SPORTS

Jackson Martinez hopes for a "good transfer" away from FC Porto

Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata believes England can be successful at next summers World Cup

Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas is determined to finally secure a deal for Real Madrid left back Fabio Coentrao.

Luis Alberto says he's looking up to Philippe Coutinho as he looks to break into the Liverpool first-team squad.

Sven Goran Eriksson has given up hope of managing Liverpool

David de Gea says a tough start to his Manchester United inspired a turnaround

New Middlesbrough boss explains Jose Mourinho's influence

Jan Vertonghen says he is happy to play out of position at left back after holding clear the air talks with manager Andre Villas-Boas.

Russian president earns Grandmaster title in Korean martial art - higher than former US martial artist and actor Chuck Norris.

Jose Mourinho has buried the hatchet with Cristiano Ronaldo. Could a massive summer move be on the cards?

Manchester United will offer Shinji Kagawa in a swap deal with Borussia Dortmund for Marco Reus, reports claim

The former England forward slammed the club posting a video of West Ham's 90 win over Gillingham

John Aldridge argues that Daniel Sturridge is placing high expectations on himself with Liverpool this season

Mike Tyson has admitted to fighting while on cocaine and using a fake penis to trick drug testers.

Tottenham and Manchester City will have to wait to land their chosen targets at Malaga with the general director insisting his players aren't for sale

Ray Parlour argues that Arsene Wenger needs to get ahead of his rivals this January to win a trophy

Arsenal are hoping to sign Karim Benzema and Fernando Llorente to further bolster their attacking options.

Stuart Broad was the pick of the England bowlers as he claimed three wickets to leave an Australia Invitational XI on 271-5 on day one of the last Ashes warm-up game.

West Ham defender Winston Reid is unlikely to return to action before the New Year after picking up an ankle injury.

Michael Carrick to miss matches with Spurs, Everton and Bayer Leverkusen due to achilles injury.

Liverpool defender Daniel Agger has revealed that he was struggling to cope with his ouster from the team.

Tottenham are planning a January bid for Santos wonderkid Neilton

Former Newcastle striker and England legend Alan Shearer believes that Gunners will win the title if they sign someone like Karim Benzema in January.

England take on an Australia XI in the third and final practice match before the Ashes gets under way on 21 November.

Massage parlour receptionist Patricia Tierney told footballer to 'pull his hat down and get out'.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has reportedly identified Southampton skipper Adam Lallana as his next transfer target.

Manchester United have been warned they will face competition in their pursuit of Valencia midfielder Ever Banega.

Hernanes says he is happy at Lazio and isn't getting caught up in rumours of a move.

Robin van Persie, Michael Carrick and Danny Welbeck all withdraw from international duty