Political fallout: Russia bans clubs from signing Turkish players

Russia introduced a raft of punitive economic measures and sports sanctions on Saturday after Turkey shot down a Russian warplane earlier in the week IMAGE: Russian President Vladimir Putin talks......

Europa League: Napoli thrash Bruges, Dortmund win again

Napoli's Marek Hamsik celebrates after scoring during the UEFA Europa League match against Club Brugge KV. Photograph: Getty Images Napoli began their Europa League group stage campaign in......

Everton swoop for Ivory Coast striker Traore

Beanpole Ivory Coast striker Lacina Traore has agreed to join high-flying Everton on loan from Monaco for the remainder of the season. "The forward will require a visa before playing for the......

Europa League: Defoe strike puts Spurs on brink of knockout phase

Goals from Jan Vertonghen and Jermain Defoe left Tottenham Hotspur on the cusp of the Europa League knockout stages as four other clubs maintained perfect starts on Thursday. Fiorentina, Salzburg,......

Europa League: Tottenham inflict double pain on depleted Anzhi

Tottenham Hotspur exposed the weaknesses in Anzhi Makhachkala's star-shorn squad, winning 2-0 in Moscow to maintain their perfect start in the second round of Europa League group stage matches on......