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Cristiano Ronaldo denies signing new Real Madrid contract in latest transfer saga twist

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:25:33 GMT

Cristiano Ronaldo has taken to Twitter to deny claims that he has signed a new Real Madrid deal.

Monaco to make £85m bid for Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:38:00 GMT

Monaco are ready to make a world record €100m (£85m) bid for Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo.

Real Madrid's Iker Casillas says 'I don't hold any grudge' against new Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 12:14:16 GMT

Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas insists he bears former coach Jose Mourinho no ill will and has wished him luck at Chelsea.

Jose Mourinho's best moments

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 13:21:00 GMT

Chelsea have confirmed the return of Jose Mourinho as manager, to the delight of the club's fans.

'Immature players let Jose Mourinho down' claims Real Madrid defender Alvaro Arbeloa

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 09:09:34 GMT

Jose Mourinho was let down by a self-centred and "immature" dressing-room, according to Real Madrid defender Alvaro Arbeloa.

Final parting shot at Iker Casillas from jilted Jose Mourinho before Real Madrid exit

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 09:39:12 GMT

Jose Mourinho has taken one last parting shot at Iker Casillas by leaving him out of the squad for Real Madrid’s final game of the season this afternoon.

Sam Allardyce, Tony Pulis and Roy Hodgson will know Bayern took the direct route to Champions League victory

Mon, 27 May 2013 10:22:37 GMT

There was inventiveness, fluidity, variety and a high level of individual skill on show at Wembley on Saturday night, but one aspect of the Champions League final may have drawn a wry smile from the likes of Tony Pulis and Sam Allardyce. Both goals scored by the new European champions followed long balls lofted down the middle.

Sam Allardyce, Tony Pulis and Roy Hodgson will know Bayern Munich took the direct route to Champions League victory

Mon, 27 May 2013 10:22:37 GMT

Matt Butler on the Box: Don't mention the war - we just love the Germans now

Mon, 27 May 2013 10:05:23 GMT

The love-in with German football has infiltrated ITV, big-time. Adrian Chiles talked of his feeling of "strong man-love" towards Jürgen Klopp, the Borussia Dortmund manager. Two-thirds of his familiar trio of pundits, Lee Dixon, Gareth Southgate and Roy Keane concurred – German football is the best thing since sliced bratwurst. You can guess which was the contrarian.

Neymar rejects Real Madrid to join Barcelona for £21m

Mon, 27 May 2013 09:39:55 GMT

Barcelona have agreed to buy Brazil striker Neymar from Santos on a five-year deal.

Bayern Munich leave Bourssia Dortmund flattened and in tears after magnificent Champions League final

Sat, 25 May 2013 21:12:26 GMT

Arjen Robben provided the perfect answer to the doubters by scoring an 88th-minute winner to settle a brilliant Champions League final in favour of Bayern Munich at Wembley.

Champions League Final: Can Borussia Dortmund stop the Bayern Munich machine?

Sat, 25 May 2013 03:31:15 GMT

Watching Philipp Lahm and Thomas Müller face questions yesterday at Wembley was an emphatic reminder of how they regard themselves.

English football is 'too expensive and too corporate' - Adrian Chiles praises German Bundesliga as Bayern Munich face Borussia Dortmund

Sat, 25 May 2013 01:42:51 GMT

Speaking ahead of hosting the Champions League final tonight, the ITV presenter Adrian Chiles said that the biggest English clubs cannot match the vocal support produced by fans in other parts of Europe and appealed to clubs to consider lowering ticket prices.

Jose Mourinho set for Chelsea return as Real Madrid line up move for Gareth Bale to become Cristiano Ronaldo's successor

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:24:00 GMT

As the Spanish club Real Madrid confirmed that Jose Mourinho would leave them at the end of the season, president Florentino Perez was asked about the prospect of Carlo Ancelotti replacing him and Zinedine Zidane working alongside the Italian coach.

Return of the Special One? Jose Mourinho clear to rejoin Chelsea

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

Jose Mourinho leaves Real Madrid - paving the way for a second coming at Chelsea

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:41:13 GMT

Real Madrid has announced the departure of Jose Mourinho - igniting excitement among Chelsea fans hoping for a sensational return of the Special One to Stamford Bridge.

Arsene Wenger hails 'special' Arsenal squad

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:08:20 GMT

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger hailed his current squad as one of the best he has ever assembled after they sealed Champions League football with a 1-0 victory at Newcastle on the final day of the Barclays Premier League season.

Rafa Benitez is leaving a good team for the incoming Mourinho

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:56:32 GMT

Rafa did it then. Last night he achieved something that past and soon to be present Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has yet to experience.

Lampard hopeful over new deal

Thu, 16 May 2013 07:26:26 GMT

Frank Lampard added a Europa League winner's medal to his collection and then spelt out his desire to finally sign a new deal at Chelsea.

Lampard hopeful over new deal

Thu, 16 May 2013 07:26:26 GMT

Frank Lampard added a Europa League winner's medal to his collection and then spelt out his desire to finally sign a new deal at Chelsea.

Chelsea have a trophy cabinet like no other

Thu, 16 May 2013 03:20:02 GMT

Later today, Chelsea will have something unique – a trophy cabinet housing BOTH of European football's major prizes.

In Pictures: Chelsea find a way to end their chaotic season with Europa League final glory

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:59:09 GMT

Benfica 1 Chelsea 2: When they come to tell the story of the last 12 months of Chelsea’s history this night, this game, this trophy are really going to take some explaining.

Benfica boss slams mind game claims

Wed, 15 May 2013 03:20:02 GMT

Head coach Jorge Jesus has denied that his Benfica team have resorted to dirty tricks to gain a psychological edge over Chelsea ahead of tonight's Europa League final at the Amsterdam ArenA.

Chelsea will be special for as long as Roman Abramovich stays

Wed, 15 May 2013 03:20:02 GMT

Even by increasingly crazy Chelsea standards, this season has surely been the most turbulent, bizarre and bewildering of recent times at Stamford Bridge.

Portuguese to unveil another special blend

Tue, 14 May 2013 03:20:02 GMT

It was the defining image of this, and probably any other, Portuguese Liga season. When substitute Kelvin fired Porto's stoppage-time winner in Saturday's top-of-the-table O Classico encounter with Benfica, the camera cut to the side of the pitch to witness the Lisbon side's coach Jorge Jesus falling to his knees on the turf.