Manchester United target Kevin Strootman is desperate for a move to the English Premier League, while Juventus have ruled out the sale of Claudio Marchisio. Strootman is thought to be one of the No.1 candidates to take over the midfield role at Old Trafford under new manager David Moyes.
Read full storySri Lanka set a semifinal date with India after seeing off the rather weak challenge of Australia in their ICC Champions Trophy game. On a day when rain finally decided to take a backseat at The Oval, Sri Lanka, thanks to a brilliant unbeaten 84 (81b, 11x4) from Mahela Jayawardene, posted 253 for eight from their 50 overs. Australia eventually folded up for 233 in 42.3 overs.
Read full storyWell, the result of the match between Tahiti and Nigeria was as expected, but the French Polynesian side certainly won a lot of hearts in the process despite going down 6-1 to the African champions in their Confederations Cup game in Belo Horizonte.
Read full storyWith England already progressing to the semifinals from Group A, any of the remaining three teams - Australia, Sri Lanka and New Zealand - can join the English in the last four, with the final match of the group -- between Australia and Sri Lanka at The Oval - set to be the deciding factor. To watch Australia vs Sri Lanka Live Stream
Read full storyArsenal have moved to the front of the queue yet again to nab Real Madrid forward Gonzalo Higuain after blowing Juventus' bid out of the water with an offer of €30 million (£25.5 million, $40 million). Wenger has been given the biggest transfer budget in his 17-year spell this summer and the Frenchman is widely expected to spend a considerable amount to bring in quality, with the likes of Marouane Fellaini and Julio Cesar reportedly close to sealing moves.
Read full storyMonaco-bound defender Ricardo Carvalho is convinced Cristiano Ronaldo will stay with Real Madrid, while Nani has not ruled out playing another season with Manchester United despite interest from the likes of Monaco and Juventus. Ronaldo continues to be linked with a move back to Manchester United in the summer, with the speculation intensifying last week after the Portuguese refuted rumors that he had signed a new contract with Real.
Read full storyWet weather threatened to rain on England's parade - quite literally - but once the clouds decided to relent for a few hours, England hit their straps to complete a 10-run win over New Zealand and seal their place in the semifinals of the ICC Champions Trophy 2013.
Read full storySpain showed exactly why they remain the team to beat on the international stage with an impressive 2-1 win over Uruguay in their Confederations Cup opener, while Mario Balotelli scored the all-important winner for Italy against Mexico to ensure Andrea Pirlo ended 100th appearance for his country on a winning note.
Read full storyEngland face a must-win game against New Zealand when the two sides lock horns in the ICC Champions Trophy Sunday. Alastair Cook and co. can guarantee themselves a place in the semifinals if they beat the Kiwis in Cardiff, while New Zealand will also make the semifinals with a win. To watch England vs New Zealand Live Stream
Read full storyWhenever India and Pakistan meet in any sort of cricket match, it is huge, make no mistake about it. There might not be a huge amount at stake, with India already qualified for the semifinals, and Pakistan knocked out; but when the two foes meet in their ICC Champions Trophy match at Edgbaston, there will be some fireworks. To watch India vs Pakistan Live Stream
Read full storyWest Indies agonizingly crashed out of the ICC Champions Trophy after their final group game against South Africa ended in a thrilling tie. The Duckworth-Lewis method took precedent again as rain reduced the match to just 31 overs each, before cruelly coming down heavily again in the 27th over with the West Indies one run short of the par score which would have taken them to the semifinals.
Read full storyThere have been several rumors surrounding Arsenal as the summer transfer window starts to kick into overdrive. Some of them are believable, while other are just plain ridiculous. Cue the latest round of reports. Arsene Wenger is reportedly planning to hijack Barcelona's bid for Chelsea striker Fernando Torres
Read full storySouth Africa face the West Indies in an ICC Champions Trophy match in Cardiff, with the winner set for a place in the semifinals, making the Group B game a virtual quarterfinal. To watch South Africa vs West Indies Live Stream
Read full storyA brilliant century from Kumar Sangakkara propelled Sri Lanka to a convincing seven-wicket win over England and keep Group A of the ICC Champions Trophy very much in the balance.
Read full storyAfter Wednesday's match between Australia and New Zealand was rained off, England have moved into pole position in Group A and can guarantee themselves a place in the semifinals with a win over Sri Lanka at The Oval Thursday. To watch England vs Sri Lanka Live Stream
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