http://journalisted.com/vicki-hodges en-gb http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/olympics/2613550/Beijing-hands-over-Olympics-to-London-for-2012.html China has handed over the Olympics to London in a spectacular closing ceremony in Beijing, after Britain's most successful Olympics for a century. 2008-08-24 14:37:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/olympics/2613550/Beijing-hands-over-Olympics-to-London-for-2012.html http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/olympics/2613357/Beijing-prepares-to-hand-over-Olympics-to-London.html China is preparing to hand over the Olympic flag to Britain following a spectacular closing ceremony for the Games in Beijing. 2008-08-24 13:36:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/olympics/2613357/Beijing-prepares-to-hand-over-Olympics-to-London.html http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/olympics/2612431/James-Cracknell-The-final-cut.html Sadly, all good things must come to an end. While China prepare to hand the Olympic baton over to London, the curtain falls on James Cracknell’s challenges in Beijing. 2008-08-24 09:28:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/olympics/2612431/James-Cracknell-The-final-cut.html http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/olympics/2612101/Chris-Hoy-to-carry-Great-Britains-flag-at-closing-ceremony-of-Beijing-Olympics.html Triple-gold medallist Chris Hoy will carry Great Britain's flag at today's closing ceremony of the Beijing Olympics as China brings the curtain down on a fantastic Games. 2008-08-24 07:42:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/olympics/2612101/Chris-Hoy-to-carry-Great-Britains-flag-at-closing-ceremony-of-Beijing-Olympics.html http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/olympics/2607669/Chinese-Olympic-gymnast-underage-probe-has-bearing-on-Britains-Beth-Tweddle---Beijing-Olympics.html The investigation into whether China’s Olympic gymnast, He Kexin, was too young to compete in Beijing has proved a major talking point but Great Britain’s Beth Tweddle, more than most, will be keeping a close eye on developments. 2008-08-23 12:19:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/olympics/2607669/Chinese-Olympic-gymnast-underage-probe-has-bearing-on-Britains-Beth-Tweddle---Beijing-Olympics.html http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/olympics/2607056/Taekwondo-judges-U-turn-allows-GBs-Sarah-Stevenson-to-fight-for-gold-medal.html Sarah Stevenson has been given a second chance to land Great Britain's first medal in the high-kicking Korean martial art of taekwondo. 2008-08-23 10:42:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/olympics/2607056/Taekwondo-judges-U-turn-allows-GBs-Sarah-Stevenson-to-fight-for-gold-medal.html http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/olympics/2573086/Britwatch-on-Super-Sunday---Beijing-Olympics.html Following Team GB's fantastic nine-medal haul on day eight, hopes are high of another successful day in the velodrome and back on the water in the rowing on day nine. 2008-08-17 08:41:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/olympics/2573086/Britwatch-on-Super-Sunday---Beijing-Olympics.html http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/olympics/2569860/Usain-Bolt-smashes-world-record-to-claim-gold-in-mens-100m-final-at-Beijing-Olympics.html Jamaica's Usain Bolt produced a stunning performance to smash the world record in the men's 100m final and capture gold in a fantastic 9.69 seconds. 2008-08-16 15:40:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/olympics/2569860/Usain-Bolt-smashes-world-record-to-claim-gold-in-mens-100m-final-at-Beijing-Olympics.html http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/olympics/2555965/Live-Beijing-Olympics.html France's Alain Bernard wins swimming's blue ribband event, GB gymnast Daniel Keatings finishes 20th in all-around final. 2008-08-14 07:08:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/olympics/2555965/Live-Beijing-Olympics.html http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/olympics/2549822/Live-Beijing-Olympics.html America's Michael Phelps enters history books with 10th and 11th Olympic gold medals, GB cyclist Emma Pooley lands silver in time trials. 2008-08-13 06:45:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/olympics/2549822/Live-Beijing-Olympics.html http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/motorsport/formulaone/2493847/Heikki-Kovalainen-wins-Hungarian-Grand-Prix-as-Felipe-Massa-suffers-setback.html McLaren's Heikki Kovalainen celebrated a shock maiden win at the Hungarian Grand Prix after Ferrari's Felipe Massa suffered an engine failure while leading with three laps remaining. 2008-08-03 15:21:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/motorsport/formulaone/2493847/Heikki-Kovalainen-wins-Hungarian-Grand-Prix-as-Felipe-Massa-suffers-setback.html http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/2492983/Michael-Vaughans-captaincy-on-line-as-England-delay-squad-announcement.html England have delayed naming the squad for the fourth Test against South Africa increasing speculation that Michael Vaughan's time as captain is almost up. 2008-08-03 10:39:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/2492983/Michael-Vaughans-captaincy-on-line-as-England-delay-squad-announcement.html http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon/2305016/Spain-rejoices-after-Rafael-Nadal-topples-Roger-Federer-in-epic-Wimbledon-final.html Rafael Nadal's Wimbledon final triumph over Roger Federer yesterday has been hailed in Spain as the opening of "a new era in tennis". 2008-07-22 02:37:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon/2305016/Spain-rejoices-after-Rafael-Nadal-topples-Roger-Federer-in-epic-Wimbledon-final.html http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon/2305015/Rafael-Nadal-caps-memorable-summer-for-Spain-with-win-over-Roger-Federer.html Rafael Nadal put the seal on a memorable summer of sport for Spain by ending Roger Federer's pursuit of a record sixth successive Wimbledon crown in near-darkness last night. 2008-07-22 02:36:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon/2305015/Rafael-Nadal-caps-memorable-summer-for-Spain-with-win-over-Roger-Federer.html http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/07/14/ufnfowler114.xml Robbie Fowler is desperate to prove he can still cut it in the Premier League after being handed a two-week trial with Blackburn. 2008-07-14 11:20:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/07/14/ufnfowler114.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/07/14/ufnarshavin114.xml Arsene Wenger's decision to stand by his principles and continue Arsenal's brand of 'beautiful football' could tip the scale their favour in any approach for Andrei Arshavin. 2008-07-14 10:11:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/07/14/ufnarshavin114.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/07/09/ufnliverpool109.xml David Villa is one of Rafael Benitez's top targets to replace Peter Crouch although the Liverpool coach has said he will find it "difficult" to sign the Spaniard. 2008-07-09 09:16:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/07/09/ufnliverpool109.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/07/07/stbake507.xml Rafael Nadal's Wimbledon final triumph over Roger Federer yesterday has been hailed in Spain as the opening of "a new era in tennis". 2008-07-07 13:04:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/07/07/stbake507.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/07/07/stbake407.xml Rafael Nadal put the seal on a memorable summer of sport for Spain by ending Roger Federer's pursuit of a record sixth successive Wimbledon crown in near-darkness last night. 2008-07-07 10:23:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/07/07/stbake407.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/07/04/ufnkewell104.xml Harry Kewell's agent has played down reports that the forward has agreed a move to Galatasaray. 2008-07-04 09:15:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/07/04/ufnkewell104.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/07/04/ufnspurs104.xml Tottenham have been linked with a move for Russia striker Roman Pavlyuchenko, although any hopes they have of tempting the striker to White Hart Lane will be unrequited believe his club Spartak Moscow. 2008-07-04 08:52:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/07/04/ufnspurs104.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/07/03/utnadal103.xml Roger Federer should watch out. Rafael Nadal is in the best form of his life on grass and is threatening to prevent the world No 1's quest of a sixth consecutive singles title at Wimbledon. 2008-07-03 10:24:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/07/03/utnadal103.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/06/27/ufnliverpool127.xml Liverpool will follow up the signing of Italian left-back Andrea Dossena by fighting off competition from Barcelona and Tottenham to sign Danish teenager Nikola Saric. 2008-06-27 07:46:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/06/27/ufnliverpool127.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/06/27/ufnlehmann127.xml Jens Lehmann has grasped the opportunity to have one last swipe at Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger as he gears up for Sunday's Euro 2008 final against Spain. 2008-06-27 07:14:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/06/27/ufnlehmann127.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/06/26/ufnadebayor126.xml Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor has an "80 per cent" chance of completing his move to AC Milan, according to his agent. 2008-06-26 07:32:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/06/26/ufnadebayor126.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/06/19/ufnarsenal119.xml Arsene Wenger has contacted Zenit St Petersburg coach Dick Advoccat as to the availability of Russian international Andrei Arshavin. 2008-06-19 09:42:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/06/19/ufnarsenal119.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/06/17/ufnbarca117.xml Chelsea, Manchester City and leading clubs across Europe have been put on alert after Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola revealed Ronadlinho, Deco and Samuel Eto'o are not part of his plans for the club. 2008-06-17 14:09:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/06/17/ufnbarca117.