Football Archives: 07/2010

Nike has revealed the new football which is set to be used in leagues across Europe during the upcoming season

Cristiano Ronaldo has been left with a positive first impression of new Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho as the Spanish side’s pre-season regime gets underway

Spanish club Real Mallorca have been kicked out of this season’s Europa League after UEFA deemed the club not to have met the necessary criterea to satisfy entry into the competition

Mark Hughes has been selected as the man to build upon the foundations laid by Roy Hodgson at Craven Cottage. The Welshman is the correct choice as it leaves Fulham in capable and ambitious hands

Juventus have stepped up their attempt to sign coveted Bosnia striker Edin Dzeko by tabling a €30 million bid for the 24-year-old

Blackburn Rovers boss Sam Allardyce has revealed his intention to quit club management in three years to pursue a coaching job in international football

Sol Campbell has signed a one-year contract with Newcastle United after opting against staying at Arsenal

Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has warned Juventus to take Irish side Shamrock Rovers seriously in next week’s Europa League tie

Spain and Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta says he expects Cesc Fabregas to remain at Arsenal for at least another year

The suspension of France’s disgraced World Cup squad will ensure Laurent Blanc bloods new talent in their upcoming friendly against Norway

Damien Richardson, the Airtricity League XI manager, has today named his 18-man squad to face Manchester United on 4 August in Dublin

Brazilian striker Adriano has reiterated his desire to succeed in Serie A after signing for AS Roma

Next season’s Champions League matches will have two extra assistant referees, the International Football Association Board confirmed today

AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi has reasserted his authority at the Italian club following fan protests over the club’s hierarchy

A host of Premier League clubs have moved to ban vuvuzelas in stadia ahead of the new season

Noel King was yesterday confirmed as the new Head Coach of the Republic of Ireland’s Under-21 team

News of Joe Cole’s decision to sign for Liverpool has provoked debate amongst football fans

Inter Milan have confirmed the signing of Brazilian teenager Philippe Coutinho for a fee in the region of €3.8 million

Brazilian playmaker Diego Ribas da Cunha has underlined his commitment to Juventus

New Barcelona president Sandro Rosell insists Cesc Fabregas will join the Spanish champions, but admits the transfer may not take place this summer

Barcelona are on the verge of signing Brazilian midfielder Adriano from Sevilla, according to Spanish media