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June 3, 2013

Van der Sar backing Wayne Rooney to remain at Man United
12:48 GMT

Former Manchester United keeper Edwin Van der Sar has insisted Wayne Rooney should stay with the football club.

Mourinho confirms return to Stamford Bridge
11:36 GMT

Outgoing Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has confirmed that he is preparing rejoin Chelsea FC as manager by the end of the week.

June 2, 2013

Brazil 2-2 England: Oxlade-Chamberlain & Rooney on target at the Maracana
22:42 GMT

Roy Hodgson's side came from behind to lead in Rio de Janeiro against the Selecao, but Paulinho's late equaliser ensured the spoils were shared on Sunday evening

Xabi Alonso to miss Confederations Cup
22:39 GMT

The Spain midfielder has been struggling with a groin problem this term and will not be able to travel with his team-mates to Brazil, while Benat & Javi Garcia also miss out

Becks may become Major League soccer team boss in Miami
14:51 GMT

David Beckham and Bolivian billionaire Marcelo Claure had a private meeting Thursday night about possibly starting a Major League Soccer team in Miami, it has been revealed.

Kompany expects more teams to challenge Man U for PL crown
13:39 GMT

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has said that he expects more teams to challenge the Premier League champions for the top position...

Monaco eyeing Man U striker Nani for 20 mln pounds
12:04 GMT

Manchester United winger Nani is set to quit his club to join Monaco for a 20 million pound deal as he has reportedly been told that he is surplus at Old Trafford and could be transferred at a whopping 80 million pounds deal.

June 1, 2013

FIFA adopts resolution against racism
18:24 GMT

FIFA adopted tough new measures in soccer's fight against racism yesterday when delegates at its Congress approved their introduction by 204 votes to one.

De Gea: Casillas is the best keeper in the world
18:19 GMT

The Spain Under-21 captain lavished praise on his compatriot and believes the national side can overcome a different group in this month's Euros

Liverpool won't be selling Suarez despite desire to leave England
14:10 GMT

Liverpool has hit back at its controversial striker Luis Suarez's statement he is being hounded out of English football, by insisting that the 40million pound-rated star was not for sale and would be expected to honour his contract.

May 31, 2013

Heynckes denies Real Madrid agreement
15:53 GMT

The departing Bayern Munich boss has dismissed claims from Anatoliy Tymoshchuk that a deal is "99 per cent" agreed but hinted he may reveal his future plans on Saturday

'Mourinho will be a disaster at Chelsea' - Barcelona vice-president slams Real Madrid boss
15:48 GMT

Carles Vilarrubi anticipates trouble at Stamford Bridge should the Portuguese be installed as the Blues' new manager after a tumultuous three years at the Santiago Bernabeu

Real Madrid offers Suarez 1,40,000 pound-a-week deal
11:33 GMT

Liverpool's striker Luis Suarez has been offered a four-year contract and 140,000 pound-a-week by Real Madrid along with incentives and bonuses for trophies won, goals scored and appearances made.

May 30, 2013

PSG's Leonardo banned nine months for pushing referee
21:12 GMT

Paris St Germain sporting director Leonardo has been banned for nine months for pushing a referee, the French League (LFP) said on Thursday.

Pellegrini hopes for 'verbal agreement' to turn into 'signed contract' with Man City
16:46 GMT

Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini has reportedly said that he has had a verbal agreement with Manchester City on replacing manager Roberto Mancini, hoping that the deal soon becomes official.