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/06/16/ufnlamps216.xml Inter Milan have confirmed that Frank Lampard is their top transfer this summer and that they will make it their "number one objective" to sign the midfielder from Chelsea, while Portugal star Deco could also be a target for the Italian champions. 2008-06-16 18:04:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/06/16/ufnlamps216.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/06/16/ufnlamps116.xml Inter Milan have confirmed that Frank Lampard is their top transfer this summer and that they will make it their "number one objective" to sign the midfielder. 2008-06-16 13:21:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/06/16/ufnlamps116.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/06/16/ufnronaldinho116.xml Manchester City owner Thaksin Shinwatra has said the club are doing everything they can to persuade Ronaldinho to move to Eastlands this summer. 2008-06-16 12:35:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/06/16/ufnronaldinho116.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/06/14/ufnronaldinho114.xml Manchester City owner Thaksin Shinawatra will have to fine tune his levels of persuasion if he is to bring Ronaldinho to Eastlands following Luis Felipe Scolari's appointment at Chelsea. 2008-06-14 14:05:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/06/14/ufnronaldinho114.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/06/12/ufntargets112.xml New Chelsea coach Luiz Felipe Scolari will be handed a £100 million warchest to sign the attacking flair players owner Roman Abramovich craves. 2008-06-12 14:23:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/06/12/ufntargets112.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/06/12/ufnscolari212.xml Luiz Felipe Scolari was always Chelsea's first choice to replace Avram Grant despite their attempts to lure AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti from the San Siro. 2008-06-12 11:32:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/06/12/ufnscolari212.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/06/12/ufnwho112.xml There was the Special One, the Normal One, and now Chelsea players are bracing themselves for the arrival of the Fiery One. 2008-06-12 10:21:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/06/12/ufnwho112.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/06/12/ufncarvalho112.xml The timing of Luiz Felipe Scolari's unveiling as Chelsea's new head coach took everybody by surprise, not least central defender Ricardo Carvalho. 2008-06-12 08:35:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/06/12/ufncarvalho112.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/06/12/ufnwages112.xml Luiz Felipe Scolari will become the Premier League's highest paid manager when he starts his new role as Chelsea manager on July 1. 2008-06-12 07:58:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/06/12/ufnwages112.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/06/12/ufnscolari112.xml Luiz Felipe Scolari was always Chelsea's first choice to replace Avram Grant despite their attempts to lure AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti from the San Siro. 2008-06-12 06:52:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/06/12/ufnscolari112.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/06/11/ufnramsey111.xml Aaron Ramsey has outlined his reasons for turning down the chance to join double-winners Manchester United and Everton to join Arsenal. 2008-06-11 12:11:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/06/11/ufnramsey111.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/06/11/ufnfabregas111.xml Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas would love to link up with Spain's hat-trick hero David Villa at the Emirates. 2008-06-11 10:23:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/06/11/ufnfabregas111.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/06/05/ufnbla205.xml Blackburn will take their time finding Mark Hughes' replacement even though top target Paul Ince is also being tracked by managerless Leicester City. 2008-06-05 12:23:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/06/05/ufnbla205.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/06/05/sfnmac205.xml Mark Hughes has said he will thrive on the pressure of leading Manchester City under owner Thaksin Shinawatra. 2008-06-05 10:14:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/06/05/sfnmac205.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/31/ufnscolari131.xml Ricardo Carvalho has thrown his weight behind Luiz Felipe Scolari to become the new Chelsea coach. 2008-05-31 11:37:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/31/ufnscolari131.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/31/ufneduardo131.xml Arsenal striker Eduardo could be playing again as early as July as he makes a faster than expected recovery from a broken leg. 2008-05-31 10:51:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/31/ufneduardo131.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/30/ufnfifa430.xml Fifa president Sepp Blatter will press ahead with his controversial new proposal to limit the number of foreign players to five in any starting line-up, despite fresh warnings that it would be incompatible with European law. 2008-05-30 13:54:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/30/ufnfifa430.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/29/ufntrinidad229.xml Rio Ferdinand will travel to Trinidad and Tobago as part of a 20-man England squad. 2008-05-29 12:11:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/29/ufntrinidad229.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/29/ufnche129.xml Chelsea will have to be quick if they want to appoint Luiz Felipe Scolari as Avram Grant's successor as the Portuguese Football Federation (PFF) prepare to open contract talks with the Brazilian coach before the Euro 2008 finals. 2008-05-29 10:07:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/29/ufnche129.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/28/ufninter228.xml Roberto Mancini has emerged as the front runner to replace Avram Grant at Chelsea following his dismissal at Inter Milan. 2008-05-28 09:11:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/28/ufninter228.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/27/ufnpique127.xml Manchester United have confirmed that defender Gerard Pique will return to Barcelona on a four-year deal. 2008-05-27 12:08:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/27/ufnpique127.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/27/ufntencate127.xml Chelsea assistant first-team coach Henk Ten Cate has said he does not fear for his future following Avram Grant's sacking. 2008-05-27 10:41:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/27/ufntencate127.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/22/ufnlampard122.xml Frank Lampard remains confident of securing his long-term future at Chelsea despite missing out on Champions League glory and amid speculation he is ready to quit the club to join Inter Milan this summer. 2008-05-22 12:04:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/22/ufnlampard122.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/22/ufnref122.xml Cristiano Ronaldo would have been re-ordered to take his penalty had he scored during the dramatic conclusion to the Champions League final, according to Graham Poll. 2008-05-22 11:09:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/22/ufnref122.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/21/ufncole321.xml Manchester United chief executive David Gill has refuted "unequivocally" reports linking Cristiano Ronaldo with a summer transfer to Real Madrid. 2008-05-21 16:02:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/21/ufncole321.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/21/ufnbetting121.xml A record £20 million is expected to be laid out on the first all-English Champions League final, according to bookmakers. 2008-05-21 13:32:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/21/ufnbetting121.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/21/ufncole221.xml Manchester United were hit by a potential bombshell ahead of the Champions League final after it was reported that Cristiano Ronaldo's agent has already held talks with Real Madrid about a possible transfer. 2008-05-21 12:26:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/21/ufncole221.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/21/ufnwenger121.xml With so much focus and expectation resting on Cristiano Ronaldo and Didier Drogba building up to the Champions League showpiece, Arsene Wenger has offered his thoughts on who will make the difference when Chelsea and Manchester United lock horns. 2008-05-21 09:33:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/21/ufnwenger121.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/21/ufnbecks121.xml Former Manchester United midfielders David Beckham and Andrei Kanchelskis want Sir Alex Ferguson's side to repeat their 1999 European Cup success to reward the club's long servants Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs and Gary Neville. 2008-05-21 08:13:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/21/ufnbecks121.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/21/ufncole121.xml Chelsea defender Ashley Cole is expected to be fit to face Manchester United in tonight's Champions League final. 2008-05-21 06:56:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/21/ufncole121.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/20/ufntickets120.xml The much-anticipated Champions League showdown between Chelsea and Manchester United is almost here but fans tempted by a last-minute jaunt to Moscow will not be disappointed. 2008-05-20 13:58:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/20/ufntickets120.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/20/ufnbecks120.xml David Beckham could be fined by Major League Soccer disciplinary's panel for the Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder's reaction towards FC Dallas defender Adrian Serioux's dismissal. 2008-05-20 09:49:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/20/ufnbecks120.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/20/ufnchelsea120.xml Shaun Wright-Phillips is adamant he will honour his contract at Chelsea even though he has played a bit-part role under Avram Grant this year. 2008-05-20 09:15:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/20/ufnchelsea120.