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Alastair Cook and Ian Bell's century partnership helped England inflict a five-wicket defeat over West Indies to go 1-0 up in the three-match series at Lord's.

Reports are speculating that Tottenham are currently chasing Kwadwo Asamoah, and are planning an early summer swoop for the Udinese star as other clubs show interest.

Tottenham Hotspur are planning a move for Internacional striker Leandro Damiao this summer and Gareth Bale remains a target for Barcelona

Former Chelsea midfielder Ruud Gullit has praised Roberto Di Matteo's impact during his 11-week spell in charge of the club and implored Roman Abramovich to install the Italian as permanent manager at Stamford Bridge.

Roy Hodgson believes that Chelsea's Champions League win showed why he selected Gary Cahill over Rio Ferdinand for the Euros squad, with the England manager insisting Cahill's age and skill show he is the best man for the job in defence.

Olympic Torchbearers are making a healthy profit by selling their torches on auction website Ebay.

Didier Drogba is close to making a summer move to Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua, where he will join up with former teammate Nicolas Anelka.

Arsenal youngster Joel Campbell has now made his return to the Emirates after a loan-spell at Lorient, and the 19 year old has revealed that though he was disappointed to leave the club at the beginning, he's now glad that he had the chance to experience life in Ligue 1.

England will be successful at the 2012 Euros only if they build their side around Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard, according to Dutch legend Edgar Davids, with the Merseyside legend being named skipper for his country as well as his club last week.

Jan Molby believes Paul Lambert and Andre Villas-Boas are the top candidates for the vacant Liverpool manager's role but insists whoever takes control at Anfield will face an uphill challenge to finish in the top-four next season.

Dwain Chambers is relishing a meeting with 100m world record holder Usain Bolt this week after returning to action for the first time since learning his Olympic ban was overturned.

Aston Villa are looking at Norwich's Paul Lambert and Wigan's Roberto Martinez, to replace Alex McLeish, after being rejected by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Patrice Evra has admitted that members of the Manchester United squad have stayed in touch with Carlos Tevez after he left the club for cross-town rivals City, but the left-back isn't sure his teammates will continue talking to the striker after he refused to apologise for holding up an 'RIP Fergie' banner in the side's trophy celebrations.

The Portuguese tactician has been heavily linked with the Anfield job after the dismissal of Kenny Dalglish and will reportedly meet the Reds' American owners next week.

Liverpool legend Alan Hansen believes history will forgive Chelsea's negative tactics in winning the Champions League but cautioned such performances would not bring continued success in the Premier League.

Dmiitar Berbatov says he wouldn't sign for Manchester City, insisting he's loyal to Manchester United

Lille playmaker Eden Hazard says he could join Chelsea in the summer, though the Belgian maintained that he has yet to take a decision on his future.

The Monaco Grand Prix is one of the most glamorous destinations on the F1 calendar and also the one every driver wants to win

Leeds United boss Neil Warnock has suggested former Liverpool and Real Madrid striker Michael Owen wasted a season at United and could be going to the 2012 European Championships had he played more regularly

Following statements he may look to move from Stamford Bridge after feeling unwanted, could Chelsea and Atletico Madrid swap Fernando Torres and Radamel Falcao?

Manuel Neuer scored the third penalty for Bayern Munich in the shootout against Chelsea in the Champions League final on Saturday night. However, he is not the first keeper to come up with a goal on a big stage. IBTimes UK presents five other keepers who have made an impact at both ends of the pitch...

Former Borussia Dortmund midfielder Matthias Sammer has blasted Chelsea and contemporary football saying that the Blues win in the Champions League final against Bayern Munich was 'unfair'.

Arsenal captain Robin van Persie will be ordered not to talk to the press while on international duty with Holland at the summer's European Championships.

Real Madrid are reportedly lining up summer moves for Tottenham midfielder Luka Modric and Manchester City striker Sergio Agüero

Gianfranco Zola and Avram Grant join Lampard, Terry, Cech and Heynckes in calling for Di Matteo to be made permanent manager of Chelsea

Jamie Carragher has hinted it could be a long wait before Liverpool win the league title again

Champions League winners Chelsea have emerged as top contenders to land Lille playmaker Eden Hazard.

Saturday's Champions League triumph in Munich was more than just a trophy for Chelsea's Ivorian stars Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou.

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich's financial backing and huge investments finally paid off when the Blues' lifted the Champions League trophy following a dramatic win over Bayern Munich, who boasted an incredible success rate at the Allianz Arena prior to their defeat.