Kevin Doyle praised by Wolves colle Kevin Doyle has been inspirational this season and will continue to be the key man in Wolves battle to avoid Premier League relegation.
Ferguson praises Rooney Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has heaped praise on Wayne Rooney following the striker's performance on Wednesday night helped defeat Manchester City in the Carling Cup semi-final.
Brown confident of Zaki hunger Amir Zaki can score the goals to preserve Hull's Premier League status, according to his new manager.
Liverpool striker Fernando Torres has called on his club to attempt to sign David Villa or David Silva from Valencia as they battle in one of their worst seasons in the last 8 years.
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has revealed he is interested in signing Real Madrid striker Ruud van Nistelrooy on loan for the rest of the season.
World Cup mascot row is political football - China firm BEIJING (Reuters) - The Chinese company ordered to stop making soccer World Cup mascots because of poor working conditions in their factory hit back at the accusations on Wednesday, saying they were victims of South African politicking.
Bent hat-trick brings Sunderland's first win in 15 games LONDON (Reuters) - Sunderland secured their first win in 15 Premier League games when they beat Bolton Wanderers 4-0 with a Darren Bent hat-trick while Birmingham City reversed last Saturday's FA Cup loss at Portsmouth with a 2-1 away win.
Benitez losing patience as Liverpool run out of time LONDON (Reuters) - A season that still has two months to run cannot end soon enough for Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez who once secured a Champions League title for his club but would now gladly settle for fourth in the Premier League.
Portsmouth administrator confident of getting FA Cup cash LONDON (Reuters) - Portsmouth administrator Andrew Andronikou is confident the ailing club will receive their cash reward for reaching the FA Cup semi-finals, he told Reuters on Monday.
Rangers confirm takeover talks GLASGOW (AFP) - Scottish giants Rangers confirmed on Monday that majority shareholder Sir David Murray has begun discussions with London-based property developer Andrew Ellis regarding a takeover.
Arsenal overturned a narrow first-leg defeat with a 5-0 rout of Porto, as Arjen Robben edged Bayern Munich into the last eight at Fiorentina's expense.
FIFA.com spoke to Brazil-born goal-getter Liedson about representing Portugal and how it will feel to compete against his nation of birth in South Africa.
Still just 28 years old, goalkeeper Iker Casillas is a key figure for Spain as they attempt to win their first-ever FIFA World Cup in South Africa in June.
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