Mazzarri sees Mourinho likeness

The Inter boss says there are similarities between himself and the Portuguese, while comparing new signing Hernanes to Napoli star Marek Hamsik

Fifa to drug test every player at World Cup

Football's governing body will leave no stone unturned in their bid to ensure the competition is completely clean of doping violations

Van der Vaart set for injury lay-off

The Netherlands international will be absent until March after picking up the injury on Saturday

Mourinho: I don’t respect Wenger’s past

The Chelsea boss has fanned the flames once more as he brushed off the Frenchman's accomplishments during his time with Arsenal

Wenger slams 'silly, disrespectful, embarrassing' Mourinho

The French boss, whose Arsenal side booked their place in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup just a day after Chelsea were knocked out, has hit back at the Portuguese's taunts

From Kroos to Rooney, Chiellini to Dani Alves – 2015 Bosman players reaching contract crossroads

With fewer than 18 months left on their current deals, many of the world's biggest-name players are set for a key period as their clubs decide on their futures

Rooney calls for patience with Mata

The England international was encouraged by the Red Devils' performance in the draw at Arsenal and expects his new team-mate to become a huge player for the club once settled

Tottenham keen on Inter defender Nagatomo, claims agent

The Londoners are eyeing up cover at full-back and have been monitoring the Japan international, but Roberto Tukada believes he will stay in Italy

Shakhtar to pay Maicon's outstanding contract to family

The forward was tragically killed in a car accident in Donetsk last week but club CEO Sergei Palkin says the remaining money will be given to his parents and young daughter

Arsenal announce pre-tax losses of €2.7 million

Despite improved fortunes on the pitch the Gunners' finances have taken a hit as profit from player sales reduced dramatically, but chairman Chips Keswick is not worried

Fulham sack Meulensteen & name Magath first team manager

In a statement which makes no mention of the Dutchman, the Cottagers revealed they have hired the experienced German as his replacement on an 18-month contract

Ibrahimovic: Champions League 'would mean a lot'

The Swedish attacker has never won Europe's biggest crown but would accept a place in the semi-finals this term with Paris Saint-Germain

Atletico fined €600 after Ronaldo was hit by lighter

The capital club have been sanctioned for "reprehensible behaviour" after the Portuguese was struck with a missile thrown from the crowd after the first half of Tuesday's game

Neymar fit to return for Rayo Vallecano clash

The Brazilian, who has missed Barcelona's last eight games after injuring his ankle against Getafe, has been included in the squad for Saturday's encounter

Ronaldo still my idol, says Bale

The Welshman says his admiration for his team-mate has only grown since he joined Real Madrid and is hoping to win the Champions League this season

Mourinho: Wenger is a specialist in failure

Responding to the Arsenal manager's claim that managers who downplay their title chances have a "fear to fail", the Chelsea boss highlighted his rival's trophy drought

The Premier League title is Chelsea's to lose - Wenger

The Arsenal manager believes the trophy is there for the taking for Jose Mourinho's side and claims the other managers have a ‘fear to fail’ amid mind games ahead of the run-in

Le Saux: Too soon for Shaw to leave Southampton

The teenager, linked with moves to Chelsea and Manchester United, has been urged to stay put by the former England international, who also feels that Ashley Cole is on the decline

I rejected Real Madrid to join Barcelona - Keita

The Mali international revealed he turned down the chance to join los Blancos before entering into an agreement with the Blaugrana and spoke of his admiration for Pep Guardiola

Neymar investigation held up as Fifa deny access to documents‏

Football's world governing body has refused to reveal the documents requested by judge Pablo Ruz on the grounds of confidentiality

Mata: I will play anywhere for Man Utd

The club-record signing has played all across midfield in his short spell with the champions, and insists he remains happy to have joined a "very, very big club"

Nasri: Ribery will win 2014 Ballon d’Or if France win World Cup

The Man City midfielder says his Bleus team-mate - whom he thinks was the rightful victor - knew he had failed to win the award before the award ceremony

Ronaldo leads Portugal to fourth in Fifa ranking

The Seleccao have leapfrogged Colombia, while Switzerland and Brazil have enjoyed boosts inside the top 10

Cavani ruled out of Leverkusen clash

PSG coach Laurent Blanc has ruled the Uruguayan striker out of Tuesday's Champions League last-16 tie, but says he should be available at the end of next week

Seedorf: Milan & Balotelli still a long way from the top

The recently-installed San Siro coach says he aims to bring his side back to the top of world football but concedes that has to be a long-term goal

'It was a special evening born under a lucky star' - De Laurentiis hails Coppa Italia semi-final triumph

