Roy Hodgson is relishing the opportunity of carving a new chapter in Fulham's history by beating Juventus in the Europa League clash on Thursday.

Former Celtic hero Lubomir Moravcik has urged the club to do everything to keep Robbie Keane.

Aaron Hughes is confident Fulham can claim the prize scalp of Juventus in the Europa League.

Portsmouth expect to be told that HMRC accept they have entered administration legitimately.

DAILY MIRROR Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie clung to his job as 85 staff were cut yesterday.Roma are stepping up their attempts to sign Arsenal defender William Gallas.West Ham's new owners want to raid their old club Birmingham for three players - Liam Ridgewell, Sebastian Larsson and Christian Benitez.Everton striker James Vaughan is joining Leicester's promotion push - to the fury of
Paper Talk Hammers want Blues trio

Real Madrid director general Jorge Valdano gave under-pressure coach Manuel Pellegrini a vote of confidence in the wake of last night's Champions League exit at the hands of Lyon.

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has told his players to tackle tomorrow's Europa League last-16 first-leg tie against Lille as if it was their ‘most important game of the season’.

David Nugent's sixth goal since arriving on loan from Portsmouth secured a 1-1 draw against Stoke at Turf Moor.The striker got on the end of a superb cross from partner Martin Paterson in the 52nd minute to head home.Burnley dominated the second half but had to settle for a point after Tuncay opened the scoring for Stoke.It means that while the Clarets move above Hull they remain in the relegatio
Laws Strikes can fire us to safety

Madrid started the second leg well but could not build on Cristiano Ronaldo's early strike and Miralem Pjanic's 75th-minute equaliser earned Lyon a 2-1 aggregate win and a place in the quarter-finals.Madrid have now fallen at the last 16 stage of the Champions League for six successive years and, with this season's final being played at their Bernabeu home, this exit will be particularly painful.
Pellegrini gets vote of confidence

No European team has ever won the World Cup when it has been staged outside Europe, but Capello is confident that statistic will change on July 11 in Johannesburg.Whether it is England or the likes of Spain or Italy who lift the trophy remains to be seen, but the Italian would quite happily take an England v Italy final, despite the conflicting emotions involved. I think it's time for a European
England can create history - Capello

It was not the way Beckham hoped his first appearance as an opposition player against United would end up.However, with his own interest at an end, the former England skipper wants the Red Devils to reclaim a trophy he helped them win in 1999. When you get knocked out of a competition you kind of hope that the team that knocks you out goes all the way, he said. I really hope they go all the way.
Beckham United can go all the way

The 1-0 defeat at Wigan on Monday featured one of the worst 45-minute performances seen by a Liverpool team in recent years and left manager Rafael Benitez fuming.He questioned the mentality of his players and that was an issue also raised by former Reds midfielder Jimmy Case.However, Johnson - who as a second-half substitute avoided the worst of it all - stressed the squad were still up for the
Johnson defends Liverpool attitude

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez wants his players to start taking responsibility.

Burnley manager Brian Laws is convinced the club can stay up because of their attacking options.

Real Madrid coach Manuel Pellegrini got a vote of confidence despite their Champions League exit.

David Beckham is backing former club Manchester United to win the Champions League.

Milan boss Leonardo does not know where to begin, as he attempts to explain why the Rossoneri were thrashed 4-0 at the hands of Manchester United in the Champions League.But the Brazilian admits that injuries to his defence did not help the situation, as the Red Devils were excellent .To analyze the match now would be out of place.There are many reasons as to why we lost like this, in particular
Milan Coach Leonardo Bemoans Loss To Manchester United

Chivas USA midfielder Sasha Victorine has decided to retire from Major League Soccer after a 10-year career in the league, citing longstanding injury concerns.“I’d like to thank all of my teammates that I’ve played with over the years, and all of the fans who have given me their support,” said Victorine.“Growing up in Orange County, I feel lucky that I was able to pl
Chivas USA's Victorine Retires After 10 Years Of MLS Service

Rooney scored twice as United romped to a 4-0 last-16 second-leg win to secure a 7-2 aggregate victory and a place in the quarter-finals as Beckham's return to Old Trafford ended in defeat. He's such an exceptional talent, Beckham told ITV of Rooney. I think without a doubt he's one of the best, if not the best, player at the moment along with (Cristiano) Ronaldo and (Lionel) Messi. Beckham ente
Beckham Rooney is simply the best

Savage took the gloves in the 41st minute when substitute Saul Deeney was red carded on his Rams debut and pulled off a stunning second-half save before being beaten.Deeney had come on less than half an hour earlier when Stephen Bywater was injured to leave manager Nigel Clough with the unenviable necessity of sending Savage between the posts.On-song striker Shane Long opened the scoring for the
Savage can't stop Royals rampage