Ronnie Baxter through to second round
Ronnie Baxter qualifies for the second round of the PDC World Championship along with Justin Pipe, Colin Lloyd and Simon Whitlock.
Dec 20, 02:38
Thomas Vermaelen
Thomas Vermaelen praises Arsenal fightback
Thomas Vermaelen praises Arsenal's performance in their 5-2 away win against Reading in the Premier League on Monday.
Dec 20, 02:16
Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez at the Stadium of Light on December 8, 2012
Lee Peltier backs Rafael Benitez for Chelsea success
Former Liverpool defender Lee Peltier believes that Rafael Benitez will not let Chelsea fans' hostility affect him.
Dec 19, 05:54
Dean Winstanley on November 18, 2012
Dean Winstanley through to second round
Dean Winstanley qualifies for the second round of the PDC World Championship along with Wes Newton, Steve Beaton and Colin Osborne.
Dec 19, 05:38
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