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/16/uopistorius116.xml Double-amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius will be able to compete for a place at this year's Olympics after having a ban overturned. 2008-05-16 14:50:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/16/uopistorius116.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/16/ufnshin216.xml Manchester City have been awarded a Uefa Cup spot next season. The Premier League have confirmed that City held off the challenge of Fulham to finish sixth in the Fair Play table. 2008-05-16 13:30:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/16/ufnshin216.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/16/ummonaco116.xml Max Mosley will make his first appearance at a Formula One grand prix since the publication of shock revelations into his private life. 2008-05-16 10:50:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/16/ummonaco116.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/16/ufnchelsea116.xml The stated ambition of Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon to 'turn the world blue' would be given a helping hand if the club lift next week's Champions League trophy believes Claude Makelele. 2008-05-16 09:29:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/16/ufnchelsea116.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/15/ufneriksson115.xml Benfica have given up their attempts to bring Sven-Goran Eriksson back to Portugal and have said they will turn their attentions elsewhere. 2008-05-15 10:27:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/15/ufneriksson115.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/14/uthenin214.xml World No 1 Justine Henin has announced her shock retirement from professional tennis with immediate effect. 2008-05-14 15:43:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/14/uthenin214.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/14/ufnliverpool114.xml Sammy Lee has been approached by Liverpool to become manager Rafael Benitez's right hand man at Anfield. 2008-05-14 15:22:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/14/ufnliverpool114.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/11/ufnroller111.xml How events unfolded on the final day of the season: 2008-05-11 17:33:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/11/ufnroller111.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/09/ufnarsenal109.xml Alexander Hleb is poised to join Mathieu Flamini out of Arsenal this summer after his agent revealed the midfielder is "preparing to make one of the most important moves of his life". 2008-05-09 06:56:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/09/ufnarsenal109.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/07/ufnmancity307.xml The spokesman for Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has denied that he has received an offer from Manchester City, or indeed anybody else. 2008-05-07 17:48:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/07/ufnmancity307.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/07/ufnmancity207.xml Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari may make Manchester City wait for a decision until after the summer's Euro 2008 finals. 2008-05-07 16:49:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/07/ufnmancity207.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/07/ufnspurs207.xml Tottenham have asserted their ambitions to compete at the summit of English football next year by reviving their interest in Portsmouth's Lassana Diarra and, according to reports in Spain, Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o. 2008-05-07 12:12:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/07/ufnspurs207.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/07/ufnspurs107.xml Tottenham will launch a second attempt to sign Lassana Diarra this summer while strengthening the defence remains a top target for coach Juande Ramos. 2008-05-07 08:56:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/07/ufnspurs107.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/07/ufnmancity107.xml Luiz Felipe Scolari has been approached by Manchester City to replace Sven-Goran Eriksson, according to the Brazilian's spokesman. 2008-05-07 07:30:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/07/ufnmancity107.xml http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rrespectthereferee/may08/warnockcrossesovertodarkside.htm Neil Warnock has spent much of his managerial days berating the referees it seems only fair he has been succumbed to a stint as the man in the middle. The Crystal Palace manager crossed over to the dark side to officiate Mickey Evans' testimonial at Plymouth earlier this week. Aside from some "back chat" from Matt Le Tissier as Warnock remarked, he was able to pat himself on the back for a job well done - but couldn't resist one last dig at match officials. Read more... 2008-05-02 16:22:00 http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rrespectthereferee/may08/warnockcrossesovertodarkside.htm http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rrespectthereferee/may08/refereetoldplayertodie.htm Footballers have been hung out to dry for their foul language towards referees but what punishment should be handed out if the boot is on the other foot? That is the dilemma the Japanese Football Association (JFA) will have to decide upon after one of their elite officials allegedly told a player to "die" during a J-League match. The player in question, Taikai Uemoto of Oita Trinita, claims he merely asked referee Yuichi Nishimura why he did not book an FA Tokyo player for a foul on one of his team-mates during their clash. Read more... 2008-05-01 15:14:00 http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rrespectthereferee/may08/refereetoldplayertodie.htm http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/01/ufnsven101.xml Sven-Goran Eriksson's agent Athole Still has urged any clubs interested in snapping up the Manchester City manager to give him a call. 2008-05-01 12:20:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/01/ufnsven101.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/01/ufnranieri101.xml Avram Grant will only save his job at Chelsea if he goes on to lift the Champions League trophy or clinch the Premier League title this season, according to Claudio Ranieri. 2008-05-01 09:49:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/01/ufnranieri101.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/04/30/ufnsven130.xml The son of Manchester City owner Thaksin Shinawatra has said that Sven-Goran Eriksson will manage the club on their end-of-season tour to Asia. 2008-04-30 13:42:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/04/30/ufnsven130.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/04/28/ufnbridge228.xml Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed Manchester United are to file a report to the Football Association on the incident involving some of their players and Chelsea ground staff on Saturday. 2008-04-28 15:23:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/04/28/ufnbridge228.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/04/28/ufnbridge128.xml Manchester United striker Carlos Tevez has claimed a member of Chelsea's ground staff made a "grave insult" at Patrice Evra and sparked the post-match brawl at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. 2008-04-28 13:21:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/04/28/ufnbridge128.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/04/28/ufnlampard128.xml Frank Lampard could make himself available for the second leg of Chelsea's Champions League semi-final against Liverpool after returning to training. 2008-04-28 11:38:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/04/28/ufnlampard128.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/04/28/ufnronaldinho128.xml Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard has admitted that Ronaldinho is likely to have played his last game for the club. 2008-04-28 10:40:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/04/28/ufnronaldinho128.xml http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/sport/therunin/april08/promotionracegoesdowntothewire.htm If the Championship has taught us anything this season. It is to expect the unexpected. Premature: Stoke fans thought they were up until Hull's late winner The penultimate round of fixtures has left the automatic promotion places still up for grabs - although West Brom can secure their return to the top-flight with victory over lowly Southampton tomorrow night - while one more club will suffer relegation on the final day of the season. Read more... 2008-04-27 12:31:00 http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/sport/therunin/april08/promotionracegoesdowntothewire.htm http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/04/27/ufnchelsea127.xml The Football Association will ask to see TV footage of the altercation between Manchester United players and Chelsea staff. 2008-04-27 12:04:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/04/27/ufnchelsea127.xml http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rrespectthereferee/april08/fergusonsdoublestandards.htm Avram Grant is not a man to show his emotions. But he was able to afford himself a wry smile having watched a late Michael Ballack penalty keep Chelsea's title dreams alive and kicking. It was sweet revenge for Grant who had to grin and bear referee Mike Dean's decision to award a contentious penalty in his first match in charge against Manchester United some seven months ago which resulted in defeat at Old Trafford. On that occasion Grant did not get all hot and bothered about Dean's performance. It's a shame the same cannot be said of United counterpart Sir Alex Ferguson who couldn't keep his cool after Michael Carrick was penalised for a handball which gifted Chelsea a lifeline in the race for the Premier League crown. Read more... 2008-04-27 09:50:00 http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rrespectthereferee/april08/fergusonsdoublestandards.htm http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/04/25/ufnhenry125.xml They say you should never go back to a former club, but Thierry Henry has suggested he would only return to the Premier League to rejoin Arsenal. 2008-04-25 09:34:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/04/25/ufnhenry125.