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Royal challenge for FIFA presidency

Jordanian royal Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein will challenge incumbent Sepp Blatter for FIFA presidency.

06/01/2015

Sport

Barcelona sack Andoni Zubizarreta

Spanish giants Barcelona have announced the departure of sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta after terminating his contract on Monday. The

05/01/2015

Sport

The Corner: Valencia end Madrid's winning run, Real Sociedad stun Barcelona

Welcome back to The Corner, our weekly round-up from the world of football. Spanish giants Real Madrid failed to start the new year as they finished

05/01/2015

Sport

Fernando Torres returns 'home' to Atletico Madrid

Fernando Torres was unveiled at Atletico Madrid where he will return on Monday having agreed a loan until the end of next season from his current

04/01/2015

Sport

Gerrard confirms stateside move

A move stateside has been confirmed by Steven Gerrard after he announced on Friday he was leaving Anfield at the end of the season. “It will be

03/01/2015

Sport

Stevie G the leaving of Liverpool

Steven Gerrard is to leave Liverpool Football Club at the end of the current season. The 34-year-old is out of contract in the summer and has decided

02/01/2015

Sport

Steven Gerrard to leave Liverpool

02/01/2015

Sport

Lampard extended loan leaves sour taste in the Big Apple

Frank Lampard is to remain at Manchester City until the end of the current season. The former Chelsea midfielder signed for New York City last June

01/01/2015

Sport

Valencia fans greet Perez at Manises airport

Argentina international Enzo Perez arrived in Valencia on Wednesday morning to a small group of screaming fans, less than 24 hours after the club

31/12/2014

Sport

Torres confirms loan move to Atletico

Spanish international Fernando Torres has agreed to return to Atletico Madrid on loan from AC Milan until the end of the 2015-16 season. The deal

30/12/2014

Sport

Barcelona transfer ban appeal rejected

Spanish giants Barcelona will be unable to make any signings in 2015 after their appeal against a two-window transfer ban was rejected by the Court

30/12/2014

Spain

Football: FC Barcelona’s transfer ban confirmed for one year

30/12/2014

Sport

Chelsea on top, but Man City hot on their heels

Welcome to The Corner, our weekly programme dedicated to the world of football.

29/12/2014

Sport

Red-hot Real crowned Kings of the World

Welcome to The Corner, our weekly programme dedicated to the world of football. Real Madrid ended the year with a bang. The current La Liga leaders

22/12/2014

Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo hometown erects statue

Hundreds of Christiano Ronaldo’s hometown fans have witnessed the unveiling of a bronze statue of the Portuguese and Real Madrid striker. But many

22/12/2014

Sport

Former France defender Abidal retires

Former France international Eric Abidal has announced his retirement from football citing personal reasons. The 35-year-old former Lyon and Barcelona

19/12/2014

Sport

Aguirre to remain Japan coach despite match-fixing charges

The Japanese Football Association (JFA) on Thursday confirmed national coach Javier Aguirre will remain in his role despite facing charges of

18/12/2014

Turkey

Turkish court postpones 'attempted coup' trial of 35 football fans

Members of the Carsi supporter group gathered outside an Istanbul court in a show of solidarity on Tuesday ahead of the start of a trial of 35

17/12/2014

Sport

Irish youngster honoured in Greece

A 10-year old boy from County Armagh in Northern Ireland has been honoured by the Greek Sports Journalists’ Association after striking up a

16/12/2014

Sport

Former France and Arsenal star Henry retires

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has announced his retirement from football following a glittering career spanning 20 years. The 37-year-old former

16/12/2014