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A diverse selection of news stories from around the world. Rumours, of the day, stories we couldn’t make up, quote of the day, stats of the day, Heroes and Villains…
January 5, 2009
Manchester City manager Mark Hughes wants to bring in five new players lift the gloom at Eastlands following their 3-0 FA Cup third-round defeat by Championship strugglers Nottingham Forest. After his side's shock exit, Hughes…
December 31, 2008
Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant has confirmed that he received an offer to join Real Madrid and admits he is flattered to be linked to the Spanish champions.
December 31, 2008
Villarreal midfielder Marcos Senna has dismissed reports claiming he is eager to join Manchester City in the January transfer window.
December 31, 2008
Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp has not given up hope of signing striker Jermain Defoe from his former club Portsmouth. Redknapp signed Defoe from Tottenham last January and he is now eager to bring the…
December 31, 2008
Liverpool Football Club has issued a statement saying it would offer Steven Gerrard "all the support he needs" after the Anfield captain was charged with assault and affray. The 28-year-old was arrested along with five…
December 23, 2008
2009 alas has all the signs of being a very difficult one indeed for global football. Birds will economically come home to roost, toxic chickens will be hatched. Clubs, including some of the biggest of…
December 23, 2008
Milos Krasic will not be allowed to leave CSKA Moscow for less than €20million, according to the club's sporting director.
December 23, 2008
Benfica have completed the signing of Atletico Madrid forward Jose Antonio Reyes on a permanent basis for £7.5million.
December 23, 2008
Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas is set to be out of action until April with a knee injury. The Spaniard was substituted at half-time in Arsenal's 1-1 draw against Liverpool on Sunday following a challenge with…
December 23, 2008
Spain would prefer to launch a joint-bid with Portugal for the 2018 World Cup, according to the head of the country’s football federation.
December 23, 2008
Karim Benzema has admitted that he would like to play in Spain and in particular for Real Madrid, but concedes that he could yet remain with Lyon for another season.
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