CSKA president: Milan can't treat us like losers over Honda

The Russians are unhappy with the money that the Rossoneri are offering to bring the attacking midfielder to San Siro

CSKA Moscow president Yevgeny Giner has warned AC Milan to stop treating his club "like losers" over its attempts to sign Keisuke Honda.

The Rossoneri have agreed a deal with the Japan international that will see the attacking midfielder arrive at San Siro in January, after his contract with his current employers expires at the end of

Gold Cup success might dramatically alter Jurgen Klinsmann's upcoming roster plan

As many as six players made strong cases to be included in Klinsmann's first-team rotation after stellar performances in the Gold Cup. 

CHICAGO -- For those United States fans who skipped watching this summer's Gold Cup, the Stars and Stripes might look dramatically different the next time they tune in.

Alejandro Bedoya, Mikkel "Mix" Diskerud, Landon Donovan, Joe Corona, Kyle Beckerman and Brek Shea among others made huge impressions during the USA's Gold Cup-winning run, and it makes

USA 1-0 Panama: Suspended Klinsmann claims first trophy with Gold Cup win

Brek Shea scored the game's only goal as the Stars and Stripes coasted past Panama in the CONCACAF tournament's final without their coach to claim the 2013 title.

CHICAGO -- Jurgen Klinsmann helped get them there, and a young American squad did the rest to get their coach his first trophy with the United States.

With Klinsmann sitting in a booth high above the playing field at Soldier Field, the Stars and Stripes overcame their coach's suspension and dominated Panama to walk away with a 1-0 victory and a Gold Cup title in front of a crowd 57,900 on

Bonera blow for AC Milan

The center half has suffered a fractured kneecap, while it will be another two weeks before it is known how long thigh injury victim Robinho is sidelined for

AC Milan has been rocked by the news that defender Daniele Bonera has been ruled out of action for up to three months.

The 32-year-old center half suffered a fractured kneecap during the Rossoneri's 2-1 win over Valencia on in the Guinness International Cup Saturday night, meaning he will miss a

Lewandowski admits 'trouble' with certain people at Borussia Dortmund

The Poland international had been pushing for a move away from Signal Iduna Park but is now set to see out the final year of his contract with die

Robert Lewandowski has revealed that while he is content to see out the final year of his contract with Borussia Dortmund, he has had a "bit of trouble" with certain people at the club.

The Poloand international seemingly had his heart set on a summer switch to Bayern Munich but die Schwarzgelben refused to given the proposed move the

Klopp reveals talks with Kagawa over Dortmund return

The Japan international had been asked about his desire to move back to the Bundesliga but the midfielder told his former manager that he wants to remain at Manchester United.

Borussia Dortmund boss Jurgen Klopp has revealed that Manchester United midfielder Shinji Kagawa rejected the chance to return to the Bundesliga this summer.

A knee injury restricted the Japan international to just

Montoya: Barcelona in good condition

The full-back is confident his side will adapt quickly to Gerardo Martino tactics, while Cristian Tello claims he is motivated by the extra competition

Barcelona defender Martin Montoya feels the club is in good shape after hammering Valerenga 7-0 on Saturday
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The Spanish champion was beaten 2-0 by Bayern Munich in a preseason friendly on Wednesday, but they bounced back to resoundingly beat the Norwegian outfit in Oslo with new coach Gerardo Martino in charge.

And right back Montoya believes that

Heldt claims Draxler can reach Raul's level

The Schalke general manager is delighted to have a potential world star in the side having watched him progress through the ranks at Veltins Arena

Schalke starlet Julian Draxler can be as good as Spain legend Raul in future, according to the club's general manager Horst Heldt.

The former Real Madrid star spent two years in Gelsenkirchen before moving to Al Sadd and was treated to a welcome reception by the Bundesliga club's supporters when his side faced Schalke in Saturday's friendly.

Heldt is proud to have had the Spain icon at Veltins Arena and believes that

Dawson: Tottenham's sole aim is Champions League qualification

The Spurs skipper insists that his side's main priority this season is a top-four finish, while also dismissing the importance of individual results during preseason friendlies

Tottenham skipper Michael Dawson has declared that his side's sole aspiration this term is to make sure that it qualifies for the Champions League.

