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Crouch sets new PL record

The Potters frontman reached a milestone of 50 headed goals in the English top flight with his second-half strike for Stoke City against Southampton

Moyes 'embarrassed' by Sunderland failure

A woeful season at the Stadium of Light ended for the Black Cats with a limp 2-0 defeat to a team that might be joining them in the Championship

Luis Enrique wary of Las Palmas

The Blaugrana coach will be without Gerard Pique for their penultimate game of the season, and he is wary of a potentially disastrous defeat

No decision yet on PSG flop Jese

The former Real Madrid striker faces an uncertain future at Paris Saint-Germain after a woeful first season at the Parc des Princes

WATCH: De Gea shows off dunking skills

Not content with being one of the best goalkeepers in the world, the Red Devils shot-stopper showed he is also pretty handy on a basketball court.

Tuchel hints at Dortmund exit

The BVB boss says that he is unsure over his future at Signal Iduna Park after confirmation of a dispute between him and the club's CEO

Hazard eyes Ballon d'Or at Chelsea

The Belgium international is confident he can land the biggest individual prize in football while playing for Premier League champions-elect Chelsea

Kimmich and Sanches to start for Bayern

With the Bundesliga title in the bag, Carlo Ancelotti will play some of the club's younger players against Darmstadt on Saturday

Mou laments 'impossible' situation

The Red Devils' fringe players will get the chance to impress at Emirates Stadium on Sunday, with Jose Mourinho prioritising the Europa League

Ronaldo could play anywhere - Zizou

Cristiano Ronaldo received warm praise from his Real Madrid coach ahead of Saturday's game against Valencia.

Mourinho plays down Chelsea clash

The Manchester United boss has downplayed the idea his former club's visit Old Trafford has any extra meaning to him

Bartra opens up on bomb attack

The Spanish defender has spoken openly about his experiences and recovery following the Borussia Dortmund team bus attack

Morgan 50/50 for Atletico return

Foxes boss Craig Shakespeare is hoping his captain will make a return for the second leg against the LaLiga side at the King Power Stadium

Paulinho caught up in porn star storm

The former Tottenham midfielder has found himself in hot water after advertising a betting company alongside an adult film actress

Alonso: Age not key in Klassiker

Xabi Alonso hailed Bayern Munich's performance as they swatted aside the challenge of Borussia Dortmund on Saturday.

Emery: Monaco are Ligue 1 favourites

The capital giants sit just three points off the pace at present, but their Spanish coach insists a fifth straight crown could easily elude them

Sampaoli flattered by Dutch link

Sevilla's alarming slump in form is the sole focus for the Chilean despite rumours linking him with a move away

'I'll watch Madrid derby if I don't nap!'

The Blaugrana boss has more pressing issues on his mind than watching Saturday's Madrid derby - catching up on some sleep!

Mou optimistic for next season

The Red Devils boss was in surprisingly upbeat mood ahead of Sunday's trip to Sunderland, stressing that his side's form is a huge positive

Rooney to miss Sunderland trip

The England captain missed the game against Everton on Tuesday with an ankle injury and will also be out of this weekend's clash with the Black Cats

Alves: Messi will reach World Cup

They may be South American rivals but Dani Alves has had some kind words for former Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi in World Cup qualifying

Sunderland back Moyes in slap storm

The former Manchester United manager retains the support of the Sunderland board despite his comments to BBC reporter Vicki Sparks

Klopp plays down Koeman spat

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp refused to dwell on Saturday's derby with Everton and is fully focused on the clash with Bournemouth.

