Xabi Alonso admits Spain's golden generation have reached the end of an era at the 2014 World Cup. The reigning world and European champions are destined to leave Brazil at the group stage after suffering humbling defeats to the Netherlands and Chile ...

Spain's calamitous World Cup campaign is unlikely to cost Vicente del Bosque his job, says Guillem Balague. Del Bosque admits he is questioning his future after successive defeats to Holland and Chile ended Spain's hopes of a successful defence.

Stephen Keshi has urged his Nigeria players not to dwell on their disappointing 0-0 draw with Iran at the World Cup. The Super Eagles enjoyed 70% possession of the ball in their Group F opener in Curitiba on Monday but failed to find a way past Iran ...

New Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino must be given time to build a side capable of sustaining a top-four challenge, says Jamie Redknapp. Pochettino, 42, has joined Spurs on a five-year deal after leaving Southampton, replacing Tim Sherwood after the ...

New Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino must be given time to build a side capable of sustaining a top-four challenge, says Jamie Redknapp. Pochettino, 42, has joined Spurs on a five-year deal after leaving Southampton, replacing Tim Sherwood after the ...

Manuel Pellegrini admits that he had to work hard on healing a number of rifts at Manchester City when he took charge in the summer. The Chilean became the first non-European to ever win the English top flight as City were confirmed as Premier League ...

A ballistics expert testifying for Oscar Pistorius' defence said the bullets that hit Reeva Steenkamp were not in the order prosecutors claimed on the 29th day of the murder trial in Pretoria. Defence witness, Tom Wolmarans claimed the wounds showed ...

Fulham midfielder Steve Sidwell admitted the team had not performed as their relegation from the Premier League was confirmed after a 4-1 defeat at Stoke City. The Cottagers failed to make an impact in a must-win game at the Britannia Stadium and Sidwell ...

Fulham midfielder Steve Sidwell admitted the team had not performed as their relegation from the Premier League was confirmed after a 4-1 defeat at Stoke City. The Cottagers failed to make an impact in a must-win game at the Britannia Stadium and Sidwell ...

Eden Hazard gave a stinging critique of Jose Mourinho's tactics after Chelsea went out of the Champions League to Atletico Madrid. The Blues were criticised for defensive methods employed in the semi-final first leg at Atletico Madrid and in the Premier ...

Manchester United have denied reports which have emerged in the Netherlands claiming they have agreed a deal for Louis van Gaal to become their new manager. The experienced 62-year-old has been heavily linked with the United post since David ...

Manchester United have denied reports which have emerged in the Netherlands claiming they have agreed a deal for Louis van Gaal to become their new manager. The experienced 62-year-old has been heavily linked with the United post since David ...

World No 1 Rafael Nadal suffered his first defeat at the Barcelona Open since 2003, going down 2-6 7-6 (7/5) 6-4 to Nicolas Almagro in the quarter-finals. Nadal was bidding for his ninth title in 10 years at the venue - he missed the 2010 tournament - but ...

World No 1 Rafael Nadal suffered his first defeat at the Barcelona Open since 2003, going down 2-6 7-6 (7/5) 6-4 to Nicolas Almagro in the quarter-finals. Nadal was bidding for his ninth title in 10 years at the venue - he missed the 2010 tournament - but ...

David Moyes is frustrated he was not given more time to build a team at Manchester United, according to a Sky source. We understand Moyes accepts his sacking on Tuesday was down to poor results which saw last season's champions slump to seventh ...

Roberto Martinez insisted there was still a long way to go in the battle for fourth place after Everton beat Arsenal 3-0 to keep their bid for UEFA Champions League football on track. Strikes from Steven Naismith and Romelu Lukaku, as well as a Mikel Arteta ...

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone hailed his side's 1-0 win over Villarreal as an "important victory" in the race for the Primera Division title. Atletico remained on top of the table, ahead of Barcelona and Real Madrid, thanks to a hard-fought win.

Roma coach Rudi Garcia knows it will be difficult for his side to win the Serie A title but has warned league leaders Juventus they will fight until the end. The Giallorossi beat Parma 4-2 in Wednesday's rescheduled league match to move within eight points of ...

Roma coach Rudi Garcia knows it will be difficult for his side to win the Serie A title but has warned league leaders Juventus they will fight until the end. The Giallorossi beat Parma 4-2 in Wednesday's rescheduled league match to move within eight points of ...

Roma coach Rudi Garcia knows it will be difficult for his side to win the Serie A title but has warned league leaders Juventus they will fight until the end. The Giallorossi beat Parma 4-2 in Wednesday's rescheduled league match to move within eight points of ...