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Ferdinand claims it will take another two to three years for Bale to be on a par with Messi and Ronaldo.

Scott Parker says he understands that Arsenal would have been shattered by Tottenham's last minute win on Monday night over West Ham.

Double gold medallist at London 2012 bemused by a New Orleans TV presenter's line of questioning.

Western powers consider providing anti-Assad fighters with military training and vehicles.

United considering a summer move for FC Porto winger James Rodriguez.

Real Betis are in talks with Arsenal about securing the services of striker Joel Campbell on another season-long loan.

Britons Joe Bampton and Yvonne Rennie died in Luxor crash along with UK resident Suzanna Gyetvai.

Middlesbrough take on Chelsea in the fifth round of the FA Cup. Find out how to follow the match live in the UK

UK's biggest commercial broadcaster will pay £156m to shareholders in move that may keep private equity buyers at bay.

Fresh blow for Nick Clegg as he battles cover-up claims ahead of Eastleigh by-election.

Jose Mourinho could move to Paris St Germain should he leave Real Madrid this summer, according to former president Ramon Calderon

Gareth Bale has gone from being labelled a defensive flop to earning comparisons with one of the best attackers in the world in Cristiano Ronaldo.

IBTimes TV presenter Marverine Cole examines the international response to the crisis in Mali.

Surrey cricketer tipped to play for England died on Wimbledon tube tracks after cocktail of drugs and booze.

Vice president Josep Maria Bartomeu says Barca "will be there" when Neymar decides to quit Santos.

[OPINION] As Tottenham prepare to take on Arsenal this weekend, Andre Villas-Boas will be looking to secure a Champions League spot, and show the London sides who's boss

Spurs are preparing a summer move for Real Sociedad's Antoine Griezmann.

Arsenal are set to bid for Valencia defender Adil Rami in the summer as they attempt to bolster their defensive options.

Younes Belhanda has expressed his desire to play in England, Italy or Spain.

Turner Prizewinning artist speaks out about auction of stolen Banksy mural.

Company policy changed after Mayer 'didn't like what she saw from her office window'.

BT has acquired ESPN's UK and Ireland sports channels, along with exclusive FA Cup coverage.

Arsenal are considering a bid for Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Sebastian Rode.

Gareth Bale has shown what a super talent he is, with both Andre Villas-Boas and Sam Allardyce praising the winger.

PAC says mishandling of deal to cost taxpayers £50m, mainly on compensating bidders.

New York Times plans to rechristen International Herald Tribune as International New York Times.

Similar to The National Anthem in the first series, this episode portrays a more down to earth political satire.

Someone Like You hitmaker keen to star in show about her life and career.

Tony Pulis has revealed the reasons behind Jack Butland's decision to choose a move to Stoke rather than Chelsea.

Defendant caught on CCTV knocking 16-year-old unconscious in Plaistow for no reason.