“Real Madrid bought Bale cheaply” – Perez

Florentino Perez has insisted that Real Madrid did not overpay Tottenham Hotspur for Gareth Bale.
The club's president sanctioned a €100 million deal for the Welsh winger, which made him the most expensive player in the world, but says it was not costly....

“Arsenal Paid Too Much For Ozil, But It Was A Better Deal Than Bale’s Move To Madrid” – Lehmann

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann insists there is not a €50 million difference between Mesut Ozil and Gareth Bale....

Ethiopia Confirms Date For Nigeria Match

Ethiopia has confirmed a definite date for the first leg match against Nigeria in the final playoff leading to Brazil 2014 World Cup. The first leg of the World Cup qualifying clash will take place on Sunday, October 13 in Addis Ababa, their football association officials have confirmed....

“I Was Never Mourinho’s Assistant, I Don’t Care About Chelsea” – Villas-Boas

Andre Villas-Boas has shed more light on why he parted ways with Jose Mourinho and claims the Chelsea coach did not “feel the need to have someone next to him”....

REVEALED: Mourinho Cried After Ferguson Chose Moyes As His Successor

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is reported to have broken down in tears, after he heard that Sir Alex Ferguson had picked David Moyes as the new Manchester United manager....

Capital One Cup 4th Round Draws: Arsenal host Chelsea, City face Newcastle [SEE FULL DRAW]

The draws for the 4th Round of the Capital One Cup was conducted this evening and the pick of the next stage is Arsenal hosting Chelsea at the Emirates....

Mikel Obi's Family Celebrates Mikel’s EPL First Goal in A Special Way

Nigerian midfielder Mikel Obi scored his first-ever goal in the English Premier League (EPL) for Chelsea FC seven years after joining the premiership on Saturday and it was celebrated by his entire family...

FIFA confirm winter World Cup talks

FIFA will discuss the timing of the 2022 World Cup at the executive committee meeting at the start of next month, the governing body has confirmed.
FIFA president Sepp Blatter had said in July that he would ask the executive committee to discuss the prospect of a winter tournament due to the temperatures in Qatar over the summer.
The agenda for the meeting, which takes place on October 3 and 4, was released on FIFA.com on Monday and includes the item: "FIFA World Cup Qatar, period of the competition."
Blatter has already acknowledged in Die Zeit that the decision to host the World Cup in Qatar was the result of “direct political influence”, and told insideworldfootball.com that “it may well be that we made a mistake” in selecting the Gulf state to stage a summer tournament.
The International Olympic Committee has also warned FIFA against creating a clash with that year’s Olympic Winter Games.
Even so, Blatter has stressed that FIFA is within its rights to reschedule the World Cup and warned Football Federation Australia against attempting to claim compensation over its failed bid to stage the 2022 competition.
FIFA vice-president Jim Boyce has said European countries are now “certainly in agreement” that the tournament cannot be held in Qatar in the summer despite the inevitable disruption to domestic football across the continent.

Samir Nasri happy to get derby revenge

Samir Nasri said revenge was sweet for him as he made amends for his derby disappointment last year with a starring role in Sunday’s 4-1 thrashing of Manchester United....

Mario Balotelli criticised over ban

AC Milan’s assistant coach Mauro Tassotti has added his voice to the widespread condemnation of Mario Balotelli for his red card at the conclusion of the Rossoneri’s 2-1 defeat to Napoli on Sunday....

Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino Applauds Neymar influence

Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino has commended Neymar's smooth transition into European football, insisting the Brazilian's impact should not be judged on goals alone.....

RECORD: Mikel Obi Scores His First Premier League Goal

MIKEL JUST SCORED A GOAL NOW.....TO MAKE THE SCORELINE 2 - 0 AGAINST FULHAM.....

Wayne Rooney enjoys Moyes reunion

Wayne Rooney has praised the manager who denied him a move to Chelsea, saying David Moyes’ training sessions have helped him return to his best and that he was the right choice to take over at Old Trafford....

Arsene Wenger heaps praise on Ramsey

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger hailed Aaron Ramsey after yet another goal-scoring performance from the in-form midfielder contributed to the Gunners’ hard-fought 2-1 Champions League win at Marseille....

