Inspired by Cruyff, De Jong keen to make mark at Barca

De Jong is proud to join the likes of compatriots Ronald Koeman, Frank de Boer and Patrick Kluivert in heading to the Nou Camp, having dreamed of wearing Barca colours.   IMAGE: With his......

Transfers: Former Roma skipper De Rossi joins Boca Juniors

IMAGE: World Cup winner Daniel De Rossi, behind only Francesco Totti (786) in appearances for Roma, had rejected a director's role at the Italian club last season after his contract was not......

Chelsea's Lampard gets message across to players in Barca win

IMAGE: Chelsea manager Frank Lampard after the match. Photograph: Issei Kato/Reuters New Chelsea boss Frank Lampard believes he is getting his message across to the players following their 2-1......

Football Extras: Villa scores first goal in Japan

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: David Villa celebrates. Photograph: Vissel Kobe/Twitter David Villa scored his first goal since moving to Japan on Saturday as......

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

La Liga leaders Barcelona stumbled to a second consecutive draw in a goalless clash with Athletic Bilbao, while Real Madrid beat Atletico 3-1 in the Madrid derby to go second. Here are five talking......