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January 16, 2013

Italian giants AC Milan want Mourinho at San Siro
22:50 GMT

AC Milan has joined the long list of clubs interested in signing Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho and the Italian giants are already plotting to hijack former Chelsea boss' move back to Premier League.

Gulf Cup committee seeks Fifa recognition
15:54 GMT

The Gulf Cup organising committee has backed an effort to get the event on the Fifa calendar during a meeting on the sidelines of the current competition in Manama.

Arsenal fans abuse, manhandle ex-player Nasri
13:40 GMT

Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri was subjected to a bombardment of despicable abuse by former club Arsenal fans, and according to an eye witness, the French international was also manhandled by one of the hooligans.

I'm able to respect those who criticize me: Ronaldo
10:19 GMT

Real Madrid winger Cristiano Ronaldo has said he is able to respect those who criticize him because he knows what they think about him is not correct.

January 15, 2013

Italy manager Prandelli tells Balotelli he is no 'super hero'
22:18 GMT

Italy manager Cesare Prandelli has urged Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli to give a better description of himself on the football pitch and put an end to his non-stop controversies surrounding him.

Chinese club offers 250k pounds per week deal to Lampard
15:35 GMT

Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua has offered Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard a 250,000 per week after tax offer to join his former teammate Didier Drogba at the club.

Wayne Rooney's accent difficult to understand, says team-mate Javier Hernandez
12:23 GMT

Javier Hernandez still gets confused by teammate Wayne Rooney's strong Scouse accent - even after three years playing together.

'Special One' Mourinho drops strong hints about return to 'much-loved' PL
10:22 GMT

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has claimed he is still in love with English football, dropping strong hints about a return to the Premier League in near future.

January 14, 2013

Ronaldo: Humility has made me successful
21:06 GMT

The Blancos attacker believes that his attitude has helped him get to the top as much as his talent, and has told his team-mates to turn their attentions to the Champions League

Van Persie hails 'brilliant' Welbeck as Manchester United see off Liverpool
16:02 GMT

The Dutch striker grabbed his 21st goal of the season at Old Trafford on Sunday as the Red Devils beat their arch-rivals 2-1, but it was his strike partner who stole the headlines

Rodgers: Liverpool are not 24 points behind Manchester United in quality
12:25 GMT

The Reds manager believes that the current gulf between the two clubs can be explained by Sir Alex Ferguson's team's superior squad depth as they sit top of the Premier League

Bonucci believes Juventus must regain hunger & humility
10:32 GMT

The Italy international feels that the Bianconeri need to show the right attitude again if they are to stay clear of their rivals in the Serie A table

Arsene Wenger says he can persuade Barcelona's Cesc Fabregas to return to 'club he loves'
01:39 GMT

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said he can persuade Cesc Fabregas to come back from Barcelona and rejoin them, because his former star midfielder "really loves this club".

January 13, 2013

Mehdi Mahdavikia voted Asia’s Most Popular Footballer
16:05 GMT

Mehdi Mahdavikia of Iran was voted the Most Popular Footballer in Asia amongst currently active players in 2012, according to the results of voting on the website of the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS).

Wenger says Man City haven't improved since last season
12:40 GMT

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said Manchester City have not improved at all since last season.