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"Against a national team like England it's never a friendly match." - Ignazio Abate.

United announced they'd an reached agreement with the London club on Wednesday to sign the Dutch striker for a reported 24 million pounds.

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Andres Iniesta are the three remaining players in the running for UEFA's 'Best Player in Europe' award

Didier Drogba called time on a disginuished career at Chelsea this summer, and talk is of whether or not Torres can emulate the Ivorian striker.

"The London 2012 Olympics was a great experience. We played against very strong teams and my players improved with every game." - Norio Sasaki.

"We will try to continue on the good process launched last year." - Cédric Carrasso.

Juventus head coach Antonio Conte has received a 10-month ban following an investigation into claims of match-fixing.

Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho has admitted that he won't stand in Kaka's way if the Brazilian playmaker decides to leave the club.

It might not be the marquee signing that some Chelsea fans will have expected, but manager Roberto Di Matteo has his heart set on landing Wigan's Victor Moses.

Wolves begin life in the Championship aiming for an immediate return to the Premier League, but it looks like they'll have to do so without Steven Fletcher.

Manchester United may be leading the race to sign Robin Van Persie in the eyes of Roberto Mancini, but his rival opposite number isn't so sure.

The English Premier League is one of the most impressive soccer competitions in the world, and there is a good reason for that. The quality of football attracts a global audience that swears allegiance not to nationality but to clubs. Thanks to the interest in professional soccer in the United Kingdom, many specialist sites have…