Football

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez feels that Kaka is still one of the greats of the game and is optimistic Carlo Ancelotti can reignite the player's career.

The former Liberian national team skipper has signed a one-year contract with JSW Sports.

Santos have blamed Robinho's high salary demands for the club's failure to lure the AC Milan winger back to Brazil.

The former Barcelona coach says he has told his new employers that he wants to bring in the Spaniard.

Former Manchester United defender Gary Pallister feels England striker Wayne Rooney should finish his career at Old Trafford.

Wenger has just 12 months remaining on his current contract and Gunners officials are keen to offer him new long term deal.

Chelsea are also closing in on Napoli striker Edison Cavani in a deal that could break the British transfer record.

Thiago has already agreed a five year deal with United and that only a few loose ends need to be tied up before the deal is completed.

The England striker had indicated before the end of last season, before manager Ferguson retired, that he wanted to leave United after nine years.

He spent 17 seasons with Milan, winning four Italian league titles and two Champions League trophies.

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Mannone spent 8 years with the Gunners before moving to Sunderland for an undisclosed fee.

Veteran Ukrainian midfielder Anatoly Tymoshchuk returned to Zenit St. Petersburg after a stint with Bayern Munich.

Barcelona have begun selling tickets for Neymar's first official match for the club against his former team Santos.

Victory over world and European champions Spain in the Confederations Cup final would help Brazil regain lost credibility and respect from their fans, coach Luiz Felipe Scolari said on the eve of Sunday's match.

Newly promoted Almeria has named Francisco Rodriguez its new coach for its return to Spain's first division.