Selling Cazorla to Arsenal at that price was a 'blunder', says Pellegrini

Malaga manager Manuel Pellegrini believes Arsenal snapped up the bargain of the summer in Santi Cazorla after admitting the Spanish club were forced into selling the player because of financial problems...

Benitez still unsure over Terry

Rafael Benitez admits he does not know when John Terry will be fit to return to the Chelsea team, but insists he was delighted with his side's "amazing" performance in the Capital One Cup on Thursday evening..

Nasri may miss festive period

Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri has been ruled out for two weeks with a groin injury, the Daily Mail reports..

Huntelaar set for Schalke stay

Dutch striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, 29, is set to extend his contract at Schalke in the next few days, DerWesten and kicker reports..

Huntelaar set for Schalke stay

Dutch striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, 29, is set to extend his contract at Schalke in the next few days, DerWesten and kicker reports..

Bale returns to training

Tottenham winger Gareth Bale is back in training after recovering from a hamstring injury and is in contention to face Stoke at the weekend..

Fergie: Ronaldo and Messi are equals

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has claimed Cristiano Ronaldo deserves equal billing with Barcelona's Lionel Messi when the tag of best player in the world is being deliberated..

PSG confirm interest in Mourinho & Cristiano Ronaldo

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Sheikh Bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani has revealed that Paris Saint-Germain are interested in luring Cristiano Ronaldo and Jose Mourinho away from Real Madrid. .

I have complete confidence in Mourinho and he has my full support, says Perez

Florentino Perez y Jose Mourinho - Real Madrid

Real Madrid  president Florentino Perez has given a vote of confidence to under-fire coach Jose Mourinho, who has been the subject of harsh criticism from a fraction of the club's supporters and parts of the media..

Zenit fans' group: Don't sign black players

Zenit St Petersburg's largest supporters' group has called on the club not to buy black or gay players and urged it to maintain its "national identity".

Dangling Arsenal Sinks Reading In a 5-2 Match

Santi Cazorla helped himself to a hat-trick as Arsenal closed up on the top four of the Premier League with a 5-2 win at bottom club Reading..

Demba Ba Plans To Join Arsenal Next January

Newcastle striker Demba Ba has issued a come-and-get-me plea to Arsenal, amid speculation that the north London club are set to take advantage of a release clause in the player's contract..

Espinoza receives permit to join Wigan

Roger Espinoza is to complete his transfer to Wigan Athletic after receiving a work permit to play in the U K..

Ajaccio boss Alex Dupont fired

Alex Dupont has been axed from his position as manager of French side Ajaccio, the club confirmed on Monday..

Anelka on way out of Shanghai

Former Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka appears set for an imminent exit from Shanghai Shenhua after the club said talks over the cancellation of his contract were ongoing..

South African FA in match-fixing scandal

Five top officials including president Kirsten Nematandani and newly appointed chief executive Dennis Mumble have been suspended from the South African Football Association (SAFA) following a match-fixing report..

Balotelli fights fine

Mario Balotelli will take Manchester City to a Premier League tribunal on Wednesday in a bid to overturn a fine for continued ill-discipline..

Lampard urges Blues to revive season

Chelsea's Capital One Cup clash with Leeds united could be one of the most important games for the Blues this season, according to midfielder Frank Lampard..

VIDIC is the Best Defender in The World Check The Top Ten of the Best Defenders in the World

A look at 10 of the best defenders in the world.

1. Nemanja Vidic (Serbia & Man United)

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The Manchester United defender may not be playing in one of the most prominent national teams, but he helps form a defense that has been particularly stingy over the years. In qualifying for the 2006 World Cup, Vidic and his comrades conceded just one goal in 10 matches, a record that helped them top the group ahead of Spain. A commanding presence who can also pop up with headed goals from time to time..

Ten of the Best Goalkeepers in the World

A good goalkeeper can mean the difference between success and failure for a team. Here is a look at 10 of the best goalkeepers in the world.

1. Iker Casillas (Spain & Real Madrid)

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'Saint Iker,' as he is known at Real Madrid, has been his club's first-choice goalkeeper since he was a teenager, having come through the youth set-up. Casillas has often had the misfortune of having an inadequate defense in front of him as Real have focused assembling a fearsome attack, only to neglect the backline. But this simply meant he was able to showcase his skills to an even greater extent, bailing out his defense time and time again, putting his body on the line and making spectacular saves when the opposition looked odds-on to score. One of a kind..

Cristiano Ronaldo is The Best Midfielder in the World check out The Top Ten List

Strikers may score most of the goals, but many of the game’s real artisans reside in midfield. Here are 10 of the best midfielders in the world.

1. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal & Real Madrid)

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Ronaldo's favored position is in wide midfield, although he can also function behind the striker or as a center forward. One of the most eye-catching players in the world game, Ronaldo's array of skills make him worth the admission fee alone. His step over is world renowned, and he scores an abnormally high number of goals for someone who does not regularly play as an out-and-out striker..

Top Ten of the Best Strikers in the World

1. Lionel Messi (Argentina & Barcelona)

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The triple World Player of the Year, Messi appears to get better with each passing season and is already Barcelona's record goalscorer. Although not an out-and-out striker, he operates in Barcelona's front three and in the 2011-12 campaign he set a new world record by scoring 73 times in a single season. Messi also dovetails beautifully with his Barca team-mates, and is a hard worker to boot. However, his indifferent form for Argentina means he has often borne the brunt of criticism from the fans and media. One senses there is a lot more to come from Messi in the national team..

Arsenal players losing faith in beleaguered Wenger

Arsenal’s players, including headline summer signings Lukas Podolski and Santi Cazorla, are losing faith with the methods of manager Arsene Wenger, Goal.com has learned..

Messi's father: My son will never leave Barcelona

AFP Lionel Messi is destined to remain at Barcelona until the end of his career, according to the player's father. The Argentina international has a contract with the Blaugrana until the summer of 2016, and his dad Jorge has stressed that the fans of the Catalan giants can rest easy knowing that a potential exit for the forward is "unthinkable"...

Toure backs 'angry' Balotelli as Best Striker of English Premier League

Yaya Toure says he is confident Manchester City team-mate Mario Balotelli will demonstrate he is one of the best striker's in the Premier League this season, despite being  angry..

No agreement yet over racism bans

The FA and the PFA are yet to reach an agreement over a solution on how severely to reprimand players for instances of racial abuse, ESPN has been told..

Cahill offers Benitez backing

Gary Cahill has offered more support for Rafa Benitez, insisting the team have become much more defensively sound under the new Chelsea manager..

Assou-Ekotto nears Tottenham return

Benoit Assou-Ekotto is close to a first-team return after resuming full training with Tottenham..

German fan measures get green light

The controversial 'Safe Stadium Experience' paper has been passed by a general meeting of all clubs in the German Football League (DFL) on Wednesday..