Ageless Toni on verge of Italian golden bootCHAMPIONS Juventus held to 2-2 draw at Hellas Verona as Luca Toni goal leaves him on verge of Serie A’s top goalscorer award — aged 38.
World’s best heading to MCGSOME of the world’s best players, in the world’s biggest sport, playing legitimate matches in front of sellout crowds at the world’s best sporting arena. What’s not to get excited about?
Italian giants Roma arriving on WednesdayFRANCESCO Totti, Daniele Di Rossi, Gervinho and Ashley Cole headline a full-strength AS Roma squad that will land in Melbourne on Wednesday night.
10 reasons to watch the Champions CupTHE superstars, the clubs, their megabucks and the storylines off the pitch. Matt Windley lists the reasons you can’t miss the world’s best in the International Champions Cup.
Roma great Totti likes look of De SilvaITALIAN legend Francesco Totti has given new AS Roma signing Daniel De Silva his stamp of approval, saying the Aussie whiz kid is “a great prospect” with a “good nose for goal”.
Roma set to loan out De SilvaROMA may have paid an A-League transfer record to land Daniel De Silva, but the Aussie looks set to be loaned out this season.
Change of scene is suiting ColeWHEN Ashley Cole returned to London last month, it reminded him why he opted for a change of scenery a year ago.
How Barbarouses saw Roma v Man CityMELBOURNE Victory forward Kosta Barbarouses gives his analysis of the AS Roma v Manchester City match to Matt Windley.
Sterling goal perfect retort, says NasriSHOCKED by Raheem Sterling’s hostile reception on the other side of the world, Manchester City teammate Samir Nasri has offered to help him deal with the boo boys.
Video: Mexes’ unbelievable goal for AC MilanPHILIPPE Mexes stunned the crowd with a Chuck Norris-esque effort from the edge of the area to give AC Milan victory over Inter Milan.
Rumour Mill: Wenger eyes star La Liga pairTWO key targets have emerged in the two gaps Arsene Wenger needs to fill in his squad, with a double La Liga swoop mooted ahead of the upcoming EPL campaign.
EuroBeat: Juventus lift Italian Super CupJUVENTUS have started the new season with more silverware, winning the Italian Super Cup, while Marseille’s first game of the season ends with their manager resigning.
Man City offload striker to Roma on loanMANCHESTER City have finally reached a deal with Italian club AS Roma for striker Edin Dzeko, after the long-mooted deal was completed on Wednesday.
Roma’s De Silva set for Dutch loanSOCCEROOS youngster Daniel De Silva looks set to join Roda JC in the Dutch Eredivisie on a season-long loan, while Tomi Juric continues to be linked with the same club.
Serie A’s top five summer signingsIT’S not just the Premier League which has made high-profile signings this off-season. With the Serie A set to get underway, here are the top five players to move to Italy.
Serie A Preview: Juve primed for more successUDINESE is the first challenge for Juventus in the new Serie A season, as they look to replicate the successes of last season in Italy.
Five Burning Issues in EuropeEUROBEAT: With all the major European leagues underway, we take look at to the big issues in Spain, Germany, Italy, France and Scotland heading into the weekend.
EuroBeat: Super Mario’s second comingFOOTBALL is back, which means Mario Balotelli gets his first chance to play again for AC Milan in their crucial game. Plus all the major European leagues previewed
EPL in danger of losing Champions League spotPOOR performances in Europe of Premier League giants could prove costly, with England in danger of losing its fourth Champions League place to Italy.
EuroBeat: Ronaldo eyes another recordMORE history awaits Cristiano Ronaldo but there is debate over how many goals he has to score to become Real’s top scorer. Plus other European leagues previewed
‘Exemplary’ Balotelli to turn a corner?MARIO Balotelli has already made headlines off the field since returning to AC Milan, but his manager is confident the “exemplary” striker is ready to turn a corner.
EuroBeat: Neymar sensational in Barca routVIDEO: Neymar was at his incredible best, scoring FOUR plus an assist in Barca’s 5-2 win, while Bayern Munich made it nine from nine in Germany. It’s EuroBeat.
Video: Halfway stunner, Zlatan braceEUROBEAT: Atletico Madrid flyer Antoine Griezmann has scored a stunning solo goal in La Liga. Plus German strugglers get lucky and Ibrahimovic gets a double.
Paper Talk: New shirt, same old di MariaANGEL di Maria left Manchester United after his relationship with Louis van Gaal broke down, but it seems not much has changed in his new life at PSG.
Video: Stunning Costa strike in Bayern rompEUROBEAT: Bayern Munich trounced Wolfsburg in the German Cup courtesy of a screamer from Brazilian winger Douglas Costa.
