Tottenham winger Andros Townsend pulled out of the England Under-21 squad for this summer’s European Championship in Israel yesterday after being charged by the Football Association with betting offences.
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard laughed off the suggestion that the senior players in the dressing room are able to influence owner Roman Abramovich’s hiring and firing of managers.
Crystal Palace defender Damien Delaney wants to put previous disappointments behind him and soar into the Premier League with the Eagles by beating Watford in Monday’s play-off final.
Crystal Palace’s Damien Delaney has thanked former Eagles boss Dougie Freedman for saving his career following his release from Ipswich Town last summer.
Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke has hit back at reports suggesting that he wants to leave Villa Park this summer.
Marseille have ruled out the possibility of signing Leandro Damiao due to the cost of the Brazilian.
Arsenal could still land Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuuan after his agent and brother Nicholas denied that a deal with Juventus was close.
Real Madrid ambassador Zinedine Zidane believes Gareth Bale is among the top three players in the world and “more than good enough” for the Spanish giants, despite Arsenal full back Nacho Monreal ‘not seeing’ the Welshman at the pair.
Neymar will take his time to make a decision about his future after Santos accepted two offers for the Brazil forward.
Lee Westwood believes he is the man to watch in today’s third round of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth as he seeks the 41st win of his career.
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has described the prospect of Jose Mourinho returning to the club as “fantastic”.
Frank Lampard hopes Chelsea team-mate John Terry can follow him by signing a new contract with the club.
After Chelsea staged the UEFA Women’s Champions League final this week as a curtain-raiser to tonight’s men’s showpiece at Wembley, London24 takes a look at the legacy for the ladies’ game left by the London Olympics.
Tottenham player Andros Townsend has been charged with allegedly breaching betting regulations by the Football Association and today withdrew himself from England’s squad for the European Under-21 Championship.
Ian Holloway is backing shot-shy striker Aaron Wilbraham to fill the void left by injured top scorer Glenn Murray in the Championship play-off final.
Chelsea youngster Thorgan Hazard is dreaming of, one day, playing alongside brother Eden at the Blues.
Former Chelsea defender Marcel Desailly has told Gareth Bale to leave Tottenham and take up a new challenge abroad, like David Beckham did following his departure from Manchester United.
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis insists there is “nothing official yet” regarding their hunt for a coach amid widespread speculation Rafael Benitez will be the new man in the hotseat.
Jose Mourinho’s return to Chelsea looks even likelier after striker Demba Ba revealed that the Blues players are talking about his arrival and getting excited.
Gianfranco Zola feels guiding Watford to victory in Monday’s Championship final over Crystal Palace at Wembley and back into the Premier League would pretty much eclipse everything he has achieved in his career so far.
Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp believes his side will be lucky if they manage to get to Wembley in time for kick off in tomorrow’s Champions League final.
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Sergio Garcia has reiterated his desire to apologise in person to Tiger Woods after European Tour chief executive George O’Grady unwittingly reopened the racism row which has overshadowed the BMW PGA Championship at Surrey’s Wentworth Club.
Dagenham & Redbridge manager Wayne Burnett is closing in on the completion of a new scouting network.