Klopp: Mane could miss rest of season

The Reds boss reported mixed news on the injury front, with one forward facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines and Daniel Sturridge back in the squad

Dortmund missing Germany quartet

The visitors are facing an injury crisis with several key men ruled out of the 150th Revierderby against their local rivals at the weekend

Klopp livid with Lallana absence

The German has called for more dialogue around player usage in internationals after the midfielder sustained an injury on international duty

Klopp: I'm a genius in derbies

The Liverpool boss says Saturday's derby at Anfield will stop the entire city and wants to see his side starve Everton's star striker of service

Moyes dodges Defoe contract talk

The Scot has praised his in-form striker who starred for England in the international break but is not thinking about his potential departure

Neuer undergoes foot operation

Carlo Ancelotti's reigning Bundesliga champions will have to do without their World Cup winner for meetings with Augsburg and Hoffenheim

Roberto backs Unzue for Barca job

The current No. 2 at Camp Nou has been backed to take over once Luis Enrique leaves, and he has won the support of the midfielder

Butragueno laments CL draw

The club's director of institutional relations insists he would've preferred to have faced the German giants further on in the competition

Mou: Pogba was best player on pitch

The manager has ignored the statistics and the opinions of the player's detractors following the clash at Stamford Bridge

Evra hands out relationship advice

The former Manchester United and Juventus full-back has returned to training, and was only too pleased to tell everyone about it!

Poch not flattered by Barca links

The Argentine has been linked with the Catalans as Luis Enrique's successor, but he has shot down rumours and insisted he is happy at White Hart Lane

Auba: Future talk made life difficult

The Borussia Dortmund striker will take a more circumspect approach to interviews after admitting that previous discussions have got him into trouble

PSG chance awaits Krychowiak

Unai Emery is ready to hand the out-of-favour Poland midfielder the chance to shine in the Coupe de France clash with Niort

Ramos laughs off Pique tweet

The Real Madrid defender has been quick to criticise his international team-mate's suggestion that match officials are favouring the Liga leaders

'Ibra can succeed on Mars & the moon'

The agent believes the Swede has delivered a definitive answer to questions whether he would succeed in England following his brace in Sunday's final

Raiola refuses to confirm Ibra stay

The agent of the Swede says "anything can happen" regarding his client's future on the back of his starring role in Manchester United's EFL Cup win

Schmeichel denies player revolt

It had been suggested that disgruntled Foxes held talks with the club's owner prior to the decision being taken to part with a title-winning manager

Otamendi's agent talks up Madrid

The Argentine centre-back has been linked to a move to the Santiago Bernabeu in the wake of reports that Pepe could be on his way to China

Imps hero Raggett 'lost for words'

The Imps produced an FA Cup shock after winning 1-0 at Premier League Burnley, leaving the match-winner speechless

Smith slams Wenger, Gibbs and Ozil

The former Gunners striker believes the under-fire French manager should walk away from his Emirates Stadium post at the end of the season

Verratti's agent issues PSG warning

Donato Di Campli admits that the Italy international, who continues to generate transfer talk, is determined to land European football's biggest prize

Luis Enrique won't discuss Bernabeu

Real Madrid's insistence that the Copa del Rey final between Barcelona and Alaves cannot be held at their stadium has not flustered the former's boss

Mourinho 'convinced' Ibra will stay

The Swede is yet to extend a 12-month deal, but his manager expects "the last year of his career at the highest level" to be spent at Old Trafford

Alli named PL Player of the Month

The Tottenham star edged out the likes of Harry Kane and Alexis Sanchez, with West Brom boss Paul Clement and Andy Carroll also recognised

UEFA wants 16 teams at World Cup

Aleksander Ceferin, the president of European football's governing body, also wants those 16 countries to be kept apart in the 16 first-round groups

Lyon duo to be 'severely punished'

Club president Jean-Michel Aulas has taken a dim view of the duo's dismissals in the fiery Ligue 1 encounter at the weekend

Wenger defiant in Arsenal defeat

The Frenchman insists the mental toughness of his Gunners side is not in doubt despite suffering a costly defeat to capital rivals at Stamford Bridge

Benitez: I will not quit Newcastle

The Magpies manager insists he is focused on guiding the club to promotion amid reports he is unhappy on Tyneside

Palace confirm Van Aanholt transfer

The full-back has agreed a four-and-a-half year deal with Palace, with Sunderland making a £10 million profit on the Netherlands international

Luis Enrique takes shot at Barca critics

The Barcelona coach remarked on how quickly opinions can change as his side looks to put further pressure on a beleaguered Real Madrid in La Liga

Moyes: I might have left early

The Black Cats boss found positives despite Sunderland's disappointing 3-1 Premier League defeat at home to Stoke City on Saturday

