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Diego Costa's alleged stamps during Chelsea's Capital One Cup semi-final win over Liverpool were "absolutely accidental", says boss Jose Mourinho. Costa trod on Emre Can and Martin Skrtel in a second-leg tie that saw the Londoners progress after extra time. Mourinho...

BEVERLY HILLS, January 27, (THEWILL) – Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Edo State born Wilfred Agbonavbare died on Tuesday morning from cancer at the Príncipe de Asturias Hospital in Alcalá de Henares in Spain, where he played and retired from...

Didier Drogba has paid tribute to the inspirational way Chelsea teammates Frank Lampard and John Terry helped turn his career around after suffering some difficult times in his early days at Stamford Bridge. The powerful Ivorian striker, signed in a...

Fifa president Sepp Blatter has accused Uefa of lacking the "courage" to challenge his leadership. The 78-year-old is bidding for a fifth term as head of football's world governing body and has urged Uefa to put someone up against him...

South Africa striker Bernard Parker says his side must be more ruthless against Ghana in Tuesday's decisive Africa Cup of Nations Group C match. Bafana Bafana have only a draw and a defeat to their name so far, despite creating...

Real Madrid have signed midfielder Lucas Silva from Brazilian club Cruzeiro on a long-term contract for a reported fee of £9.7m. The 21-year-old, who passed a medical on Monday, has signed a contract keeping him with the European champions until...

Max Gradel struck late to earn Ivory Coast a draw with Mali and keep alive their hopes of reaching the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals. Mali had looked to be heading for victory, thanks to a superb half-volley from Bakary...

...On-loan Chelsea striker Bamford opens scoring ...Pellegrini's side beaten on return from Abu Dhabi ...City went out to Championship Wigan last season ...Boro keep sixth clean sheet in seven games Manchester City were knocked out of the FA Cup by Championship opponents for...

Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off for kicking out at an opponent but Real Madrid still beat Cordoba 2-1 away on Saturday while Barcelona kept on their heels with a 6-0 romp at Elche. Real remain top with 48 points, one...

Michael Appleton was a relieved man after James Roberts' late equaliser rescued a point for Oxford in a 2-2 draw with Exeter. The Grecians looked to be heading for victory when Alex Nichols looped in a header from close range...