Jose Mourinho accepts blame for UCL loss

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has accepted responsibility for his side’s shock 2-1 Champions League defeat against FC Basel....

FUNNY: SEE WHAT ABRAHIMOVIC TOLD MOURINHO OVER CHELSEA DEFEAT {PHOTO}

Jose Mourinho endured frustration on his return to Champions League action with Chelsea as Basel came from a goal down to win 2-1.

Nemanja Vidic: United can win Champions League

Nemanja Vidic believes Manchester United can put two years of disappointment in Europe behind them and win the Champions League....

Real Madrid deny Mesut Ozil leak

Real Madrid have denied a claim by Mesut Ozil’s father that Florentino Perez leaked negative stories about his son's off-pitch behaviour to quell criticism in Spain of the decision to sell the German to Arsenal for €50 million....

Karim Benzema benching 'a lesson'

Being dropped for France's World Cup qualifier will have been "a good lesson" for Karim Benzema, French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet has claimed....

Ronaldo a doubt for Villarreal clash

Cristiano Ronaldo will miss Portugal’s friendly against Brazil in Boston on Tuesday and is also a doubt for Real Madrid’s La Liga game at Villarreal on Saturday...

Fabregas backs Ozil to shine

Cesc Fabregas has predicted that Mesut Ozil is likely to thrive in the room he will likely be allowed to play in by Premier League defences....

Frank Lampard to win 100th cap

England manager Roy Hodgson has confirmed that Frank Lampard will win his 100th cap in the vital World Cup qualifier away to Ukraine on Tuesday.

Lampard, 35, will join Chelsea team-mate Ashley Cole and England captain Steven Gerrard among the centurions appearing in Kiev.
“Lampard will play tomorrow night,” Hodgson said. “That's quite a first. I'm happy to have been part of that. All things being equal Frank will play and start the game tomorrow and win his 100th cap
“I don't think there will be many players who will play for England for two or three years let alone 14 years. Fourteen years is a long time to be representing your country. We don't have that many international matches so I think people who want to play 100 games for their country have to play for a team that wins major international tournaments and play for a very long time.”
Hodgson said he will make only one change from the team that beat Moldova 4-0 on Friday night, with Manchester United forward Danny Welbeck suspended as a result of the caution he received at Wembley.
"There will only be one change to the team and that's the person who will replace Danny Welbeck,” he said. “I'll leave you to guess that."
Hodgson also condemned the violence that saw England fans attacked by Ukraine fans said to be carrying knives.
“We deplore that, everyone deplores that and I'm certain people in Kiev deplore that,” Hodgson said. “I don't know the circumstances. It's unfortunate these things can happen when football fans get together. I'm sad it's occurred and I only hope our fans are not going to be put off and the fans aren't so badly injured they can't attend the game.”
Ukraine coach Mykhaylo Fomenko, meanwhile, has described Tuesday's game as the most important of his 34 years in management.
England currently lead Group H on goal difference, with a match in hand on second-placed Montenegro, but Ukraine -- a point behind England having also played seven games -- can seize control with a home victory.
Asked whether the match was the most important of his career, the 64-year-old former Dynamo Kiev and Metalist Kharkiv boss replied: “Not only of mine. We don't want to make you [the Ukrainian people] angry.”
Fomenko gave little away in the press conference and offered little when quizzed on his opponents. When questioned about the absence of Wayne Rooney, he said Hodgson was better placed to answer. Asked what he knew of Rickie Lambert, who will start in Rooney’s stead, he replied: “It's a secret.”
He was no more forthcoming on his own team. When asked about his own selection plans, his response was only: “We will see.”
Fomenko, who was named Ukraine boss in December last year, said he expects "150%" from his players.

Rosell: Real Madrid Still Want To Sign Neymar At All Cost

Barcelona president Sandro Rosell has claimed that Real Madrid were trying to hijack his club’s signing of Neymar even as the player was putting pen to paper for the Catalans.....

Top 10 Richest Premier League Players 2013

Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney is the richest player in the Baclays Premier League with a fortune estimated at 51 million pounds ($79.01 million)....