Chelsea better 2015-16 points return

The Premier League-leading Blues have claimed more points this season than they managed in the whole of the previous campaign

Stoke climb into top-half with Sunderland win

The Austrian attacker netted twice to help the visitors climb up the table, leaving David Moyes's struggling side in the relegation zone

Evra still undecided on future

A move away from Juventus appears ever more likely for the veteran as he is omitted from the Fiorentina clash, though his boss says there is no issue

Kalou wary of Ghana threat

The former Chelsea forward has backed the Black Stars to be the main contenders aside from his home nation at this year's AFCON tournament

WATCH: Courtois' unbelievable strike

The Belgium international showed his footwork is as nifty as his glovework with a stunning effort in a practice session

Pogba on Man Utd-linked Griezmann

The world's most expensive player has lavished praise on his France international team-mate, with the 25-year-old having been strongly linked with a switch to Old Trafford

Pogba: Messi & CR7 more than football

The Manchester United midfielder says the dominance of major prizes cannot last forever, but claims he is "far away" from winning FIFA's 'The Best' award

Mourinho backs WC expansion

Gianni Infantino's plans to expand the competition to 48 teams have been met with plenty of opposition, but the Manchester United boss is in favour

Coquelin blow confirmed for Arsenal

The French midfielder will be sidelined for up to a month, while the manager has revealed more about his plans ahead of an FA Cup trip to Preston at the weekend

Rashford hails Mou after United win

The Portuguese's substitutions proved decisive with the forward and Juan Mata playing key roles as the Red Devils continued their winning streak

Lindelof won't come cheap - Benfica

The Red Devils may be frustrated in their pursuit of the Sweden international, but the Portuguese club have suggested he may be available for a certain fee

Xavi: Catalonia would be in top 10

Former Barcelona midfielder Xavi claims Catalonia have the players to trouble the established order in world football.

Debuchy's frosty Wenger relationship

The Arsenal full-back is hoping to find a 'new challenge' after being frozen out at Emirates Stadium, with Marseille keen on taking him back to his native France

Debuchy: We say hello, nothing more

Arsenal right-back Mathieu Debuchy is hoping to find a "new challenge" after being frozen out by Arsene Wenger with Marseille linked.

Traore hits out at Barcelona

Middlesbrough winger Adama Traore remains frustrated at the manner of his departure from Barcelona in August 2015.

Las Palmas fret over Jese deal

Former Real Madrid winger Jese Rodriguez is wanted by Las Palmas but the finances may scupper a deal.

No more PlayStation for Jones

The Manchester United defender now understands the importance of ensuring he has the right recovery after games

Foster signs new West Brom deal

The goalkeeper has continued the feelgood factor at The Hawthorns by committing his future to the club until 2019

Jones reveals change of approach

Phil Jones is going to avoid sitting on his computer after matches as he targets an injury-free run at Manchester United.

Gabigol laughs off Liverpool links

The Brazil international has struggled to establish himself at San Siro but insists he is keen to prove himself in Italy rather than move on

Foster signs new Baggies deal

Ben Foster has continued the feelgood factor at West Brom by penning a new contract.

Gabigol happy at Inter

Brazil international Gabriel Barbosa is determined to prove the doubters wrong and succeed at Inter.

Boateng ruled out for six weeks

The Germany international is set to be out for some time after undergoing a chest operation in yet another setback during an injury-hit season for the central defender

Real Madrid's transfer ban reduced

The La Liga giants were initially stung with a two-window suspension from bringing in fresh faces, but have seen that sanction cut to one on appeal

Pep urges patience with youngsters

The Spanish manager says he will give more opportunities to the clubs younger players next season when he gets to know them better

Tuchel hails 'remarkable' Reus

The German is a "great reference point" to young players at BVB, according to the manager, after his return from an adductor injury

Le Tissier makes massage claims

The former Southampton striker has explained how he was given "uncomfortable" treatment by one the people recently accused of abusing youth players in the UK

Pogba sets Juventus record straight

The Frenchman has criticised the media after claiming they twisted remarks he made about his time at Juventus and has vowed to make Manchester United and their fans proud of him

Pep happy despite defeat

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola refused to criticise his side after they were beaten 3-1 at home by a "clinical" Chelsea on Saturday.

