UEFA introduces long-overdue changes to European football - originally posted on Soccerlens.com Tottenham missed out on Champions League qualification in 2011, despite finishing fourth in the Premier League, due to sixth-placed Chelsea winning the tournament. Show More Summary
It is not unfair to say that shock-waves were not felt when Florentino Perez announced on Monday night that Real Madrid and Jose Mourinho had agreed to part by mutual contempt. The Portuguese coach leaves Los Blancos having won La Liga once, the Copa del Rey once and the Supercopa, you guessed it, once. Show More Summary
When a club is owned by an obscenely wealthy oligarch, the majority of the transfer speculation naturally surrounds the splashing of some serious cash. However, with Financial Fair Play coming into force, Chelsea and the other super-rich clubs in Europe will need to adjust their wage bill in order to comply. Show More Summary
Barcelona head to Cornella -El Prat on Sunday night, the ground that saw their La Liga title confirmed two weekends ago. City rivals Espanyol 's 1-1 draw with Real Madrid ensured La Blaugrana became champions without having to kick a ball against Atletico Madrid the following night. Show More Summary
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If you are a mad Madridista or all balmy about Barcelona, without a single concern about the other 18 clubs in La Liga, then move along now. Nothing to see here. Don’t you have homes to go to? Your respective coaches are not on this list and never will be. Show More Summary
Getafe midfielder Abdelaziz Barrada is among many players being tipped for a possible transfer in the summer window. Here's a breakdown of his numbers and a brief scouting guide to the Morocco international, along with a few hints as to where he might be playing next summer. Show More Summary
Luis Suarez’s 30 goals in all competitions this season was three times that of his nearest competitor in a Liverpool jersey (Steven Gerrard had 10). The fiery Uruguayan also finished runner-up for Premier League Golden Boot Award—despite missing the last four games of the season through an FA 10-match ban. Show More Summary
Although yet to be officially confirmed by either Arsenal or Swansea, the Gunners have reportedly agreed terms with the Welsh outfit to sign centre half Ashley Williams this summer. Should the transfer come to fruition, Arsenal will have beaten out the likes of LIverpool for the 28-year-old Welsh international. Figures between £8-10 million have been banded [...]
Against the wishes of Spain, Gibraltar today have been confirmed as the 54th member nation of UEFA. Gibraltar is a British overseas territory located on the tip of Spain. The population of 30,000 residents have twice rejected proposals...Show More Summary
With over a quarter of a million YouTube views in the past 48 hours, the people at German website 11Freunde have a viral video on the hands. Adopting a new approach of mashing up some of the internet’s most famous videos with random footage of Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund in action, 11Freunde’s Champions League final trailer is [...]
Barcelona’s Sergi Roberto is among the many players being tipped for a possible transfer in the summer window. Here's a breakdown of his numbers and a brief scouting guide to the Catalan midfielder, along with a few hints as to where he might be playing next summer. Show More Summary
Liverpool winger Stewart Downing may have improved in the second half of the 2012-13 season, but if the Reds are to compete for a Champions League spot next season, they'll need to upgrade at the position. Which means if there is interest in Downing on the market, the Reds should gladly sell. Show More Summary
The Premier League season is over so it should come as no surprise that the Wayne Rooney transfer saga is starting to heat up. The longtime Manchester United star helped lead the club to another title, but his future remains uncertain. Show More Summary
Sir Alex Ferguson has warned his successor David Moyes that the biggest challenge he faces when he takes charge at Old Trafford on July 1 will be "the enormity of Manchester United." This is, after all, a club who, for the last quarter of a century, has only ever had one manager, and one of the most successful in the game at that. Show More Summary
A glance at the sports pages of almost any major newspaper will show Arsenal linked with a host of strikers. The Gunners are expected to join the Premier League's big spenders this summer, and a new centre-forward is reportedly top of their agenda. Show More Summary
The new Manchester City kit – by Nike - originally posted on Soccerlens.com The 2013-14 Manchester City home kit, revealed in New York, will be the first-ever Manchester City kit produced by Nike. It is available pre-order now. Read More ? From Soccerlens.com - Football News
Manchester City are really throwing themselves into their short U.S. trip this week. As well as playing two friendlies against Chelsea (the first finished in a 4-3 loss), the Premier League club have announced the purchase of a new MLS franchise and made numerous public appearances. Show More Summary
Jose Mourinho has returned to Stamford Bridge. The manager, who previously held the Chelsea post from 2004-2007, will report back to his old stomping grounds after signing a four-year deal to replace interim boss Rafa Benitez, according to Martin Rogers of Yahoo! Sports: Benitez replaced Roberto Di Matteo last November. Show More Summary
The 2012-13 season was one to forget for Thomas Vermaelen, as the Arsenal captain and centre-back went from being one of the team's steadier players to a bench-warmer by the end of the year. And with the duo of Laurent Koscielny andShow More Summary