Barcelona's Champions League win over Manchester United once more highlighted the failure of our clubs, through their academies, to produce players who can pass and move and keep possession... more
Midfielder says Barcelona will have to beat "one of the best teams in the world" if they are to pip the Gunners to a place in the Champions League quarter-finals... more
Consensus is growing among football-watchers that Barcelona are not merely the best team in the world, they are the best team ever to play the game... more
Spain midfielder reiterated his desire to be reunited with Fabregas at Barcelona next season after the two players combined to win the World Cup... more
Arsenal midfielder warns that fantastic young Spanish squad are hungry for yet more success after adding the world crown to their European title... more
Barcelona playmaker Andres Iniesta has talked up the importance of the Club World Cup as the European champions aim to complete a wonderful 2009 with victory in Dubai... more
Football: Barcelona’S Andres Iniesta said today he is determined to play in the Champions League Final against Manchester United despite injuring his thigh in his side’s 3-3 draw at home to Villarreal... more
Football: Frank Lampard has described Chelsea’s exit as a ‘kick in the teeth’ and joined the chorus of disapproval towards referee Tom Henning Ovrebo ... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do