Messi Hits Hat-Trick As Barca Cruise

Messi Hits Hat-Trick As Barca Cruise

Lionel Messi celebrated being voted the world's top player with a hat-trick as Barcelona all but secured their place in the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey with a 5-0 win over Real Betis at the Nou Camp. 13 Jan 2011
Preview: Uzbekistan v Kuwait

Preview: Uzbekistan v Kuwait

Coach Vadim Abramov acknowledged the fact that Uzbekistan cannot afford to take Kuwait lightly as they look to close in on a place in the quarter-finals of the Asian Cup when the two sides meet at Al Gharafa Stadium tomorrow. 12 Jan 2011
Preview: Qatar v China

Preview: Qatar v China

Qatar coach Bruno Metsu admitted the hosts must beat China in their second Group A game tomorrow if they are to stand any chance of reaching the Asian Cup quarter-finals. 12 Jan 2011
Henry Training With Arsenal

Henry Training With Arsenal

Arsenal great Thierry Henry has begun a training stint with the club in order to keep fit during the Major League Soccer off-season. 11 Jan 2011
Australia v India Preview

Australia v India Preview

CAPTAIN Lucas Neill insisted Australia will not repeat the mistakes of four years ago as they begin their second Asian Cup assault against India at Al Sadd Stadium tomorrow. 10 Jan 2011
Berbatov: Ref Was Spot-on

Berbatov: Ref Was Spot-on

DIMITAR Berbatov insisted referee Howard Webb was right to award Manchester United a decisive penalty in the first minute of their 1-0 win over 10-man Liverpool in their FA Cup third-round clash at Old Trafford. 10 Jan 2011
Korea Aim To Rewrite History

Korea Aim To Rewrite History

South Korea will look to build on the promising work done in South Africa last year by ending their wait for a long overdue victory at the Asian Cup this month. 10 Jan 2011
Peschisolido Savours Boro Cup Scalp

Peschisolido Savours Boro Cup Scalp

Burton manager Paul Peschisolido was 'absolutely overjoyed' after claiming a famous 2-1 victory over npower Championship side Middlesbrough, guaranteeing the Brewers a place in the fourth round of the FA Cup for the first time in their history. 9 Jan 2011
Juve Snap Up Toni

Juve Snap Up Toni

Juventus have signed veteran striker Luca Toni on a permanent transfer from Genoa, the Turin giants confirmed today. 8 Jan 2011
LMA Urge Against Short-Termism

LMA Urge Against Short-Termism

With a number of high-profile Premier League managers currently fearing for their jobs, the League Managers Association have voiced their displeasure with the "short-termism" shown by clubs. 7 Jan 2011
Winning Start for Leonardo

Winning Start for Leonardo

Leonardo got off to a winning start as Inter Milan manager as his new side beat third-placed Napoli 3-1. 7 Jan 2011
Clarets Make Lambert Approach

Clarets Make Lambert Approach

Burnley have approached Norwich for permission to speak to Paul Lambert about their managerial vacancy. 7 Jan 2011
Barca Boss Praises 'Spectacular' Abidal

Barca Boss Praises 'Spectacular' Abidal

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola hailed Eric Abidal after the defender proved an unlikely goal hero for the Catalan giants in their Copa del Rey success over Athletic Bilbao. 6 Jan 2011
Ronaldinho Heading Back to Brazil - Allegri

Ronaldinho Heading Back to Brazil - Allegri

AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri has confirmed Ronaldinho is set for a move back to Brazil. 6 Jan 2011
Shots Punish 'Foolish' Morgan in Twitter Row

Shots Punish 'Foolish' Morgan in Twitter Row

Aldershot's Marvin Morgan was today suspended, fined two weeks' wages and placed on the transfer list for comments he made on social networking website Twitter. 6 Jan 2011
City Team-Mates In Training Bust-Up

City Team-Mates In Training Bust-Up

Manchester City have once again found themselves in the uncomfortable position of having to play down a training ground fracas. 5 Jan 2011
Madrid Close Gap

Madrid Close Gap

In-form Cristiano Ronaldo scored another two goals as Real Madrid saw off local rivals Getafe 3-2 to reduce the gap to Primera Division leaders Barcelona back to two points. 4 Jan 2011
Allardyce Considering Management Return

Allardyce Considering Management Return

Former Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce would return to management in England if the right offer came along. 3 Jan 2011
Villa Keeper Enjoys 'Massive' Point

Villa Keeper Enjoys 'Massive' Point

Brad Friedel hailed the fighting spirit of his Aston Villa team-mates as they twice came from behind to snatch a draw at Chelsea with an injury-time equaliser. 3 Jan 2011
Ancelotti Short On Defensive Options

Ancelotti Short On Defensive Options

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has a defensive quandary ahead of Sunday's Barclays Premier League game with Aston Villa. 1 Jan 2011
Nelsen Expects 'Exciting' Times For Rovers

Nelsen Expects 'Exciting' Times For Rovers

Ryan Nelsen claims Blackburn's new owners Venky's have an "exciting" vision for the club. 1 Jan 2011