Beanpoles ... Abbey Clancy and Peter Crouch WAG Abbey Clancy holds beanpole hubby Peter Crouch’s arm — as they stroll in their swimsuits in the Dubai sunshine. And it wasn’t just model Abbey, 27, who was showing off her slim figure. Bikini babe ... Abbey at resort Stoke City and England striker Peter, 32, looked just as trim with his lanky 6ft 7ins frame. Sun-kissed ... se...Full Story »

The Bavarians' CEO has moved to deny reports that his side are close to signing the Borussia Dortmund striker, much to the relief of BVB chief Hans-Joachim Watzke Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has moved to deny reports that his side are close to securing the services of Borussia Dortmund star Robert Lewandowski. The Polish forward's current deal at Signal Iduna Park expires in June...Full Story »

Roberto Mancini challenged Sergio Aguero to score the goals to wrestle the Barclays Premier League title from favourites Manchester United. After seeing Aguero score twice in a 4-0 FA Cup win over Leeds, Mancini backed his striker to spearhead a late charge for the championship. In the Cup spirit: Roberto Mancini is not giving up on winning the title just yet ‘I hope Sergio will be like...Full Story »

The Nerazzurri boss admits he expected his side to show fatigue during the 4-1 loss to La Viola after their Europa League game in midweek, but never foresaw such a bad showing Andrea Stramaccioni slammed his Inter side's performance during their 4-1 loss to Fiorentina in Serie A on Sunday as "too ugly to be true." The Nerazzurri were convincingly beaten by the Florentines at the Artemio Fran...Full Story »

Napoli midfielder Marek Hamsik was held up at gunpoint as he left the Stadio San Paolo following the Serie A club's goalless draw against Sampdoria today. A report on Napoli's official radio station said that the Slovakian was on his way to the city's Capodichino airport when the incident happened. Two individuals were reported to have stopped his car, smashed one of the windows and, after wav...Full Story »

The Blancos assistant coach claims that the officials were wrong to send off Sergio Ramos during the 2-0 win over Rayo on Sunday, but says he had seen it all before this year Real Madrid assistant coach Aitor Karanka claims controversial refereeing decisions no longer surprise the La Liga champions after Sergio Ramos received an early red card during Los Blancos' 2-0 win over Rayo Vallecano. ...Full Story »

JACK WILSHERE will have Chelsea on his mind as Arsenal fight to save their season. The Gunners host Bayern Munich in the Champions League tomorrow as they try to get over their humiliating FA Cup exit to Blackburn. And midfielder Wilshere will be taking heart from Chelsea’s unlikely run to European glory last May. He said: “Chelsea are an inspiration for everyone. They weren’...Full Story »

Carlisle boss Greg Abbott was left shocked after his club were charged £20 to park their team bus before Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Portsmouth. Despite a 700-mile round journey from Cumbria to Fratton Park, the visitors were forced to cough up upon arrival at Pompey, who have suffered two administrations in three years and are currently bottom of League One. Pay up: Greg Abbott and his ...Full Story »

RYAN GIGGS can be the next top boss to come from Manchester United. That is the verdict of Reading manager Brian McDermott, who takes his side to Old Trafford tonight for their FA Cup fifth round clash. After meeting the evergreen Welshman at a coaching course recently, McDermott believes the 39-year-old will be the next United player to conquer the dugout. He said: “I met him recently ...Full Story »

On the fringes: John Terry has often been overlooked by Rafael Benitez Rafael Benitez and Chelsea skipper John Terry denied reports of a bust-up after Sunday’s FA Cup fourth-round replay win over Brentford at Stamford Bridge. Second-half goals from Juan Mata, Oscar, Frank Lampard and Terry set up a fifth-round tie with Middlesbrough but, following the game, manager and captain were both ...Full Story »