France striker Djibril Cisse is confident he can revive his international career at Sunderland.
Cisse has made an impressive start on his return to the Barclays Premier League, where injuries blighted a two-year stay at Liverpool earlier in his career, with two goals in seven appearances to date as he finds his feet once again.
But, after [...]

David Bentley is out to stop Tottenham’s rot after admitting that people are laughing at the under pressure club.
England international Bentley, a summer signing from Blackburn Rovers, has been helpless to prevent Spurs’ freefall, a dire start to the Premier League season which has seen the north London club hit rock bottom in England’s top [...]

Chelsea, Liverpool and Hull City maintained their winning runs with impressive victories on an eventful Super Sunday.
Liverpool came from 2-0 down to beat 10-man Manchester City 3-2 and keep up the pressure on Premier League leaders Chelsea, who defeated Aston Villa 2-0 to stay ahead of the Merseysiders on goal difference.
Just behind them, surprise package [...]

Ahead of Blackburn’s clash with Man United, read what Paul Ince and mentor Alex Ferguson have been saying about each other.
FERGUSON ON INCE
“I am not surprised at the work Paul has done.
“I was impressed with MK Dons last season and I was impressed with him.
“He has always had something about him. And the thing I [...]

Portuguese legend Eusebio is certain Cristiano Ronaldo will scoop the FIFA world player of the year prize in December.
The 23-year-old has only just returned from ankle surgery but already he has shot to the top of United’s goalscoring charts, netting against Middlesbrough before taking advantage of Rob Styles’ generosity by converting the Red Devils’ controversial [...]

Newcastle’s search for an interim manager is continuing after Terry Venables rejected the chance to take over.
The Magpies’ hierarchy had hoped to persuade the 65-year-old former England boss to bring his vast experience to bear at a club sinking rapidly into the mire following Kevin Keegan’s resignation.
However, after two days of talks, Venables, who performed [...]

The chief of the Premier League says he would be willing to subject Manchester City owner Thaksin Shinawatra to the fit and proper person test. Thaksin faces corruption charges in Thailand and a warrant was issued for his arrest after he failed to appear in court in Bangkok on Monday.
Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore [...]

Manchester United needed a penalty shoot-out to capture the Community Shield despite producing a dominant display against Portsmouth at Wembley. They beat their rivals 3-1 on penalties after the match ended 0-0 in regulation time.
Pompey failed to score three of their four spot-kicks to hand victory to Sir Alex Ferguson’s side. United had completely controlled [...]

The English football season begins with the FA Community Shield match between English Premier League champions Manchester United and FA Cup champions Portsmouth at the Wembley stadium.
The defending Premier League champions will be captained by Gary Neville, who is making only his second competitive appearance since breaking his ankle in March 2007. United will be [...]

Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon is adamant that Chelsea target Robinho will not be leaving the Bernabeu.
Chelsea made a £19.7m bid for Robinho, 24, on Thursday and he is believed to be keen to join fellow Brazilian Luiz Felipe Scolari at Stamford Bridge.
But Calderon made his stance clear: “Definitely, he is going to stay with [...]