World Soccer News

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has told Real Madrid they would be wasting their time if they chase him.


Manchester Utd star Wayne Rooney hopes to continue improving in order to reach a similar iconic status to that of David Beckham.


Liverpool fell to a 1-0 defeat to Lille in the first leg of their last 16 Europa League encounter in France.


Gary Neville remains adamant that he will not discuss his future at Man Utd until the end of the season.


Didier Drogba has been named African Footballer of the Year for the second time in his career.


Steve Bruce has been told he will keep his job even if Sunderland fail to win another game this season.


Gael Clichy believes Arsenal would eclipse their 'Invincibles' if they won the Premier League.


David Trezeguet scored the decisive goal as Juventus powered to a 3-1 first-leg victory over Fulham.


Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is confident his side can recover from their first leg defeat to Lille.


Wayne Rooney reckons his new role as a lone striker for Manchester United has improved his goalscoring ability. Freed from the defensive responsibilities that limited his forages forward in previous seasons, Rooney has been in inspirational form for United and has spearheaded their challenge for domestic and European honours. Rooney scored his 29th and 30th goals of the season with a brace in United's 4-0 Champions League demolition of AC Milan on Wednesday, which underlined his credentials as one of Europe's top strikers. The England striker has notched 15 goals in his last 12 games and believes his work ethic on the training ground has inspired his recent fun of form. "I think I have been in the box a lot more and working on my timing and finishing," he said on Sky Sports News. "I have played up front in every game I have played this season and that has helped me score a lot of goals. When you are the lone striker you have to play up the pitch because you are the focal point of your team."


Fifa president Sepp Blatter has defended their decision to throw out the idea of introducing goal-line technology.


Man City have signed a £1billion agreement with the local council to develop land around Eastlands.


Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has stated his intent to keep William Gallas in North London amid reported interest from Italy. The Frenchman's existing contract expires at the end of the season and as such he is free to talk with other interested parties. Reports emanating from Serie A have suggested Roma are readying an offer to lure Gallas, 32, to the Italian capital. Wenger, though, is confident Gallas will extend his stay at Emirates Stadium. "I am not concerned. He is under contract until the 30th of June. We have not found an agreement yet. I meet his agents again next Thursday and we will try to find a solution," said the Arsenal manager. "I would like to keep all that secret. I feel I have to respect both parties and not to come out about the details of negotiations." Wenger added on Roma's interest: "I do not know if he has spoken to Roma, but he is out of contract and can talk to whom he wants. William is speaking to us and our desire is to keep him here. I think he wants to stay here."


Roy Hodgson was disappointed by Fulham's defending, but insists they can progress in the Europa League.


Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has refused to hit back at Sam Allardyce's latest jibe at him.


The Red Knights group has seen its bid to gain control of Man Utd handed a shot in the arm with a leading investment bank now on board.


Belgian champions Standard Liege have one foot in the Europa League quarter-finals after a convincing 3-1 win over Panathinaikos.


Valencia were held to a 1-1 draw by Werder Bremen in the first-leg of their last 16 Europa League tie.


Wayne Rooney has been tipped to go from strength to strength after hitting the 30-goal mark in Manchester United's victory over AC Milan.


Emmanuel Eboue's agent has dismissed reports linking the Arsenal man with a move to Roma. Reports emanating from Italy have suggested Eboue could be a summer transfer target for Roma, along with Gunners team-mate William Gallas. Eboue endured a difficult season last term, but he has played his way back into favour this campaign with a number of impressive performances. The Ivory Coast international's agent, Franjo Vranjkovic, insists Eboue is happy at Arsenal and that he has had no contact with Roma. "It isn't true that Emmanuel is close to Roma," Vranjkovic told romagiallorossa.com. "He is happy in England, he has a nice role. I don't understand why this news has spread in Italy. Roma has had no contact with me or with our staff. I can say with confidence that the player is very happy in England and it is unlikely he will move."