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Luis Suarez has insisted that he shouldn't be compared to Lionel Messi, as the striker continues a brilliant run of form that has seen him score seven goals this season.

Real Madrid star Xabi Alonso believes England may have enjoyed better times in recent years had they picked Manchester United pair Paul Scholes and Michael Carrick more often.

Cesc Fabregas has warned Arsenal they simply "cannot afford to lose" Robin van Persie but cautioned the club may be forced to sell if they fail to match the Dutch striker's ambition.

The U.S. seems to be wary about the security arrangements for the 2102 London Olympics in the wake of the riots in some of the English counties early this year and also the arrests made at the Games site.

Jamaican Usain Bolt and Australian Sally Pearson have been named the Male and Female World Athletes of the Year for 2011 by the International Association of Athletics Federations.

The International Business Times rates the England team’s performance during the 1-0 victory over World Cup holders Spain at Wembley.

Frank Lampard scores the only goal of the game as England beat the world and European champions Spain at Wembley.

Manchester United have not made an approach for Valencia defender Jordi Alba, according to the player's agent.

For the first time in its history, the UK will host the World Athletics Championship (WAC), following London's selection as the host city of the 2017 edition of the International Association of Athletics Federations' (IAAF) biennial event, in Monaco on Friday.

Theo Walcott believes that Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain hasn't even begun to reach his full potential yet, with the young star bursting onto the Barclays Premier League scene this season and showing his transfer fee was worth it.

Manchester United will not allow Will Keane to leave on loan, the club have confirmed, with reserve coach Warren Joyce insisting the youngster still needs time to develop at Old Trafford before he will be handed his chance in the Barclays Premier League.

Republic of Ireland will be hoping to put one foot in the Euro 2012 draw with victory in the first leg of their play-off against Estonia on Friday night.

Javier Hernandez has revealed that he nearly left his footballing career for good, with the Manchester United striker admitting that if it wasn’t for the support from his family and loved ones, he may not be where he is today.

Former Liverpool and England midfielder Jamie Redknapp wants Fabio Capello to end the 'embarrassing' captaincy debate, by giving it to the most capped player on a game by game basis.

Arsenal are yet to put forward a bid for Javi Garcia, according to his agent, as the January transfer window edges closer.

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard will captain England against Spain on Saturday, but Fabio Capello has confirmed John Terry will return as skipper on Tuesday night.

Barcelona midfielder Seydou Keita says he flattered to be linked with a move to Liverpool but revealed he will not make a decision over his future until the end of the season.

Former England international Alan Shearer is looking forward to seeing Chelsea striker Daniel Sturridge feature in the upcoming international friendlies against Spain and Sweden.

When Cesc Fabregas left Arsenal for Barcelona, he insisted that he would always have a special kinship with the club where he spent a third of his life, and now Theo Walcott has revealed he believes that while Fabregas was a star for the Gunners, he looks like he belongs with the Catalan giants.

Alan Shearer believes in form Manchester City defender Micah Richards can consider himself unlucky not be in Fabio Capello’s England to face Spain and Sweden.

Former Chelsea and England star-turned-pundit Ray Wilkins believes that if Barcelona make an offer for Gareth Bale in the next transfer window, Tottenham may not be able to refuse.

Arsene Wenger used the announcement of midfielder Brek Shea's arrival to outline the next phase of his long-term plan for Arsenal's first-team development.

Gloucester centre Mike Tindall has been fined £25,000 and thrown out of the England squad by the RFU for his behaviour at the Rugby World Cup.

Yann M'Vila has primed Arsenal for a summer bid after he admitted he's ready to leave Rennes after Euro 2012.

Craig Bellamy insists that Liverpool are not going through a crisis of confidence, after the side failed to defeat Swansea at Anfield at the weekend.

Dimitar Berbatov has hinted that he does intend on staying at Manchester United for longer than his contract currently allows, with the striker praising Sir Alex Ferguson's managing methods as the Scotsman celebrates 25 years in charge of the club.

Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood says he does not expect to open negotiations with captain Robin van Persie over a new contract until the end of the season.

Norway defender John Arne Riise is looking forward to facing his former Liverpool teammate Craig Bellamy in Cardiff tomorrow, despite their chequered history.

England will be hoping to avoid a third successive friendly defeat against Spain when the two sides meet at Wembley on Saturday evening.