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Monday 13 April 2015

Drogba, Messi and Ronaldo the best I've faced - Pique

Drogba, Messi and Ronaldo the best I've faced - Pique
The Barcelona defender is set to make his 300th appearance for the club this week and named his three toughest opponents

Mourinho: It's another important step towards the title

Mourinho: It's another important step towards the title
The Chelsea manager hailed his side's ability to control proceedings during their narrow 1-0 victory against Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road, and realises its importance

Messi one of the world's best, says Cavani

 Messi one of the world's best, says Cavani


The Uruguayan is looking forward to his side's Champions League quarter-final with Barcelona but is fully aware of the threat the Catalans pose

Van Gaal: Manchester United are better than City - it's a fact

Van Gaal: Manchester United are better than City - it's a fact
The former Barcelona boss believes his team have adapted to his philosophy excellently in their strong recent run and singled out Ashley Young and Marouane Fellaini for praise

I've not signed a deal with anyone, insists Dani Alves

I've not signed a deal with anyone, insists Dani Alves
The Brazilian maintains his sole focus is on Barcelona's silverware pursuit and believes PSG will find it tough without Zlatan Ibrahimovic this week

Roberto Carlos sets sights on Brazil job

Roberto Carlos sets sights on Brazil job
The former Real Madrid star is keen to coach his country and says that he has found his career on the bench "easy"

QPR to investigate Chelsea incident

QPR to investigate Chelsea incident
Branislav Ivanovic and Nemanja Matic both appeared to be struck by objects as they joined Cesc Fabregas in celebrating the Spaniard's winning goal at Loftus Road

Sane's strike named UEFA Champions League Goal of the Week!

Sane's strike named UEFA Champions League Goal of the Week!
Whet your appetite for the return of Europe's top competition this week by watching Schalke's young star score a brilliant goal in his side's 4-3 victory over Real Madrid

Manchester United returning to title form - Gary Neville

Manchester United returning to title form - Gary Neville

Louis van Gaal's men have all but secured a Champions League return with convincing wins over Tottenham, Liverpool and Manchester City in recent weeks

Messi has always been my idol, says Lucas Moura

Messi has always been my idol, says Lucas Moura
The Brazilian says his nation's rivalry with Argentina hasn't stopped him from idolising the four-time Ballon d'Or winner

Tevez: Juventus can win the Champions League

Tevez: Juventus can win the Champions League

The forward has compared the Manchester United side he was part of that won the Champions League in 2008 and the Bianconeri's current squad

‘I didn’t expect Simeone to be so successful’ – Suker on Atletico, Madrid and the Clasico

‘I didn’t expect Simeone to be so successful’ – Suker on Atletico, Madrid and the Clasico
EXCLUSIVE: Former Blancos striker Davor Suker talks about an old colleague and his former club ahead of a tantalising Madrid derby in Tuesday’s UCL last-eight first leg

Iniesta: I will always be grateful to Van Gaal

Iniesta: I will always be grateful to Van Gaal
The World Cup winner is thankful to the Manchester United boss for making his dream come true and singled out his goal against Chelsea in 2009 as "incredible"

'Toure didn't want to mark Fellaini' - Young taunts Manchester City star

'Toure didn't want to mark Fellaini' - Young taunts Manchester City star
The Ivory Coast international struggled during the Premier League champions' defeat at Old Trafford, though the England winger admits his team-mate can be unplayable

Young set to sign new three-year Manchester United deal

Young set to sign new three-year Manchester United deal
The winger, who will be 30 in July, has been in fine form in recent weeks and is assured that he will be an important member of Louis van Gaal's Old Trafford plans

Schweinsteiger and Ribery to miss Porto clash

Schweinsteiger and Ribery to miss Porto clash
The Bundesliga champions must cope without two of their key men for the European meeting at the Estadio do Dragao

Friday 10 April 2015

Madrid stripped my confidence but Juve gave me life - Morata

Madrid stripped my confidence but Juve gave me life - Morata
The Spanish striker insists he is happy in Turin and says the atmosphere - and lack of egos - at the club makes it feel like "a big family"

I spurned Real Madrid to seal dream Barcelona move - Suarez

I spurned Real Madrid to seal dream Barcelona move - Suarez
The Uruguayan striker has confirmed he was approached by the Blancos but waited for Camp Nou to express an interest so he could fulfil a lifelong ambition

Real Madrid Castilla suspicious of Odegaard

Real Madrid Castilla suspicious of Odegaard
SPECIAL REPORT: The club's second team had mixed feelings over the Norwegian being treated like a household name following his January signing

Bayern struggling without Robben and Ribery - Guardiola

Bayern struggling without Robben and Ribery - Guardiola
The coach is concerned with how his attack are performing without the Dutch and French attackers' influence in breaking down defences

Mourinho: Wenger is right, the Ballon d'Or is bad for football

Mourinho: Wenger is right, the Ballon d'Or is bad for football
The Chelsea boss agrees with the Arsenal manager that the award puts too much focus on individuals, rather than on successful teams

Ibrahimovic banned for four games for anti-France tirade

Ibrahimovic banned for four games for anti-France tirade
The Swedish striker described his adopted nation as "a s**t country" during a foul-mouthed rant at officials