Diego Costa's impending arrival at Chelsea sees manager Jose Mourinho extend relationship with Jorge Mendes

Diego Costa’s impending £32 million move to Chelsea represents another triumph for Jorge Mendes, who is rightly described as a super-agent. It also marks another piece of big transfer business in which Jose Mourinho has acquired a player represented by the man who represents him. Continue.....

Versace World Cup T-shirt selling for £410

Fashion giant Versace has delved into the world of football with the release of this special T-shirt to celebrate the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Continue......

Siasia questions Yobo’s Eagles’ inclusion

Former Super Eagles coach Samson Siasia has questioned the inclusion of hitherto ousted Super Eagles skipper Joseph Yobo in the list of world cup hopefuls ahead of the fast approaching world cup in Brazil. Continue.....

Brazil 2014: Eagles continue preparation in USA

The Super Eagles have quickly taken the next step towards it World Cup preparation by arriving in the United States city of Philadelphia for its next round of friendly against another World Cup squard.

Puyol retires to take up new role at Barcelona

The side's former captain has hung up his boots and will work alongside sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta from next September, the Catalan club announced on Thursday

Former Barcelona captain Carles Puyol has retired from the game and will take up a new role at Camp Nou next season, the Catalan club announced on Thursday.

Premier League: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger signs a new three-year contract

Wenger had gone nearly nine years without winning a trophy until Arsenal won their dramatic FA Cup final against Hull City on May 17.

Eto, Aguero, Hazard, Lallana , Surez, Townsend and Morata among those mention in Thursday's paper talk

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• Manchester City are bracing themselves for a £60m bid from Real Madrid for Sergio Aguero, 25, after the Spanish side gave up on Liverpool's Luis Suarez. Continue.......

SCOTLAND COACH DAZZLES KESHI WITH CUSTOMISED BRANDY

Scotland manager Gordon Strachan caused a stir in the Nigeria dressing room moments before the game against his side in a friendly, when he presented his Nigerian counterpart, Stephen Keshi, with a brandy carrying the name ‘Famous Keshi’. Continue....

Chelsea have signed Atletico pair Diego Costa & Tiago, Mourinho also wants Filipe Luis [El Confidencial]

Spanish broadsheet El Confidencial report today that Jose Mourinho met with super agent Jorge Mendes on Wednesday and discussed which Atletico Madrid players are heading to Stamford Bridge this summer.

World Cup Best XI to Watch (See Pictures)

Best XI to Watch

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Sports data analysts Opta have been poring over last season's statistics from Europe's top five leagues in England, Spain, France, Italy and Germany and have constructed a formula that may provide an insight into who will lift the World Cup on 13 July. See more pictures after the cut......

Barcelona build a restaurant pitch side at the Camp Nou which will be open until mid-August [Picture]

FC Barcelona have announced on Wednesday that they have decked out part on the Camp Nou pitch to build a temporary restaurant inside the famous Catalan stadium.

Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque rejected mega offer to coach Manchester United

Spanish newspaper AS reveal today that Manchester United made a huge offer to Vicente Del Bosque in April, but the veteran coach rejected to remain in charge of La Furia Roja.

Man United have signed Atletico Madrid central defender Miranda for €30m

AS report today that Manchester United have all but signed Atletico Madrid central defender Miranda, who was so impressive during the last season. Continue........

Cristiano Ronaldo didn’t celebrate Sergio Ramos’ CL final goal with his Real Madrid team mates

Spanish TV have featured an intriguing angle on Saturday’s Champions League final. See more video after the cut.....

Is the amazing story of Cristiano Ronaldo & Albert Fantrau true?

After winning the Champions League with Real Madrid on Saturday evening in Lisbon, Cristiano Ronaldo headed into the crowd, took off his shirt and handed it to someone in the crowd.

The touching moment was captured by the TV cameras and Ronaldo looked genuinely thrilled and touched to hug the supporter in the crowd with the Real Madrid top on. See more photo after the cut....

Zlatan Ibrahimovic shows off his new Porsche 918 Spyder, the 1st person in Sweden with the supercar [Video]

Zlatan Ibrahimovic drew plenty of attention in Stockholm on Saturday as the Swedish superstar showed off his brand new whip around the city centre.

Becoming the first person in the country with the supercar, Zlatan was filmed in his brand new Porsche 918 Spyder.

The car reportedly costs around $845,000, and Porsche have only made 918 copies of the car.

See Zlatan in his awesome new Spyder below.

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The best pictures & memes as Real Madrid beat Atletico Madrid to win the Champions League

With the 90 minutes up, it looked like Iker Casillas and Gareth Bale would be the Real Madrid fall guys.

Cristiano Ronaldo was not far behind.

Casillas was caught out in no-mans land for Atletico Madrid’s opener and Gareth Bale missed three presentable chances during the game in normal time.

Then came Sergio Ramos’ equaliser and it swiftly turned into Real Madrid’s night.

