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Manuel Pellegrini has been handed a two-game touchline suspension by Uefa for criticising referee Jonas Eriksson after Manchester City’s Champions League defeat to Barcelona.

Ever wanted to know what $1million cash looks like? Well wonder no more as American basketball star Lance Stephenson has laid it on the table.

Nigeria will wear their new kits specially for the 2014 World Cup on Wednesday in a friendly against Mexico.     

Inter Milan expect to confirm a bumper near-£20million contract for Nemanja Vidic before the end of the week.

The idea of a duel with Jose Mourinho forced Roberto Mancini into a grin. ‘Unfortunately, me and Mourinho cannot play this game,’ said the Italian, aware that there’s no dispute about who was the better player.

Lisa Carrick, the wife of Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick, slammed former club captain Roy Keane on Tuesday night for his criticism of the midfielder after the 2-0 defeat at Olympiacos.

Robin van Persie has slammed his Manchester United team-mates after their dismal 2-0 defeat by Olympiacos in the Champions League.

Ryan Tunnicliffe has been told he can leave Fulham - just 25 days after joining from Manchester United.

Jose Mourinho arrived in Istanbul on Monday night livid that remarks he made in a private conversation which undermine

Chelsea is looking to bring Didier Drogba back to Stamford Bridge in the summer, with owner Roman Abramovich reportedly the driving force behind the move.

Jose Mourinho has dropped his biggest hint yet that Chelsea will make a summer move to sign Monaco striker Radamel Falcao.

Real Madrid brushed off the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo to move top of La Liga after beating Elche 3-0 thanks to goals from Karim Benzema, Gareth Bale and Isco.

Premier League leaders Chelsea scored an injury-time goal to beat Everton at Stamford Bridge.

The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) men's team has defeated the University of Calabar men's team 1-0 to win the coveted football gold medal as the 24th Nigerian University Games came to an end on Saturday on the campus of the Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife, Osun State.

Olivier Giroud scored twice as Arsenal demolished Sunderland 4-1 at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.

Manchester United manager David Moyes remains hopeful of tying Wayne Rooney down to a new contract, but insists the deal is not yet complete. 

Michael Olaitan was never the footballer to wow the fans with dare-devil dribbling or outrageous skills.

Manuel Pellegrini has apologised for questioning the impartiality of Swedish referee Jonas Eriksson in the aftermath of Manchester City's Champions League defeat by Barcelona.

Nigeria and Chelsea of England player John Obi Mikel has expressed his zeal to win more trophies with the Super Eagles just like he is doing with his west London outfit.

New Mamelodi Sundowns signee Ejike Uzoenyi has expressed excitement at joining up with the South African Premier League club on a four-year contract.

Former Bayern Munich midfielder Paul Breitner believes Arsenal have "no chance" of victory in the Champions League last-16 tie.

Antonio Conte has lashed out at Fabio Capello over comments the Russia coach made about his Juventus side.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho believes Manchester City's fixture pile-up has made them favourites for the Premier League title.

British halfpipe skier Rowan Cheshire spent last night in hospital after these attritional Winter Games ensnared their first British casualty of note.

Around 200 million Brazilians will be cheering on their country this summer as they hope to win their sixth World Cup, but one lucky lady will be playing a central role. The Miss Butt Brazil competition has reached it's last 11, and the winner will be announced on March 5. Whoever does come out on top will effectively be the 'muse' of the tournament. +24 Man of the moment: Neymar is the pin-up for his home World Cup

Located in the city of Campinas, the beautiful Vitoria Hotel Concept has been chosen by the Nigeria Football Federation as base camp for the Super Eagles during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Their Group F opponents Argentina, Iran and Bosnia-Herzegovina have opted for Cidade do Galo in Belo Horizonte, Joaquim Grava and Guaraja both in Sao Paulo respectively.

Jose Mourinho has started another war of words with one of his favourite targets, Arsene Wenger. 

Arsene Wenger will be without Santi Cazorla for Arsenal's FA Cup showdown against Liverpool. 

Nigeria’s senior national team has dropped six places to 47th in the latest Fifa world ranking released on Thursday morning.

Robin van Persie tucked into a hearty lunch with team-mate Nemanja Vidic as Manchester United began their warm

  Manchester United's players looked in good spirits on their journey to London to face Arsenal.

Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas believes Atletico Madrid could face "serious" sanctions after Cristiano Ronaldo was hit by a lighter during Tuesday evening's Copa del Rey game at the Vicente Calderon.

Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla feels that a drop in form is only natural, even for a player as talented as Mesut Ozil.

Manchester United have registered their interest in Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani. The Premier League champions are preparing a concerted summer move for the prolific forward, one of a number of high profile targets for boss David Moyes, who will have a transfer kitty of more than €120 million with which to refurbish his squad in the next window. The Scot is keen to strengthen United’s forward line, as well as the team's problem positions of centre-back, central midfield and left-back.

Wilfried Zaha has made a thinly-veiled barb at David Moyes after he posted a picture on instagram criticising David Moyes.

PSG have made Zlatan Ibrahimovic the highest paid player in the game this season.

Arsenal's title challenge may not have fell flat on its face just yet after Manchester City's slight slip-up at Norwich, but their manager did take a tumble on his way back from the 5-1 defeat at Liverpool on Saturday.

The situation at Old Trafford has been verging on desperate since Sir Alex Ferguson's departure, and the 72-year-old feels it just as much as any fan.

Former Arsenal defender David O'Leary has reacted to the Gunners' 5-1 drubbing at Liverpool by stating the FA Cup is their best chance of winning silverware this season.

David Moyes admitted that Manchester United have a ‘mental softness’ after his troubled Old Trafford reign hit a new low.

Franck Ribery  is unavailable for  Bayern Munich' s weekend Bundesliga encounter against Nurnberg after having surgery earlier this week. The Frenchman visited a hospital on Thursday afternoon to have a hematoma removed from his buttocks, which was pressing a nerve, and will consequently be out of action for a while.

The referee who dismissed Cristiano Ronaldo in Real Madrid's draw at Athletic Bilbao last weekend has been suspended amid suggestions he changed his story of the incident.

Juventus are planning to steal Porto's Brazilian midfielder Fernando from under the noses of Manchester City.

The Spanish Football Association (RFEF) has handed Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo a three-game ban following his red card against Athletic Bilbao.

Irina Shayk has nailed her colours firmly to the masthead with this racy twitter pic.

Ex-England captain David Beckham has confirmed his intention to set up an MLS franchise in Miami.

Paying tribute: Carles Puyol arrives with Cesc Fabregas and Xavi (right) as they attend Luis Aragones' funeral Carles Puyol, Cesc Fabregas and Xavi were among the familiar faces who attended the funeral of former Spain manager Luis Aragones. The 75-year-old died in hospital on Saturday morning with players and managers paying their respects on Sunday in Madrid.

Manchester United slipped to an eighth league defeat of the season despite the attacking talents of Robin van Persie, Wayne Rooney and Juan Mata all playing.

Nigeria claimed third place at the African Nations Championship with a 1-0 victory over Zimbabwe in an entertaining third-fourth place play-off at the Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town.