Laudrup says Zidane should keep Real Madrid job regardless of trophies

Former Real Madrid man Michael Laudrup has offered his support to Zinedine Zidane, amid question marks over his future.

Zinedine Zidane deserves to keep his job at Real Madrid even if they do not win any further trophies this season, according to Michael Laudrup.

The Spanish and European champions are 16 points behind LaLiga leaders Barcelona,

Giles Barnes unites with Liga MX team Club Leon

Jamaica international Giles Barnes has ended a five-year stint in the United States Major League Soccer (MLS) after recently signing with Mexican Liga MX club Club Leon.

The 29-year-old forward spent last season with Orlando City SC, scoring three goals and getting two assists in 34 appearances and 23 starts.  Barnes previously spent four and a half years of his MLS career with Houston, helping the

Harry Kane reveals sacrifices behind outshining Messi, Ronaldo

Harry Kane admits it has not been easy to stay fit and sharp enough to surpass Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in the goalscoring charts.

Tottenham star Harry Kane has revealed the level of sacrifice he has made in his personal life in order to surpass the goalscoring exploits of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

The striker scored 56 goals for club and country in 2017, placing him top of the charts for

LeBron James struggles in loss to MinnesotaTimberwolves

LeBron James' Cleveland Cavaliers were thrashed by the Minnesota Timberwolves.

LeBron James had one of the worst performances of his career as the Cleveland Cavaliers were thrashed by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA on Monday.

It was not a good night for two of the Eastern Conference's better players with James struggling and Toronto Raptors All-

Usain Bolt anxious about Dortmund trial

Usain Bolt is a nervous man these days, even after eight Olympic Gold medals and 11 World Championships titles.

Bolt’s nerves are on account of the announcement that in a few weeks, he will be trying out with Borussia Dortmund, the same club as speedster Pierre Aubumeyang.

The legendary sprinter hung up his spikes after the World Championships in London where he relinquished his 100-metre

Guardiola says Manchester City need 32 players for quadruple bid

Manchester City do not have a big enough squad to win all four trophies available to them, according to head coach Pep Guardiola.

Pep Guardiola has again dismissed Manchester City's quadruple chances, the Catalan coach claiming he would need 32 players to compete for four trophies.

City are 15 points clear at the top of the Premier League, while Guardiola's men have a favourable last-16 tie against Basel coming up in the Champions League.

Sergio Ramos suffers from calf injury

Real Madrid have confirmed captain Sergio Ramos has been diagnosed with a calf injury, with no timeframe set for his recovery.

Sergio Ramos has a calf injury and is expected to miss Real Madrid's first LaLiga match after the winter break.

Williams disapprove Sydney wildcard ahead of Australia Open defence

Syndey International organisers hoped to entice Serena Williams, but the American declined with the Australian Open looming.

Serena Williams has turned down the offer of a wildcard to the Sydney International ahead of an expected Australian Open defence.

Royal Challengers Bangalore decide against keeping Gayle

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have opted against retaining Windies star batsman Chris Gayle for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

There were serious doubts that the 38-year-old West Indian would be among the three players retained by RCB when the franchises released their list of protected players on Thursday. 

Rivaldo defends Barcelona target Coutinho to thrive at Camp Nou

Former Barcelona player Rivaldo believes Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho would be a good signing for the Catalan giants.

Philippe Coutinho has the characteristics to be a success at Barcelona if he moves to the club from Liverpool, according to fellow Brazilian Rivaldo.

Barca are reported to be preparing a fresh bid worth an initial €110million for Coutinho, having failed with a number of offers for the midfielder in August.

Jorge Jesus says Barcelona is weaker without Neymar

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Sporting Lisbon aiming to remain unbeaten in Europe as they prepare to face Barcelona in the battle of Group D's two unbeaten teams.

Jorge Jesus feels Barcelona made a mistake allowing Neymar to leave, and insists replacement Ousmane Dembele is "not the same" as the brilliant Brazilian.

Speaking ahead of his side's Champions League clash with the Spanish giants, the Sporting CP coach made clear how

Ben Stokes from England arrested in Bristol

Ben Stokes and Alex Hales will play no part in the fourth England-West Indies ODI after the all-rounder was arrested in Bristol.

England will be without Ben Stokes and Alex Hales for the fourth one-day international against West Indies after the all-rounder was arrested in Bristol.

Bolt reminds his competitors that he's the fastest man in the world.

A golden era is drawing to a close as Usain Bolt's career comes to an end, but he is not done yet and wants to go out on a high in London.

Usain Bolt will not let his "horrifying" farewell run in Jamaica undermine his confidence going into the World Championships as he seeks to sign off a stellar career in style.

The eight-time Olympic champion reminded his rivals that he remains the fastest man in the world, despite an underwhelming 10.03 seconds over 100 metres on home soil this month.

In the meantime Andre De Grasse who took third in the 100m in Rio and silver in the 200m clocked a wind-assisted 9.69secs in Stockholm to underline his growing threat to Bolt's supremacy, and long-time rival Justin Gatlin won the US trials last week.

But Bolt, who will compete in Wednesday's Golden Spike meeting in Ostrava, was defiant when asked if he would be able to keep up with the competition in his final outing on the global stage in August.

"I am the fastest man in the world so I will say yes to that," he said, before playing down De Grasse's time in hugely beneficial conditions. 

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce says World Champs will come again

Jamaica's sprint champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce said whereas she is disappointed that she will be unable to defend her 100-metre title at this summer's World Championships in London, the blessing of impending motherhood supersedes all.

"I think it's a blessing. There are a lot of persons who I believe struggle with having kids. For me to be able to have a child of my own, and increase our family, that's just a blessing, so I'm

Jose Mourinho says Manchester United slower than my Real Madrid

Jose Mourinho has revealed the differences between his title-winning Real Madrid side and the current Manchester United team.

Jose Mourinho says he has had to adapt to the qualities of his Manchester United players, claiming the team is slower than his Real Madrid side.

The 54-year-old won LaLiga, the Copa del Rey and the Supercopa de Espana during a three-year spell at the Santiago Bernabeu before he returned to England to take charge of Chelsea for the second time.

Manchester United defender Jones is out of Germany vs England

Phil Jones will miss England's friendly with Germany and boss Gareth Southgate will assess his defensive options before facing Lithuania.

Manchester United defender Phil Jones has withdrawn from the England squad to face Germany through injury.

Jones has returned to his club after sustaining an unspecified problem during training on Tuesday.

Injured Remy return back to Chelsea

Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew has confirmed on-loan striker Loic Remy has returned to Chelsea for treatment on an ankle injury.
Loic Remy has returned to parent club Chelsea for treatment on an ankle injury sustained in training, Crystal Palace have confirmed.

FIFA set aside Madrid and Atletico transfer ban appeals

Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid will be unable to register players for the next two transfer windows after FIFA rejected their appeals.
FIFA has rejected appeals from Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid against transfer bans, meaning the LaLiga clubs will be barred from registering players for the next two transfer windows.
World football's governing body initially imposed the punishment in January due to the capital clubs

Crotty will go back to All Blacks XV

Steve Hansen has recalled fit-again centre Ryan Crotty to his starting XV for round three of the Rugby Championship against Argentina.
Ryan Crotty returns to the All Blacks' starting XV in the only change for their Rugby Championship clash with Argentina.

Simeone says Griezmann can be as good as Ronaldo and Messi

Antoine Griezmann can be considered on a par with Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, says Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone.
Diego Simeone is convinced that Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann will soon be considered alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as an elite player in world football.