Neville slams 'idiotic' Fellaini

The Sky Sports pundit refused to criticise Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho for introducing bungling midfielder Marouane Fellaini at Everton after he conceded a late penalty

Guardiola wary of two Chelsea stars

The Manchester City boss knows his team must contain two players he knows well from his time in Spain when they take on the Blues at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday

Iniesta back for Clasico

The midfielder has been out for over a month since damaging knee ligaments against Valencia, but he has been declared fit to take part in the Clasico

Luis Enrique: Clasico not decisive

The destination of the title will not be determined by the weekend's showpiece fixture, the Catalans' coach argued ahead of the fixture at Camp Nou

Chelsea made £50k child abuse deal

The Blues have been accused of paying off a former player to ensure he did not disclose allegations of his suffering will on their books as a kid

Pep wary of Chelsea duo

Diego Costa and Pedro will be big threats for Chelsea on Saturday, according to Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola.

Luis Enrique: Clasico not decisive

The destination of the Liga title will not be determined by Saturday's Clasico, according to Barcelona boss Luis Enrique.

Iniesta back for Clasico

Barcelona are set to be boosted by the return of experienced midfielder Andres Iniesta for the home Clasico against Real Madrid.

Vertonghen signs new deal

The Belgian has followed Harry Kane's lead and committed his future to the north London club, agreeing a new contract to keep him at White Hart Lane until 2019

Bennell charged with sex offences

The former youth coach has been at the centre of a string of allegations of sexual assault and has been charged with eight offences against a boy under 14 years old

'Chapecoense crash very sad for football'

The FIFA president has expressed his sadness at the air disaster that left 76 dead on Monday and offered his condolences to families of the victims

Klopp: Sunderland was ultra-defensive

The Reds left it late to net the two goals that finally broke the deadlock, and their manager was not amused by the visitors' unwillingness to push forward

Klopp unimpressed by Sunderland

Sunderland's attempts to frustrate at Anfield on Saturday did not impress Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp.

Luis Enrique brushes off Messi talk

The Barcelona coach claimed he did not hear what his predecessor had to say about his talisman, but stated he would "love him to finish his career" at Camp Nou

Barca to risk Neymar ahead of Clasico

A booking this weekend will mean the attacker has a suspension to serve, and his coach has warned that his team are perhaps protesting to referees too much

Wenger: Too early to judge November

The Gunners have faced a tricky run of fixtures during a month that has not been kind to them in the past, but their French coach is reserving judgement for now

Wenger calm despite Wilshere claim

Arsenal boss shrugs off midfielder's call for loan employers to beat parent club and still intends to discuss a new contract with England international

Bilic: I'm not stupid but feel support

The Croatian coach believes his Hammers team is improving despite their lowly position one point above the drop zone in the Premier League table

Ancelotti: Boateng is working hard

Bayern Munich boss Carlo Ancelotti has demanded a reaction from his side in Saturday's Bundesliga clash with Bayer Leverkusen.

Howe laments Wilshere absence

The Cherries will be without the on-loan midfielder when they face his parent club, but will have robbery victim Jordon Ibe back at their disposal

Mourinho in Wenger 'respect' dig

The firecracker relationship between the two bosses is set to be ignited again after the Portuguese had a jibe at his rival's lack of success.

Hart: I don't hate Guardiola

Despite being sent out on loan by the Spaniard, Joe Hart insists he bears no ill-will against the Manchester City boss

Glenn: Southgate in a strong position

The former Middlesbrough boss remains the favorite to land the Three Lions post on a permanent basis following his four-game spell in charge on an interim basis.

Ronaldo in Mannequin Challenge

Cristiano Ronaldo was front and center as the European champion took part in the latest social media craze.

Conte: Too early to talk Fabregas

Chelsea boss says November is not the right time to be speculating on what the rest of the season might hold for Spanish midfielder

Messi breaks another CL record

The Barcelona star netted his 54th goal in the group stage of Europe's premier club competition on Tuesday, though his side slipped to a 3-1 loss at the Etihad Stadium.

