Andre Villas-Boas believes Chelsea are capable of closing the gap on the top three despite slipping seven points behind third-placed Spurs on Tuesday. An own goal from Neil Taylor in …

Central Coast fended off interest from rival A-League clubs to re-sign promising striker Bernie Ibini for a further two seasons. The 19-year-old has impressed for the competition leaders this season, …

Sir Alex Ferguson has already pinpointed the Manchester derby in April as the cornerstone of his team’s current attempt to regain their English Premier League title. A 2-0 victory over …

Dreams of a move to the English Premier League have been put on hold for Socceroos stars Brett Holman and Rhys Williams with the closure of the January transfer window …

Melbourne Heart coach John van ‘t Schip will step down at the end of the season to return home to Europe, the A-League club announced on Wednesday. The Dutchman advised …

Championship leaders West Ham suffered an embarrassing 5-1 thrashing at lowly Ipswich, while second-placed Southampton were held to a 1-1 draw by promotion rivals Cardiff on Tuesday. Sam Allardyce’s side …

A North Korean youth football team has refused to play a South Korean side in a tournament held in China, citing cross-border tension after the death of leader Kim Jong-Il, …

Last-minute transfers were brokered across English football on Tuesday as analysts reported a sharp fall in overall spending as a low-key January window drew to a close. Struggling Queens Park …

Gabon have continued their charmed run at the Africa Cup of Nations, toppling Tunisia to emerge from the first round with a perfect nine points. Gernot Rohr’s already qualified side …

Barcelona may finally be feeling the pressure that comes with being billed the world’s best club, coach Pep Guardiola says. Guardiola spoke in rallying tones ahead of Wednesday’s Copa del …

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini admitted he was to blame for the costly defeat that provided Manchester United with renewed hope in the title race. Mancini insisted he got it …

A team’s mascot has been suspended for two home matches for making obscene gestures to opposition fans. Ceara’s “Grandpa” mascot was suspended on Tuesday after making the gestures to fans …

Lyon fought back from two goals down to win 4-2 at Lorient in a pulsating French League Cup semi-final on Tuesday and reach their first domestic final since their French …

Australian teenager Ryan Williams has joined English Premier League club Fulham on the final day of the transfer window, as Middlesbrough rejected a STG6 million ($A8.96 million) offer from Bolton …

Tottenham have bolstered their striking options by signing Louis Saha from Premier League rival Everton in the final hours of the transfer window on Tuesday. The 33-year-old Frenchman has scored …

Manchester United drew level with Manchester City at the top of the table on Tuesday after Old Trafford old boy Darron Gibson scored the winner for Everton in a 1-0 …

Zambia says midfielder Clifford Mulenga has been sent home from the African Cup of Nations for partying too late and breaking the team curfew. Zambia football federation spokesman Erick Mwanza …

Championship leaders West Ham suffered an embarrassing 5-1 thrashing at lowly Ipswich, while second-placed Southampton were held to a 1-1 draw by promotion rivals Cardiff on Tuesday. Sam Allardyce’s side …