PSG’s Italy star striker Marco Verratti blow for Azzurri

Marco Verratti has withdrawn from the Italy squad for their tricky Euro 2016 qualifier against Croatia due to injury. The Italian Football Federation have confirmed the Paris Saint-Germain...

Liverpool’s Raheem Sterling hails Brendan Rodgers influence

Liverpool youngster Raheem Sterling says manager Brendan Rodgers has played a crucial role in his development as a footballer. Sterling has firmly established himself as a first-team regular during...

Barcelona midfielder Xavi brands Gerard Pique vital

Barcelona midfielder Xavi insists out-of-favour defender Gerard Pique is a crucial member of the Catalan giants' squad. Pique has slipped down the pecking order at Camp Nou following the arrival...

Mercedes star Lewis Hamilton relaxed ahead of season finale

Mercedes star Lewis Hamilton insists he will head into the final GP of the season in Abu Dhabi in a relaxed mood, despite the fact the title battle is still very much alive. The Briton leads...

Spain hit by Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas blow

Spain will be without midfield playmaker Cesc Fabregas for their Euro 2016 qualifier against Belarus on Saturday and next week's friendly with world champions Germany. Fabregas played the whole...

Roy Hodgson backs England captain Wayne Rooney

Wayne Rooney is set to earn his 100th cap when England host Slovenia on Saturday, and boss Roy Hodgson believes the forward will continue to improve over the remainder of his international...

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Andy Murray retains Tour Finals hopes

Andy Murray kept his ATP World Tour Finals dream alive with a straight sets victory over Canada's Milos Raonic on Tuesday evening. The Scot had been in fine form heading into the end of season...

Oscar signs new long-term Chelsea deal

Chelsea have rewarded Brazilian playmaker Oscar with a new five-year deal at Stamford Bridge following a strong start to the season for the midfielder. With four goals in 15 appearances in all...

Manchester City suffer Edin Dzeko blow

Manchester City have been hit by the news striker Edin Dzeko could be sidelined for a few weeks with what has been described as "a very serious" calf injury. The Bosnia-Herzegovina international...

Leicester City boss Nigel Pearson cool on Foxes future

Leicester City boss Nigel Pearson says he has no concerns regarding his future at the King Power Stadium despite a disappointing run of results. Surprisingly, the 5-3 home victory over Manchester...