There are three reasons why Barcelona is favored to defend its Spanish league title.   They are as concise as they are convincing: Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta and new arrival...

Everton boss Roberto Martinez is claiming victory in his tug-of-war with Manchester United over Leighton Baines, the Mirror reports.   But Everton prepared to do business with their...

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho claims the club will not sell popular defender David Luiz, whatever big-money offer Barcelona make, the Daily Mail reports.   The versatile Brazil star, 26, had...

Daniel Levy will make his pitch to persuade Gareth Bale to stay at Tottenham in the next 24 hours by telling him big names are coming.   Tottenham majority shareholder Joe Lewis will allow...

Manchester City will provide Arsene Wenger with another transfer headache by telling Arsenal their striker Edin Dzeko is not for sale, the Daily Mail reports.   The Gunners have turned their...

Manchester United are prepared to offer up to £40 million for Cesc Fabregas in the final week of the transfer window as manager David Moyes refuses to concede defeat in his efforts to...

Gonzalo Higuain and Ever Banega scored as Argentina extended its unbeaten record against Italy to four matches with a 2-1 win over the Azzurri, while Brazil was handed a 1-0 loss by Switzerland in...

UEFA disqualified Metalist Kharkiv from the Champions League on Wednesday for links to match-fixing in Ukraine and reinstated its previous opponent, PAOK Thessaloniki.   World football's...

Ten-man Malta today suffered a 3-0 defeat (half-time 1-0) in a friendly international match against Azerbaijan in Baku.   Rufat Dadasov gave the home side the lead after only five minutes,...

England and Tottenham midfielder Tom Huddlestone has signed a three-year deal with Premier League newcomer Hull.   The 26-year-old Huddlestone is joined at the club by...