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/04/24/ufnmanutd124.xml Sir Alex Ferguson would be advised not to consult the record books following Manchester United's stalemate with Barcelona in their Champions League semi-final first leg. 2008-04-25 01:20:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/04/24/ufnmanutd124.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/04/24/ufnche324.xml Frank Lampard is almost certain to miss Chelsea's Premier League fixture against Manchester United on Saturday following the death of his mother. 2008-04-24 15:39:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/04/24/ufnche324.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/04/24/ufnche224.xml Frank Lampard is almost certain to miss Chelsea's Premier League fixture against Manchester United on Saturday following the death of his mother. 2008-04-24 14:44:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/04/24/ufnche224.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/04/24/ufnbarca124.xml Manchester United's reshaped defence were able to keep Barcelona's array of creative flair and attacking poise at bay during their Champions League first leg tie at the Nou Camp. 2008-04-24 10:29:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/04/24/ufnbarca124.xml http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/sport/insport/april08/britainsbiggestlosers.htm After three years of blood, sweat and tears, in all corners of the world, British tennis player Robert Dee has finally won his first match. The 21-year-old, dubbed the 'worst player in the world', grinded out a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Arzhang Derakhshani in a qualifying section of a futures event at the 55th attempt. Victory for journeyman Dee, who registered a career ranking high of 1466 in May 2005, has proved a double-edge sword. Read more... 2008-04-22 13:35:00 http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/sport/insport/april08/britainsbiggestlosers.htm http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/04/22/ufnvandersar122.xml Winning trophies became a habit that Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin Van der Sar just could not get enough of during his time at Ajax. 2008-04-22 10:58:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/04/22/ufnvandersar122.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/04/18/ufnhughes118.xml Blackburn manager Mark Hughes has said he would be interested in signing two of Manchester United's old guard in Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs this summer if they became available. 2008-04-18 12:32:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/04/18/ufnhughes118.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/04/18/ufngrant118.xml The pressure of the Premier League title race seems to have finally got to Chelsea coach Avram Grant. 2008-04-18 10:50:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/04/18/ufngrant118.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/04/17/ufnparry217.xml Rick Parry has said he has not been asked to tender his resignation by the Liverpool board as the chief executive's position comes under increasing pressure from Tom Hicks. 2008-04-17 12:09:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/04/17/ufnparry217.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/04/17/ufnscholes117.xml Fabio Capello will make one last attempt to lure Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes out of international retirement for the summer friendlies against the United States and Trinidad and Tobago. 2008-04-17 11:26:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/04/17/ufnscholes117.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/04/17/ufnwestham117.xml Freddie Ljungberg and Kieron Dyer's long-term futures at West Ham have been thrown into doubt after it emerged that West Ham manager Alan Curbishley has been ordered to cut the club's massive wage bill. 2008-04-17 10:38:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/04/17/ufnwestham117.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/04/17/ufnparry117.xml Rick Parry has said he has no intention of using the media as a forum to air his views following Tom Hicks' latest attack on the Liverpool chief executive but was keen to stress that he has not been asked to quit his post. 2008-04-17 09:39:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/04/17/ufnparry117.xml http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rrespectthereferee/april08/premierleaguestarscankeeptheircool.htm Maybe the Football Association's Respect the Referee campaign is finally getting through to the Premier League's hot-headed stars. Now 10 weeks into the scheme and it seems that players are finally showing some restraint towards the game's elite match officials. In fact, only one player from this weekend's round of fixtures was brandished a yellow card for dissent or foul language - that of Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann. Read more... 2008-04-14 16:10:00 http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rrespectthereferee/april08/premierleaguestarscankeeptheircool.htm http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rrespectthereferee/april08/handingoverthetitle.htm Arsene Wenger has been crowing all week about how Arsenal have suffered a refereeing injustice - well they certainly got a slice of good fortune at Old Trafford even if their title dream is in tatters. Emmanuel Adebayor appeared to bundle Arsenal's opener over the line with his left forearm against Manchester United but luckily for Wenger, referee Howard Webb must have been bamboozled by the rare mix-up in defence between Rio Ferdinand and Edwin van der Sar. Unfortunately for Wenger, William Gallas' handball was less cunning and gifted Manchester United a way back into the match. A chance they ultimately grabbed with both hands to win the game and edge their way close to the title. Read more... 2008-04-13 19:04:00 http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rrespectthereferee/april08/handingoverthetitle.htm http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rrespectthereferee/april08/playersackedforabusingref.htm The Premier League's pampered and preened players should thank their lucky stars that they are not plying their trade in South America where abusing match officials can land footballers with their P45s. Take Peru for example where champions Deportivo San Martin have just booted Uruguayan striker Mario Leguizamon into touch for insulting a female referee. The club took the decision to terminate his contract after Leguizamon allegedly told ref Silvia Reyes that she was "unsatisfied sexually" following his red card during San Martin's clash with Alianza Atletico last weekend. Read more... 2008-04-12 09:41:00 http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rrespectthereferee/april08/playersackedforabusingref.htm http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/04/10/ufnbirm410.xml Trading in Birmingham City Football Club shares resumed today after briefly being suspended in the wake of the arrest of club executives Karren Brady and David Sullivan in an ongoing investigation in to corruption in football. 2008-04-10 16:43:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/04/10/ufnbirm410.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/04/10/ufnbirm310.xml Birmingham City executives Karren Brady and David Sullivan have denied any wrongdoing in the alleged corruption in football inquiry. 2008-04-10 13:29:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/04/10/ufnbirm310.xml http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rrespectthereferee/april08/arsenalpaythepenalty.htm Arsenal and Roma are both paying the Champions League penalty for dubious refereeing decisions which affected the outcomes of their respective quarter-final ties this week. Arsene Wenger may have taken a crumb of comfort from Pieter Vink's admission that he should have awarded his side a penalty in their first leg meet with Liverpool but Peter Frojdfeldt isn't feeling so generous. The Swedish official's decision to award Liverpool a spot-kick for Kolo Toure's pull back on Ryan Babel was labelled "dodgy" by Wenger but Frojdfelt stands by the decision which turned the match in Liverpool's favour. Read more... 2008-04-10 11:44:00 http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rrespectthereferee/april08/arsenalpaythepenalty.htm http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/04/10/ufnchelsea110.xml Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon has done little to ease concerns over the future of coach Avram Grant at Stamford Bridge beyond the end of the season. 2008-04-10 10:58:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/04/10/ufnchelsea110.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/04/10/ufnvoronin110.xml Out-of-favour striker Andriy Voronin has made himself Public Enemy No 1 on Merseyside after criticising the standard of living in Britain and in particular the city of Liverpool. 2008-04-10 09:07:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/04/10/ufnvoronin110.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/04/10/ufnderossi110.xml Marco Cassetti has said Roma would have set up a Champions League semi-final contest with Barcelona were it not for team-mate Daniele De Rossi's penalty miss against Manchester United. 2008-04-10 07:33:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/04/10/ufnderossi110.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/04/10/ufnhenry110.xml Barcelona striker Thierry Henry and coach Frank Rijkaard have said Manchester United will not be favourites heading into their Champions League semi-final contest. 2008-04-10 06:54:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/04/10/ufnhenry110.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/04/04/ummos204.xml Max Mosley is under increasing pressure to stand down as FIA president in wake of the 'Nazi sex orgy scandal' which has rocked Formula One. 2008-04-04 15:09:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/04/04/ummos204.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/04/04/ucshoaib204.xml Shoaib Akhtar has filed an appeal against his five-year ban imposed by the Pakistan Cricket Board for criticising the organisation. 