José Mourinho says Real Madrid represent ‘perfect challenge’ for him
• 'I need these great challenges in the maturity of my career'• 'I've had to improve as a coach and a professional'José Mourinho, the Real Madrid manager, has described his decision to extend his contract at the club until 2016 as the "perfect cha...
Darren Bent part of England plans for 2014 World Cup, says Roy Hodgson
• Bent had phone conversation with England manager• Aston Villa striker misses Euro 2012 due to ligament problemsDarren Bent has been told by the England manager Roy Hodgson that he will be part of his plans for the 2014 World Cup qualifiers.Bent w...
Didier Drogba: why I’m leaving Chelsea – video
Ivorian striker Didier Drogba explains his decision to leave Chelsea now, after winning the Champions League, scoring the winning penalty and the late equaliser
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Plus: why Montpellier are the French Nottingham Forest; Brazil's strangest trophies; and which footballers have gone on to make it big in the NFL? Send your questions and answers to knowledge@guardian.co.uk and follow us on Twitter"Having seen 'goal mu...
Football transfer rumours: Leighton Baines to Manchester United?
Today's bunkum's name is its nameSouth of the border, west of the Sun, there is a little log cabin made of Norwegian wood. Here lived the Mill's beloved aunt, Madame Sosostris. It was to this beloved aunt that the Mill would be sent when the beloved pa...
Premier League season ticket prices – check out how your club compares
Many clubs have frozen their prices to help cash-strapped fans but Manchester City have raised their prices by 9%ArsenalAverage attendance 60,000 (-0.04% on 2010-11)Adult season ticket prices for 2012-13 £985-£1955 (frozen, includes seven cup ma...
Keane: Neville won’t be calling shots with England
• 'Neville was not that influential at Manchester United'• Keane questions wisdom of combining coaching and punditryRoy Keane has suggested that Gary Neville was not as influential in the Manchester United dressing room as many assume and has expre...
Former Ipswich defender Kevin Beattie admits falsely claiming benefits
• 1978 FA Cup winner failed to declare income from BBC Suffolk• Beattie given 12-week curfew and told to pay £50 costsKevin Beattie, capped nine times by England in the 1970s and once dubbed the "new Bobby Moore", has admitted falsely claiming ben...
Didier Drogba’s top ten goals – in pictures
As Didier Drogba says au revoir to Chelsea, we take a look back at some of his best and most influential goals for the BluesSteven Bloor
Spain’s David Villa loses race to be fit for Euro 2012
• Barcelona striker broke his tibia in December• Record goalscorer for national side with 51 in 82 gamesSpain will defend their European Championship crown without the striker David Villa.The Barcelona forward has failed to prove his fitness to the...
Owen Hargreaves released by Manchester City after comeback stalls
• Former Manchester United midfielder played only four times• On-loan Roque Santa Cruz wants to stay at Real BetisOwen Hargreaves has been released by Manchester City after his short-term deal expired. The former England international, who has been...
Chelsea’s triumph costs Manchester City £3m in lost Uefa TV money
• Manchester United and Arsenal each lose £1.5m in share-out• City had been expecting £12m for winning Premier LeagueChelsea's qualification for the Champions League as winners will see the three other English qualifiers take a financial hit of s...
