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Sebastian Coe targets Sir Alex Ferguson as England’s coach at 2012 Olympic Games

LONDON (SW) – According to Sebastian Coe, the organising committee chairman of the London Olympic Games in 2012, Sir Alex Ferguson would be the ideal coach for England Olympic team.

Bundesliga newboys Hoffenheim give Nigerian Beijing green light

Bundesliga newboys Hoffenheim on Sunday said that their Nigerian striker Chinedu Obasi will be allowed to take part in the Beijing Olympics.

The Ronaldinho Saga Ends In Milan

So one of the year's biggest transfer stories hasn't ended in Manchester but in Milan where any football fan with half a brain knew it was going to end from...

Essien extends stay with Chelsea

Midfielder Mickael Essien and Premiership giants Chelsea have come to a new agreement and add another year to the player's stay in London.

Drogba to skip Chelsea's Asia trip

Chelsea will have to do without star striker Didier Drogba for their trip to Asia. Media speculate about the reasons.

Dunga and Lippi increase pressure on Amauri

Brazilian born Amauri will have to take a decision on where to play his international matches. The player could represent both Brazil and Italy, and both coaches expect an answer soon.

Rada wants to change Koller's mind

New Czech coach Petr Rada won't simply accept Jan Koller's decision to retire from the national team, and plans to change the player's mind.

AC Milan Insist Kaka Is Not For Sale

It's only been a fortnight since I last wrote about Chelsea making an astronomical bid for Kaka and now we see the Italians having to speak out again to deny...

Bitter Totti blasts Poulsen

AS Roma captain Francesco Totti blasted Danish player Christian Poulsen, who recently made a move to Serie A rivals Juventus.

Dream debut for Hassan as Ahly defeat Zamalek

Debutant Ahmed Hassan scored the winner as Al-Ahly edged bitter rivals Zamalek 2-1 Sunday in the all-Egypt highlight of the opening African Champions League group matches.

Greed Is Good For Lampard Too

It's been a dismal week for football fans as top players all over Europe look to feather their already extravagant nests with no regard for anyone other than themselves. While...

Deco not in it for the money

LONDON (SW) – Portuguese international midfielder Deco told reporters that his move to Chelsea was not money – related.

Park Ji-Sung hopes for injury free season

Manchester United winger Park Ji-Sung headed to England on Sunday saying he hoped to recover from knee trouble and to avoid any more injuries ahead of the upcoming Premier League season.

Ferguson hails ´remarkable´ Neville

Sir Alex Ferguson is ready to hand Manchester United captain Gary Neville his first ninety minutes for over eighteen months against Orlando Pirates on Tuesday after seeing the veteran defender take another huge stride back towards full fitness in Cape Town.

Man Utd chief calls for show of loyalty from Ronaldo

Manchester United chief executive David Gill has called on Cristiano Ronaldo to show his commitment and loyalty to the club.

Fulham and Sunderland target Louis Saha

LONDON (SW) – It is reported that both Fulham and Sunderland are keen to gain the services of the injury – plagued Manchester United striker Louis Saha.

AS Roma express interest in taking Malouda on loan

ROME (SW) – It is reported that AS Roma are interested in Florent Malouda of Chelsea.

Door not closed on Raul, insists Spain coach

Spain´s new coach Vicente del Bosque insisted Sunday that the door is not closed on out-of-favour international Raul.

Team GB? More like Team England with a Scottish manager.

One of the most interesting headlines to come out of today’s newspapers was the story that head of the London 2012 committee Sebastian Coe has offered the job Team Great Britain ’s football coach to Sir Alex Ferguson. Now the idea of having a Great British football team has long been suggested but the Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish Football Associations feel the idea would threaten their independence within Fifa. I think what they are really afraid is having none of their players chosen for the squad.