2008-04-04 11:35:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/04/04/ucshoaib204.xml http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rrespectthereferee/april08/moaningmaschgetshiscomeuppance.htm He may be a monster of a player in Rafa Benitez's eyes, but Javier Mascherano's aggressive behaviour hasn't done his manager too many favours now that he’s been handed an additional two-match ban. The Liverpool midfielder will now sit out this Saturday's second part of their trilogy with Arsenal and next weekend's clash with Blackburn as a result of his toys-out-of-the pram reaction to referee Steve Bennett's decision to send him packing against Manchester United. The 23-year-old would be best advised to keep his mouth shut and let his feet do the talking in future having been stung in the pocket by the FA too with a £15,000 fine. Read more... 2008-04-03 15:52:00 http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rrespectthereferee/april08/moaningmaschgetshiscomeuppance.htm http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/04/03/ufnvidic103.xml Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic will be out for up to three weeks with a knee injury following results of a second scan. 2008-04-03 12:09:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/04/03/ufnvidic103.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/03/28/ufnliverpool128.xml George Gillett's relationship with Tom Hicks has hit an all-time low with the Liverpool co-owner admitting their partnership has become "unworkable". 2008-03-28 12:41:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/03/28/ufnliverpool128.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/03/28/ufnreyes128.xml Renown for his attack-minded tactics, Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan has identified Jose Antonio Reyes as a potential summer transfer target. 2008-03-28 09:25:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/03/28/ufnreyes128.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/03/28/ufnspurs128.xml Tottenham manager Juande Ramos has said he is ready to make a move to sign Ronaldinho in the summer which would go a long way to maintaining Dimitar Berbatov's services at White Hart Lane. 2008-03-28 08:48:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/03/28/ufnspurs128.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/03/27/ufnbecks127.xml What sparkle, what grace, what a flash of brilliance and touch of class amongst a backdrop of colourless ineptitude. 2008-03-27 11:24:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/03/27/ufnbecks127.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/03/27/ufnbenitez127.xml Barcelona lead a trio of Spanish clubs interested in luring Liverpool coach Rafa Benitez back to La Liga. 2008-03-27 09:31:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/03/27/ufnbenitez127.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/03/26/ufnterry326.xml Chelsea players have rallied around John Terry following Fabio Capello's decision to make Rio Ferdinand captain for England's friendly with France. 2008-03-26 17:42:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/03/26/ufnterry326.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/03/26/ufnterry226.xml Chelsea players have rallied around John Terry following Fabio Capello's decision to make Rio Ferdinand his captain for England's friendly with France. 2008-03-26 13:47:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/03/26/ufnterry226.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/03/26/ufnterry126.xml Fabio Capello's decision to make Rio Ferdinand his England captain for tonight's friendly with France has cast doubt over the future of John Terry in the role. 2008-03-26 11:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/03/26/ufnterry126.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/03/26/ufneduardo126.xml Arsenal striker Eduardo has said that Martin Taylor is yet to make a face-to-face apology for the ill-timed tackle which left the 25-year-old's career in the balance. 2008-03-26 09:14:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/03/26/ufneduardo126.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/03/25/ufnrio225.xml Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand will captain England in their friendly against France tomorrow night. 2008-03-25 14:58:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/03/25/ufnrio225.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/03/25/ufnrio125.xml Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand will captain England in their friendly against France tomorrow night. 2008-03-25 14:03:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/03/25/ufnrio125.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/03/25/ufnarsenal125.xml Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has admitted he would be interested in signing Lyon's £12million-rated winger Hatem Ben Arfa. 2008-03-25 09:42:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/03/25/ufnarsenal125.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/03/25/ufngallas125.xml William Gallas' captaincy credentials have been questioned by Arsenal team-mates who have become frustrated by the Frenchman's behaviour. 2008-03-25 09:07:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/03/25/ufngallas125.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/03/21/ufnkeegan121.xml Kevin Keegan wants a "contagious" winning streak to engulf Newcastle's ranks so they can banish fears of relegation. 2008-03-21 12:47:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/03/21/ufnkeegan121.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/03/21/ufncisse121.xml Djibril Cisse has said he would welcome a return to English football and has not ruled out rejoining Liverpool. 2008-03-21 09:33:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/03/21/ufncisse121.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/03/20/ufnworld120.xml Managers, players and football pundits are falling over themselves to lavish praise on man-of-the-moment Cristiano Ronaldo. 2008-03-20 15:43:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/03/20/ufnworld120.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/03/20/ufnronaldo120.xml One man might not make a team, but Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo seems hell bent on single-handedly retaining Manchester United's Premier League crown this season. 2008-03-20 10:15:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/03/20/ufnronaldo120.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/03/19/ufnhleb119.xml Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is considering whether to report Inter Milan to Uefa for an alleged approach for midfielder Alexander Hleb. 2008-03-19 07:44:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/03/19/ufnhleb119.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/03/18/ufnfigo118.xml Inter Milan playmaker Luis Figo has scotched rumours linking him with a move to Championship side Queens Park Rangers. 2008-03-18 12:42:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/03/18/ufnfigo118.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/03/18/ufnmido118.xml Middlesbrough have decided not to appeal the red card issued to striker Mido in their 1-1 Premier League draw at Arsenal. 2008-03-18 11:42:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/03/18/ufnmido118.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/03/18/ufnnew218.xml Kevin Keegan has hailed the qualities of "world-class" striker Michael Owen who he believes will be key to Newcastle's battle against relegation but has resigned himself to losing goalkeeper Shay Given for at least the next six weeks. 2008-03-18 10:12:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/03/18/ufnnew218.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/03/18/ufnbenitez118.xml Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has resigned himself to losing Javier Mascherano to an international friendly in Egypt next week even though it means the midfielder will travel 5,000 miles ahead of a pivotal week for the club. 2008-03-18 09:27:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/03/18/ufnbenitez118.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/03/18/ufnhenry118.xml Thierry Henry has said he has no regrets over leaving Arsenal for Barcelona last summer even though his former club are riding high in the Premier League and Champions League. 2008-03-18 08:08:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/03/18/ufnhenry118.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/03/18/ufnnew118.xml Kevin Keegan has said Michael Owen remains a "world-class" player after scoring Newcastle's vital equaliser in their 1-1 draw at Birmingham. 2008-03-18 07:10:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/03/18/ufnnew118.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/27/ufnchelsea227.xml Chelsea coach Henk ten Cate claims his training ground row with John Terry prior to the Carling Cup final has been "blown out of proportion". 2008-02-27 12:42:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/27/ufnchelsea227.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/27/ufnspurs127.xml Juande Ramos afforded his Tottenham squad the luxury of a night on the town to celebrate their Carling Cup success - but he has shelved plans for an immediate victory parade in the hope they can show off the Uefa Cup trophy too come the end of the season. 2008-02-27 09:38:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/27/ufnspurs127.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/27/ufnliverpool127.xml Liverpool coach Rafa Benitez will be offered an escape route from Anfield this summer by Atletico Madrid. 2008-02-27 07:46:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/27/ufnliverpool127.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/27/ufnchelsea127.xml Chelsea coach Henk ten Cate has admitted that he was involved in a confrontation with captain John Terry prior to the Carling Cup final. 2008-02-27 07:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/27/ufnchelsea127.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/26/ufnalbelda126.xml Valencia midfielder David Albelda has said that Spurs coach Juade Ramos has sounded him out about a move to north London. 2008-02-26 13:30:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/26/ufnalbelda126.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/26/ufnchelsea226.xml Chelsea have rubbished reports of an alleged bust-up between captain John Terry and coach Henk ten Cate ahead of the Carling Cup final defeat to Spurs. 2008-02-26 12:33:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/26/ufnchelsea226.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/25/ufneduardo225.xml Arsenal striker Eduardo de Silva could return to football this year, according to his club. 2008-02-25 17:17:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/25/ufneduardo225.