1412763933 Barcelona must stay in La Liga, says Benzema Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema believes Barcelona must stay in La Liga, regardless of whether Catalonia gains independence from Spain. 1412762453 Wanderers’ Saudi popularity angers Al-Hilal fans Western Sydney Wanderers FC are proving a Twitter sensation in Saudi Arabia as thousands of supporters of Al-Hilal’s rivals jump on the bandwagon for Tony Popovic’s side. 1412761316 Huth eager for first-team call Stoke City centre-back Robert Huth insists his injury woe is fully behind him and he is itching to return to Premier League action. 1412759445 Ozil out for three months Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil is set for a three-month lay-off due to a knee injury, his country Germany have revealed. 1412759445 Ozil having scan on knee injury Germany's Mesut Ozil is undergoing a scan on a knee injury ahead of their Euro 2016 qualifiers with Poland and the Republic of Ireland. 1412758866 Wilcox sacked by Scunthorpe Scunthorpe United have sacked manager Russ Wilcox after a poor start to the League One season and placed Andy Dawson in temporary control. 1412757607 Chadli weighed up Tottenham exit Rejuvenated Tottenham midfielder Nacer Chadli concedes he considered his future at the club during the close-season. 1412756516 Bale keen for Ronaldo to stay at Real Gareth Bale has urged team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo not to leave Real Madrid amid rumours of a return to the Premier League. 1412755747 Smartest signing in the Hyundai A-League? There’s been much made of the new signings across the Hyundai A-League. And I agree. Season 2014/15 is set to continue the league’s year-on-year growth in quality on the park. 1412755357 Poyet: Job not even half complete Gus Poyet admits his work at Sunderland is not even half complete as he celebrates 12 months in charge at the Stadium of Light. 1412754569 Donovan to captain USA in farewell United States veteran Landon Donovan will captain the national team against Ecuador on Friday, coach Jurgen Klinsmann has revealed. 1412754569 Donovan 'blessed' by USA send-off Landon Donovan described an emotional send-off from United States duty as beyond his wildest dreams. 1412753491 Szczesny: Wilshere is becoming complete player Wojciech Szczesny paid tribute to Arsenal team-mate Jack Wilshere and feels the midfielder is becoming a "complete player" for the club. 1412753473 Maxwell's Brazil career 'is over' Paris Saint-Germain full-back Maxwell has given up on playing for Brazil again, saying his international career is over. 1412752110 Benzema aiming for Ronaldo level Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema is aiming to reach the levels of superstars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. 1412752102 Lallana: I never forced Southampton exit Adam Lallana has scoffed at suggestions that he forced through his close-season move to Liverpool from Southampton. 1412748672 UAE v Australia: Visitors to attack Australia are out to build on some rare momentum in 2014 when they face the UAE in a friendly in Abu Dhabi on Friday. 1412741588 Courtois sympathises with Cech frustration Thibaut Courtois has sympathy with the frustrations of fellow Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech and is not surprised he is pondering his future. 1412741588 Cech running out of patience Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech hinted his time at the west London club is nearing an end, after being edged out by Thibaut Courtois. 1412737660 South Korea 2 Paraguay 0: Success for hosts in Stielike's first game Uli Stielike's first game in charge of South Korea ended in comfortable victory as they cruised to a 2-0 win over Paraguay on Friday. 1412737660 South Korea v Paraguay: Stielike to steer Asian nation on journey South Korea coach Uli Stielike said he is looking forward to taking his side on a "journey", as he prepares for his first game in charge. 1412736285 A-League Preview: Villa set for debut, Victory host Wanderers David Villa looks set to make his A-League debut when Melbourne City face Sydney in the opening round. 1412735670 Oar in buoyant mood Australia attacker Tommy Oar is in a buoyant mood ahead of his side's friendlies against the UAE and Qatar. 1412734588 Kluivert not surprised at United turnaround Netherlands icon Patrick Kluivert is not surprised that things are starting to click for Louis van Gaal at Manchester United. Pagination 980 981 982 983 984 985 986 987 988 Page 984 980 981 982 983 984 985 986 987 988 … First page First Previous page Previous Next page Next Last page Last Matildas Squad Matildas Abroad Fan Zone