Muller: Madrid should not have sold Ozil

Thomas Muller has become the latest high-profile player to express his astonishment at Real Madrid's decision to allow Mesut Ozil to join Arsenal.

Los Blancos pocketed €50 million from the sale of the 24-year-old playmaker, whom they signed from Werder Bremen for a reported €15m in 2010....

Guti: I hate to say it but Messi is the better than C.Ronaldo

Real Madrid legend Guti feels Barcelona star Lionel Messi is the best player in the world and believes the Argentina international is more decisive than Cristiano Ronaldo when it matters most....

David Luiz rejects Barcelona bid

Chelsea defender David Luiz has claimed he chose to stay at Stamford Bridge this summer despite an official approach from Barcelona....

Platini: France need more from Ribery

Michel Platini has told L'Equipe that Franck Ribery needs to reproduce his sizzling Bayern Munich form with the France national side if he wants to win the FIFA Ballon d'Or....

Lionel Messi dismisses injury fears

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has said he is fully fit and that the injury he suffered against Atletico Madrid recently was not related to the left thigh issue that severely hampered him towards the end of last season....

Valencia made late Juan Mata bid

Valencia made a late attempt to get Juan Mata back to the club on loan before the summer transfer window shut, according to local paper Superdeporte....

Fulham sign Jose Mourinho's son

Jose Mourinho’s 14-year-old son has joined Chelsea’s Premier League rivals Fulham, according to Marca.

Teenage goalkeeper Jose Mario had played for the Real Madrid Canillas team during his father’s tenure at the Bernabeu and has followed Mourinho Snr back to west London....

Robin van Persie happy under Moyes

Robin van Persie has refuted reports he has not been impressed by David Moyes as he insisted he is enjoying playing for the new Manchester United manager....

Wayne Rooney releases image of injury

Wayne Rooney has released an image of the head injury he sustained in training to dispel doubts over his commitment to the English national team....

Benzema Can't Go To A Club Like Arsenal - Benzema's Agent Claims

The striker's agent dismissed suggestions of a move away from the Bernabeu, with the Gunners believed to be interested in the forward as well as Angel Di Maria & Mesut Ozil...

Liverpool sign Moses from Chelsea on Season-long Loan

The 22-year-old has secured a move to Anfield after falling down the pecking order at Jose Mourinho's Chelsea side, becoming Brendan Rodgers' eighth signing of the summer...

Manchester United & Everton agree £24m Fellaini fee

The clubs are in advanced talks over a deal for the Belgian midfielder, who will complete a deadline-day move to Old Trafford once Everton sign James McCarthy from Wigan...

VIDEO: German Player Gets High, Touches Female Referee’s BO0BS During A Match

It was during the match between Hertha Berlin and Aachen Germany, female referee Bibiana Steinhaus was  touched in her breast by a player.....

“I Rather Sell Peanuts Than to Play for Chelsea”- The Shocking Quote of Samuel Eto’o About His New Team.

Samuel Eto'o was not really a fan of Chelsea in 2005. At that time, the Cameroonian star evolved in Barcelona and had to face Chelsea in the knockout stages of the Champions League....

Kaka Returns To AC Milan On A Free Transfer

According to reports in Italy, Brazilian forward Kaka, has signed a two-year contract with AC Milan, the club from which he moved to Real Madrid....

“I’m Looking Forward To The Next Exciting Chapter In My Life” – Bale Delighted About Madrid Move

Bale 3Gareth Bale has described his world-record move to Real Madrid as a "dream come true" and thanked Tottenham for the role they played in his development....

Real Madrid Planning Deadline Bid For Suarez

The feeling in Spain, is that Real Madrid are set to submit an offer for Liverpool striker Luis Suarez and try to seal a deal, before the 11pm deadline on Monday....

ARSENAL SIGNS BIG: Ozil Undergoes Arsenal Medical After Agreeing Personal Terms

The Gunners have agreed a club-record £40 million fee for the Germany international and will complete the deal when formalities are completed...

Real Madrid Sign Gareth Bale For 100 million Euros

Los Blancos have finally announced the arrival of the Wales international, who has usurped new team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo as the game's most expensive player...