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The French comedian at the centre of the Nicolas Anelka racism row has been banned from entering the UK, the Home Office has said. Dieudonne M'bala M'bala had said he would visit the West Bromwich Albion striker, who faces a...

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti accused Athletic Bilbao's Carlos Gurpegi of exaggerated theatrics in the action that led to Cristiano Ronaldo's sending off in a 1-1 draw on Sunday. The recently crowned Ballon d'Or winner was given his marching orders...

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain scored twice as Arsenal recorded a 2-0 home win over Crystal Palace on Sunday that took them back to the top of the Premier League table. Making his first league start since the season's opening day, Oxlade-Chamberlain scored...

Chelsea are close to completing a £12m move for 19-year-old St Etienne defender Kurt Zouma. Blues boss Jose Mourinho sees the France Under-20 international as one of the Europe's brightest young prospects. But rather than ask Zouma to move to London...

Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid all face difficult games this weekend as they return to La Liga action after qualifying for the Copa del Rey semifinals in midweek. Just one point separates the top three with Barca and Atletico...

The Ghana FA have confirmed that the Black Stars will play Montenegro in the European country's capital, Podgorica, on March 5. The friendly marks the start of Ghana's Brazil 2014 preps. The Brave Falcons game, to start at 1800 local time,...

Nigerian midfielder, John Obi Mikel has spoken of the frustration after Chelsea were held to a goalless draw by West Ham United in a Barclays English Premier League game at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday. The Blues dominated the game for...

Nigeria head coach, Stephen Keshi believes Ghana’s Black Stars were better than the Super Eagles in Wednesday’s second semifinal at the 2014 African Nations Championship (Chan) in South Africa. The Super Eagles lost 1-4 on penalties to their West African...

Newcastle have bid for Lyon midfielder Clement Grenier as they attempt to replace the departing Yohan Cabaye before Friday's transfer deadline. The size of the Magpies' offer for the 23-year-old is unknown at this stage. The France international has scored 12...

Arsene Wenger acknowledged he is facing mounting midfield problems as Arsenal enter a decisive stage in the campaign. French midfielder Mathieu Flamini will be suspended for at least three matches, ruling him out of Sunday's meeting with Crystal Palace and...