Diego Maradona was in attendance as Napoli sealed a 5-2 aggregate win over Roma to reach the final and the club's president believes the match will live long in the memory

'I'd pick Hazard over Messi, Ronaldo or Neymar'

Marc Wilmots, who coaches the Chelsea winger for Belgium's national team, thinks the attacker deserves a spot on the Ballon d'Or podium in future

Podolski: I regret leaving Bayern

The Germany international thinks he could still be at the Allianz Arena now had he shown a bit more patience during his time with the Bavarians

From Civil War to Messi's tears - Barcelona & Madrid's Copa del Rey finals

 

The two Clasico rivals have met six times in the cup showpiece, with three wins apiece so far - Dailyspotsnews looks back over the games in 1936, 1968, 1974, 1983, 1990 and 2011

Klopp ready for DFB-Pokal 'final'

Ahead of the quarter-final encounter against Frankfurt, the Borussia Dortmund coach says he has prepared for this game like it is the final itself

Bartomeu: Messi makes the difference

The Barcelona president claimed he was not surprised by the Argentine's two-goal display at Sevilla, but said talks over a new deal for the 26-year-old are not imminent

Vandals attack Lewandowski's Porsche

The 25-year-old, fresh from a return to goal-scoring form against Werder Bremen at the weekend, had a rude awakening on Monday

Oscar: Hell will freeze over before Argentina win World Cup in Brazil

The Gillette Brasil Global Tour is taking the legendary Brazilian national team around the world, bringing you the latest news and interviews from wherever the Selecao kick a ball

Benzema: I watch videos of Brazilian Ronaldo

The Frenchman says that he tries to model his game on the now-retired striker, as well as learning as much as he can from his "big brother", Zinedine Zidane

Beckham seeks MLS funding from PSG owners

The former England international recently unveiled his new MLS project and is hoping the Ligue 1 outfit's wealthy owners will provide financial backing

Skrtel one of the best, says Rodgers

The centre-back scored twice as Liverpool hammered title rivals Arsenal 5-1 on Saturday, with his manager hailing the player who looked likely to leave Anfield last summer

Ribery out of Arsenal clash

The winger has undergone surgery and will be absent for several weeks, meaning he will miss the last-16 clash with the Gunners

Boateng: Schalke can beat anyone

The Ghana international believes successive wins in the Bundesliga have boosted the club's morale and feels they are a match for any opposition

Barcelona are talking to Cruyff, reveals Bartomeu

The new president told reporters on Monday that the Blaugrana have been back in touch with the Netherlands icon, who was frozen out by previous chief Sandro Rosell

Courtois & Villa to miss Madrid Copa clash

The duo have lost their race against time to be fit for Tuesday's encounter with the club confirming they have been left out of the provisional matchday squad

Manchester City are built for short-term success, claims Mourinho

The Portuguese coach has hit back at the club's claims over the Blues' spending, and says City have only bought players for the next 'three or four years'

Chicharito frustrated by lack of game-time at Manchester United - Herrera

The Mexico international striker's national-team boss says that he has been vexed by David Moyes's reluctance to allow him more opportunities but remains determined to do well

Where are PSG's Frenchmen? Why Monaco don't deserve to be painted as the bad boys

It is easy to criticise the principality club for their big spending, but they continue to boast one of the best youth academies in Europe and have shown a willingness to use it

'Milan are confused and Balotelli is no champion,' blasts Boban

The ex-Rossoneri midfielder hit out at his former club after their latest loss, lamenting an error-strewn performance, reserving particular criticism for their Italy forward

Liverpool obliterate Arsenal as Anfield's sleeping giant reawakens

A youthful forward line sparkled as Brendan Rodgers's side blew away the Premier League leaders with astonishing intensity in a performance that bodes well for the future

'We would take any win' – Moyes desperate for Manchester United victory over Fulham

The Scot has urged his side to improve on recent performances against Rene Meulensteen's men and wants players to stake their claim to be the club's new captain

Give Moyes time to rebuild Manchester United, says Irwin

The ex-Red Devil says the club must be patient with the Scot, who he feels did a "fantastic" job at Everton and fully deserved to be given the job at Old Trafford

Manchester United to make £20m summer Shaw bid

The reigning Premier League champions are increasingly confident of luring the Southampton left-back to Old Trafford despite facing competition from Chelsea for his signature

Ancelotti talks up Jese-Bale combination

The Italian only had praise for the two attackers on Saturday after they proved crucial in the win against Villarreal

Balotelli, Pele, Gazza and the footballers who cried

The striker was reduced to tears after being substituted in AC Milan's 3-1 defeat to Napoli on Saturday but he is not the only one to have shown raw emotion