France striker Karim Benzema said Friday he has no regrets risking his World Cup place by playing for Real Madrid in their Champions League final triumph. “It was not a mistake to play and I would do it again,” Benzema, who only attended his first full…
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Spain’s all-time leading goalscorer David Villa said he will retire from international duty after the World Cup in Brazil, in an interview broadcast on Wednesday. The 32-year-old striker, who signed for New York City FC this week after helping Atletico…
Everton’s Ivory Coast striker Arouna Kone on Wednesday vowed to prove his worth next season after injury wrecked his maiden campaign at the Premier League club. “It is going to mean an awful lot to me to wear that shirt next season because I’ve not…
Australia secured a 2-0 win Monday in a World Cup prep against Brazilian hosts Parana Clube with Oliver Bozanic and Newcastle Jets striker Adam Taggart on target on his 21st birthday. But the focus was on an injured Tom Rogic. Playmaker Rogic went off…
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez arrived at Uruguay’s World Cup training camp on Monday 11 days after undergoing surgery on an injured knee. The English Premier League’s player of the year is hopeful of winning his race against time to be fit for Uruguay…
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE AR-SA Recalled Warriors striker Edward Sadomba says he returns to the Zimbabwe national…
Southampton great Matthew Le Tissier has told the south coast club’s fans not to be unduly pessimistic about the prospect of striker Rickie Lambert joining Liverpool. “Let’s not panic about possible exits until you see how the funds are reinvested in…
Former England striker Teddy Sheringham has joined West Ham United in the role of attack coach as the Premier League club bid to improve their forward play. The 48-year-old, who scored 147 Premier League goals, played for West Ham during the course…
Liverpool are close to signing England striker Rickie Lambert from Southampton, according to reports on Thursday. Reds manager Brendan Rodgers is said to have made an offer of £4 million ($6.6 million, 4.9 million euros) plus add-ons for Lambert and…
Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck admits he is delighted by Louis van Gaal’s appointment as Old Trafford boss after falling out of favour last season. Welbeck considered leaving United after becoming frustrated at losing his place and then being…