Jose Mourinho says he has called a halt to Chelsea's pursuit of Wayne Rooney, claiming that Manchester United were adamant the England striker would not be sold to a domestic rival.

Arsene Wenger has predicted the arrival of more world-class players for Arsenal while giving the strongest suggestion yet that he will soon confirm a new contract with the club.

You will have a good read on how far this Wellington Phoenix have come in the past month based on how they fare against the Melbourne Victory at the Cake Tin tonight.

Waitakere United were yesterday on the wrong end of one of the biggest upsets in ASB Premiership soccer history.

When Brede Hangeland joined Fulham six years ago this month, the deal's timing meant he had to watch from the stand while his new club lost 3-0 at home to Arsenal.

At every point in the prime of my career I felt an edge: a tension, a need to focus.

Manager Sam Allardyce believes Andy Carroll need only take a seat on the bench to provide his West Ham United team-mates and the club's supporters with a significant and timely fillip.

The Ernie Merrick era at the Wellington Phoenix is officially in full swing after his side won their third A-League game.

I've not paid too much attention to Chelsea. I've not been concentrating on their games," says Glen Johnson.