United almost closed on Carrick

Accodring to the Club's Website, the Premiership giant will seal the deal with Tottenham midfielder Michael Carrick over the weekend

German League: Bayern unimpressive against Wolfsburg

Hamburg, March 12 (ians) Bayern Munich could only manage a scoreless draw away to struggling VfL Wolfsburg in German Bundesliga action, but managed to extend their lead over second-placed Werder Bremen to nine points.

Wayne Rooney signs record book deal

London, March 10 Top England footballer Wayne Rooney has signed one of the biggest sports book deals in publishing history, selling his "life story" for five million pounds ($8.8 million), it was reported Friday.

Villa struggle for harmony

Aston Villa Striker, Kevin Phillips is looking to get over the turmoil that almost saw the club playing in division one, next season

Gallagher calls England footballers 'gay boys'

Oasis singer Liam Gallagher says the England football team are a bunch of "gay boys" and will never win the World Cup which gets under way in Germany in June.

Man U meet Mandella

Legendary premiership side Manchester United met the Legendary former Persident of South America, in Johannesburg, today (19)

Barcelona to face Benfica as Juventus takes on Arsenal

Paris, March 10 Tournament favourites Barcelona will face Benfica in the Champions League quarter-finals while Juventus takes on Arsenal following the draw made Friday here.

Landzaat going to Wigan

30 year old Midfielder Denny Landzaat will officially be going to Wigan, next season, according to reports.

Injury forces Beckham out of Valencia encounter

Madrid, March 10 (ians) David Beckham will miss Real Madrid's Primera Liga game at Valencia Saturday after straining his groin before the Champions League match at Arsenal.

Manchester United South Africa Tour

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Premiership - Ronaldo Will Cope Alex Ferguson

Ronaldo 'will cope with stick'

Sir Alex Ferguson has no doubts Cristiano Ronaldo will be able to handle flak and derision from opposition fans next season.

English Premiership: Arsenal in search of fourth spot

London, March 9 (IANS) Arsenal will be hoping to feed off their fabulous two-legged Champions League win over Real Madrid this weekend as they continue their bid for a place in next season's Champions League by claiming fourth spot in the English Premiership.

Chase on for Van Nistelrooy

Sir Alex Ferguson revealed three clubs are interested in signing Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are keen on the 30-year-old, butapparently according to Manchester United another as yet unnamed side has joined the chase.

Perez predicts Real Madrid win in London

Madrid, Former Real Madrid president Florentino Perez said he was "absolutely sure" Real would win against Arsenal Wednesday.

Real Betis defender Lembo out until summer

Madrid, Struggling Spanish first division club Real Betis announced that defender Alejandro Lembo had broken his left ankle in training and would be out of action until summer.

English Premiership: Manchester United at second place

London, March 7 Manchester United moved up to second place in the English Premiership with a 2-1 victory at Wigan Athletic, sealed by an injury-time own goal.

Beckham, Zidane, Schumacher to act in Asterix movie

Valencia (Spain), Real Madrid footballers David Beckham and Zinedine Zidane and German Formula One driver Michael Schumacher will have small roles in an upcoming movie "Asterix at the Olympic Games", according to Spanish press reports.

Belamy to Debut against Wrexham

Liverpool's Newest signing, &6m Craig Belamy may be about to make his debut on Saturday against Werxham.

Ribery not going to arsenal

Bruno Heiderscheid, Angent of Marseille winger franck Ribery has deinied claims that Arsenal had made a £10m bid for the player.

Celtic join the chase for Tristan

It's been confirmed that Celtic are in the race for £1.5m striker Diego Tristan.

Ronaldo to stay at ManU

Cisse off to Marseille

Chelsea heading race for Ballack signing: agent

Chelsea are heading the race to sign German captain Michael Ballack from Bayern Munich, according to his agent Michael Becker.

Wigan Still fighting for Lanzaat