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The organisers behind the 2012 London games have promised some 6,000 tests (including the new bio-marker tests) will be carried out over the course of the event

Mikel Arteta has revealed his admiration for fellow Spaniard Santi Cazorla who has been strongly linked with a move from Malaga to Arsenal in recent days.

Tottenham goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes has revealed how unhappy he was with life at the club under Harry Redknapp who seemingly refused to allow the player to leave White Hart Lane in order to find regular first team football.

For those who believe that the respective Team GB football squads haven't endured pain and heartbreak to reach the summer's Olympic Games, you need only look in the direction of Tom Cleverley.

Manchester United may still be in with a chance of landing Sao Paulo midfielder Lucas Moura after hearing comments from the clubs vice president suggesting that he is willing to further negotiate with the Premier League side.

Former Olympic silver medallist Steve Cram believes the target of eight athletics medals set by head coach Charles van Commenee during the London 2012 Olympics is realistic.

Check out a brief preview of the first serious pre-season friendly for both Arsenal and Manchester City, as well as information on where and how to watch Roberto Mancini's men take on Arsene Wenger's Gunners

Where to see opening ceremony of 2012 London Olympic Games across UK.

Chelsea have confirmed the transfer of Brazilian midfielder Oscar for a reported fee of £25m. Oscar is Chelsea's fourth signing of the summer, following deals for Belgian brothers Eden and Thorgan Hazard and German Marko Marin

Angry North Korea players abandon Hampden Park stadium after televised image shows them next to South Korean flag.

Alan Pardew believes that Liverpool should accept that they will make a loss on Andy Carroll, as Newcastle look to sign the striker this summer and herald his return to St James' Park.

Former England captain David Beckham, left out of GB football squad, will have role in London 2012 Olympic opening.

Witsel will only be sold if release clause is met

Rio Ferdinand says he's not bothered by the fact that he's in the last year of his contract with Manchester United, with the defender insisting that Sir Alex Ferguson will deal with the matter in due course.

Arsenal captain Robin van Persie should join Manchester United over Manchester City this summer, according to former defender Gary Pallister.

Tottenham boss is said to be interested in Porto midfielder Christian Atsu

In a preview of Friday's Olympic opening ceremony in London, Muhammad Ali and David Beckham took centre stage at the Beyond Sport awards in a encounter between two of sports' finest icons

South African rugby legend Francois Pienaar believes financial implications of hosting 2024 Olympic Games too significant to risk bidding.

Manchester United had to fight off competition from Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester City to sign Nick Powell, according to Sir Alex Ferguson, with the midfielder in high demand as he starred for Crewe in their promotion season.

David Beckham has confirmed he will play a role in Friday's opening ceremony that will spark London 2012 into life.

Dereck Chisora believes that he will have the opportunity to avenge his loss to David Haye in the near future, despite being brutally stopped in the fifth round of their fight at West Ham's Upton Park stadium earlier this month.

The Premier League have introduced specific guidelines over how footballers should use social media, in the wake of Emmanuel Frimpong being charged for referring to a Tottenham fan in a derogatory manner.

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has stated that striker Andy Carroll still has a future at Anfield.

League One club could be liquidated in just over two weeks if compromise over player’s wages is not met.

Tottenham Hotspur are believed to have enquired about the availability of Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Willian as they seek possible alternatives for wantaway playmaker Luka Modric.

Only one country has won a gold medal at every single summer Olympics -- Great Britain.

Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong has been charged by the Football Association with improper conduct following a recent Twitter post.

Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas was forced to explain the reason that Gareth Bale was able to feature in a pre-season friendly against LA Galaxy despite being forced to withdraw from the Team GB squad for the London Olympics.

Thierry Henry has revealed that he wants to return to Arsenal for a third time, with the striker not ruling out the possibility of working for the club in a managerial capacity.