Roma director of sport Walter Sabatini has revealed the club have pulled out of a pre-contract agreement to sign Velez Sarsfield midfielder Ricardo Alvarez for €15 million.

Sergio Ramos “merits better treatment” at Real Madrid, according to his agent, amid reports the club have backtracked on contract promises.

Mirko Vucinic’s agent has ruled the Roma striker out of a move to Blackburn, saying he deserves a “more prestigious” club.

Celtic manager Neil Lennon will aim to convince sought-after duo Emilio Izaguirre and Beram Kayal to sign new deals during the upcoming tour of Australia.

Cameroon’s football federation has fined Alex Song for showing “an attitude of contempt” towards international team-mate Samuel Eto’o.

The chief executive of a prominent children’s charity has called on Hearts to sack Craig Thomson after the defender pleaded guilty to lewd, libidinous and indecent behaviour towards two under-age girls.

Pablo Barrera scored twice as Mexico came from 2-0 down against USA to win a dramatic CONCACAF Gold Cup final 4-2 at the Rose Bowl.

Liverpool are expecting to clinch a deal for Charlie Adam this weekend, unless Aston Villa delay proceedings by turning negotiations into a bidding war.

Emmanuel Adebayor has ruled out a move to Zenit St Petersburg and stated that he is happy to return to Manchester City now that his loan spell at Real Madrid is at an end.

New Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas says former England manager Bobby Robson has been one of the most important figures in his career.