A number of pictures and memes summed up the mood as Real Madrid beat their local rivals to secure La Decima and we have attempted to collate the best ones below.

Man Utd ‘consider selling Juan Mata to Barca’ months after he joined from Chelsea

Manchester United are ready to ditch Juan Mata less than six months after signing him from Chelsea, according to reports in Spain. Continue....

Head-to-head: Real Madrid 2002 vs 2014

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The Spanish giants hope to finally clinch a 10th European crown on Saturday, 12 years on from their last success. But do the present-day side match up to the previous champions? See more photos after the cut......

Ronaldinho is renting out his house in Rio for $15,000 a night during the World Cup

Ronaldinho missed out on Brazil's World Cup squad, but now he's hoping to join FIFA and corrupt politicians in profiting off of the tournament. For just R$34,148 ($15,354) per night, you can rent the legendary footballer's Rio de Janeiro home through Airbnb.

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Luis Suarez has been seen leaving hospital in a wheelchair after successful knee surgery.

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Stricken: Suarez had to be wheeled out of hospital on Thursday night after his operation.

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Around the world: The Ivory Coast & the Barclays Premier League

Ahead of the FIFA World Cup a look at the Ivorian influence on the BPL

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Manchester United: Evra signs one-year deal

Manchester United: Patrice Evra signs one-year extension

French left-back Patrice Evra has signed a one-year contract extension at Manchester United. Continue........

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Coach Diego @Simeone is first off the @Atleti flight. Both teams now in Lisbon for #UCLfinal. 

Shola Ameobi to leave Newcastle

ThNewcastle confirm that Shola Ameobi will leave the club this summer #nufc

Chelsea: David Luiz closing in on €40m PSG move

Chelsea are in advanced talks with French champions Paris St-Germain over the sale of defender David Luiz for about £40m. Continue.....

Arsenal eye Cesc Fabregas transfer from Bacelona for second time

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Action replay: Will Fabregas' CV soon read Barcelona Arsenal Barcelona Arsenal?

Arsene Wenger is ready to bring Cesc Fabregas back to Arsenal. Continue...

Bargin Bin: 20 players available on a free transfer this summer

The summer transfer window is fast approaching with many top clubs again expected to splash the cash to bolster their squad. Continue......

FIFA World Cup 2014: Ghana 'realistic' about the challenge

Ghana's players are "realistic enough" to know that they have a much tougher World Cup challenge this time, midfielder Michael Essien said Thursday.

Ghana made the quarterfinals and barely missed out on the semifinals in South Africa four years ago after a last-minute penalty miss in extra time and a shootout loss to Uruguay. A place in the last four would have made Ghana the first African team to go that far at a World Cup.

Man City set to announce signing of Arsenal’s Bacary Sagna

Manchester City are on the verge of confirming the signing of Bacary Sagna from Arsenal, according to reports.

The right-back has agreed a deal that will see him earn at least £120,000-a-week at the Etihad, claims the Guardian.

Craig Bellamy has announced his retirement from football

Craig Bellamy has announced his retirement from football. He is the only player to score in the PL for 7 different clubs 

Suarez surgery a success

Luis Suarez has undergone knee surgery and Uruguay team doctors are optimistic he will be fit for the World Cup.

Brazil's team 2002= Lengendry!

 

Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Rivaldo, Roberto Carlos, Cafu, Gilberto Silva, Lucio … Brazil's 2002 WC team = Legendary! 

The 23 best players not going to the World Cup

Statistics released today by EA SPORTS have revealed the best 23 players NOT going to this summer’s FIFA World Cup. The unlucky squad includes Welsh star Gareth Bale, PSG skipper Zlatan Ibrahimovic and…Iceland’s Alfred Finnbogason. Comtinue.....

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David Moyes investigated by police over alleged bar assault

Police are investigating reports of an assault in a wine bar in Lancashire allegedly involving the former Manchester United manager David Moyes and another man. Continue......

Enyeama: Nigeria will reach World Cup semi- finals

The Lille shot-stopper is optimistic about the African champions' chances at this summer's tournament in Brazil

Football Chief slams Balotelli racist abuse

Racist abuse directed at Mario Balotelli by a young fan outside Italy's training camp was "unacceptable", Italian Football Federation (FIGC) president Giancarlo Abete said on Wednesday.

Liverpool's Instanbul comeback voted most priceless Champions League moment

The Reds' inspiring victory over Carlo Ancelotti's side topped the chart, beating Manchester United's last minute winner in 1999 and Zinedine Zidane's glorious goal in 2002

Liverpool’s magnificent comeback against AC Milan in Istanbul to win the Champions League in 2005 has been named the most priceless moment in the last 20 years of the tournament in a survey conducted by MasterCard.

Courtois: Chelsea return would not be the 'healthiest thing'

The 21-year-old admits his future is still unclear but says he has the "biggest respect" for Petr Cech and feels that both goalkeepers will want to play every week

Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois says his future is still not clear but has insisted that a return to parent club Chelsea might not be the "healthiest thing in the world".