Video: Classy Kagawa’s cool strikeEUROBEAT: Shinji Kagawa showed Manchester United what they were missing, scoring a delightful goal in Borussia Dortmund’s 7-1 romp over Paderborn.
Ramos carted off after stunning acrobaticsVIDEO: Sergio Ramos scored a spectacular bicycle kick but might come to regret it, injuring his shoulder in the process during Real Madrid’s loss. It’s EuroBeat.
Bale ends goal drought in Real winEUROBEAT: Gareth Bale broke a three-month goalless streak in La Liga while the Bundesliga’s top scorer added another two to his tally overnight.
Video: Hernandez hits Bundesliga hat-trickEUROBEAT: Javier Hernandez sent another reminder to Manchester United fans of what they are missing with a Bundesliga hat-trick for Bayer Leverkusen.
Video: Dortmund fans sing ‘Jingle Bells’EUROBEAT: Borussia Dortmund’s players scored a crushing win in their last home game of the year — and proceeded to celebrate with their fans in style!
Eurobeat: Zlatan stunner fires PSG to recordVIDEO: Zlatan Ibrahimovic has scored a stunning goal against Caen to fire Paris Saint-Germain to a Ligue 1 points record heading into the winter break.
Roo Radar: How Aussie almost blew Reds careerTWO Aussie lefties, Tommy Oar and Brad Smith, impressed in the FA Cup. But it’s fortunate for Smith that he’s there to benefit from Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool.
Rumour Mill: Celtic’s hands-off move on RogicLIVE BLOG: Tom Rogic looks set to sign a new deal at Celtic, a German starlet is chased by four giants, as Man United prepares a bid for a Spanish midfielder.
Ex-Barca transfer chief’s Suarez bombshellPAPER TALK: Barcelona’s former sporting director has dropped a bombshell regarding Luis Suarez’s high profile and highly successful transfer last summer!
Video: Goal-line technology saves JuveEUROBEAT: Juventus needed a little help from the goal-line technology system to advance to the Coppa Italia semi-finals on Wednesday night.
The revelation that will infuriate RonaldoPAPER TALK: For so long Cristiano Ronaldo has been Real Madrid’s number one in EVERY way, so this news is set to leave him seething!
EuroBeat: Di Maria’s outrageous volleyWATCH and behold. This is the type of brilliance Manchester United reject Angel di Maria is capable of, with a quite stunning goal for Paris Saint-Germain.
Video: Zizou drops point as Real cop stunnerEUROBEAT: IF you’re going to shock Real Madrid, you might as well do it in style, and that’s what Real Betis did with this audacious opening goal.
Paper Talk: Klopp’s new ‘serial killer’ lookLIVERPOOL gaffer Jurgen Klopp says his new attire makes him look like a ‘serial killer’, plus Gary Neville goes crazy on the sideline. That and more in Paper Talk!
Balotelli breaks four month goal droughtAC MILAN striker Mario Balotelli has scored his first goal for the club in four months, helping his side to a 1-0 victory in their Italian Cup clash.
Latest scandal to hit Italian footballDOZENS of players and officials and AC Milan, Napoli and Lazio been implicated in the latest scandal to hit Italian football.
Rumour Mill: Klopp’s most audacious bid yetIF Jurgen Klopp is on a high from making it to Wembley, it’ll be nothing compared to pulling off this transfer speculation. Read on for a monster day of transfer talk.
Rumour Mill: Real’s stunning pursuit of MessiTHIS is blockbuster stuff — Real Madrid have made no less than three attempts to try and lure Lionel Messi away from arch rivals Barcelone over the years.
Rumour Mill: The long-term answer for Chelsea?CHELSEA’s Italian job, Arsenal swoop for a gun attacking midfielder, while Liverpool could make a late January push for one of Europe’s hottest strikers. It’s a Friday RUMOUR MILL feast.
Overnight signing news as deadline loomsSPANISH international midfielder Mario Suarez has joined Watford from Italian side Fiorentina on a four-and-a-half-year deal.
Video: Chicharito, Aubameyang’s winning bracesEUROBEAT: There’s some thrilling goal scoring action from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Javier Hernandez and Stephan El Shaarawy. Watch it all here.
Rumour Mill Live: Players on the moveNEWCASTLE United are set to sign a Roma striker, while several other deals have been done as we count down to the end of the January transfer window.
European January Window Transfer CentreDONE DEALS: Stay on top of all the transfer news in the January Transfer Window with our European Transfer Centre, listing all the major moves to Europe.
Ultimate Guide to January Transfer Deadline DayLET the countdown begin! As we head towards January Transfer Window’s Deadline Day, here’s everything you need to know about Tuesday’s climax.
