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African champions, Nigeria have dropped one place in the latest rankings released by World Football governing body, Fifa. The Super Eagles notched up 730 ranking points but are now ranked 37th in the World and fourth in Africa in the...

AC Milan's bid to close a yawning gap to Serie A pacesetters Juventus, Roma and Napoli faces another reality check in the city derby at Inter on Sunday. After another inauspicious start to the season, Milan sit mid-table but 24...

Jose Mourinho admits he is starting to feel the strain of Chelsea's inconsistent form as his side head to Arsenal for a crucial clash against the Premier League leaders. Mourinho is growing increasingly vexed by the misfiring form of Chelsea's...

Manchester United hope striker Wayne Rooney will recover from a groin injury in time for Saturday's Premier League match at home to West Ham. Rooney was ruled out of Wednesday's Capital One Cup quarter-final victory against Stoke with a groin...

Barcelona say Lionel Messi is on track in his recovery from a hamstring injury. The Argentina forward is in Buenos Aires as he continues his rehabilitation from the injury which has kept him out for more than a month. Club doctor...

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has admitted a Football Association charge over an abusive hand gesture but will contest a mandatory two-game ban. Television pictures appeared to show the Gunners midfielder, 21, raising a finger towards the crowd during the 6-3...

Hull and Swansea have been fined £20,000 by the Football Association for the mass confrontation between players during the 1-1 draw earlier this month. An altercation between Ashley Williams, Tom Huddlestone and Yannick Sagbo in the last 10 minutes sparked...

Liverpool have opened talks with Luis Suarez's agent over a deal that could make the Uruguayan striker the highest-paid player in the club's history. Managing director Ian Ayre returned to Merseyside on Tuesday having spent 24 hours in Spain, where...

Edin Dzeko scored twice as Manchester City booked their place in the Capital One Cup semi-finals with an impressive display against Leicester. Left-back Aleksandar Kolarov scored the visitors' opener with a fantastic 25-yard free-kick, before Dzeko headed in his first...

Bayern Munich secured their place in the Fifa Club World Cup final with a comfortable 3-0 win over Asian champions Guangzhou Evergrande. Franck Ribery opened the scoring in the 40th minute when he drilled in low past keeper Zeng Cheng. Croat...