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Congo coach Claude LeRoy wants to inflict further misery on Nigeria this weekend when he takes his side to Port Harcourt for a 2016 Olympic Games football qualifier. The Red Devils stunned the Super Eagles 3-2 last year in a...

A Fifa official detained in a raid in Switzerland has been extradited to the US, Swiss authorities say. The unnamed man was one of seven football officials held on corruption charges in Switzerland on 27 May. He was taken to New...

Arsene Wenger thinks the absence of Alexis Sanchez creates the perfect opportunity for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Danny Welbeck to underline their claims for a regular starting place. Sanchez has been given an extended holiday after helping Chile win their first...

Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez will miss the start of the season after helping Chile win the Copa America. The 26-year-old scored 25 goals for the Gunners last season as Arsene Wenger's side finished third in the Premier League, and added...

Robin van Persie insisted he has "no hard feelings" over his departure from Manchester United after completing his move to Fenerbahce on Tuesday. The striker, 31, ended a three-year stay at Old Trafford to join the Turkish side for an...

Nigeria have appointed former Super Eagles midfielder and captain Sunday Oliseh as their new coach. The 40-year-old has signed a three-year deal and succeeds Stephen Keshi, who was sacked at the start of July. "We have the talent to change our...

Raheem Sterling says he is relieved to have completed his protracted £49m move from Liverpool to Manchester City and is ready to consistently challenge for major honours. The England winger, 20, believes that he will improve as a player at...

Fabio Capello has been sacked as the head coach of Russia. The Russian Football Union has confirmed they have ended their contract with national team coach three years before the country hosts the 2018 World Cup finals. Capello, who managed England...

Arsenal captain Per Mertesacker said on Tuesday the addition of Petr Cech has strengthened the confidence of the Gunners' defence as they look to bring the Premier League title back to north London for the first time since 2004. Cech...

Everton manager Roberto Martinez wants a return to European football despite admitting it affected their Premier League campaign last season. The club's domestic form improved significantly after they were knocked out of the Europa League in March, but Martinez said...