Low extends Germany contract

Joachim Low is contracted to the DFB until 2020 after extending his deal Monday.

Guardiola happy in Manchester

The United manager had revealed that his current situation in the city is far from ideal, but the Catalan affirmed that he had settled in instantly

Klopp worried by Benteke threat

The German says his team knew all about the striker's qualities and has not been surprised to see him in the goals for his new club since moving to Selhurst Park.

Pep: We must look after Kompany

The coach says he is trying to take care of the defender, after he was substituted at halftime in midweek, and try to avoid him picking up another serious injury.

Rooney wanted back at Everton

The out-of-favor Manchester United striker would be welcomed back at Goodison Park by his boyhood club after being linked with a move

Zidane: Ronaldo's upset at Real Madrid

The Portugal captain has scored just once in his last five Liga games and his coach admits his star man always wants to score in every game he plays.

Wenger: Perez to miss eight weeks

The forward, who moved to England from Deportivo last summer, may not play for the Gunners again in 2016 after sustaining an ankle injury in Tuesday's EFL Cup win over Reading.

Giggs slams 'laughing' Man Utd players

The former Red Devils winger was not impressed at how a number of the club's current stars conducted themselves following the 4-0 loss at the hands of Antonio Conte's men

Gladbach hopeful on Christensen

The Danish defender has impressed during his two seasons on loan at the Bundesliga outfit, and the club is hopeful of sealing a deal to keep him beyond the end of the campaign.

Sissoko charged for Arter elbow

The Tottenham midfielder clashed with the Bournemouth player just eight minutes after emerging from the bench and has been hit with a violent conduct charge.

MSN given three-day break

Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar have been given a well-deserved break by Barcelona coach Luis Enrique.

Mou: Abramovich and I not friends

Former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho says he will shake the hand of Roman Abramovich if he sees him Sunday but acknowledges they were not friends.

Mou: Abramovich is not my friend

The Manchester United boss says he was never close to the billionaire but insists he had plenty of respect for the Russian during his time with the Blues

Mourinho: Chelsea sacked me

The Portuguese boss has confirmed he was sacked by the Blues in December 2015, despite the club insisting he left by mutual consent.

Evans found not guilty of rape

The Chesterfield striker was cleared at Cardiff Crown Court following a retrial after the previous verdict had been quashed.

Wenger backs Southgate for England

The former Middlesbrough manager has taken four points from his first two World Cup qualifying games, prompting the Arsenal boss to back him to take over permanently.

Gomez pulls out of Germany squad

Mario Gomez's injury problems continue as he was forced out of Germany's World Cup qualifiers with Czech Republic and Northern Ireland.

Hammers reject discrimination claim

West Ham has rejected claims made by the club's ladies team chairman and reinforced its commitment to women's soccer.

Aston Villa fires Di Matteo

Roberto Di Matteo has been fired by Aston Villa following the club's disappointing start to the season.

Mathieu retires from France duty

The Barcelona defender revealed his decision to retire from international football, with the hope of prolonging his club career.

Manchester United fires manager Louis van Gaal

Manchester United has sacked Louis van Gaal as manager and is expected to replace him with Jose Mourinho.

English soccer star Adam Johnson gets six years in prison in sex case

The 28-year-old former Sunderland winger was found guilty this month on one charge of sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl.

UEFA says no plans to play Euro 2016 behind closed doors in wake of attack

European football's governing body UEFA has dismissed the idea of playing matches behind closed doors at Euro 2016.

Kobe Bryant compares Barcelona to his great Lakers teams

The Lakers star revealed his admiration for Barcelona in a chat with Thierry Henry.

World Cup 2018

FIFA has reiterated its desire to stage World Cup 2018 in Russia, claiming it will be a "force for good" for the under-fire nation.

Spain eliminated

Spain eliminated

Euro 2008. World Cup 2010. Euro 2012. Now, defeated. Spain's stranglehold on international soccer ends here. Loyalty to certain players and the key introduction of another brought about the end of this particular era.