Soccer Players News

EWOOD Park officials were last night ready to unveil Gary Bowyer as Blackburn Rovers ' manager after finalising a deal with their caretaker boss.

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Mario Goetze will miss Saturday's Champions League final against Bayern Munich after failing to recover from a hamstring injury, leaving the team without one of its best players.

Gary Cahill, Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole to return from USA early to feature against Republic of Ireland and Brazil Gary Cahill has confirmed that Chelsea's England trio will leave their post-season tour of the United States after tomorrow's friendly with Manchester City to join up with the National team.

THE FINAL FAREWELL: Steve Harper waves to the St James' Park faithful on Sunday after his 20 years with the club came to an end STEVE HARPER wants to prove he can still be a steady pair of hands after bidding an emotional farewell to Newcastle United after 20 years service at St James' Park .

The Football Association confirmed the news in a statement on Tuesday evening, stating that no replacement is being called up by Roy Hodgson at the present time.

Delmon Young homered and Ryan Howard added three hits and three RBIs to help carry the Philadelphia Phillies to a 7-3 win over the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night.

DOHA: Barcelona's superstar Lionel Messi insists he was happy to receive another Spanish league winner's medal but admits the Catalan club must achieve more success in the future, as the striker made several young children's dreams come true during his visit to Qatar yesterday.

Paolo Di Canio is facing a battle with his own Sunderland players after they called in the Professional Footballers' Association to query the fines he imposed upon them for breaking club rules.

This past weekend's Major League Soccer action saw the continuation of some impressive -- and some not-so-impressive -- streaks as the Portland Timbers are on cruise control, while D.C. United keeps struggling as we look back on Week 12 in MLS.

Chelsea surged to the top of the weekly Associated Press global soccer poll after winning the Europa League and qualifying for the Champions League for the 11th straight season.

Captain Kevin Nolan does not believe West Ham pushing through a deal for Andy Carroll is "the be all and end all" of the club's summer transfer policy.

Arsene Wenger is confident Arsenal will make a better fist of next season's title race after securing a 16th consecutive crack at the Champions League.

Chris Hughton admitted the end-of-season tension had made it harder to press ahead with plans for 2013-14. Picture: Paul Chesterton / Focus Images Manager Chris Hughton spoke of the importance of taking Norwich City forward after his first season in charge ended with a stunning 3-2 victory at the home of Premier League runners-up Manchester City.

Jose Mourinho will leave Real Madrid after three years as coach, paving the path for his return to England and a second stint as Chelsea's manager.

Fulham rounded off their Barclays Premier League campaign with a first win in eight games as Swansea's memorable campaign concluded with a whimper at the Liberty Stadium.

Real Salt Lake midfielder Ned Grabavoy battles for control of the ball with Chivas USA defender Walter Vilchez, left, during the first half of an MLS soccer game in Carson, Calif., Sunday, May 19, 2013.

THERE were brief flashbacks to the late nineties as Michael Owen's career drifted towards completion and Robert Miles' Children blasted from the tannoy, but not as far as Saints were concerned.

Liverpool footballer Raheem Sterling has had a common assault charge against him dropped after a witness failed to turn up to court.

A STUNNING goal from Npower League One's top scorer Paddy Madden helped Yeovil to an historic play-off final victory over Brentford which secured Championship football next season.

A splendid Clement Grenier goal helped 10-man Olympique Lyon to snatch a 1-1 draw in their delayed Ligue 1 match at Nice as the seven-times French champions took a giant step towards a Champions League spot on Sunday.