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’Almost impossible’ - Hiddink gives up on top four

Guus Hiddink believes finishing in the Premier League's top four is "almost impossible" for Chelsea following a 1-1 draw with Stoke City on Saturday.

Bertrand Traore fired the reigning champions into a first-half lead at Stamford Bridge, but Stoke equalised through Mame Biram Diou [...]

Siasia wants NFF to suspend league over Egypt clash

Interim coach of the Super Eagles, Samson Siasia, has appealed to the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, to reschedule some Nigeria premier league matches prior to the all-important clash between the Eagles and Pharaohs of Egypt later this month.

Siasia, who spoke to journalists at the NFF secre [...]

Meet the new FIFA boss: Gianni Infantino

Name: Gianni Infantino

Born: March 23, 1970 in Brig, Switzerland

Occupation: FIFA President

Why is he in the news?

Infantino is the new head of soccer’s world governing body after winning Friday’s FIFA presidential el [...]

Aubameyang: My dream is to play for Real Madrid

Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has sparked more speculation regarding his future after revealing his dream is to play for Real Madrid The Gabon international, 26, has enjoyed the best season of his career to date and has already scored 20 Bundesliga goals this term.

His pro [...]

’Mourinho is happy... he’s on his way to Man Utd’

Jose Mourinho is on his way to Manchester United, according to the sister of honorary Inter president Massimo Moratti.

The Portuguese coach is in Milan to commemorate the club's 2010 triumph in the Champions League, which was masterminded by the former Chelsea boss.

And after leaving [...]

Arsenal the farce before Barca

Arsene Wenger claimed in his pre-match press conference that it would be “disrespectful” to scrap FA Cup replays - but the Arsenal manager may change his tune after a drab goalless draw with Hull on Saturday.

Despite ending the game with 23 shots on the Hull goal, Arsenal ran out of [...]

Bony: I absolutely do not want to leave Manchester City

Manchester City striker Wilfried Bony insists he has no intention of leaving the club despite his lack of playing time this season.

Despite injuries to Sergio Aguero, the Ivory Coast international has not started for City in the Premier League since the 4-1 win over Sunderland on Boxing Day.

Chelsea signs New York Red Bulls defender, Miazga

Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Matt Miazga from New York Red Bulls on a four-and-a-half-year contract.

The United States defender, 20, was part of the New York side that finished top of the regular-season standings in Major League Soccer last year.

His arrival follows that of Braz [...]