Atletico Madrid focused on Diego Costa return

Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has admitted the La Liga side are pursuing a deal to bring former striker Diego Costa back to Spain from Chelsea. Cerezo confirmed talks between the clubs have...

China confirms largest Olympic offering

China's pursuit of Olympic medals will see the country send its largest ever overseas delegation to Rio de Janeiro for next month's Games. Four years ago in London, the Chinese finished behind only...

Man United boss Jose Mourinho excited by Eric Bailly potential

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho believes summer signing Eric Bailly can become one of the world's best centre-halves under his guidance. United forked out a reported £30million to snare Bailly...

Juventus boss predicts Paul Pogba stay

Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri remains hopeful his club will be able to keep hold of Paul Pogba this summer. Pogba has been heavily linked with a return to Manchester United, who are spending...

No targets but Leicester remain determined

Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel says his side have set no specific targets as they begin to mount their title defence although he insists they are determined to impress once again. The Foxes...

Captain Alastair Cook expects England response

Captain Alastair Cook is confident England can bounce back from defeat to Pakistan in the first Test of their four-match series. The tourists secured a 75-run victory and Cook admits England's...

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Henrik Stenson savours Open success

Henrik Stenson says his victory at The Open Championship is a "dream come true". The 40-year-old became the first male Swedish player to claim a major crown as he carded a final round of 63 at Royal...

F1: Kimi Raikkonen keeps focus on Mercedes

Kimi Raikkonen insists Ferrari should be looking to close down leaders Mercedes rather than worry about staying ahead of Red Bull. Ferrari are second in the Constructors' Championship but trail...

Blackburn boss Owen Coyle hails Danny Graham’s Rovers return

Blackburn boss Owen Coyle believes Danny Graham can be a key man for Rovers in the season ahead after joining on a permanent basis. Graham managed seven goals in 18 Championship appearances for the...

Home comforts key for Brendan Rodgers

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers expects Parkhead to be a fortress this season due to the vocal support of the Scottish champions' fans. The Glasgow giants host Lincoln Red Imps on Wednesday seeking to...