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Europa League winners to get Champions League spot from 2015
16:35 GMT

The governing body has confirmed that the winner of Europe's second competition will be rewarded with a place among the continent's finest

Ferdinand happy to sign new contract with Man Utd
13:36 GMT

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has signed a one-year contract extension and expressed his delight over the deal on Twitter.

Man City CEO expects Pelligrini to deliver five trophies in five years
13:32 GMT

Manchester City chief executive Ferran Sorriano has said the club expects new manager Manuel Pelligrini to help the team win a trophy each year, including the Union of European Football Association (UEFA) Cup, following the sacking of previous coach Roberto Mancini.

May 23, 2013

Doping is everywhere, says Xavi
22:55 GMT

The Spain international insists he has never come across any specific case as a player but says that the authorities must ensure that it does not creep into the game

Uefa to hand out 10-game racism bans
22:50 GMT

The governing body has approved new measures to combat prejudiced abuse in football, with any individual found guilty to receive a hefty suspension

Messi proud to take Ronaldinho's No.10
14:23 GMT

The prolific forward has nothing but praise for the Brazilian attacker and claims it is a "fantastic responsibility" to have inherited the famous squad number at Camp Nou

PSG lures Rooney with 100 mln-dollar-deal
13:40 GMT

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is reportedly being eyed by Paris-Saint-Germain (PSG) for a whopping 100 million dollar deal.

Bale gives strong hints for stay at Spurs
11:50 GMT

Tottenham Hotspurs winger Gareth Bale has reportedly dropped hints that he will continue at the club for the next season under a new contract as he vowed to lead Spurs back into the Champions League next season.

May 22, 2013

Van Persie picks up Premier League Golden Boot
21:46 GMT

The Manchester United striker scored 26 goals as Sir Alex Ferguson's side secured a record 20th title, notching two hat-tricks to win the award by three strikes

'I miss Italy' - Ibrahimovic
21:22 GMT

The PSG striker has voiced his love for the footballing culture in Serie A and refused to rule out a move away from the Parc des Princes this summer

Pellegrini: These are my last hours at Malaga
13:48 GMT

The Chilean has admitted that he will soon leave the Andalusian club but emphasised that he was going to Manchester City to fulfill sporting ambitions

I hope Mourinho returns to Chelsea, admits Lampard
12:41 GMT

The Blues' record goalscorer confesses he never felt close to Rafa Benitez, and reveals he hopes 'the Special One' will return to the club this summer

Bale to sign 1,50,000 pound a week contract to stay with Spurs
11:45 GMT

Gereth Bale has committed himself to represent Tottenham Hotspur for the near future with improved terms, despite the club's failure to make it to the Champions League.

May 21, 2013

Iniesta: Playing Brazil at the Maracana would be magical
22:14 GMT

The Spain international has spoken of his desire to play against the five-time World Cup winners at the famous stadium in Rio de Janeiro

Mourinho has been a scourge, says Barcelona vice-president
22:06 GMT

The Blaugrana chief has breathed a sigh of relief following Real Madrid's announcement that they will part ways with the 50-year-old Portuguese coach at the end of the season