Striker Robin Van Persie has confirmed that he won't be extending his contract at Arsenal which expires next year. Following a meeting with manager Arsene Wenger, the 28-year-old revealed on his official website that he disagrees with how the club intends to move forward. "I've thought long and hard about it, but I have decided…

These days, money runs the rule over transfers.  As much as we like to pull the wool over our own eyes and look past the “cash-wars” and agent-fees that seem to dominate the transfer market, they exist.  Think of it like the population of a country.  Take the United States, for example.  5% of the…

With the Euros finished it is time once more for football fans to start buzzing about pre-season matches and tournaments.  For Liverpool fans, whom have spent their last couple of preseason’s in the far east, the travelling Kop will travel across the pond in a lucrative summer tour of the United States.  The Reds will…

Fernando José Torres Sanz.  At the age of 28, Fernando Torres has a Champions League medal, to European Championship winner’s medals and a World Cup winner’s medal.  Also to his name, he has two goals in the European Championship Final (2008 and 2012).  However, following his £50 million transfer from Liverpool to Chelsea, many believed…

Gareth Bale has extended his contract at Tottenham - keeping him at the Premier League club until 2016

Chelsea have appointed Roberto Di Matteo their permanent manager on a two-year contract. "We all achieved incredible success last season that made history for this great club," said the 42-year-old. "Our aim is to continue building on that and I'm already looking forward to the squad's return for pre-season." "Roberto's quality was clear for all…

At one point it seemed Manchester United and Manchester City were the only clubs likely to sign Eden Hazard. Chelsea have confirmed the signing of highly-rated Belgian star Eden Hazard from Lille, for a reported 32 million pounds. The 21-year-old will arrive at Stamford Bridge next month after agreeing personal terms and passing a medical.…

Manchester United have agreed a fee with German side Borussia Dortmund for Shinji Kagawa. The Japanese international is fresh from sealing a domestic double in Germany, with Dortmund winning the DFB Pokal title as well as securing a second consecutive Bundesliga crown ahead of Champions League finalists Bayern Munich. Kagawa scored 13 times in 31…

BBC Sport looks at Brendan Rodgers' 17-year career in football that has led him to the verge of being confirmed as Liverpool's new manager . Patrick Geary reports on the Northern Irishman's rise from Reading reserve coach to guiding Swansea into the Premier League, with Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp praising the Swans' passing style as…

Brendan Rodgers walks out the Anfield tunnel for the first time

Lets hope for a good Euro cup 2012 for Torres

Over a third of the world's football fans support Manchester United, according to a survey commissioned by the Premier League club. Their study showed that 659 million people claim to follow the Red Devils - that's almost 10 per cent of the world's population. 325 million of those hail from Asia, an area of increasing…

2024 is set to be a big year for football with a variety of big landmark events happening throughout the 2024 calendar. From the major dates in the big leagues to the international tournaments, there’s going to be plenty of opportunity for putting good bets on some of the most anticipated sporting events of the…