Vanessa Keller

Japan have beaten Spain in football for the first time in history, after the side claimed a 1-0 deserved win over 10 men in the first day of the men's football matches.

Abou Diaby is looking forward to starting the season fit and ready for Arsenal, with the midfielder revealing that he has improved to no end because of Arsene Wenger's confidence in him.

Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo has praised new signing Oscar, while the club continue to chase fellow Brazilian Hulk.

Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood has sent a clear warning to clubs attempting to purchase Robin van Persie, with the club insisting that he won't leave for a price less than is satisfying.

Javier Hernandez has admitted he would have loved to play for his country in the Olympics, but the Manchester United striker says he's equally glad he's been able to participate in his club's pre-season training.

Brendan Rodgers has revealed that he will assess whether Alberto Aquilani fits into his plans at Liverpool over the course of the pre-season, with the playmaker returning from yet another loan spell in Italy to have a shot at stardom in Merseyside.

Alan Pardew believes that Liverpool should accept that they will make a loss on Andy Carroll, as Newcastle look to sign the striker this summer and herald his return to St James' Park.

Rio Ferdinand says he's not bothered by the fact that he's in the last year of his contract with Manchester United, with the defender insisting that Sir Alex Ferguson will deal with the matter in due course.

Manchester United had to fight off competition from Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester City to sign Nick Powell, according to Sir Alex Ferguson, with the midfielder in high demand as he starred for Crewe in their promotion season.

The Premier League have introduced specific guidelines over how footballers should use social media, in the wake of Emmanuel Frimpong being charged for referring to a Tottenham fan in a derogatory manner.

Thierry Henry has revealed that he wants to return to Arsenal for a third time, with the striker not ruling out the possibility of working for the club in a managerial capacity.

Arsene Wenger has revealed that he expects Arsenal to make more transfers in the summer, with the Frenchman insisting that the squad is not yet complete.

The Tottenham Modric will-he-or-won't-he-go saga is getting rather tiresome for Daniel Levy, Spurs fans, and the many pundits out there who stupidly believed the playmaker had recommitted when he kissed his badge at the beginning of last season.

Scott Parker could be ruled out of the Tottenham squad for the start of the season, with the midfielder suffering from an Achilles injury during his return to pre-season training.

Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that he would have been tempted to purchase Chelsea striker Didier Drogba, but the Manchester United manager was made aware of the fact that he only wanted to play abroad next season.

Arsenal have moved to shore up one of their youngsters as contract talks continue with Robin van Persie and Theo Walcott, with the side signing Laurent Koscielny on for a long-term contract.

Jack Robinson believes that he will fit well into Brendan Rodgers' attacking style of play at Liverpool next season, with the youngster hoping to make a serious push for a regular spot in the starting line-up.

Michael Carrick has admitted that he would consider a return to the England line-up, despite the Manchester United midfielder turning down the opportunity to head to Euro 2012 on the subs list for the squad.

South Africa marched to victory in their first test against England at the Kia Oval, with the side getting all out for 240 to gift the Saffas a win by an innings and 12 runs.

Sir Alex Ferguson has given an injury update as Manchester United continue their pre-season tour in Shanghai, with the Scot revealing that Phil Jones, Jonny Evans and Nemanja Vidic are all on the mend.

I've been living in London for over 18 months now, and every time the English have a whinge about something I can't help but think back to my Aussie roots and how we stereotype them to be somewhat negative at the best of times.

Chelsea are looking very close to having a deal completed for Oscar, while Hulk has hinted that he may yet leave Porto this summer by admitting his future is 'in God's hands'.

Brendan Rodgers has vowed to fight to keep hold of Martin Skrtel and Luis Suarez, with the Liverpool boss hoping to keep his best players on board as the transfer window heats up.

Alex Oxlade Chamberlain says he's been enjoying pre-season training at Arsenal so far, with the 18 year old getting to know new signings Olivier Giroud and Luka Podolski in the process.

Sir Alex Ferguson has claimed that he doesn't have any problems with Manchester United owners the Glazers, with the Scot insisting that the club's transfer policy has always been about a mixture of buying the right talent and bringing young players through under the family.

Robin van Persie has a choice between Juventus, Manchester United and Manchester City, as Arsenal field offers for the star

Real Madrid are reportedly confident of landing Tottenham playmaker Luka Modric, with the transfer saga surrounding White Hart Lane finally looking to come to an end.

Charlie Adam is planning on staying at Liverpool for the long term future, with the midfielder hopeful that Brendan Rodgers gives him the chance to show why Kenny Dalglish brought him to Merseyside last summer.

Tottenham have lost the equivalent of Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard, according to Brad Friedel, after Ledley King announced his retirement from professional football yesterday.