Brazilian defender Gabriel Paulista is confident he can take his game to the next level at Arsenal – and help deliver more silverware to the Emirates Stadium. The 24-year-old's permanent transfer from Villarreal, said to be worth around £15million, was finally confirmed by Arsenal on Wednesday evening following completion of international clearance. Costa Rica striker […]

Diego Costa has been charged with violent conduct by the Football Association following his clash with Emre Can in Chelsea's Capital One Cup semi-final second leg win over Liverpool. The striker's apparent stamp on the Liverpool defender was missed by match officials and reviewed on video on Wednesday. Costa has until 6pm on Thursday to […]

Bold experimentation has been a cornerstone of Jurgen Klinsmann’s time in charge of the national team. It fits, too; the man has always been a free spirit, the blessedness of trial and error hard-wired into his DNA. As a head coach, Klinsmann delights in nudging individuals from their comfy zones, which you cannot do unless experimentation, […]

Barcelona plays Atletico Madrid today in the second leg of the Copa del Rey quarter-final, holding a 1-0 aggregate lead from last Wednesday's match. Kickoff time is 3pm ET/Noon PT, and this match — just like yesterday's Chelsea-Liverpool game — promises to go down to the wire to determine which club will make it into the semi-final. […]

Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed a two-match ban by the LFP Disciplinary Committee and is set to miss Real Madrid's games against Real Sociedad and Sevilla in the coming weeks. Since the Portuguese forward avoided a sterner penalty from the panel, he will be eligible for selection in manager Carlo Ancelotti's side for the Madrid derby on […]

Atletico Madrid heads into the second leg of their Copa del Rey quarter-final against Barcelona today trailing 1-0. Los Colchoneros have never beaten the Catalan club over a two-legged tie after losing the initial away match. The timing of tonight's game couldn't come at a worse time for Diego Simeone's side. Barcelona have been on […]

Gareth Bale has brushed aside reports he is unhappy at Real Madrid and has no thoughts of leaving the European champions any time soon. The Wales forward, who has scored 10 league goals in 16 La Liga appearances for Real this season, is under contract with the Merengue outfit until June 2019. Bale has been […]

Jose Mourinho has been fined £25,000 and warned over his future conduct by the Football Association for claiming there was a "clear campaign" against Chelsea. The Blues boss' complaints following the draw at Southampton on December 28 were found to be improper and brought the game into disrepute. An independent regulatory commission found, however, that […]

Referee Michael Oliver will make the decision on whether Diego Costa should be charged with violent conduct over either of this two apparent stamps during Chelsea's 1-0 win against Liverpool in the Capital One Cup. The Football Association is aware of the controversy at the match and is waiting for Oliver's report. Oliver will be […]

Fresh off another brilliant performance on Sunday, Paul Pogba's value continues to rise and soon he may be the most expensive player of all-time. "I need to keep on working and doing what I'm doing for the fans and the club. I'm more clinical this year. I'm fortunate enough to get off a few more […]

Arsenal has made an increasing commitment to the American market in recent years. The club toured the United States for the first time in almost 25 years in 2013 and has notably increased its marketing presence recently. Stan Kroenke, the club’s American owner, and Ivan Gazidis, the club’s chief executive, both have extensive knowledge and understanding […]

Moussa Sissoko has reiterated his desire to play for "a very big club" as speculation continues to mount over the future of the Newcastle midfielder. Paris St Germain have reportedly expressed an interest in the France international but Sissoko says he would prefer a future in the Premier League. The news is sure to interest […]

Jose Mourinho was humble in victory by crediting Brendan Rodgers for changing Liverpool's season around even though the Reds lost in the semi-final of the Capital One Cup. The Special One credited his Chelsea players and the strong performance his team gave where they controlled the game. Mourinho also discussed the controversial decisions during the […]

Branislav Ivanovic kept his head as Chelsea edged a frenetic, ill-tempered clash with Liverpool to advance to the Capital One Cup final. An Ivanovic header in the fourth minute of extra-time proved the difference as Chelsea responded from the humiliating FA Cup defeat to League One Bradford to advance to a first final of Jose […]

Today will determine whether Chelsea or Liverpool will play in the League Cup Final at Wembley on March 1 after the completion of today's semi-final, second leg. The first leg ended 1-1 at Anfield, so there's everything still to play for tonight. Plus for those of you who are US residents, today’s Capital One Cup semifinal […]