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Spanish football expert Guillem Balague spoke with IBTimes about his new book on Lionel Messi.

John Aldridge believes that not needing many of Liverpool's summer signings this season shows how strong the team are

White House names two openly gay athletes to represent US at Russian Games

Real Madrid have refused to bid for Radamel Falcao and Chelsea now lead the race to sign him in January.

Delon Armitage is happy to remain at Toulon in spite of the fact he won't play for England in the World Cup 2015

Jack Wilshere has been charged by the FA following an offensive hand gesture at the Etihad Stadium.

Andre Villas-Boas had the Tottenham players on side, Brad Friedel claims, and they're sad to see him go

Jose Mourinho will change tactics after the extra-time defeat to Sunderland

Spanish football expert Guillem Balague tells IBTimes UK Argentine star was on the verge of Gunners switch.

Sunderland will face Manchester City in the final of the Capital One Cup after victory over Chelsea

Ian Ayre begins talks over extending Luis Suarez's contract with agent Pere Guardiola

Stoke City play Manchester United in the Capital One Cup. Find out how to follow the game live in the UK

Thierry Henry has explained how Arsenal had slacked off after winning the title and were not concentrating enough to go the whole season unbeaten.

Pakistan play Sri Lanka in the first ODI match in UAE. Find out how to follow the match live in the UK

Arsenal and Liverpool are set to lock horns over the signature of Olympiacos striker Kostas Mitroglou.

The Durham man produces a startling performance despite Australia regaining the Ashes in emphatic style.

Darren Fletcher reveals how close he came to his career being over after surgery to correct a bowel condition

Supporters at White Hart Lane get warning ahead of League Cup clash

Thierry Henry recalls a meeting on a plane with Arsene Wenger before moving to Arsenal

Bayer Leverkusen confirm their interest in Chelsea's Kevin de Bruyne and say more clubs are chasing the midfielder

Manchester United could hand a debut to teenager Charni Ekangamene after the Belgian was given a first team squad number.

Harry Redknapp says Tim Sherwood should replace Andre Villas-Boas

Bayern Munich take on Arsenal in the Champions League last 16 and IBTimes UK take a closer look at the German giants

Brendan Rodgers has spoken of his delight as both Joe Allen and Jordan Henderson

John Aldridge believes that Jon Flanagan can become a legend at Liverpool

With the dust having barely settled since Andre Villas-Boas' sacking where to Tottenham stand in finding a replacement?

United are considering a move to sign Alex Teixeira if a move for AS Roma star Kevin Strootman does not materialise in January.

Italian reports suggest Chelsea have sealed a January move for Inter midfielder Fredy Guarin.

Sunderland face Chelsea in the Capital One Cup tie. Find out how to follow the game live in the UK