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Spaniard says Fabregas is a blessing for the strikers.

United were close to signing Herrera last summer.

Wenger is keen to make a move Tom Cleverley as part exchange for Thomas Vermaelen.

A young Iraqi football star has reportedly decided to put his career on hold to join the army to fight off Islamist militants advancing towards Baghdad.

The Germany star admits any move is unlikely to take place this summer, however.

The Spanish midfielder completed his return to the Premier League last week

Junior administrator fired for making a series of offensive changes to page about 1989 tragedy.

Brazil take on Mexico in their second Group A fixture of the 2014 Fifa World Cup. Find out how to follow the game live in the UK.

The Liverpool striker believes he is fully recovered from surgery last month ahead of Thursday's clash

Manchester United can snap up Arturo Vidal from Juventus for £24m.

Belgium face Algeria in the 2014 World Cup fixture on Tuesday. Find out how to follow the match live.

Ajax star Daley Blind has quashed rumours linking him with a move to Manchester United as Louis van Gaal takes over after the World Cup.

Chelsea are reportedly edging towards completing a deal for Atletico Madrid star Filipe Luis.

Arsenal have made a move for Italian striker Mario Balotelli with a £25m bid.

Liverpool have rekindled their interest in Sporting defender Marcos Rojo after ending their pursuit of Sevilla's Alberto Moreno.

Wickets from Anderson and Broad ensured a thrilling final day unfolded in the first Test.

The Croatian international has earmarked as Cesc Fabregas replacement.

The Bolton-born fighter recently took to Twitter to ask who his next opponent should be

Del Bosque admits he will make changes against Chile.

City rivals Atletico Madrid are also keeping tabs on the youngster.

Croatian players reportedly furious at photos published of naked plunge at World Cup hotel.

Benitez is happy with his goalkeeping options.

Football is a game of two halves, and a fan's joy at an early goal can turn to abject desolation.

Catalan rider continues his superb season with his seventh consecutive win.

The Dutchman replaces Mauricio Pochettino who stepped down last month.

Spaniard refuses to close door to a move to La Liga.

He says Ramires is staying at Stamford Bridge despite Real Madrid rumours.

IB Times UK examine whether the Arsenal centre-half is the right option for United.

Live coverage of day five in the World Cup including Germany against Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal