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Besiktas 'suspended from European competitions' by Uefa

Wed, 30 May 2012 11:58:06 GMT

Uefa have suspended Besiktas from European competitions for one year and fined them €200,000 due to financial problems at the Istanbul club, Turkish media reported today.

Ranieri appointed Monaco head coach

Wed, 30 May 2012 10:10:35 GMT

Claudio Ranieri has been appointed the new coach of Monaco, ending speculation linking him with a move to West Brom.

Italian PM calls for Serie A suspension for next two years

Tue, 29 May 2012 23:00:01 GMT

The Italian prime minister yesterday made a dramatic intervention in the match-fixing scandal that is gripping the country, suggesting that football should be suspended for at least two years in an attempt to properly rid the sport of corruption.

Real Madrid and Barcelona would dominate in England claims Raul

Tue, 29 May 2012 10:10:28 GMT

Veteran striker Raul is convinced former club Real Madrid and Barcelona would dominate the Barclays Premier League if they played in England.

Match-fixing hits Italy's preparations for Euro 2012

Mon, 28 May 2012 12:45:28 GMT

Italy defender Domenico Criscito will not play at the European Championship as he is under investigation in the country's latest match-fixing scandal.

Match fixing hits Italy's preparations for Euro 2012

Mon, 28 May 2012 12:45:28 GMT

Italy defender Domenico Criscito will not play at the European Championship as he is under investigation in the country's latest match-fixing scandal.

Lazio captain Stefano Mauri among those arrested over match fixing in Italy

Mon, 28 May 2012 09:24:28 GMT

Republic of Ireland coach Giovanni Trapattoni has described the latest match-fixing scandal to hit Italy as "devastating" and believes it further tarnishes the image of Italian football.

Mourinho hints at return to England

Sat, 26 May 2012 23:00:01 GMT

Jose Mourinho, currently managing Real Madrid, has again hinted that his future may lie in England despite signing a new contract with the Spanish champions last week that runs until 2016.

Guardiola signs off from Barcelona with trophy in hand

Fri, 25 May 2012 23:10:08 GMT

So Pep Guardiola's incredible winning streak with Barcelona ends where it began – with a Spanish Cup final victory over Athletic Bilbao.

Being Gary Lineker: The clean-cut anchorman is this summer's Mr Sport

Fri, 25 May 2012 23:00:01 GMT

A cold wind blows across the concrete desert of the new BBC TV centre that taxi drivers know as MediaCityUK. On the edge of the Salford Docks, the Corporation has leased three big adjacent buildings – Bridge House, Dock House and Quay House – whose reflective skin of glass, chrome and steel reflect the chilly sunlight with a hard glitter.

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola reveals he could be 'seduced' back into management

Fri, 25 May 2012 09:14:40 GMT

Departing Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has hinted he could be seduced into making an earlier than expected return from his sabbatical.

Barça hope to give Guardiola an emotional send-off

Thu, 24 May 2012 23:00:01 GMT

Pep Guardiola's glorious reign as Barcelona manager will end tonight with the Copa del Rey final against Athletic Bilbao at the Vicente Calderon Stadium in Madrid. Victory would mean Guardiola ending his four-year tenure at the Nou Camp with his 14th trophy – the perfect end to the best spell at a European club side for a generation. This date has been marked since, one month ago, the former Barça midfielder announced he would step down.

Russians refuse to move their football team from Euro 2012 hotel

Thu, 24 May 2012 23:00:01 GMT

Russian football authorities have rejected a request from Poland to move the country's team base in Warsaw during the Euro 2012 football tournament from a controversial location.

Tottenham midfielder Niko Kranjcar tempted by big-money move

Wed, 23 May 2012 15:20:50 GMT

Tottenham midfielder Niko Kranjcar admits he could be tempted by a big-money move to Russia or Ukraine.

Uefa may reconsider Champions League rule that saw Chelsea qualify instead of Tottenham

Wed, 23 May 2012 15:19:26 GMT

UEFA are prepared to review the controversial rule that saw Tottenham miss out on the Champions League in favour of Chelsea, the European governing body's president Michel Platini said today.

Real Madrid 'played the best football in the world' says Jose Mourinho after signing new contract

Wed, 23 May 2012 09:45:03 GMT

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho believes his team have played the best football in the world this year - and says they will only get better.

Manchester City 'target' Thiago Silva wants to stay at AC Milan says agent

Wed, 23 May 2012 09:39:36 GMT

The agent of Thiago Silva insists the Brazil centre-back wants to stay at AC Milan despite ongoing reports linking him with a move to Manchester City this summer.

Eden Hazard: Manchester City, Chelsea and Manchester United in race to sign a potential global superstar

Tue, 22 May 2012 23:00:01 GMT

Nothing had been riding on Lille's final game of the season on Sunday against Nancy, with Champions League qualification already sealed but a chance of retaining the Ligue 1 title out of reach. Still, journalists squeezed into the modest press conference room at their (soon-to-be-former) home, Stade Villeneuve d'Ascq, to hear the definitive final word, with Eden Hazard expected to finally detail which Premier League club he would be joining.

Eden Hazard: The race to sign a potential global superstar

Tue, 22 May 2012 23:00:01 GMT

Happy Hazard: The race to sign a potential global superstar

Tue, 22 May 2012 23:00:01 GMT

Branislav Ivanovic reveals frustration of Champions League final suspension

Tue, 22 May 2012 14:42:51 GMT

Branislav Ivanovic felt powerless watching from the sidelines as Chelsea went on to win the Champions League final in dramatic fashion.

Jose Mourinho signs new contract with Real Madrid

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:14:42 GMT

Jose Mourinho has signed a new contract with Real Madrid which ties him to the club until 2016, the Primera Division champions have announced.

Massimiliano Allegri expects AC Milan duro Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Thiago Silva to stay

Tue, 22 May 2012 09:17:41 GMT

AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri is adamant Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Thiago Silva will not be sold this summer.

Cesc Fabregas: Chelsea were lucky to win Champions League... like all good sides

Mon, 21 May 2012 23:00:01 GMT

No one should begrudge Chelsea their moment of Champions League glory, says Barcelona's Cesc Fabregas – even though the Londoners put in two performances that were widely criticised as ultra-defensive when they eliminated Barça in the semi-finals.

Fabregas: Chelsea were lucky... like all good sides

Mon, 21 May 2012 23:00:01 GMT