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Xavi has insisted that Barcelona remain one of the top teams in the world and feels only the best can beat the Catalans.

Former Nigeria goalkeeper Joseph Dosu has tipped the Super Eagles to improve in their subsequent games as they fine-tune preparations for next month’s Fifa World Cup.

Chelsea  have made a renewed attempt to capture  Ezequiel Lavezzi  from  Paris Saint-Germain  as they prepare to listen to offers for  Oscar ,

Nigeria's head coach Stephen Keshi has welcomed CA Bastia midfielder Sunday Mba despite reporting late to camp 24 hours after deadline due to hitches with his travel documents.

Chelsea defender Kenneth Omeruo has penned a new contract that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2018.

Spain star Diego Costa could miss the World Cup after national team coach Vicente del Bosque admitted he was uncertain over the striker's fitness.

Brazil fitness coach Paulo Paixao has expressed his delight at the continued development of striker Neymar since his move from Santos to Barcelona in 2013. 

Landon Donovan ended a bad week on a high note by becoming the all-time leading scorer in MLS history with his 135th goal in the competition.

Harry Redknapp has revealed that QPR striker Loic Remy is available for around £8million.

Chelsea have made an enquiry for Paris Saint-Germain’s Ezequiel Lavezzi. 

Former Everton star Tim Cahill was on target as Australia struggled to a tepid 1-1 draw in an international friendly against an under-strength South Africa in Sydney on Monday.

Tottenham are expected to appoint Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager this week, Goal can reveal.

Goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama has won the Nigeria Player of the Season Europe award voted for by readers of Goal.

Sergio Ramos says that he is happy with life at Real Madrid and would like to finish his career at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Ilkay Gundogan believes Germany have what it takes to go all the way at this summer's World Cup.

Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu has labelled Gerard Pique the best centre-back in the world following the defender's contract renewal until 2019.

Germany midfielder Lars Bender has been ruled out of the World Cup in Brazil with a thigh injury in another blow to coach Joachim Low's plans.

Wayne Rooney claims he is ready for the Manchester United captaincy as he prepares to work under new manager Louis van Gaal.

Luis Suarez is in a fight to face England at the World Cup after having surgery on a knee injury on Thursday.

Sacked Manchester United manager David Moyes is to be questioned by police over claims he attacked another drinker with a bottle outside an upmarket wine bar.

Arsenal are chasing Real Sociedad's £18million-rated forward Antoine Griezmann - while a return for former skipper Cesc Fabregas is also being considered.

Cristiano Ronaldo made an emotional return to Lisbon on Thursday evening as Real Madrid touched down in Portugal ahead of Saturday's all Spanish Champions League final against Atletico Madrid.

David Luiz is on the brink of joining Paris St Germain in the next 48 hours in a sensational deal that could cost the French superpower close to £50million.

Brazil wing-back Dani Alves is dreaming of facing Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi and Argentina in this summer's World Cup final.

Coach Edwin Okon has announced his list of 18 players that will face Rwanda in the first leg of the African Women Championship (AWC) qualifier in Kigali on May 24.

Barcelona  sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta believes  Luis Enrique  is the perfect coach for the Catalans after their disappointing 2013-14 campaign.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has already welcomed new Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal to the Premier League.

Arsene Wenger will end his long-running contract saga this week by finally signing a new Arsenal deal.

A second half brace from Nsofor ensured the Yellow-Blues escaped relegation in the Italian Serie A as three other Nigerians found the back of the net over the weekend ENGLAND Sone Aluko  came on as a second half substitute in Hull City’s 3-2 defeat to Arsenal in the English FA Cup final played on Saturday evening. The Nigerian replaced Stephen Quinn in the 75th minute of the encounter and was a torn in the flesh of the Gunners. Aluko played 24 times this season for the Tigers with three goals to his name.

Louis van Gaal has been confirmed as the new manager of Manchester United, with Ryan Giggs his assistant.

Nigeria reigning athletics champion, Blessing Okagbare has expressed determination for a better outing at the Shanghai Diamond League billed from this weekend.

Defender Azubike Egwekwe and forward Ejike Uzoenyi are positive that the Super Eagles have what it takes to win the World Cup trophy in Brazil.

Diego Costa is fit and ready to be unleashed for Atletico Madrid's league title decider at Barcelona on Saturday, according to team-mate Miranda.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists the result of the FA Cup final will not decide whether he agrees a new contract with the club.

Real Madrid attacker Cristiano Ronaldo has hailed his partnership with Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema, describing their understanding as "almost perfect."

Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi says he is thrilled by the responses of some of the players that were not picked in his preliminary World Cup squad, especially Germany-based Leon Balogun as well as John Ogu, Brown Ideye and others.

Manchester United will delay announcing Louis van Gaal as their new manager until next week at the earliest. 

Radamel Falcao hopes Atletico Madrid win the Champions League later this month - even if that means upsetting his friend Cristiano Ronaldo.

Chelsea have opened talks with Atletico Madrid in an attempt to wrap up the signing of Diego Costa ahead of the World Cup.

A female streaker was carried from the pitch by a steward during Napoli’s victory at Sampdoria.

Liverpool may have lost out in the title race but they are top of the table when it comes to earnings over the 2013-14 season.

The chances of Ryan Giggs being offered a prominent role by incoming Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal have increased after the Dutch veteran revealed how he likes to retain one member of the staff at each club he joins.

Tottenham midfielder Paulinho wants to leave the club after the World Cup and is confident of completing a move to Chelsea.

Paris Saint-Germain attacker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is delighted that coach Laurent Blanc has extended his contract with the capital club.

Former Nigeriacoach and member of the NFF technical committee, Christian Chukwu has revealed that Stephen Keshi will be given all necessary support needed to do well in next month’s Fifa World Cup.

Dani Alves has cast doubts on his future at Barcelona, saying he will leave unless there is a "change in energy" at the club.

Jamie Carragher slammed  Liverpool 's defending after his former club threw away a three-goal lead at  Crystal Palace .

Amkar Perm midfielder  Fegor Ogude  has said making the 23-man list to the World Cup with  Nigeria  remains his biggest dream of the moment.

Spain  coach  Vicente del Bosque  has warned his troops that they cannot afford to underestimate the threat posed by  Netherlands  at the World Cup.

Manchester United  captain  Nemanja Vidic  will take his final bow at Old Trafford when Ryan Giggs' side entertain Hull City in their last home game of the season on Tuesday evening.