12 big stories to climax on Deadline DayLESS than 24 hours to go until the January Transfer Window closes, here are the major narratives simmering towards a climax by 10am EDT Tuesday.
Video: Ronaldo treble as Real smash sixEUROBEAT: Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 29th La Liga hat-trick as Madrid smashed Espanyol and Ibrahimovic made history for PSG with his brace.
The other side of Deadline Day we don’t seeJANUARY is a feeding frenzy of gossip and innuendo for football fans. But what’s it like to be the subject of that very speculation at Premier League level?
Video: ‘Pathetic’ Cesc play infuriates punditPAPER TALK: Alan Shearer blasted Cesc Fabregas during Chelsea’s FA Cup win while Roberto Mancini went off the rails during his team’s loss.
Euro Deadline Day: Valencia steal Reds targetTHERE’S also plenty of action outside the Premier League on Deadline Day, as Valencia snare a Liverpool target. Catch up on it all here.
List of every major Deadline Day dealWHO has gone where? Here’s your one-stop-shop for all the deals done on Deadline Day as the January Transfer Window closes.
Who are they? Meet the EPL’s new importsWE have profiled the new players headed to the Premier League in the current transfer window and given you a rundown of what they might bring.
Re-live: January Transfer Deadline DayDEADLINE Day has been run and won, and while Pep Guardiola stole the headlines, Premier League clubs spent lavishly once again. It’s all wrapped here.
Ryan cops SEVEN against Suarez, MessiEUROBEAT: Gary Neville’s tenure is on tenterhooks as Aussie Mat Ryan endured a football lesson, copping seven goals against a rampant Barcelona.
EuroBeat: Mourinho spotted at BundesligaHE’S hardly been sighted, but as news swirls of Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United courtship, the axed Chelsea boss has bobbed up in Germany.
Video: Late Modric screamer bails out MadridEUROBEAT: Luka Modric earned praise from manager Zinedine Zidance after he scored screamer in the last five minutes to hand Real Madrid a La Liga win.
Video: Women’s game descends into UFC brawlA six-goal thriller can be intense but this brawl that broke out in a women’s French league match was just brutal! That and more in Wednesday Paper Talk!
‘Other’ Super Sunday could help decide Serie ATHERE’S an eight-point buffer between Napoli and Juventus and their nearest rivals, making this top of the table clash potentially decisive in Serie A.
Video: Serie A lead swings on sizzling strikeEUROBEAT: Simone Zaza scored two minutes from time and Juventus beat visiting Napoli 1-0 on Saturday to take the Serie A lead from the southern club.
Video: Lewandowski brace to hit scorer summitROBERT Lewandowski moved to the top of the Bundesliga scoring charts after bagging a double in Bayern’s league win over Augsburg. It’s EuroBeat!
Paper Talk: Pep in pole position for star midPEP Guardiola’s desperation to sign a new star midfielder at Manchester City has landed him in pole position to sign the most sought after of them all!
UCL returns: Knockout stage Power RankingsAHEAD of the UEFA Champions League’s return this week, with Paris Saint-Germain hosting Chelsea, who is in form, and who has the roughest hopes of progressing?
Video: Mesmerising Mueller’s classy overheadEUROBEAT: Thomas Mueller brilliance helps Bayern Munich come from behind while Zlatan Ibrahimovic fires again and Inter Milan impress in front of Jose Mourinho.
Rumour Mill: Desperate Reds find Mario escapeLEICESTER fear they’ve met their match trying to keep Riyad Mahrez, while Liverpool hatch a plan to off-load Mario Balotelli and fund a summer spree.
Icon Totti lashes coach for lack of ‘respect’ITALIAN football icon Francesco Totti has demanded more “respect” from Roma and hit out at coach Luciano Spalletti for talking behind his back in the media.
Video: Dzeko’s miss to ‘break the internet’EDIN Dzeko scored twice as Roma beat Palermo, which makes this miss even more inconceivable. Simply, it’s unfathomable. Watch it here.
Video: Player sent off for red-carding refMOMENTS after dishing out a red card, the referee was red-carded by a player in a Turkish league match. Guess what happened to him? It’s Monday Paper Talk!
Video: Salah’s supreme near-impossible finishMOHAMED Salah scored from a near-impossible ange during Roma’s 5-0 win over Palermo in Serie A.
Totti at crossroads as Roma boss wins warROMA legend Francesco Totti was on Monday left at a career crossroads after a highly-publicised spat with coach Luciano Spalletti.
Paper Talk: Barca, Arsenal’s war over HenryAHEAD of the massive Champions League clash, Barcelona and Arsenal have taken to Twitter to battle over the legacy of one of their favourite players ever.
