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Downing clear on Dubai benefit

Stewart Downing expects a warm-weather training trip to Dubai to pay off for West Ham in the closing stages of the Premier League season.

Johnson admits frustration

Liverpool defender Glen Johnson admits criticism is inevitable following Sunday's goalless draw against Blackburn Rovers.

Barca: City could sign Messi

Barcelona's new international sporting director admits the financial firepower of Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain could one day lure Lionel Messi away from the Camp Nou.

Giggs: Di Maria will come good

Ryan Giggs insists Angel di Maria is not suffering from a crisis of confidence and believes it is only a matter of time before he shines again in a Manchester United shirt.

Cheltenham tips for footy fans

Everyone is after a tip for the Cheltenham Festival, which kicks off on Tuesday, but deciding which one to trust is a tricky business. Not any more! Lewis Jones has simplified the process to tell you who to back, based on which football team you support...

Sherwood backs N'Zogbia rise

Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood insists Charles N'Zogbia can reach another level with his performances.

Monday's gossip column

Costa reveals Liverpool snub, Premier League four chase Hernandez, Pulis calls appeals system "disgraceful", plus more.

Kaka denies New York City first win

An injury-time deflected free-kick from Kaka denies New York City a win in their first ever Major League Soccer match.

Debutant Kaká earns Orlando draw against New York with injury-time goal

Orlando City 1-1 New York City The Brazilian Kaká’s deflected goal from a free-kick in stoppage time allowed Orlando City to salvage a 1-1 home draw with New York City in a battle of Major League Soccer newcomers. In his MLS debut, the former Milan and Real Madrid midfielder’s…