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Real Madrid reveal huge debt

21.09.09
Real Madrid have announced a massive debt of £296million (327million euros) after a summer of lavish spending in the transfer market... more

Harry Redknapp’s so happy now Spurs have given him a dilemma

17.08.09
After Tottenham get off to a flier, the boss admits he will find it hard picking his team this season because his squad are much stronger than last year.... more

'Lucas Leiva can replace Alonso'

10.08.09
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez believes Lucas Leiva can help fill the gap left by Xabi Alonso's departure... more

Aquilani set for Liverpool medical

06.08.09
Midfielder Alberto Aquilani's medical later could prove to be a pivotal point in his career and Liverpool's future... more

Alonso switch gives Blues run at Ribery

05.08.09
Real Madrid announced that their £220million summer spending spree is over, paving the way for Chelsea to make one final push to sign Franck Ribery... more

Aquilani move rests on Alonso leaving

04.08.09
Alberto Aquilani will join Liverpool as soon as Xabi Alonso's switch to Real Madrid is complete... more

Xabi Alonso makes plea over future

03.08.09
Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso is calling for his future to be sorted out quickly... more

Xabi Alonso submits transfer request

30.07.09
Xabi Alonso's Liverpool career appeared to be coming towards an end as Real Madrid were believed to be preparing a new bid for the midfielder ... more

No fee agreed for Xabi Alonso, say Liverpool

23.07.09
Liverpool have dismissed claims today that a fee has been agreed with Real Madrid for the sale of Xabi Alonso... more

Rafael Benitez impressed with Ryan Babel

21.07.09
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has tipped Ryan Babel to become a major force at Anfield this season... more

Xabi Alonso's future still uncertain

20.07.09
Xabi Alonso joined up with the Liverpool squad last night for their Far East tour with his future at the club still uncertain... more

Carlo Ancelotti happy to drop big Blues clues

27.05.09
Football: Carlo Ancelotti has given the biggest indication yet that he will be Chelsea's new manager after admitting he has been studying the club's players on DVD and taking English lessons three times a week... more

Five players Arsene Wenger should buy

07.05.09
Football: After another trophyless season, Arsene Wenger may have to splash the cash in the summer if Arsenal are to compete with Europe's top clubs. Here the Evening Standard looks at five potential targets... more

Joey Barton is ‘out’ at Newcastle after bust-up with Alan Shearer

05.05.09
Football: Joey Barton’ Newcastle career looks to be over after he was suspended by the club indefinitely today amid reports he almost came to blows with boss Alan Shearer following the 3-0 defeat at Liverpool... more

Fit-again Cesc Fabregas gunning for Euro glory

23.04.09
Football: Cesc Fabregas has revealed he is now fully fit and ready to fire Arsenal to Champions League glory ... more

Champions League's five greatest nights

15.04.09
Football: We take a look back at some of the most memorable matches from Europe's premier competition... more

Player of the year - who missed out

14.04.09
As the PFA player of the year shortlist is announced, featuring four Manchester United players, we look at the best of the rest, and who should have made the cut...... more

John Terry sees red after Liverpool talk him into a ban

09.04.09
Football: Chelsea captain John Terry today blasted Liverpool players for getting him booked so he will be suspended for the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final ... more

Arshavin signals a break in tradition

04.02.09
Football: The successful conclusion of the Andrei Arshavin transfer saga is as much a welcome boost for Arsenal as a statement of influence and intent from new chief executive, Ivan Gazidis... more

The team of the season - so far

03.02.09
The Premier League has never been as close as it is this season, with sides at the top and bottom of the table battling for every single point. As the January transfer window shuts, we look at the players who have impressed us most this season...... more

Lampard wins appeal against red card

03.02.09
Frank Lampard has escaped a ban after winning an appeal against his controversial red card in Chelsea’s 2-0 defeat at Liverpool... more

Lampard sees red as Liverpool close gap on United

02.02.09
Fernando Torres scored his first goals since October to keep Liverpool's title dreams alive... more

Referees are picking on us, says angry Cole

02.02.09
Jose Bosingwa has apologised for his ‘kung fu’ kick on Liverpool’s Yossi Benayoun... more

Scolari's mind games only give his stars a headache

02.02.09
Chelsea's latest poor defeat should have Luiz Felipe Scolari rethinking his tactics and also his attempts at pre-match mind games... more

Clueless Blues are in need of complete makeover

02.02.09
Whenz Felipe Scolari took charge of Chelsea last summer, the club were full of big expectations - now they are just heading for major disappointment... more

Wenger set to make fresh bid for Alonso

24.12.08
Arsene Wenger will revive his interest in Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso after losing captain Cesc Fabregas for four months with knee ligament damage... more

Cesc Fabregas ruled out for four months

23.12.08
Cesc Fabregas ruled out for up to four months after rupturing knee ligaments in the 1-1 draw with Liverpool... more

Trio give Benitez headache before Blues test

23.10.08
Football: Rafael Benitez has worries over three key men for the clash with Chelsea after his side threw away a chance to take a giant step towards the knockout stages of the Champions League.... more

Alonso's too slow for us, says Ranieri

09.10.08
Juventus coach Claudio Ranieri has revealed he pulled out of a move for Xabi Alonso this summer because he felt the Liverpool midfielder was too slow... more

Spanish seek world domination

30.06.08
After conquering Europe in style, the new champions can look to the World Cup in two years' time with confidence.... more

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