Gabriel Heinze: Has announced his retirement Former Manchester United defender Gabriel Heinze has announced that he will retire from football at the end of the season. The 35-year-old, who currently plays for Argentinian side Newell's Old Boys, has struggled with a series of injuries since he returned to his homeland in 2012. After a glittering career which included spells at Paris Saint-Germ...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo was controversially sent off as 10-man Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw at Athletic Bilbao on Sunday at San Mames. The forward was sent off for reacting to a shove by Carlos Gurpegi and then a confrontation with Ander Iturraspe in the 75th minute, although he appeared to be more sinned against than sinner. Only a minute earlier Athletic had scored a brilliant equaliser thr...Full Story »

FERGIE FURY... there is no love lost between the United boss and Rafa Benitez JULY 2007 WHAT HAPPENED? Fergie refused to sell Gabriel Heinze to United’s bitter rivals Liverpool. WHAT WAS SAID? Gabriel will not join them. We are not happy with the agent’s conduct in the matter. JAN 2009 WHAT HAPPENED? Benitez attacks Fergie for treatment of refs. WHAT WAS SAID? Let’s talk ...Full Story »

Real Sociedad recovered from a goal down to claim their first away victory over arch rivals Athletic Bilbao in over a decade, earning a 3-1 success. Struggling Athletic took the lead in the Basque derby on the half-hour mark through Ibai Gomez but Primera Division high-flyers Sociedad drew level almost immediately thanks to Antoine Griezmann. The visitors then netted twice in 10 second-half mi...Full Story »

Marquinhos is edging closer to a move to Roma as the Serie A side have reached an agreement with Corinthians over a summer switch, Corriere dello Sport reports. The Giallorossi are looking to add some fresh blood to their defense following the departure of players such as Simon Kjaer, Gabriel Heinze and Juan earlier this summer, and they see the 18-year-old Brazilian as a good addition. Roma w...Full Story »

 Roma's Gabriel Heinze is a possible left-back solution for QPR The news comes as manager Mark Hughes looks to improve his sides leaky defence for next season, with the Hoops shipping an average of two goals a game last term, as they finished just above the relegation zone. Hughes has already strengthened the backline with deals for England international goalkeeper Robert Green and the ...Full Story »

Former Manchester United and Real Madrid defender Gabriel Heinze on Friday agreed to join Italian side Roma after leaving French side Marseille where he had spent two seasons. The 33-year-old Argentine had been under contract at Marseille until 2012 but had insisted in May that he wanted to leave after falling out with officials at the French side. Heinze was the highest-paid player at Mar...Full Story »