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Former Napoli player said he received ancient Pompeii work of art as 'gift'.

The new Manchester United manager also reaffirms the club intent to keep Wayne Rooney

Stewart Downing has his eye on retaining his spot in the Liverpool XI and forcing his way in to international contention next season.

Gonzalo Higuain has been left in the dark over Arsenal's transfer plans, and now intends to discuss his future with Carlo Ancelotti.

Alan Pardew admits that he would like to sign Loic Remy and Darren Bent this summer.

Arsenal are reportedly prepared to table an offer for Queens Park Rangers goalkeeper Julio Cesar, after stalling the approach for weeks.

Incredible scorelines in play-off matches for entry to national league spark probe.

Lyon midfielder Maxime Gonalons has insisted that he will stay at the club next season.

Xabi Alonso says he will not be making a return to the Premier League, despite rumours of a move to Liverpool or Chelsea

Chelsea star's father allegedly brawled with two other men in London.

Roma are willing to make an offer of £7m for Arsenal forward Gervinho as they also close in on a deal for Holland star Kevin Strootman.

The Australian stopper has penned a one-year deal with the Blues

Spain manager Vincent Del Bosque has urged Barcelona midfielder Thiago Alcantara to reconsider his decision to move to Manchester United and stay at the club.

Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke is keen on moving to Tottenham Hotspur in spite of interest from Europa League Champions Chelsea.

Chelsea are determined to keep young striker Islam Feruz amid interest from Arsenal and Liverpool.

Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner is on the verge of completing a move to Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt.

IBTimes UK looks at England and Australia's key men going into the Ashes

IBTimes UK's resident Australian Vanessa Keller tells us why it's not all doom and gloom for Michael Clarke and co

The Uruguayan forward is expecting to return to the Liverpool first-team for the pre-season game against Melbourne Victory

Jonas Gutierrez is planning to return to Argentina in three years

IBTimes UK gives the lowdown ahead of the first test of the Ashes summer at Trent Bridge tomorrow.

Robert Lewandowski should stay at Borussia Dortmund, if only because a year is like a lifetime in football transfers.

Brendan Rodgers has tipped new signing Luis Alberto to be a major player for the club next season.

Bryan Robson believes Manchester United fans will forgive Wayne Rooney and rally round him, if he decides to remain at Old Trafford.

Arsenal may need to look for cover in defence with the news that Thomas Vermaelen is likely to miss the start of the season due to injury.

Bryan Robson believes signing a new midfielder will not bolster United squad in their race to retain the Premier League title

The Middlesex seamer tells IBTimes UK why he has unfinished business against Australia

Aly Cissokho says he would consider moving to Liverpool if the side's interest in the defender becomes concrete.

Graeme Swann predicts England's seamers will hold the key to victory in the first Ashes Test at Trent Bridge.