Omnisport Editorial

Cruyff: Stars' absence a 'huge loss' for World Cup

Cruyff: Stars' absence a 'huge loss' for World Cup

DUTCH legend Johan Cruyff believes the 2014 FIFA World Cup will be poorer for the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo or Zlatan Ibrahimovic. 15 Nov 2013
Pardew impressed with Anita's progress

Pardew impressed with Anita's progress

NEWCASTLE United manager Alan Pardew has expressed satisfaction at the continued improvement of Vurnon Anita. 15 Nov 2013
Neill: Retirement on my terms

Neill: Retirement on my terms

LUCAS Neill said he wants to end his Australia career on his own terms, ahead of the Socceroos' battle with Costa Rica on Tuesday. 15 Nov 2013
Hamren heaps expectation on Portugal

Hamren heaps expectation on Portugal

SWEDEN coach Erik Hamren has declared Portugal are favourites to win the opening leg of their World Cup playoff on Friday. 15 Nov 2013
Matri: Milan must regain focus

Matri: Milan must regain focus

AC MILAN striker Alessandro Matri said he and his team-mates must concentrate on the finer details to move up the Serie A table. 15 Nov 2013
Udinese chairman hails Guidolin, coaching staff

Udinese chairman hails Guidolin, coaching staff

UDINESE chairman Giampaolo Pozzo has praised his coaching staff in light of the recent coach sackings in the Serie A. 15 Nov 2013
France's Varane sidelined with knee injury

France's Varane sidelined with knee injury

FRANCE defender Raphael Varane looks almost certain to miss their World Cup playoff first leg versus Ukraine due to injury. 15 Nov 2013
Portugal can't solely focus on Ibrahimovic

Portugal can't solely focus on Ibrahimovic

PORTUGAL coach Paulo Bento has claimed his team must shut down the Swedish 'organisation' to stop their star player Zlatan Ibrahimovic. 15 Nov 2013
Fomenko: Ukraine not afraid of Ribery

Fomenko: Ukraine not afraid of Ribery

Ukraine coach Mikhail Fomenko said his team are prepared for France and Franck Ribery ahead of their World Cup playoff in Kiev on Friday. 15 Nov 2013
Serbia boss Mihajlovic shrugs off Sampdoria talk

Serbia boss Mihajlovic shrugs off Sampdoria talk

SERBIA boss Sinisa Mihajlovic has distanced himself from the vacant head coach role at Sampdoria, but refused to rule out a future move. 15 Nov 2013
Lambert out of Chile clash

Lambert out of Chile clash

RICKIE Lambert is out of England’s friendly against Chile on Friday night and fellow striker Daniel Sturridge is rated as doubtful. 15 Nov 2013
Prandelli confirms Rossi will miss Germany friendly

Prandelli confirms Rossi will miss Germany friendly

CESARE Prandelli has revealed Fiorentina striker Giuseppe Rossi will not be part of Italy's friendly clash with Germany due to tonsillitis. 15 Nov 2013
Deschamps confident ahead of France's World Cup playoff

Deschamps confident ahead of France's World Cup playoff

FRANCE coach Didier Deschamps insists they have no fear heading into their FIFA World Cup play-off with Ukraine. 15 Nov 2013
Lahm uninterested in Italy revenge

Lahm uninterested in Italy revenge

PHILIPP Lahm insists his Germany team-mates are not focused on gaining revenge against Italy on Friday. 15 Nov 2013
Friendly: Belgium 0 Colombia 2

Friendly: Belgium 0 Colombia 2

BELGIUM fell to their first defeat of 2013 as Colombia came away from Brussels with a 1-0 friendly victory on Thursday. 15 Nov 2013
Jones reasserts centre-back claims

Jones reasserts centre-back claims

MANCHESTER United utility man Phil Jones has re-iterated his desire to establish himself at centre-back for both club and country. 14 Nov 2013
Martinez hints at Porto exit

Martinez hints at Porto exit

PORTO striker Jackson Martinez has hinted he may be preparing to leave the club, amid reported interest from Europe's top clubs. 14 Nov 2013
Poyet eager to keep Brown fit

Poyet eager to keep Brown fit

SUNDERLAND boss Gus Poyet will be guided by medical staff and Wes Brown on the best course of action to ensure the defender stays fit. 14 Nov 2013
Schweinsteiger set for early return

Schweinsteiger set for early return

BAYERN Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger could return from his ankle injury sooner than expected, the club have confirmed. 14 Nov 2013
Mcdonald warns misfiring Cisse

Mcdonald warns misfiring Cisse

FORMER Newcastle striker Malcolm Macdonald believes Papiss Cisse will be of no use to manager Alan Pardew unless he learns the offside rule. 14 Nov 2013
Humphreys coy over quota plans

Humphreys coy over quota plans

PFA chairman Ritchie Humphreys has refused to confirm reports the organisation are considering a quota system for homegrown players. 14 Nov 2013