The newly appointed Toffees manager is working hard to make sure that any potential new signings fit in well with the rest of the squad as well as being talented footballers More »Martinez: Everton must bring in the right characters
A Dutch court on Monday jailed six teenage boys and a father for up to six years for brutally beating to death an amateur linesman in a case that shocked the football-mad nation. More »Six teens, dad jailed for Dutch linesman killing
The Manchester United midfielder tried but failed to stay awake to watch Justin Rose win the US Open while West Brom team-mates line up to celebrate Steven Reid's new contract More »Word on the Tweet: Cleverley can't keep his eyes open
(Reuters) - Canadian Grand Prix organisers say they are discussing a 10-year contract extension as Formula One seeks long-term deals with key races ahead of a possible flotation of the series. Francois Dumontier, promoter of the race in Montreal, told the espn.co.uk website that an extension to 2024 was on the table. He said that was the longest agreement ever proposed to Canadian organisers, with previous deals being for five years with options. "All new agreements now being signed are for 10 years," he added, saying that there were several reasons for that. ... More »Montreal discussing 10-year contract extension
By Andrew Downie RECIFE, Brazil (Reuters) - Spain's domination of Uruguay in their opening Confederations Cup match suggested that reports of tiki taka's demise are premature, regardless of what happened in the Champions League this season. First half goals from Pedro and Roberto Soldado put Spain in complete control and the final 2-1 scoreline, after Luis Suarez pulled one back with a stunning free kick in the 88th minute, failed to reflect a one-sided encounter. ... More »Spain show that tiki taka is alive and kicking
By Svebor Kranjc LELYSTAD, The Netherlands (Reuters) - A Dutch court found six teenage footballers and a player's father guilty on Monday of beating an amateur linesman to death, an incident that shocked the nation and prompted soul-searching over soccer violence and race. Linesman Richard Nieuwenhuizen, 41, was attacked by the soccer players - mostly of Moroccan origin - while he was officiating at an under-17 match at Almere, near Amsterdam. Nieuwenhuizen was kicked repeatedly by the youth players, who were 15 and 16 years old at the time, and the adult who had been on the sidelines. ... More »Dutch teen footballers jailed for kicking linesman to death
The centre-back is out of contract at the end of June and, though he would be happy to stay on at the Madejski Stadium if he "feels valued", is keen on a top-flight comeback More »Premier League football 'the main aim' for Reading star Alex Pearce
Newcastle United's new director of football, Joe Kinnear, on Monday said he has the blessing of Alan Pardew, despite concerns that his appointment could prompt the manager to leave the club. More »'I've got Pardew's blessing' say Magpies' Kinnear
The club CEO has responded to the critique of his former defender regarding the club's handling of the 21-year-old, who missed out on the Champions League final through injury More »Santana lacks intelligence to assess Gotze situation, says Borussia Dortmund chief
Alex Ferguson's first team sheet as Manchester United manager is to go under the hammer and could sell for between £2,000 and £3,000 (2,400-3,500 euros, $3,100-4,700), auctioneers said on Monday. More »Ferguson's first Man Utd team sheet for sale
The player's representative is adamant that his client will stay with the Bianconeri for the coming years and says that there is no rush in extending his contract More »Giaccherini's future will definitely be at Juventus, says agent
Newcastle United's new director of football, Joe Kinnear, on Monday said he has the blessing of Alan Pardew, despite concerns that his appointment could prompt the manager to leave the club. More »Football: 'I've got Pardew's blessing' - Kinnear
June 17 (Reuters) - Canadian Grand Prix organisers say they are discussing a 10-year contract extension as Formula One seeks long-term deals with key races ahead of a possible flotation of the series. Francois Dumontier, promoter of the race in Montreal, told the espn.co.uk website that an extension to 2024 was on the table. He said that was the longest agreement ever proposed to Canadian organisers, with previous deals being for five years with options. "All new agreements now being signed are for 10 years," he added, saying that there were several reasons for that. ... More »Motor racing-Montreal discussing 10-year contract extension
BERLIN (Reuters) - Borussia Dortmund midfielder Ilkay Guendogan will stay at the Champions League finalists for at least one more season but has left his long-term future at the club open. "Next season I will definitely be playing at Dortmund. We will have to see what happens after that," the Germany international, whose contract runs out in 2015, told kicker magazine on Monday. Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke recently told Reuters contract extension talks with Guendogan would take place in the close season. ... More »Playmaker Guendogan leaves Dortmund future open past 2014
The Swans full-back heaps praise on his compatriot, hailing the committed forward as a figurehead for his team-mates as he motivates them with his passionate performances More »'Leader' Michu motivates Swansea squad - Rangel
The retired Spain international believes that the former Blaugrana coach faces a difficult challenge as he takes charge of the Bundesliga, Champions League and DFB-Pokal holders More »Tough for Guardiola to top Heynckes, says Abelardo
LONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has indicated he will have to take a more careful approach to spending in his second spell at the London club because of new rules designed to ensure that clubs curb their financial losses. Bankrolled by Russian owner Roman Abramovich, Mourinho led Chelsea to successive league titles in 2005 and 2006 in his previous spell with the English Premier League club. However, the financial climate has changed, with UEFA trying to force clubs to move towards breakeven or ultimately risk exclusion from competitions such as the Champions League. ... More »Mourinho says financial rules reshape role at Chelsea
South Korea striker Son Heung-Min turned down a host of Premier League clubs to stay in the Bundesliga with Bayer Leverkusen, but could yet play in England, his agent revealed in an interview on Monday. More »Football: Son chose Bayer over Premier League: agent
The Aston Villa manager is pleaseed with the full-back's impressive performances last season but challenges the youngster to push on for international recognition More »Lambert warns Lowton not to rest on laurels
The France legend is excited about the two ambitious football projects and believes that they will attract even more investors to the national championship in the future More »Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco are a blessing for Ligue 1 - Karembeu
The former Arsenal striker feels that joining the Ukrainian champions is a good option for promising players as it potentially opens the door to a bigger league in Europe More »Shakhtar the perfect stepping stone for Brazilians, says Eduardo
Robert Lewandowski will see out his Borussia Dortmund contract then join Champions League winners Bayern Munich for the 2014/15 season, turning down offers from England's Premier League, according to reports on Monday. More »Lewandowski to stay at Dortmund another year - reports
The 32-year-old right-back has suffered from injury problems in his three years at the Baggies but he has agreed terms to stay at the Hawthorns for another season More »Steven Reid agrees one-year deal with West Brom
The two-time World Cup winner believes that the controversial Italy forward could go far with the right attitude, while revealing that he is set for a return to Roma More »Cafu warns Balotelli to control his temper
The striker, who has just one year remaining on his contract at the Etihad Stadium, does not know where he will be playing next season, but has ruled out a move to Boca Juniors More »Tevez in the dark on Manchester City future