Inter s slim hopes of Champions League qualification were boosted as they came from behind to beat Udinese 3-1 at San Siro.
Cyril Thereau put Udinese into a shock early lead with his first touch of the game, volleying home a pinpoint lofted through-ball from Emmanuel Badu.
But Inter equalised before half-time, with Stevan Jovetic finishing off Mauro Icardi s pullback for a simple goal.
Jovetic got his second of the game 15 minutes from time, chesting in a terrific cross by Jonathan Biabiany, before Eder added a third deep in injury time in a game notable for it being the first in Serie A history to begin without any Italian players in either starting line-up.
It was Inter s first victory at home against Udinese in Serie A since September 2010 and Robe…
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes has defended his record at Manchester City ahead of this weekend s fixture between the sides.
The Welshman took charge of the Etihad Stadium outfit in June 2008, but was relieved of his duties in December 2009 and replaced by Roberto Mancini.
Hughes, though, feels that his tenure at the club was a success, and that his removal was as much down to a change of ownership than a lack of results.
I enjoyed my time at Manchester City, he said ahead of Saturday s fixture. It was difficult as it was a big time of change for the club, but I think I can look back upon my time there and be pleased with what we achieved.
The season that I got the sack we had lost two games in 17, so it wasn t too bad. The owners wanted to make a change and brin…
Barcelona have agreed to pay a €5.5million fine over an error in tax planning following the signing of Neymar from Santos in 2013.
Spanish prosecutors had requested the player stand trial for fraud in relation to his switch to the Catalan club, alleging both Neymar and his father, who also acts as his agent, had hidden the true value of the deal.
Barcelona stated they paid a fee of €57m, with €17m going to Santos and the rest going to Neymar s parents.
A Brazilian investment fund who owned 40 per cent of Neymar s rights claimed they were not paid the correct amount, with investigators stating the actual price Barcelona paid was closer to €83m.
However, the Spanish champions have now found a resolution to the situation, meaning they …
AJ Auxerre chairman Guy Cotret has revealed it would take a huge offer to land highly-rated striker Paul-Georges Ntep de Madiba in the January transfer window, understands.
Ntep, 21, is the subject of reported interest from a number of European clubs, including English Premier League newcomers Crystal Palace and Hull City.
Hull, currently in 10th-place in the Premier League table, were linked with a £1.5 move for Ntep during the summer transfer window, but nothing materialised.
After the rumoured deal for Ntep fell through, the Tigers opted to bolster their strikeforce with the additions of Danny Graham (on loan from Sunderland) and Yannick Sagbo (Evian Thonon Gaillard).
The new arrivals have combined for just one goal in 16 appearances in…
Barcelona technical secretary Robert Fernandez insists the club are keen to sort the future of Javier Mascherano as soon as possible.
Mascherano, 32, had been linked with a move away in the off-season despite two years left to run on his contract at Camp Nou.
However, the two parties are keen to extend their partnership, with Fernandez looking to sort a new deal after securing contracts for Neymar, Sergio Busquets and Rafinha.
There are issues that still need to be sorted out, Fernandez said as Barca unveiled new signing Denis Suarez on Wednesday.
We ve been doing that with Rafinha, Sergio Busquets and Neymar, and now it s time to do the same with Mascherano.
He has told us that he wants to stay here, and that s comforting to know.
Spain are as hungry as ever to taste success at the FIFA World Cup despite their recent dominance, according to striker Fernando Torres.
Vicente del Bosque s men became the first team in history to win three straight major tournaments when they clinched Euro 2012.
Torres said while Spain were a different side to the one that won Euro 2008, they are as motivated as ever to be successful.
Obviously no-one is the same as six years ago, the Chelsea striker was quoted as saying by Marca.
When you re champions you focus on games differently but that does not mean we re going to do better or worse.
That s life and no-one is the same as a year ago or as they will be in a while.
The past is the past and this is why you play. I want to win as much as I did in 2…
The MLS franchise Chicago Fire is said to be once again looking at Real Madrid legendary goalkeeper Iker Casillas after missing out on the Porto custodian last season.
Iker Casillas extended his stay with the Portuguese outfit for a further season back in May but the latest reports coming from Spain have it that San Iker is once again being linked with a move to the United States of America.
The 37-year-old shot stopper is still highly regarded despite reaching the twilight of his career.
Chicago Fire manager Veljko Paunovic is not giving up on the prospect of adding another household name to his roster and will push hard in an effort to sign the goalkeeper ahead of the 2019 season, .
Widely considered as one of the most renowned goalkeepers in the world…
Edinson Cavani has become Paris Saint-Germain’s all-time top scorer after netting his 157th goal for the club in Saturday s clash with Montpellier.
The Uruguayan, who joined from Napoli in 2013, overtakes Zlatan Ibrahimovic as the club’s leading marksman.
Cavani drew level with the Manchester United man with a header against Dijon in an 8-0 rout on January 17.
His goal in the 12th minute against Montpellier took him to 21 for the season in Ligue 1, Cavani tapping home from inside the six-yard box after Adrien Rabiot s cut-back.
The Uruguayan celebrated by throwing his shirt into the crowd at Parc des Princes, earning a rueful booking from referee Frank Schneider.
Cavani’s favourite opponent has been Saint-Etienne, who he has scored 11 goals…
Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic has backed Gianluigi Buffon to prove he remains the best goalkeeper in the world despite two costly mistakes in recent matches.
Buffon presented Vitolo with a simple finish when he completely missed an interception during Italy s 1-1 World Cup qualifying draw with Spain on October 6.
The Juve captain fared little better on his return to club action on Saturday, as he allowed Jakub Jankto s shot to squeeze beneath his grasp to give Udinese the lead, before Paulo Dybala s double rescued a victory.
Pjanic, however, says the 38-year-old will produce his very best form when Juve take on Lyon in Tuesday s Champions League Group H encounter.
Buffon is our captain. I don t think he s having a bad spell, Pjanic told a news confe…
After battling from behind to snatch three points off of fellow relegation scrappers Watford at St. Mary s over the weekend, Wednesday s hosts appear to be showing some signs of life. Also putting in a very eye-catching display and playing out a 2-2 draw away at the Emirates and many feeling they were unlucky to not come away with maximum points, there is no doubt that Head Coach Ralph Hasenhüttl will be most impressed by the on-going success of attacking talisman and leading marksman, Danny Ings. Once again finding the net against the Hornets last time out, the former Liverpool striker is enjoying by far his brightest run and has now found the net in each of his last three Premier League appearances on the bounce. Even more impressive, the 27-year-old has bagged eight goals in his las…