Vanessa Keller

Ian Rush believes that only Craig Bellamy can decide whether he should continue to play for the Wales national team, with the forward considering whether to prolong his future at Liverpool by retiring from international duty early.

Carl Jenkinson will give Arsenal a much-needed defensive boost, with the 20 year old making a return to the reserves this week in preparation for a comeback to Premier League action.

Sir Alex Ferguson has ruled Wayne Rooney out of Manchester United's Europa League match-up with Ajax on Thursday night, but the manager may be handed a boost, with Tom Cleverley looking set to start for the first time since recovering from his injury.

All those years you played FIFA in your family home, university dorm, shoebox apartment, house, and family home of your own may not be for nothing - particularly if you are one of those players who never seemed to lose a game.

Newcastle are set to invest £1 million per year into building on the youth academy in the north eastern town, with the club claiming that they are beyond the days of making big money signings and being a predominant name in the transfer market.

David Texeira wants to get more experience before making a move to a club like Liverpool, the forward has revealed, with the Reds reportedly monitoring the Uruguayan's progress.

One time Manchester United target Xherdan Shaqir has given his take on why the English giants were thrown out of the Champions League, with the Basel star revealing they didn't take their opposition seriously enough.

Javier Hernandez is used to be compared with Manchester United's legendary super sub Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, with the young striker currently starring off the bench for Sir Alex Ferguson.

Michael Dawson has hailed Ryan Nelsen as a 'fantastic' signing for Tottenham this season, with the New Zealand international making the move to White Hart Lane just after deadline day.

Pepe Reina and Steven Gerrard are both raring to play in the Carling Cup final on Sunday, with the pair insisting that they have been waiting for this day to come for many years at Liverpool.

Paul Pogba is the subject of interest from Juventus, according to Italian reports, with the Manchester United youngster still stalling on signing a new deal at Old Trafford.

John Terry could make his comeback within the next four weeks, according to Andre Villas-Boas, with the Chelsea manager holding hope that his skipper will be back earlier than initially expected.

Andre Villas-Boas insists that he made the right decisions with his selection choices in last night's match-up with Napoli, despite Chelsea losing the match 3-1.

John Terry has been ruled out of the Chelsea squad for tonight's Champions League match-up with Napoli, with the skipper looking likely to be out for up to two months with a knee injury.

Manchester United have announced their latest financial report, with the club boasting a revenue rise to £175 million in the second half of 2011.

Jay Bothroyd is still particularly fond of his youth days at Arsenal, with the QPR striker revealing he would recommend any young player to make the move to the north London club if they hope to further their career.

Rafael van der Vaart has revealed that he is racing to be fit in time for a comeback to the Tottenham squad this weekend, as Spurs prepare to face north London rivals Arsenal in an all-important match up.

Andre Villas-Boas has claimed that he has support from Roman Abramovich in his methods at Chelsea, but the manager has admitted his job would be made a little easier if the owner came out and publicly supported him.

Italian media are claiming that Wesley Sneijder is keeping an eye on the developments at Chelsea this season, with the playmaker considering a move to the club if Andre Villas-Boas leaves as manager.

Liverpool have released a statement in reply to black community groups from Merseyside, with the Reds insisting that they are taking every necessary step to ensure that they help racial minorities.

Arsenal are currently working out a balance between how much money to invest in the current squad this summer, and how much to spend on new players, according to numerous reports, as the club's Supporters Trust met this week.

David Haye has insisted that he was not at fault in the brawl with Dereck Chisora in Munich on Saturday night, as police investigate the incident.

If making football fans angry were a sport, Newcastle owner Mike Ashley would have to take the cake, in English football at least.

Liverpool are targeting Barcelona and Real Madrid duo Sami Khedira and Ibrahim Afellay, according to reports, with the duo firmly in Kenny Dalglish's sights for the summer transfer window.

Rio Ferdinand has tweeted during his trip to watch Real Madrid play Racing Santander, with the Manchester United defender starting some banter with Cristiano Ronaldo as the striker scored within six minutes to take Madrid to a 4-0 win.

Alan Hansen has called on Chelsea players to come out fighting against Napoli this week, with Andre Villas-Boas under increasing pressure to deliver as his side faltered in both the FA Cup and the Premier League.

Ricky Ponting has been dropped from Australia's one day side, in a sign that the former skipper might be close to retiring from 50-50 over cricket.

Arsenal striker target Olivier Giroud is being watched by various clubs around Europe, according to French media, with the Frenchman continuing his top form for Montpellier.

Newcastle's ground has once again been targeted by graffiti, with fans continuing to voice their displeasure at the north eastern side's home being dubbed 'Sports Direct Arena' by owner Mike Ashley.