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/25/ufngrant125.xml Chelsea coach Avram Grant has backed Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka to forge a formidable strike partnership despite failing to click at Wembley. 2008-02-25 09:13:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/25/ufngrant125.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/25/ufnnewcastle125.xml Lomana LuaLua would love to return to Newcastle next season and fulfil his wish of playing under Kevin Keegan. 2008-02-25 08:19:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/25/ufnnewcastle125.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/25/ufneduardo125.xml Eduardo de Silva has said he is determined to return to football after undergoing surgery on a double fracture of his leg left with Arsenal expected to announce an update on the striker's condition today. 2008-02-25 07:03:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/25/ufneduardo125.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/24/ufneduardo224.xml Arsenal striker Eduardo de Silva has been transferred to an unnamed London hospital to undergo further treatment on the broken leg he suffered in yesterday's Premier League match at Birmingham City. 2008-02-24 15:06:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/24/ufneduardo224.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/24/ufneduardo124.xml Arsenal will provide an update on Eduardo de Silva's condition tomorrow after the striker underwent surgery on a double compound fracture of his left leg last night. 2008-02-24 11:39:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/24/ufneduardo124.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/15/ufnthuram115.xml Lilian Thuram's personal advisor has played down speculation linking the Barcelona defender with a move to Arsenal this summer. 2008-02-15 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/15/ufnthuram115.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/14/ufnronaldo114.xml AC Milan and Brazil striker Ronaldo faces up to nine months on the sidelines after rupturing a tendon in his left knee. 2008-02-14 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/14/ufnronaldo114.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/14/ufnfuture114.xml If jet-setting to New York, Dubai and beyond to watch your Premier League football team seems out of this world, you ain't seen nothing yet. 2008-02-14 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/14/ufnfuture114.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/13/ufnarsenal113.xml Arsene Wenger could hand an immediate recall to Kolo Toure and Emmanuel Eboue for Arsenal's FA Cup fifth round contest against Manchester United. 2008-02-13 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/13/ufnarsenal113.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/13/ufnwenger113.xml Barcelona have made Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger their top target to replace Frank Rijkaard this summer. 2008-02-13 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/13/ufnwenger113.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/13/ufnkeane113.xml The author who ghostwrote Roy Keane's autobiography has launched a scathing attack on the Sunderland manager, claiming he has fallen into the trap of becoming just another "rent-a-quote" Premier League manager. 2008-02-13 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/13/ufnkeane113.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/12/ufnchelsea112.xml Chelsea director of football Frank Arnesen could play a key role in Avram Grant's side's ambitions of signing Dutch international Rafael van der Vaart in the summer. 2008-02-12 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/12/ufnchelsea112.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/12/ufndrogba112.xml Barcelona midfielder Yaya Toure claims Didier Drogba has said he wants to join him at the Nou Camp. 2008-02-12 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/12/ufndrogba112.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/12/ufnmanutd112.xml Lyon have told Manchester United they can sign Hatem Ben Arfa if they offer Cristiano Ronaldo and cash in an exchange deal. 2008-02-12 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/12/ufnmanutd112.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/06/ufnmunich206.xml Manchester United fans and survivors of the Munich air crash will fall silent at a memorial service at Old Trafford to mark the 50th anniversary of the disaster. 2008-02-06 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/06/ufnmunich206.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/06/ufnmunich406.xml A gathering of Manchester United fans and former players at Old Trafford for a memorial service has marked the 50th anniversary of the Munich air crash. 2008-02-06 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/06/ufnmunich406.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/06/ufnmunich306.xml Manchester United fans and former players have gathered at Old Trafford for a memorial service to mark the 50th anniversary of the Munich air crash. 2008-02-06 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/06/ufnmunich306.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/06/ufndrogba106.xml Didier Drogba has said he never intended to cause a rift with Chelsea by revealing his desire to play alongside Barcelona's Samuel Eto'o. 2008-02-06 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/06/ufndrogba106.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/05/ufnbecks105.xml David Beckham has said he "half expected" to be omitted from Fabio Capello's first England squad and that he respected the Italian coach's decision. 2008-02-05 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/05/ufnbecks105.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/05/ufneng505.xml Steven Gerrard has been named as captain for tomorrow night's friendly with Switzerland at Wembley by new England coach Fabio Capello. 2008-02-05 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/05/ufneng505.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/05/ufneng405.xml Fabio Capello has named Steven Gerrard as captain for tomorrow night's friendly with Switzerland at Wembley. 2008-02-05 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/05/ufneng405.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/05/ufneng305.xml Fabio Capello has named Steven Gerrard as captain for tomorrow night's friendly with Switzerland at Wembley. 2008-02-05 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/05/ufneng305.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/05/ufneng205.xml As Fabio Capello appears in front of the English press for the first time today, his England team are taking in a new order of discipline in the national team set-up. 2008-02-05 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/05/ufneng205.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/05/ufnramos105.xml Juande Ramos has said he has put a difficult start to life in the Premier League behind him to instil a team-ethic and self-belief which was missing from Tottenham's ranks. 2008-02-05 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/05/ufnramos105.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/05/ufneng105.xml England will assess the fitness of Shaun Wright-Phillips this morning after the Chelsea midfielder sat out training yesterday with an ankle problem. 2008-02-05 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/05/ufneng105.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/05/ufnalonso105.xml Rafael Benitez has told midfielder Xavi Alonso he must prove he is warrants a place in the Liverpool starting line-up. 2008-02-05 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/05/ufnalonso105.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/04/ufnkeegan104.xml Kevin Keegan failed to add to his threadbare squad before the transfer window closed but the Newcastle manager will be grateful a trio of old faces will return to St James' Park this week. 2008-02-04 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/04/ufnkeegan104.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/04/ufncaptain104.xml England coach Fabio Capello will not be rushed into naming his long-term captain who will lead the side during their 2010 World Cup qualifying campaign. 2008-02-04 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/02/04/ufncaptain104.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/31/ufnarsenal131.xml Theo Walcott has said he wants to fight for his place at Arsenal and does not want to go out on loan this season. 2008-01-31 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/31/ufnarsenal131.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/31/ufneng531.xml Fabio Capello has confirmed his decision to drop David Beckham from his first England squad, although the move it is not expected to signal the end of the 32-year-old's international career. 2008-01-31 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/31/ufneng531.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/31/ufneng431.xml Fabio Capello has confirmed his decision to drop David Beckham from his first England squad, although the move it is not expected to signal the end of the 32-year-old's international career. 2008-01-31 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/31/ufneng431.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/31/ufneng331.xml Fabio Capello's decision to drop David Beckham from his first England squad is not expected to signal the end of the 32-year-old's international career. 2008-01-31 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/31/ufneng331.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/31/ufneng231.xml Fabio Capello's decision to drop David Beckham from his first England squad is not expected to signal the end of the 32-year-old's international career. 2008-01-31 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/31/ufneng231.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/31/ufneng131.xml David Beckham will be left out of Fabio Capello's first England squad, set to be announced this afternoon, putting his ambitions of winning a century of caps on hold. 2008-01-31 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/31/ufneng131.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/31/ufnbecks131.xml Diego Maradona has taken a swipe at David Beckham claiming he's just an average player and there are hundreds like him around the world. 