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February 26, 2013

Andy Murray becomes 'five star hotelier'
22:38 GMT

Tennis stars Andy Murray has purchased a 1.8 million pounds hotel in Scotland where his brother Jamie married three years ago.

Barcelona extend etisalat sponsorship deal
22:18 GMT

Abu Dhabi-based telecommunications group etisalat has extended its sponsorship deal with FC Barcelona until the end of June 2017.

Arsenal announces £17.8m profit upping pressure on Wenger for signing in more 'new talent'
12:54 GMT

Arsenal has announced a pre-tax profit of 17.8 million pounds in their half-yearly financial results on Monday, leading to manager Arsene Wenger facing renewed calls to sign in new players for the club.

Pep Guardiola kept tabs on former Barca players for good performance on pitch
12:37 GMT

Former Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola reportedly used to keep tabs on his former players in order to guide Barcelona through a trouble free and successful reign.

Real Madrid want Swansea boss Laudrup, insists Toshack
10:29 GMT

The Welshman has compared the Swans manager's aura to that of Dutch legend Johan Cruyff, and has suggested that he will succeed Jose Mourinho at the Santiago Bernabeu

February 25, 2013

Arsenal are ready to fight for third place, claims Wenger
22:16 GMT

The Gunners boss has set his sights on reeling in Chelsea as well as Tottenham after their victory over Aston Villa left them trailing the Blues by only two points

Rosell: Current Barcelona team the best of all-time
13:56 GMT

The 48-year-old regards the present Blaugrana squad as the greatest ever, and has insisted that they are always looking to sign the best players

Messi: I do not need rest
13:51 GMT

The prolific attacker is eager to play every game and says he feels and performs better with regular matches

'Encouraged' Mancini still hoping for Premier League title after win against Chelsea
12:12 GMT

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has said he believes that his club can still win the Premier League title although he admitted that if they had been defeated by Chelsea, the gap with rivals Manchester United may have increased.

Becks' PSG 'giving pay to charity' move probed by French taxmen
10:26 GMT

Football ace David Beckham's gesture to donate his multi-million Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) salary to charity, has been viewed with suspicion by French tax authorities, who are investigating the move.

February 24, 2013

Yaya Toure: I want to end my career at Manchester City
22:38 GMT

The Ivory Coast international is saddened by his side's loss of form in defence of their Premier League title, but insists he wants to stay at the club as it feels like "home"

'Wing wizard' Bale says Tottenham stronger than 'traditional' rivals Arsenal
20:43 GMT

Gareth Bale, who is regarded as one of world's best player, has claimed his team Tottenham Hotspurs is a better club than their traditional North-London rivals Arsenal.

Man City set to make early move for Atletico Madrid ace Falcao
15:04 GMT

Manchester City sporting director Txiki Begiristain has made the opening move in a 40 million pound bid to land Atletico Madrid's hot-shot striker Radamel Falcao, writes the Sunday People.

Lavezzi: Cavani is better than Balotelli
12:17 GMT

Despite the Italy star’s arrival at AC Milan, the former Napoli attacker still believes the Uruguayan is the best striker in Serie A, and hailed the Partenopei as Juventus’ equals

Mancini says Man U's blistering season down to 'good fortune'
12:09 GMT

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has claimed rival Manchester United's runaway Premier League season is down to good fortune.