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