· Iraq 2-3 United Arab Emirates· Ahmed Khalil scores two and Ali Mabkhout adds another UAE playmaker Omar Abdulrahman was again at the heart of his side's good play. The United Arab Emirates overcame 10-man Iraq 3-2 in an action-packed Asian Cup third-placed playoff to complete an impressive tournament for Mahdi Ali's side.Ahmed Khalil netted twice before Ali Mabkhout converted a sec...Full Story »

Mark Hughes has revealed preliminary talks over him extending his stay as Stoke City manager are underway. Hughes signed a three-year deal with the Potters in the summer of 2013 and he led them to their highest Premier League finish - ninth - last season.They go into Saturday's home clash against Hughes' former club QPR sitting in 10th place, albeit eight points adrift of the European places.Hu...Full Story »

Barcelona midfielder Xavi is baffled that the Turk has not received any sort of suspension, while Diego Simeone defended his team's boisterous style Arda Turan has avoided any sort of retrospective suspension for throwing his boot at the linesman in Atletico Madrid's midweek defeat to Barcelona.Diego Simeone's men were eliminated from the Copa del Rey in a 3-2 second-leg defeat on Wednesday, ha...Full Story »

· Gerrard will reach landmark in his next game · Rodgers will help Gerrard into management · Gerrard to leave Liverpool this summer Brendan Rodgers spats Steven Gerrard on the back as he is substituted during the Capital One Cup semi-final against Chelsea. Brendan Rodgers believes Steven Gerrard could be the last player to make 700 appearances for Liverpool and has offered to gu...Full Story »

HE GUSHED PRAISE ON THE ITALIAN David Moyes believes that Carlo Ancelotti "is one of the best managers in the world" and praised the job which he has done at Real Madrid, although he remains confident that he can spring a surprise on 'Los Blancos' this Saturday."His success in the Champions League last year was fantastic and he is a coach with a wealth of experience. We've crossed paths on occa...Full Story »

Manchester United might have agreed a fee to sign Mats Hummels Manchester United have agreed a £37million deal to sign Borussia Dortmund star Mats Hummels, according to reports in Spain.United have been strongly linked with Hummels in recent days, with rumours recently saying negotiations have been held over a transfer.And now Spanish newspaper El Mundo Deportivo claims an agreement has no...Full Story »

The Spain striker was charged with violent conduct after an alleged stamp on Emre Can earlier this week and has now been hit with a suspension by the Football Association Chelsea striker Diego Costa has been banned for three matches by the Football Association after failing with his appeal against a violent conduct charge for a stamp on Liverpool's Emre Can on Tuesday.Spain international Costa ...Full Story »

Manchester United have brought in Sadik El Fitouri Manchester United have signed former Manchester City defender Sadik El Fitouri on an 18 month contract.El Fitouri, who came through the academy setup at City, was released a couple of years ago and has been plying his trade in non-league football.But after a recommendation from former United stars Gary Neville and Paul Scholes, the 20-year-old ...Full Story »

Arsene Wenger give a transfer update ahead of deadline on 2 February Arsene Wenger says he doesn't expect Arsenal to make any more signings in the January transfer window.The Gunners snapped up Gabriel Paulista in a reported £11.3m deal from La Liga outfit Villarreal on Wednesday evening.Arsenal also signed Poland youth international Krystian Bielik from Legia Warsaw for an undisclosed fee...Full Story »

Wolfsburg boosted their hopes of catching Bayern Munich at the top of the Bundesliga by inflicting the defending champions' first league defeat this season in some style on Friday night.Bas Dost and Kevin De Bruyne grabbed a brace each as Wolfsburg romped to a fully deserved 4-1 win over Pep Guardiola's men, whose consolation was netted by Juan Bernat.Wolfsburg's spectacular win reduces their ...Full Story »