Spurs have narrowly missed out on qualification for Europe’s elite competition for the past two seasons, just finishing behind Arsenal in fifth last term, but, rather than rest on their laurels after an otherwise successful campaign, the defender insists they are more determined than ever to finish in the top four.

"We missed out on the Champions League last season, so our aim at the start of this campaign is to make sure we

Owen: Suarez to Barcelona or Real Madrid makes more sense than Arsenal

Arsene Wenger's side submitted a 42 million pound bid for the Uruguay forward on Monday as the striker prepares to hand in a formal transfer request.

Former Liverpool striker Michael Owen believes that it would make more sense for Luis Suarez to join Barcelona or Real Madrid ahead of Arsenal this summer.

Despite a lack of Champions League football at Anfield, Owen insists that Liverpool's stature is on a par with Arsenal and argues that the 26-year-old would be better suited to Spain's top two clubs.

"Arsenal are a fabulous club and have got a great heritage but Liverpool are as big - if not bigger," Owen told BBC's Sportsweek. "I'd be very surprised if

Moyes: No bad blood between me and Mourinho

The Scotsman praises his Chelsea counterpart as a "tremendous manager", revealing that he even wrote him a letter of sympathy after he left Stamford Bridge in 2008.

Manchester United boss David Moyes has rejected talk of a feud between himself and Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho.

The Portuguese has been perceived to be engaging in mind games over the Blues' summer pursuit of Wayne Rooney.

However, Moyes insists there is no bad blood between the two, while he also praised his opposite number for his past achievements in the Premier League.

"Jose Mourinho is a tremendous manager," Moyes told reporters. "He has done really well in the Premier League.

"Like me, he started doing his coaching badges in Scotland and

Tottenham agrees 30 million euro Soldado deal

Negotiations with Valencia were stepped up on Saturday after Liverpool's interest in the Spain striker emerged and a deal will be announced in the next few days.

VALENCIA, Spain -- Tottenham has agreed to pay the release clause of Roberto Soldado and will complete a 30 million euro deal for the Valencia striker this week.

Spurs' sporting director Franco Baldini was in Valencia last week to discuss a move for the 28-year-old forward, but the Londoners saw a bid of 26 million euros plus incentives turned down by the Liga outfit.

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy had hoped to sign the striker for less than his 30 million euro clause, but Spurs moved quickly as late interest from

Fabregas set for talks to clarify Barcelona future

The ex-Arsenal midfielder will meet with new coach Gerardo Martino as he seeks assurances over his role amid interest from Manchester United

Cesc Fabregas will meet with new Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino in the next 48 hours as he seeks assurances over his future at Camp Nou.

The Manchester United target wants to clarify his position with Martino ahead of publicly announcing his intentions this summer, with Barcelona having already rejected two approaches from the Premier League champion for the 26-year-old.

Martino insisted on Friday that the Catalans would also dismiss any further approaches from United for the midfielder, with Goal having revealed last week that the club was preparing an improved bid of 41 million euros for the

Mou reveals special plans for Mata

The 50-year-old has precise ideas over how to deploy the Spain star in his lineup next season and is determined to guide Eden Hazard to fulfill his potential.

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho insists that Spain forward Juan Mata remains firmly in his plans for the forthcoming campaign.

Uncertainty had surrounded Mata’s future earlier this summer, but Mourinho is adamant that the Spaniard is very much part of his plans, revealing that he intends to use Mata as a winger who will cut inside from the right.

"Of course [Mata] fits into my plans," the Blues manager told reporters. "I have my idea about him, about where he produces better and where he has more difficulty. We will try to help him perform better in those situations.

"I like wingers coming in on the inside for the penetrative movement, for the pass, for the shot and Juan is the only player we have to do that on the

Carvalho plays down Monaco title hopes

The Portuguese defender believes the newly-promoted principality club will likely finish outside the top two in Ligue 1 in 2013-14 despite its lavish summer spending

AS Monaco defender Ricardo Carvalho has played down his side's chances of mounting a challenge for the Ligue 1 title next season.

Claudio Ranieri's side have stunned the continent with their summer spending to date, splashing out upwards of 120 million euros on the likes of Radamel Falcao, Joao Moutinho and James Rodriguez.

Ranieri himself acknowledged that the Principality club would struggle to usurp Paris Saint-Germain at the top of the standings in France this