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February 24, 2013

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.

Ancelotti says Beckham deserves to win fourth title in as many countries
10:30 GMT

Paris St-Germain manager Carlo Ancelotti has said David Beckham deserves to rewrite history and become the first Englishman to win four titles in four different countries.

Van Persie will be fine for Real Madrid clash, insists Sir Alex Ferguson
23:16 GMT

The Scot believes his top scorer will recover for the Champions League last-16 tie after being forced off at Loftus Road and credited his team's concentration for their win at QPR

February 23, 2013

Capello: I want to manage in ‘absolutely fascinating’ Premier League
19:55 GMT

The Italian is currently in charge of the Russian national team but has admitted to struggling with the language and missing the atmosphere in the English game

Rafael: This is my best season yet for Manchester United
19:52 GMT

The Brazilian full-back believes he has added consistency to his impressive array of attributes this term, but admits he still sees room for improvement in his performances

'Beleaguered' Wenger says never contemplated quitting Arsenal
13:34 GMT

Under pressure Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has claimed he has never thought of quitting his position despite being under fire from fans following the greater than before probability of the Gunners enduring yet another trophy less season.

Mancini backs himself for City's chances of Champions League title
13:30 GMT

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has reportedly told the club owners not to sack him, and in return, he will make sure that City wins the Champions League.

February 22, 2013

Maradona: Dubai the Disneyland of sport
14:45 GMT

Diego Maradona rolled in at the Dubai Duty Free Women’s Open late on Wednesday and the Argentinian football legend was every bit the “ambassador” he is meant to be.

Rooney picks teammate Van Persie as easiest player to 'wind up' in United dressing room
14:39 GMT

Manchester United striker Robin Van Persie is the easiest player to play jokes on in the entire club, according to teammate Wayne Rooney.

Balotelli urges former club Man City to stick with 'admirable' Mancini
14:35 GMT

AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli has warned the owners of his former club Manchester City not to sack boss Roberto Mancini since he is admired by every player in the team's dressing room.

Man City CEO in middle of 'spying' allegations by former club Barcelona
23:00 GMT

Manchester City's chief executive Ferran Soriano has been reportedly caught up in spying allegations by his former club Barcelona, which has further embarrassed the reigning English champions.

February 21, 2013

'Beleaguered' Wenger to be given 70m pounds summer war chest to rebuild Arsenal
22:57 GMT

Under-pressure Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger would be given a transfer budget of 70 million pounds by the Emirates board at the end of the season to rebuild the Gunners...

Fergie says David Gill stepping down as Man U chief executive 'big loss for him'
12:41 GMT

Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted Manchester United chief executive David Gill's decision to step down from his position at the end of the season would be a big loss for him, as he was his most powerful and closest ally at Old Trafford.

February 20, 2013

Players of Al-Wathba football team reacting after a mortar fell as they were training at the Tishreen Sport City Stadium
22:56 GMT

An attack on a sports complex in Damascus, Syria, Wednesday killed a professional soccer player who was training at the time, opposition and state media said.