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Everton midfielder Royston Drenthe (on loan from Real Madrid) has accused Argentinean star striker Lionel Messi of racially abusing him when the 25-year-old was playing in the Spanish La Liga.

Colombian sensation Radamel Falcao's two early strikes made him the winner of the golden boot for this competition.

Roy Hodgson will name a provisional England squad next Wednesday, the 16th May.

Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker believes Lukas Podolski's arrival at the Emirates will provide a major boost for the club's title ambitions next season.

Rugby Football Union Operations Director Rob Andrew is unconcerned over his future despite chief executive Ian Ritchie's plans to conduct a full review into the governing body's productivity.

Arsenal are still chasing Stephane Sessegnon, according to reports in France, despite the playmaker only have been at Sunderland since the beginning of last year.

RSC Anderlecht captain Lucas Biglia wants to leave the Belgian league in the summer and claims that both Arsenal and Real Madrid are interested in signing him.

Ray Houghton has argued that Andy Carroll has turned a new leaf at Liverpool, with the striker starting to finally show his worth to the club and a potential for even more improvement.

Newcastle United striker Papiss Cisse has revealed he would relish a move to Real Madrid but insists he is happy to remain on Tyneside if the club qualify for the Champions League.

Arsenal have reportedly agreed on a deal to sign Rennes midfielder Yann M'Vila.

Juventus have admitted that they like the look of Arsenal striker Robin van Persie, with the prolific hitman coming into the final 12 months of his contract at the end of the season.

The agent of highly-rated Ajax midfielder Christian Eriksen, recently linked with Arsenal and Liverpool, has warned Europe's top club that his client will remain in Holland for at least another season.

Phil Jones has revealed he found it easier than he initially thought settling into life at Manchester United, with the former Blackburn star taking comfort from Sir Alex Ferguson's faith in his ability.

Kenny Dalglish was supposed to be the revered elder statesman of Liverpool's renaissance under John W. Henry and the Fenway Sports Group. The guy with the club's Boot Room ethos coursing through his veins and the industrial-strength smarts to identify the next generation of English stars.

Jordan Henderson is hoping to finish his first season with Liverpool on a high, with the 21 year old putting in a top performance last night as the Reds extracted some revenge over Chelsea.

Arsenal are considering a summer move for Swansea City goalkeeper Michel Vorm.

Liverpool have recorded a surprising but not undeserving 4-1 league win over Chelsea and exacted revenge for the FA Cup final defeat at Wembley.

Ajax defender Jan Vertonghen has dropped a huge hint that he will be joining Tottenham Hotspur this summer.

Porto midfielder Joao Moutinho has revealed he would be interested in a move to the Premier League, amid interest from Chelsea.

Liverpool are interested in signing Barcelona forward Cristian Tello in the summer

Per Mertesacker has revealed that he has completely settled into life at Arsenal, with the defender having to adapt from being in his home country of Germany to adjusting to life in England.

Former Tottenham striker Gary Lineker believes this season's Premier League title race has been one of the most exciting in years but cautioned that Manchester City, Manchester United and Arsenal's performances in Europe indicate the English game is not as strong as it used to be.

Newcastle transfer news: Newcastle are reportedly monitoring Marseille's up and coming star Christophe Lowinsky, with the defender set to undertake a trial at St James Park.

The tradition of success, both domestically and on the continent, aside Manchester United have done somewhat poorly this season.

Twenty thousand hopefuls get another chance at grabbing tickets for opening and closing ceremonies and other major events before sales thrown open.

Louis Saha is hoping that his performances for Tottenham this season will put him in contention for a permanent place on the French team, with the striker showing that despite facing many setbacks, he still has what it takes to compete with the best.

Marseille striker Loic Remy believes only his club's financial problems will lead to his departure this summer, despite persistent interest from Tottenham Hotspur

Liverpool legend John Aldridge has called on the club's owners, Fenway Sports Group, to furnish manager Kenny Dalglish with significant transfer funds to build the squad over the summer.

Roberto Di Matteo will lead the Blues out against Liverpool for the second time in three days, as the FA Cup finalists lock horns once again on Tuesday evening, in the two sides' penultimate league fixture of the season.