Video: Astonishing strike lights up EuropeSTEPHAN El Shaarawy reminded everyone of his immense talent with this sparkling goal as Roma moved into third in Italy.
Video: Masterful Messi’s record free-kickLIONEL Messi scored with an unstoppable free kick to help Barcelona come from behind to beat Sevilla 2-1.
Spanish giants to play in MCG seriesTOTTENHAM, Juventus and Melbourne Victory will be joined by Spanish giants Atletico Madrid in this year’s International Champions Cup in Melbourne.
Video: Classic Messi helps Barca to 36 unbeatenEURO BEAT: Barcelona’s unbeaten run is now 36 after another influential display from Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez, while Juventus restore their Serie A lead.
EPL chart toppers: Who leads the key stats?THE race for the Golden Boot is one of the most intriguing in any football competition. But what about other key metrics, and how does the EPL stack up with Europe?
Eurobeat: Leckie on target in BundesligaSOCCEROO Mat Leckie has celebrated his return to the national squad with a goal for German side Ingolstadt in their Bundesliga clash with Stuttgart.
Neville explodes as Valencia hit new lowGARY Neville exploded as Valencia hit a new low in La Liga, while Zinedine Zidane admitted he is bemused by his side’s flat displays.
Why not? Australian football’s improved: KhediraHE is in the prime of his career but Juventus star Sami Khedira has revealed he’s in deep thought about his future and a stint in the A-League is on the radar.
Why Bayern win is great for the EPLTHERE were wins for the Premier League on both days this week in the Champions League.
The title scenario for Europe’s top leaguesThe run-in is well and truly on for Europe’s major leagues. With 10 games or less who has the resolve to stay on top?
Atletico title blow despite perfect free-kickEUROBEAT: Atletico Madrid were dealt a title blow despite a perfect Antoine Griezmann free-kick while Lewandowski scored his 25th goal of the season in Bayern’s win.
Buffon breaks 22-year-old Serie A recordJUVENTUS goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon defied a morning fever to break a 22-year-old Serie A record in a 4-1 derby win at Torino.
Barca blow two-goal lead despite ref assistsEUROBEAT: Barcelona blew a two-goal lead despite a helping hand from the referee, Juventus extended their Serie A unbeaten run and PSG’s title party is gate-crashed.
‘I never want to see your face again’THIS man is one of the greatest athletes in his game, driven it seems, by an unnatural love affair with an inanimate object.
Rumour Mill: Summer flop heads United axe listMANCHESTER United are already plotting a clean out before making a managerial decision, and that will include dispensing with a high profile squad member.
Big news for Foxtel football fansEURO 2016, the UCL, La Liga and more will be offered as part of Foxtel’s sports package thanks to a deal with beIN Sports.
Revealed: Ibra’s cheeky agent drops EPL linkPARIS Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has not ruled out staying in Ligue 1 but his agent reveals the types of offers he’s received so far.
The crazy fees to get Ibra, Messi, Pogba to EPLRUMOUR MILL: Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s EPL wage demands will stop you in your tracks as Andrea Pirlo weighs in on Paul Pogba’s future and Barca-Messi suffer a set-back.
Paper Talk: Klopp’s Easter shock for Reds starsJURGEN Klopp has been texting his old pupils ahead of the reunion, but a ploy he’s tried at Liverpool might make dividends in the Europa League tie.
Video: Ribery’s jaw dropping overheadEUROBEAT: Franck Ribery’s goal in Bayern Munich’s win is sheer brilliance, while Fernando Torres shows his quality and Juventus push ahead in Italy.
EuroBeat: Higuain scores stunner, implodesNAPOLI title hopes are fading after losing 3-1 at Udinese to leave it six points behind Serie A leader Juventus with only seven rounds remaining.
Heavy cost of Higuain madnessREPORTS in Italy suggest Naopil striker Gonzalo Higuain is set to receive a hefty punishment for his brain explosion in the loss to Udinese.
New Chelsea boss faces fraud chargesCHELSEA have left Jose Mourinho for a manager arguably even more fierce, appointed despite facing sports fraud charges from a match-fixing scandal in Italy.
The day Zlatan threw AC Milan mate in the binYOU’VE got to love a Zlatan Ibrahimovic story and this one is a classic.
EuroBeat: Pep gamble masterminds Bayern winBUNDESLIGA champions Bayern Munich have moved eight points clear at the top of the table with a record-equalling 3-1 victory at VfB Stuttgart.
Video: Dortmund title blow despite Kagawa gemEuroBeat: Dortmund’s title hopes almost over, Negredo hits stoppage-time winner for Valencia against former club, Napoli bounce back and Monaco no closer to Europe.