Berahino not ready for Tottenham - Irvine

The West Brom striker has drawn attention from a number of top clubs in recent months but his old manager feels that he has not developed enough to be key in a top-four battle

Serie A title race will be much closer this year, says Marotta

The reigning champions are expecting strong competition from clubs such as Roma, Napoli, Inter and Milan after dominating for the past four seasons

Cristiano Ronaldo no match for Messi, says Nadal

EXCLUSIVE: The ex-Spain international has nothing but praise for the prolific Argentine, while questioning Madrid's lack of depth

My heart is happy in Barcelona - Dani Alves

The defender says he is fully committed to the club for the remainder of his contract at least and says dressing-room disputes are "inevitable"

Mexico 1-0 Ecuador: Chicharito strikes as Corona proves unbeatable

The on-loan Real Madrid man scored the decisive goal as El Tri's goalkeeper made a number of significant saves - including one from a penalty

I should be fit for Arsenal game, says Sterling

The Liverpool forward was given an injection for a toe injury after England's 4-0 defeat of Lithuania and now hopes to be ready to face the Gunners on Saturday

Besiktas deny Petr Cech rumours

The Turkish club have dismissed reports that they are readying a bid for the Chelsea goalkeeper, as well as rejecting stories linking them with Zenit St Petersburg's Danny

Messi wasn't fit to play, insists Martino

The coach understands the desire of supporters to see the star forward on the pitch, but revealed his physical condition wasn't good enough

Let me get on with my job - Conte

The Italy coach was left shaken after receiving death threats from Juventus fans in light of Claudio Marchisio's injury in training

I don't know how to fix Holland - Hiddink

The coach says the reality is that his side are not one of Europe's best teams but wants to be given the chance to solve their problems

I want Valdes to get a chance at Man Utd, says Del Bosque

The Spain coach hinted he is frustrated at the lack of first-team action the former Barcelona goalkeeper has seen at Old Trafford

Fellaini strikes twice as Belgium coast past Cyprus

The Manchester United midfielder bagged a brace as Marc Wilmots' side eased past Cyprus to move up to third in Group C and narrow the gap with Wales to just three points

Ghana 1-2 Senegal: Black Stars continue Afcon hangover

Avram Grant's men were undone by two goals from Moussa Konate on Saturday night, with Richmond Boakye scoring a late consolation

Morocco 0-1 Uruguay: Cavani spot-kick seals win

The striker slotted home from 12 yards on 51 minutes, with that goal enough to seal a comfortable friendly win

El Salvador 0-2 Argentina: Martino's men triumph without Messi

The Barcelona star was left on the bench after missing training on Thursday but the Albiceleste were still comfortable winners on Saturday

Netherlands 1-1 Turkey: Hiddink in danger despite late heroics

The Oranje levelled in injury-time but the result failed to paper over the evident cracks in the side, with the coach set to come under more pressure to resign

Argentina leave Messi on the bench

The forward has been rested for Saturday friendly, while Javier Mascherano is also missing from the starting XI

France won't lose again - Deschamps

The 2016 European Championship hosts go in search of an immediate response when they face Denmark on Sunday follow the friendly defeat to Brazil

Israel 0-3 Wales: Bale and Ramsey claim top spot

Chris Coleman's side leapfrogged their previously unbeaten opponents to move a step closer towards qualifying for Euro 2016 after an impressive performance in Haifa

Gow: I don't care how Germany win

The world champions have been in poor form since their triumph in Brazil last summer but the coach is determined to put that right on Sunday

Xavi is Spain's best ever - Busquets

The midfielder believes there has been no better player for the national team than his Barcelona team-mate and insists La Roja still have a bright future

Dunga: Neymar will be judged on World Cup wins

The Brazil coach said he hopes Barcelona striker become his nation's all-time top goalscorer, but insists that what matters most is that he becomes a World champion

Ibe eyes Liverpool return

The 19-year-old winger sustained a knee injury during the Europa League defeat to Besiktas in February, but he hopes to return to action before the end of the season

Conte shaken after death threats - Tavecchio

The Italian Football Federation president says he has never seen a coach attacked in the way the Azzurri boss has been in the wake of the Claudio Marchisio incident

Al-Sadd director claims Xavi deal

The ex-Spain international was already close to leaving Barcelona last year before eventually staying put, but now appears to be on his way out of Camp Nou after all

Spain must improve - Del Bosque

The coach was disappointed with his side's second half performance and revealed that Jordi Alba will be sent back to Barcelona with an injury

