Valencia in surprise contention for Manchester derby
The 27-year-old winger trained with the squad on Saturday along with Tom Cleverley, who was a pre-match doubt, while Nemanja Vidic missed the session as he steps up his return
Nemanja Vidic
2012-12-08 23:00:00
Manchester City shelve Tevez contract talks until the summer
The Argentine striker is among three senior players, along with Gareth Barry and Joleon Lescott, who have yet to open negotiations over a new deal with the Premier League champions
Carlos Tévez
2012-12-08 23:50:00
Karanka praises Real Madrid's resilience
The assistant coach was happy after watching his side fightback to beat Valladolid, with Mesut Ozil taking the plaudits with two sensational goals
Aitor Karanka
2012-12-09 00:21:00
Tottenham goalkeeper Gomes' high wages prevented Palmeiras move
The president of the Brazilian club has revealed negotiations took place with Spurs over the shot-stopper, who has failed to feature for the Premier League club since November 2011
Gomes
2012-12-09 00:31:00
Derby win will put pressure on Manchester City, says Rooney
Roberto Mancini's side were dumped out of Europe on Tuesday and the striker believes getting three points at the Etihad Stadium will be a "massive" achievement
Wayne Rooney
2012-12-09 00:45:00
Malbranque agrees Olympique Lyonnais extension
The former Fulham and Sunderland midfielder has extended his current deal at the Stade de Gerland to June 2014
Steed Malbranque
2012-12-09 00:57:00
Centurion refuses to rule out Benfica move, says agent
The representative of the talented Argentine has revealed that although a number of European clubs are interested in his client's service, a departure before June is unlikely
Adrián Ricardo Centurión
2012-12-07 19:20:00
West Brom boss Clarke expecting a response against Arsenal
The Baggies found themselves third in the Premier League towards the end of November, but consecutive defeats now see them in fifth and their manager is awaiting a return to form
Steve Clarke
2012-12-07 19:45:00
'Scolari is the perfect choice for Brazil' - Juninho
The 2002 World Cup winner believes the former Chelsea boss is the right man for the job while he also tipped Lionel Messi to win his fourth Ballon d'Or ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo
Felipão
2012-12-07 21:00:00
Zamparini: Pirlo is Juventus' only special player
The flamboyant supremo described the playmaker as a "great player" but was less kind about the Italy international's club-mates, whom he accused of lacking in star quality