Omnisport Editorial

Mata says Chelsea form won't affect WC dream

Mata says Chelsea form won't affect WC dream

JUAN Mata does not believe his lack of game time for Chelsea will influence whether or not he goes to the 2014 World Cup with Spain. 12 Nov 2013
All Whites face Mexican cauldron in WC playoff

All Whites face Mexican cauldron in WC playoff

NEW Zealand are preparing to embark on one of the toughest tests in football, as they head to Mexico for their World Cup play-off first leg. 12 Nov 2013
Rossi dismissed by Sampdoria

Rossi dismissed by Sampdoria

Sampdoria have sacked head coach Delio Rossi after slipping back into Serie A's bottom three over the weekend. 12 Nov 2013
Franjic, McKay back Ange for Roos success

Franjic, McKay back Ange for Roos success

TWO of Australia coach Ange Postecoglou's former club soldiers have backed their new national boss to succeed. 12 Nov 2013
Ruffier hit me, claims Lyon president Aulas

Ruffier hit me, claims Lyon president Aulas

LYON president Jean-Michel Aulas has accused Saint-Etienne goalkeeper Stephane Ruffier of punching him following their game on Sunday. 12 Nov 2013
Meyer eyes new Schalke deal

Meyer eyes new Schalke deal

SCHALKE midfielder Max Meyer is hoping to sign a new contract with the club despite attracting interest from elsewhere. 12 Nov 2013
Romania call up for Man City goalkeeper, Pantilimon

Romania call up for Man City goalkeeper, Pantilimon

MANCHESTER City goalkeeper Costel Pantilimon has been called up to the Romania squad for their FIFA World Cup play-off against Greece. 12 Nov 2013
Vidic released from hospital

Vidic released from hospital

MANCHESTER United defender Nemanja Vidic has been released from hospital after suffering concussion in Sunday's win over Arsenal. 12 Nov 2013
Injured Costa out of Spain squad

Injured Costa out of Spain squad

DIEGO Costa has withdrawn from Spain's squad to face Equatorial Guinea and South Africa due to a thigh injury. 12 Nov 2013
Butcher set for Hibernian switch

Butcher set for Hibernian switch

HIBERNIAN plan to unveil Terry Butcher as the club's new manager on Tuesday after agreeing compensation with Inverness Caledonian Thistle. 12 Nov 2013
Igiebor set for surgery

Igiebor set for surgery

REAL Betis midfielder Nosa Igiebor is set to be out of action until January due to a chronic thigh injury 12 Nov 2013
World Cup playoff preview: Jordan v Uruguay

World Cup playoff preview: Jordan v Uruguay

JORDAN host Uruguay in the opening leg of their Intercontinental Play-off looking to reach the FIFA World Cup Finals for the first time. 12 Nov 2013
Messi ruled out for up to eight weeks

Messi ruled out for up to eight weeks

BARCELONA striker Lionel Messi has been ruled out for up to eight weeks after suffering a tear in his left hamstring. 12 Nov 2013
Juventus handed Vidal boost

Juventus handed Vidal boost

JUVENTUS have been boosted by the news that Arturo Vidal is unlikely to miss any club action, despite picking up a thigh injury. 12 Nov 2013
Lloris set for France return

Lloris set for France return

TOTTENHAM head coach Andre Villas-Boas is confident Hugo Lloris will be fit to play for France in their FIFA World Cup play-off on Friday. 11 Nov 2013
Laudrup happy with Bony's progress

Laudrup happy with Bony's progress

SWANSEA City manager Michael Laudrup is happy with Wilfried Bony's progress after he scored twice in Sunday's 3-3 draw with Stoke City. 11 Nov 2013
Mourinho urges Cole to 'fight' for Chelsea recall

Mourinho urges Cole to 'fight' for Chelsea recall

JOSE Mourinho has challenged Ashley Cole to oust Cesar Azpilicueta from the Chelsea side and prove the left-back deserves a recall. 11 Nov 2013
Zabaleta concerned by City's away form

Zabaleta concerned by City's away form

MANCHESTER City defender Pablo Zabaleta fears the club's poor away form could derail their Premier League title challenge. 11 Nov 2013
O'Neill slams 'charlatan' Di Canio

O'Neill slams 'charlatan' Di Canio

Martin O'Neill has slammed Sunderland successor Paolo Di Canio, describing him as a "managerial charlatan". 11 Nov 2013
Napoli must improve, says Benitez

Napoli must improve, says Benitez

NAPOLI coach Rafael Benitez feels his side need to improve their performances in big games following their 3-0 loss to Juventus. 11 Nov 2013
Rodriguez: No limits for Southampton

Rodriguez: No limits for Southampton

JAY Rodriguez is confident Southampton can continue to climb the table after the club's impressive start to the season. 11 Nov 2013