2008-01-31 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/31/ufnbecks131.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/31/ufncahill131.xml Bolton have beaten Birmingham to the £5 million capture of central-defender Gary Cahill from Aston Villa. 2008-01-31 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/31/ufncahill131.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/30/ufnhutton230.xml Juande Ramos' overhaul of the Tottenham defence continued today as Alan Hutton became the third player to join in the January transfer window when he signed from Rangers for an undisclosed fee. 2008-01-30 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/30/ufnhutton230.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/30/ufnhutton130.xml Tottenham have signed their third player in the January transfer window after confirming Alan Hutton's arrival from Rangers for an undisclosed fee. 2008-01-30 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/30/ufnhutton130.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/30/ufnrangers130.xml Rangers have agreed a fee with Ipswich to sign goalkeer Neil Alexander. 2008-01-30 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/30/ufnrangers130.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/30/ufnroutledge130.xml Tottenham winger Wayne Routledge looks set to leave White Hart Lane with Aston Villa closing in on the 23-year-old's signature. 2008-01-30 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/30/ufnroutledge130.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/30/ufnbenitez130.xml Not so long ago Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez was insisting his side could still mount a challenge for the Premier League title. 2008-01-30 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/30/ufnbenitez130.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/29/ufnmancity229.xml Manchester City striker Georgios Samaras has joined Celtic on loan until the end of the season. 2008-01-29 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/29/ufnmancity229.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/29/ufntiago129.xml Tottenham have missed out on signing Juventus midfielder Tiago after the Italian club's sporting director, Alessio Secco, said the north Londoners took too long to finalise the deal. 2008-01-29 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/29/ufntiago129.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/29/ucharbhajan128.xml India spinner Harbhajan Singh has been cleared of racially abusing Australia's Andrew Symonds and had a three-match ban lifted following an appeal in Adelaide. 2008-01-29 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/29/ucharbhajan128.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/29/ufnmancity129.xml Manchester City target Vagner Love has said he will not leave CSKA Moscow to join a "middle-range" team in England. 2008-01-29 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/29/ufnmancity129.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/29/ufnevra129.xml Manchester United striker Carlos Tevez wants to stay at Old Trafford for the next "four or five years" before returning to play domestic football in Argentina. 2008-01-29 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/29/ufnevra129.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/28/ufnbecks128.xml Fabio Capello is yet to decide whether to include David Beckham in his first England squad, which he will announce later this week. 2008-01-28 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/28/ufnbecks128.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/28/ufnbecks228.xml The Football Association are understood not to be applying any pressure on England manager Fabio Capello as doubts grew over whether the Italian would grant a 100th international cap to his former Real Madrid midfielder in the friendly against Switzerland at Wembley next Wednesday. 2008-01-28 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/28/ufnbecks228.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/28/ufnwoodgate328.xml Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has denied speculation linking him with a move for Middlesbrough defender Jonathan Woodgate. 2008-01-28 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/28/ufnwoodgate328.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/28/ufnwoodgate228.xml In a late twist to the Jonathan Woodgate transfer saga, Middlesbrough chief executive Keith Lamb has indicated that the England centre-back has agreed a fee with Arsenal when he was widely assumed to be on the verge of signing for North London rivals Tottenham. 2008-01-28 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/28/ufnwoodgate228.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/28/ufnbarack228.xml The key question hanging over Barack Obama's White House credentials has been answered - the Democrat has been revealed to be a West Ham United fan. 2008-01-28 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/28/ufnbarack228.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/28/ufnfacup128.xml Follow the draw here live at 1.25 pm GMT. Refresh the page for the latest. 2008-01-28 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/28/ufnfacup128.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/28/ufnwoodgate128.xml Arsenal are ready to hijack rivals Tottenham's bid to sign Middlesbrough defender Jonathan Woodgate. 2008-01-28 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/28/ufnwoodgate128.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/28/ufnbarack128.xml The key question hagning over Barack Obama's White House credentials has been answered - the Democrat has been revealed to be a West Ham United fan. 2008-01-28 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/28/ufnbarack128.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/24/ufnramos124.xml A new healthy regime has proved one of the key ingredients to Tottenham's turnaround this season, believes coach Juande Ramos. 2008-01-24 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/24/ufnramos124.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/24/ufnramos324.xml Tottenham coach Juande Ramos has said his team will do everything they can to defeat Manchester United at Old Trafford in their FA Cup meeting on Sunday. 2008-01-24 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/24/ufnramos324.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/24/ufnramos224.xml A new healthy regime has proved one of the key ingredients to Tottenham's turnaround this season, believes coach Juande Ramos. 2008-01-24 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/24/ufnramos224.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/24/ufnspurs124.xml Tottenham coach Juande Ramos still fears losing Dimitar Berbatov in the transfer window, even though the Bulgarian international has said he is happy to remain at White Hart Lane this season. 2008-01-24 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/24/ufnspurs124.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/24/ufnbendtner124.xml The altercation between Emmanuel Adebayor and Nicklas Bendtner which compounded Arsenal's Carling Cup defeat at Spurs was the result of an on-going feud between the two players, according to a source of the squad. 2008-01-24 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/24/ufnbendtner124.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/23/ufnliverpool123.xml Javier Mascherano looks set to leave Liverpool for Italy this summer, according to the player's agent. 2008-01-23 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/23/ufnliverpool123.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/23/ufnarsenal423.xml The Football Association will study television footage of the altercation that took place between Arsenal team-mates Emmanuel Adebayor and Nicklas Bendtner during their Carling Cup exit at Tottenham before deciding whether to take action. 2008-01-23 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/23/ufnarsenal423.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/23/ufnashton123.xml Kevin Keegan has earmarked West Ham striker Dean Ashton as a potential transfer target. 2008-01-23 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/23/ufnashton123.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/23/ufnarsenal323.xml Arsenal captain William Gallas has blamed a lack of experience and maturity for Emmanuel Adebayor's fall out with Nicklas Bendtner during their Carling Cup semi-final exit at Tottenham. 2008-01-23 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/23/ufnarsenal323.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/23/ufnarsenal223.xml Arsenal captain William Gallas has blamed a lack of experience and maturity for Emmanuel Adebayor's fall out with Nicklas Bendtner during their Carling Cup semi-final exit at Tottenham. 2008-01-23 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/23/ufnarsenal223.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/23/ufnarsenal123.xml Arsenal captain William Gallas has blamed a lack of experience and maturity for Emmanuel Adebayor's fall out with Nicklas Bendtner during their Carling Cup semi-final exit at Tottenham. 2008-01-23 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/23/ufnarsenal123.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/22/ufnarsenal122.xml Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has said that he rejected a loan move to Borussia Dortmund as he did not feel safe leaving his family behind in London. 2008-01-22 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/22/ufnarsenal122.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/22/utwomen222.xml Maria Sharapova ended world No 1 Justine Henin's 32-match winning streak with a stunning 6-4, 6-0 victory to reach the Australian Open semi-finals for the fourth year running. 2008-01-22 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/22/utwomen222.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/22/ufnspurs122.xml Tottenham will reopen their interest in Rangers defender Alan Hutton with an improved bid for the Scottish international. 2008-01-22 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/22/ufnspurs122.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/22/utwomen122.xml Defending champion Serena Williams has been knocked out of the Australian Open in straight sets by third seed Jelena Jankovic. 2008-01-22 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/22/utwomen122.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/21/ufncampbell121.xml Portsmouth have denied Sol Campbell has walked out on the club to join Kevin Keegan at Newcastle. 