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Sir Alex Ferguson still believes Manchester United have a chance of retaining their Premier League title. The Old Trafford club lie seventh in the table, 14 points adrift of leaders Arsenal with 16 games remaining. But Ferguson, who stepped down as...

Rafael Nadal powered past Roger Federer to reach the Australian Open final and maintain his dominance over the 17-time Grand Slam champion. The world number one came through 7-6 (7-4) 6-3 6-3 and goes on to face Federer's compatriot, Stanislas...

Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Egypt midfielder Mohamed Salah from Swiss champions Basel for a fee in the region of £11m. Salah, 21, is yet to undergo a medical or agree personal terms, but is expected to move...

Manchester United have had a bid, believed to be in the region of £37m, accepted by Chelsea for Spanish midfielder Juan Mata. The 25-year-old will have a medical on Thursday before completing a move to the Premier League champions. Mata is...

Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic will miss his side's League Cup semifinal second leg tie against Sunderland at Old Trafford on Wednesday after failing to overturn a red card he received last weekend. The central defender submitted a claim for...

Chelsea manager, Jose Mourinho has offered words of adulation for his Nigerian midfielder, John Obi Mikel. Mourinho told Chelsea’s official website, chelseafc.com that Mikel is quite proficient at what he does. “Mikel is a genius in his position. It is a...

BidVest Wits have loaned out Sandile Sibande to Polokwane City as they continue to maneuver furiously in the transfer market, officials confirmed on Wednesday. The club is are expected to make two more signings by the end of the week...

Germany goalkeeper Tim Wiese is a free agent after parting company with Hoffenheim on Wednesday, bringing an end to an unhappy 18-month spell at the Bundesliga club. The 32-year-old, who won the last of his six caps in a friendly...

Bayern Munich defender Dante has dismissed reports Manchester United are interested in signing the Brazil centre-back from Germany's European and Club World Cup champions. United need a new central defender with the future of veterans Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic...

The English Football Association charged Nicolas Anelka on Tuesday for making a "quenelle" salute after scoring for West Bromwich Albion against West Ham United in the Premier League last month. The gesture is widely regarded as being anti-Semitic and the...