Chelsea have denied Michael Ballack’s future at the club was ever in doubt after he underwent surgery on his ankle in Germany.

Former England international Trevor Sinclair will leave Manchester City in the summer.

Ryan Giggs believes Liverpool will have to weather AC Milan's revenge-driven storm if they are to claim a second Champions League crown in three years on Wednesday.

Middlesbrough duo Emanuel Pogatetz and James Morrison return from suspension for tomorrow night’s Barclays Premiership trip to Liverpool.

Barcelona midfielder Jose Edmilson has praised the team ethic at Liverpool which has helped the English side reach the Champions League final for the second time in three years.

The Football Association has moved to allay fears that fans could stay away from Wembley at next season‘s FA Cup semi-finals.

Bolton goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen has turned down a new deal with the club.

Everton striker Andy Johnson sprained his ankle in the Premiership defeat at West Ham, the club have confirmed.

Blackburn midfielder Robbie Savage has undergone knee surgery and has been ruled out of action for between five and six weeks.

Footballer Wayne Rooney is to marry his model girlfriend Coleen McLoughlin in June next year.

Paul Scholes could be back in action by the end of January.

A professional footballer has been banned for two years for refusing to take a drugs test, but his identity is being kept secret for fear he may harm himself.

Sunderland midfielder Liam Miller returns from suspension for the Premier League clash with Bolton tomorrow.

Everton are hopeful that midfielder Mikel Arteta will have recovered from a bout of sickness in time to face Bolton at Goodison Park on St Stephen's Day.

New boys Phil Bardsley and Rade Prica could be handed debuts in Sunderland’s Barclays Premier League clash with Birmingham tomorrow night.

Rangers and Scotland right-back Alan Hutton could be nearing the end of his Ibrox career following reports of an £8m bid from Tottenham.

Barcelona midfielder Deco has admitted he would be tempted by a reunion with Jose Mourinho at Chelsea.

Nicolas Anelka has revealed he is “waiting for a big club” to come calling.

Aston Villa have secured a long-term deal with Nike who will become the club’s official sportswear partner from the 2007-2008 campaign.

Plymouth have been handed a home tie in the FA Cup quarter-finals today after drawing Premiership bottom side Watford.