Villarreal have announced they have reached agreement in principle with Arsenal for the sale of center-back Gabriel Paulista, with Gunners forward Joel Campbell heading to the Spanish club on loan for the rest of the season. The Yellow Submarine confirmed on Twitter that a deal had been agreed on Saturday evening, shortly before their Primera […]

Chelsea loanee Patrick Bamford and Kike struck in the second half as Championship side Middlesbrough produced a shock 2-0 win over Premier League champions Manchester City in the FA Cup. England Under-21 international Bamford pounced on a defensive misunderstanding early in the second half and substitute Kike settled a thrilling fourth-round tie in injury time […]

Embarrassed Jose Mourinho branded Chelsea's FA Cup fourth-round exit to Bradford "unacceptable" and a "disgrace" as the League One side's giant-killing exploits continued with a phenomenal come-from-behind victory at Stamford Bridge. League One City brilliantly responded from 2-0 down after 38 minutes to win 4-2 and dump the Barclays Premier League leaders out of the […]

Cristiano Ronaldo was shown a straight red card only minutes before Gareth Bale slotted home a match-winning penalty against Cordoba today. The three-time Ballon d'Or winner had endured a frustrating day and clearly lost his composure in the 82nd minute of the contest. With the match tied at 1-1, Ronaldo was seen to have kicked Cordoba […]

Villarreal head coach Marcelino has confirmed that negotiations between defender Gabriel Paulista and Arsenal are currently underway. The centre-back has been left out of the club's lineup for today's match against Levante, further fueling speculation that the 24-year-old Brazilian is about to switch from the La Liga side in order to sign with the Gunners. When […]

Here’s today’s TV schedule for viewers/readers in the United States: Manchester City vs Middlesbrough (FA Cup), 10am, FOX Sports 1 and FOX Soccer 2Go Birmingham vs West Brom (FA Cup), 10am, FOX Sports 2 and FOX Soccer 2Go Liverpool vs Bolton (FA Cup), 12:30pm, FOX Sports 2 and FOX Soccer 2Go Games not being televised in the US, […]

Arsenal can expect to see a stronger Mesut Ozil when the German playmaker gets back into full-on action, according to manager Arsene Wenger. Ozil has just returned to the Gunners squad since suffering a knee injury in the defeat at Chelsea in early October, and made a cameo substitute appearance for the closing stages of […]

Ossie Ardiles could soon inspire Tottenham to yet more glory, with head coach Mauricio Pochettino saying his countryman is a "very important" sounding board for him. The diminutive midfielder is one of the greatest players to have ever donned the lilywhite shirt, helping the club win the UEFA Cup in 1984 and two FA Cups. […]

Now that Real Madrid have completed the signings of Martin Odegaard from Stromsgodset and Lucas Silva from Cruzeiro, the club's next step is sorting out the future of reserve midfielder Asier Illarramendi. The 24-year-old has found it difficult to crack manager Carlo Ancelotti's starting eleven and has been heavily linked with a move away from […]

Norway international Martin Odegaard will not be making his debut for Real Madrid Castilla this weekend. Coach Zinedine Zidane has not named the 16-year-old prodigy in his squad for the local derby against Fuenlabrada at the Estadio Alfredo di Stefano. Officials at the Spanish club feel it is too soon for the new-signee to play […]

The second of two all Premier League ties in the forth round of the FA Cup takes centre stage at White Hart Lane as Tottenham Hotspur host Leicester City on Saturday. This is the second meeting between the two sides in less than a month, when Spurs claimed a 2-1 victory at the King Power […]

In a hard-fought match, Ghana’s captain and striker Asamoah Gyan scored in the 92nd minute for the Black Stars to defeat Algeria 1-0 in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON). Before the game, the status of Gyan, also known as “Baby Jet”, was doubtful due him suffering from a small case of malaria. But the 29-year-old […]

League One side Bradford travel to Premier League leaders Chelsea in Saturday's FA Cup fourth round clash. The Bantams will looking to cause one of the biggest upsets at Stamford Bridge against the seven-time winners of the competition. Manager Phil Parkinson has told his players to enjoy the extra attention and make the most of […]

Real Madrid have officially announced the signing of Cruzeiro midfielder Lucas Silva. The Brazilian has penned an agreement which will see him remain with the ten-time champions of Europe until June 30, 2020. Silva will be unveiled in the Santiago Bernabeu presidential box on Monday afternoon (1pm CET), before stepping on the pitch for the […]

Southampton host Crystal Palace in the FA Cup's first all Premier League tie on Saturday. The two sides come into the match in good form with the Saints unbeaten in last eight outings in all competitions and winning six of those, while Palace are enjoying a good start to life under Alan Pardew having won […]