Soccer News

Tottenham's star player has been heavily linked with a big-money move to the Liga giants and the figures bandied about have shocked the ex-Arsenal skipper

Sky Sports understands that Nottingham Forest are on the verge of signing former Aston Villa defender Eric Lichaj.

The Denmark international has become Villa boss Paul Lambert's fourth signing of the summer after the arrivals of Aleksander Tonev, Leandro Bacuna and Jores Okore

Sunderland are hoping to sign Argentine defender Lucas Orban, according to the Club Atletico Tigre player's agent.

Barcelona defender Carles Puyol is to have surgery on his right knee to remove a cyst which will keep him sidelined for three to four weeks, the Spanish champions said in a statement on Tuesday.

Thiago Alcantara believes Spain played a perfect tournament as they retained their Under-21 European Championship trophy in Israel.

Four months after having wrist surgery, Hope Solo seemingly is ready to return to the starting lineup for the United States women's soccer team.

The Paris Saint-Germain star has offered his congratulations to la Roja following their victory over the Azzurrini, in what is their second title in a row

Jermaine Pennant has put pen to paper on a new one-year contract with Stoke City to end speculation he was to leave.

Liverpool striker Andy Carroll is reportedly undergoing a medical with West Ham, ahead of a £15million permanent transfer to Upton Park.

The French champions were prepared to meet a £10 million buyout clause in the Spurs boss's contract and drastically improve his salary but the Portuguese has rejected them

Crystal Palace are in talks with Jerome Thomas about a proposed move to Selhurst Park, his agent has confirmed.

The Ethiopian Football Federation (EFF) have admitted to fielding an ineligible player in a World Cup qualifier and could be docked three points as a result.

Brazil captain Thiago Silva insists his team do not view their Confederations Cup meeting with Mexico as a grudge match.

The Chicago Fire will close out a three-game homestand when the club welcomes the Colorado Rapids to Toyota Park on Wednesday.

The Houston Dynamo will return from a two-and- a-half-week break with a daunting clash against the Montreal Impact at the Stade Saputo on Wednesday.

Tommy Wright believes he has all the experience required to deliver as St Johnstone manager.

The Football Association have confirmed that England Under-21 boss Stuart Pearce will not have his contract renewed.

Lokomotiv Moscow have parted company with coach Slaven Bilic and named Leonid Kuchuk as his replacement.

The Uruguayan goalkeeper has sealed a two-year deal at the Artemio Franchi after a decade in Spain with Deportivo La Coruna, Malaga and Levante

Sevilla admit Liverpool have made a "very good" offer for midfielder Luis Alberto but the Spanish club want more.

Australia, Iran and South Korea won spots at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil on a dramatic final day of Asian qualifying Tuesday.