Kane fairytale shows no signs of ending after dream England debut

COMMENT: The Tottenham striker's sensational season continued as he scored just 80 seconds in to his international debut in Friday night's 4-0 win over Lithuania

Russia anger after Montenegro Euro 2016 qualifier abandoned

The European Championship qualifier had been suspended inside the first 30 seconds after Igor Akinfeev was struck by a flare, but another incident late on saw the game called off

Spain 1-0 Ukraine: Morata fires La Roja to victory

The striker scooped the ball over the goalkeeper in the opening half to net his first international goal and secure the three points for Vicente del Bosque's men

England 4-0 Lithuania: Kane scores debut goal as Rooney closes in on Charlton record

The Tottenham striker netted just 78 seconds into his debut as Danny Welbeck and Raheem Sterling also found the net during what was a comfortable evening for the Three Lions

PSV and Valencia reach agreement for Guardado

Both the midfielder and the Eindhoven club have voiced their wish to see him make his loan deal permanent and a deal between the two sides has been reached

Hazard: I'll never match Mourinho's Messi and Ronaldo expectations

The Belgian has cast doubts over the prospect of him being a 40-goal-a-season player and claims exiting the Champions League was a blessing

Balotelli is going through a bad patch - Bonucci

The Juventus centre-back has implored his compatriot to change his ways and put in more effort if he wants to be back in the Italy squad

We signed Neymar to be Barcelona's Beckham, reveals Bartomeu

Footage has emerged of the Barcelona chief explaining the Brazilian's global marketing power was a major factor in their decision to sign him

Lukaku injury down to fatigue, says Martinez

Darron Gibson, Arouna Kone and the striker will all be monitored ahead of the Toffees' game against Southampton at Goodison Park next weekend

Sneijder: I'll celebrate if I score against Turkey

The midfielder says playing for Galatasaray will not stop him showing his elation, while Guus Hiddink admits it will be tough to replace Arjen Robben and Robin van Persie

Hughes agrees new Stoke City deal until 2018

The Potters boss is happy to be ensuring a sense of "continuity" at the Britannia Stadium, with his side currently only one point away from eighth in the Premier League

Enyeama to miss South Africa clash

The Lille goalkeeper has been ruled out of the friendly with Bafana Bafana after he sustained a back injury in their latest training session

South Korea 1-1 Uzbekistan: Kuziboyev's debut strike denies hosts

The hosts defeated the visitors earlier this year in the Asian Cup but, on this occasion, were unable to grab a winning goal

Luiz Gustavo shines as Brazil rediscover their groove - five things we learned from victory over France

Chevrolet Brasil Global Tour takes a look back at some of the major talking points after the Selecao marched to their seventh consecutive victory at Stade de France on Thursday

Japan 2-0 Tunisia: Kagawa & Honda shine in Halilhodzic's first game

The Borussia Dortmund & AC Milan stars changed the game after being brought on as substitutes early in the second half

Juventus midfielder Marchisio ruled out for rest of season

The midfielder picked up a serious knee injury while warming up in Italy training, leaving the Scudetto champions without another key star

Bartomeu: Vilanova not to blame for Neymar tax case

The Barca chief was interpreted by some as suggesting the legal proceedings are the late coach's fault, but he insists his words have been twisted

Ozil & Mertesacker nominated for German football award

The Arsenal duo, along with on-loan Inter forward Lukas Podolski, have been named on a shortlist of 11 of the best German footballers playing in a foreign league

Di Matteo: Schalke face stiff competition for Khedira

The Bundesliga outfit are keen to lure the German midfielder back to the Bundesliga but their coach admits the Real Madrid man "is spoilt for choice" over a move

Rooney has England record firmly in his sights

The striker is close to entering the international record books, with just four more goals needed for him to become the Three Lions' all-time top scorer ahead of Bobby Charlton

Badstuber & Bellarabi out of Georgia clash

The Bayern defender has been sent home due to a muscular problem, while the Leverkusen attacker is unavailable due to illness

Bale and Jese attackers face fines and suspensions

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The duo were among the Real Madrid stars to face abuse while returning home on Monday and those responsible could be made to pay €3,001

There's no jealousy between Messi, Suarez and Neymar - Pique

The defender says his attacking team-mates have a perfect understanding and feels Luis Enrique has added an extra edge to their usual style

Messi fitness concerns grow as he misses Argentina training

The AFA claimed earlier this week that the forward had shaken off a knock to his foot but he was not involved with the team on Thursday