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Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho claims he pulled out of a bid to sign left-back Luke Shaw this summer because his wage demands would have "killed" the club. Shaw became the fourth-most expensive defender in history when Manchester United signed him...

Manchester United's record signing Juan Mata has revealed new manager Louis van Gaal has told his players they must communicate in English. Mata has already struck up a bond with fellow countryman Ander Herrera, who joined from Athletic Bilbao earlier...

Striker Didier Drogba has re-signed for Chelsea on a one-year deal. The Ivorian, 36, won 10 trophies at Chelsea from 2004 to 2012 and was a free agent after leaving Galatasaray. Manager Jose Mourinho had earlier said the forward "belongs" at...

New manager Louis van Gaal praised his players after opening his Manchester United reign with a 7-0 pre-season victory over Los Angeles Galaxy in California. The Dutchman was pleased with how his squad coped with the tactical changes he introduced,...

Luis Suarez could make his Barcelona debut against rivals Real Madrid, with the first El Clasico of the season set for the weekend of Sunday, 26 October. Suarez, signed from Liverpool for £75m this summer, is serving a four-month ban...

Back when Mike Tyson bit off a piece of Evander Holyfield's ear in 1997, it seemed unlikely the two boxers could ever reconcile. But apparently, time heals all wounds. In a reunion that was once unthinkable, Tyson will be Holyfield's...

Nigeria international defender, Kenneth Omeruo has revealed that Chelsea manager, Jose Mourino told him there was no place for him in the first team of the Blues for the 2014/15 season. Omeruo announced on Sunday that he was moving back...

England will miss "fantastic" captain Steven Gerrard after his retirement from international football, says national boss Roy Hodgson. The Liverpool midfielder, 34, won 114 caps and scored 21 goals, representing his country at six major tournaments. "We shall miss his leadership...

Manchester City striker Alvaro Negredo has broken his foot and says he will be out of action for "a few months". The 28-year-old, injured in a friendly against Hearts on Friday, revealed the news on Instagram along with a picture...

Frank Lampard will complete his move to Major League Soccer newcomers New York City next week. The deal has been widely touted following the 36-year-old's release by Chelsea at the end of last season. Lampard is currently on a short holiday...