2008-01-21 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/21/ufncampbell121.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/21/ufnmancity121.xml Manchester City's attempts to sign Bayern Munich striker Lukas Podolski have moved a step closer after the German club said they would consider sending the 22-year-old out on loan. 2008-01-21 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/21/ufnmancity121.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/21/ufneverton121.xml Everton have secured the long-term futures of Tony Hibbert and Leon Osman after the duo signed new contracts which tie them to the club until 2012. 2008-01-21 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/21/ufneverton121.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/21/ufnscot121.xml The new Scotland manager's first match in charge will be a friendly against Croatia at Hampden Park. 2008-01-21 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/21/ufnscot121.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/21/ufnspurs121.xml Tottenham are expected to complete the signing of Tiago from Juventus for £9.7 million this week, while Hertha Berlin's Gilberto and Valencia full-back Miguel remain on Juande Ramos' wishlist. 2008-01-21 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/21/ufnspurs121.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/18/ufnspurs218.xml Tottenham have warned Premier League suitors off making a bid for Darren Bent by insisting the striker is not for sale. 2008-01-18 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/18/ufnspurs218.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/18/ufnkeegan318.xml Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan has said he will contact Alan Shearer regarding a role at the club. 2008-01-18 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/18/ufnkeegan318.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/18/ufnkeegan218.xml Kevin Keegan has said he is "best-qualified" to take on the Newcastle job and that he will contact Alan Shearer regarding a role on his managerial staff. 2008-01-18 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/18/ufnkeegan218.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/17/ufnkeegan117.xml Kevin Keegan has urged the Newcastle fans for patience after making a sensational return to St James's Park. 2008-01-17 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/17/ufnkeegan117.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/17/ufnronaldo117.xml Real Madrid have said they will not give up their pursuit of Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo. 2008-01-17 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/17/ufnronaldo117.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/16/ufndunne116.xml Manchester City defender Richard Dunne's future at Eastlands hangs in the balance as contract talks between his advisers and the club have broken down. 2008-01-16 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/16/ufndunne116.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/16/ufnluton216.xml Luton's administrators have appointed former striker Mick Harford as their new manager following the sacking of Kevin Blackwell and his coaching staff earlier today. 2008-01-16 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/16/ufnluton216.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/16/ufndrogba116.xml Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has given his strongest hint yet that he is ready to leave Stamford Bridge for Barcelona so that he can team up with Samuel Eto'o. 2008-01-16 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/16/ufndrogba116.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/15/ucindia115.xml India are set to drop Harbhajan Singh for the third Test against Australia at the WACA. 2008-01-15 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/15/ucindia115.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/15/ufnrobinson115.xml Manchester City are keen on bringing goalkeeper Paul Robinson to Eastlands in the transfer window but could lose out to Middlesbrough. 2008-01-15 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/15/ufnrobinson115.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/14/utmen114.xml Andy Roddick successful launched his Australian Open campaign with a quickfire 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 victory over Czech qualifier Lukas Dlouhy. 2008-01-14 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/14/utmen114.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/14/ucindia214.xml Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh will be available to play in the final two Test matches in India after the appeal date for his three-Test ban was set for after the current series with Australia on January 29 and 30. 2008-01-14 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/14/ucindia214.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/14/utquotes114.xml British No 1 Andy Murray remained a positive outlook after suffering an early exit at the Australian Open at the hands of Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. 2008-01-14 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/14/utquotes114.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/14/utmurray214.xml British interest in the singles events of the Australian Open ended on day one when Andy Murray was unable to fend off the powerful challenge of Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Jamie Baker was beaten by Croatian Ivo Karlovic. 2008-01-14 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/14/utmurray214.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/11/ufnredknapp211.xml Harry Redknapp has fuelled speculation he is set to take over at Newcastle by cancelling a scheduled press conference. 2008-01-11 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/11/ufnredknapp211.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/11/ufnredknapp311.xml Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp has missed his usual press conference at the club's training ground after Newcastle United stepped up their interest in appointing him as Sam Allardyce's successor. 2008-01-11 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/11/ufnredknapp311.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/11/ufnredknapp111.xml Harry Redknapp insists that a deal has not been agreed for him to succeed Sam Allardyce at Newcastle. 2008-01-11 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/11/ufnredknapp111.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/11/ufnsissoko111.xml Liverpool midfielder Mohamed Sissoko has said his move to Juventus is "very close". 2008-01-11 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/11/ufnsissoko111.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/11/ufnchelsea111.xml Chelsea are prepared to step up their search for an alternative striker with Bolton appearing unwilling to drop their valuation of Nicolas Anelka. 2008-01-11 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/11/ufnchelsea111.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/11/ufnmanutd111.xml Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will turn his attentions back towards Ajax striker Klaas Jan Huntelaar if he fails in his bid to land Dimitar Berbatov from Spurs. 2008-01-11 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/11/ufnmanutd111.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/11/utmurray111.xml Andy Murray continued his preparations for the Australian Open with victory over Brydan Klein at the Kooyong Classic. 2008-01-11 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/11/utmurray111.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/11/ufnkanoute111.xml Sevilla striker Fredi Kanoute has said he would consider a move back to Tottenham if he was made an offer he could not refuse. 2008-01-11 00:00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/11/ufnkanoute111.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/08/ufnmancity108.xml Manchester City have had an approach for Marseille striker Djibril Cisse turned down by the French club. 2008-01-08 13:45:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/08/ufnmancity108.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/08/ufndiarra108.xml Newcastle have contacted Arsenal as to the availability of midfielder Lassana Diarra. 2008-01-08 11:25:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/08/ufndiarra108.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/08/ufnderby108.xml Robbie Savage and Laurent Robert are set to become Derby's second and third signings of the transfer window. 2008-01-08 10:22:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/08/ufnderby108.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/08/ufnsavage108.xml Robbie Savage will meet with Derby officials this afternoon to discuss terms over a potential switch from Blackburn. 2008-01-08 10:22:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/08/ufnsavage108.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/08/ufnarsenal108.xml Barcelona are ready to scupper Arsenal's hopes of signing Jussi Jaaskelainen after the Spanish giants made a move for the Bolton goalkeeper. 2008-01-08 09:39:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/08/ufnarsenal108.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/07/ufnanelka107.xml Chelsea have had an undisclosed bid for Bolton striker Nicolas Anelka turned down according to reports today. 2008-01-07 18:04:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/07/ufnanelka107.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/07/ufnfacup307.xml Havant and Waterlooville's FA Cup 'fairytale' could have another incredible chapter added to it after the draw for the fourth round handed them a potential trip to Anfield, should they overcome Swansea in their replay and Liverpool beat Luton. 2008-01-07 16:30:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/07/ufnfacup307.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/07/ufnfacup107.xml Follow the FA Cup draw here at 1.30pm 2008-01-07 11:59:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/07/ufnfacup107.xml http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/01/07/ufnfacup207.xml Havant and Waterlooville could set up a money-spinning trip to Anfield if the last non-league team left in the competition overcome Swansea in their replay and Liverpool beat Luton. 2008-01-07 11:59:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main