The agent of Valencia's Jordi Alba has revealed that his client has attracted the interest of Napoli. The Spain international has become one of the most sought-after players in his country, with Barcelona believed to be interested in luring him to Camp Nou at the end of the season. "Jordi Alba is a versatile player who can attack and defend," Vicente Fores told Radio Crc. "We have learned a...Full Story »

Jose Mourinho refused to speak to the press after being sent off in a hot-tempered 1-1 draw against Villarreal which saw Real Madrid's lead in La Liga reduced to six points. A Cristiano Ronaldo strike just after the hour mark gave Real Madrid a tenuous lead but Marcos Senna levelled the score with a free-kick seven minutes from the final whistle. Shortly after, Mourinho was then sent off by ...Full Story »

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has revealed that he and his players were rooting for Inter Milan to win against Marseille and hopes things change for the better for the club. The former Inter Milan manager had harboured hopes that the club would progress to the quarter-finals in what would be a welcome distraction from their domestic failings in the Serie A. Inter are in seventh place in t...Full Story »

Cagliari has fired Davide Ballardini and rehired Massimo Ficcadenti, marking the 15th coaching change in the 20-team Italian league this season - and the third switch for the Sardinian club. Cagliari made the announcement Sunday, two days after losing 6-3 at Napoli. The team is tied for 16th place, one spot above the relegation zone. Cagliari president Massimo Cellino fired Roberto Donadoni ...Full Story »

Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas has again indicated his desire to lure Porto forward Hulk to Stamford Bridge, saying the Brazil international 'fits the profile' of the player he is looking for. Villas-Boas worked with Hulk at Porto last season, as the duo helped the Portuguese side to an emphatic league, domestic cup and Europa League treble. The 34-year-old declared his admiration for the Br...Full Story »

Belgium assistant coach Marc Wilmots has warned Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku that his place in the national team is under threat if he does not play more. The 18-year-old striker moved to Stamford Bridge last summer, inking a lucrative move from Belgian giants Anderlecht. There were concerns in Belgium that Lukaku would struggle to hold down a first team spot at Chelsea and could simply spe...Full Story »

Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque believes that Barcelona may have already lost an opportunity to reclaim their La Liga title as the current gap could prove insurmountable. Del Bosque was last in charge of Real Madrid during the 2003/04 season when his contract was not renewed despite him landing the league title. His side were a mere two points ahead of Real Sociedad by the end of the season bu...Full Story »

Manchester City attacker Carlos Tevez has denied suggestions that he has a troubled relationship with Barcelona ace Lionel Messi in the Argentina national team. Reports in the country had suggested that the attacking pair, who are considered the most talented players of their generation, did not get along and that there was room for just one of them in the team. "Here people say that it is e...Full Story »

Paris Saint-Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti has denied the club tried to sign Inter striker Diego Milito in January, and has ruled out making any future advances for his signature. The forward was reportedly a winter transfer target for the Parisians, who made no secret of their desire to land a high-profile attacker, but according to their boss, the Inter star was never under consideration, an...Full Story »

Gian Piero Gasperini: Felt he wasn't given enough time as head coach of Inter Milan Gian Piero Gasperini has broken his silence over his ill-fated spell as coach of Inter Milan, accusing president Massimo Moratti of breaking promises. Gasperini, who was appointed at the San Siro in the summer following the departure of Leonardo to Paris St Germain, failed to win any of his first five games in ...Full Story »