EURO 2021

Veteran Italian coach Giovanni Trapattoni has agreed a new deal with the Republic of Ireland that will last until after the next World Cup.

The 72-year-old has been rewarded for guiding his team to Euro 2012, which Ireland are 50/1 with bookmaker to win…

Manager Roberto Mancini was content to see his Manchester City side retain their unbeaten league record as they drew 1-1 at Liverpool.

The Citizens, who are 4/7 with bookmaker to win the Premier League this season, have dropped just four points in their…

Mark Webber hopes to mount a Formula 1 title charge next season, having ended 2011 with victory in the Brazilian Grand Prix.

The Red Bull ace, who is 12/1 with bookmaker to be crowned world champion next season, accepts that he has a long way to go to c…

Roger Federer believes that he has finally overcome the mental scars of some damaging losses to end the 2011 season on a high.

Federer beat Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-3 6-7 6-3 to win a record sixth ATP World Tour Finals crown, having failed to add to his …

World number three Lee Westwood’s decision to return to the PGA Tour next year has been backed by fellow Englishman Ian Poulter.

Westwood, who is 18/1 with bookmaker to win the US Masters in 2012, has announced he plans to split his time between Europe …

Andrew Strauss is preparing for the biggest challenge of his career as his number one ranked England Test side become ‘the hunted rather than the hunters’.

England have recorded superb wins over both Australia and India in the last 12 months, but the…

Roberto Mancini has admitted his Manchester City side are not capable of winning the Champions League at the first attempt.

Mancini’s men are 5/2 with bookmaker to finish in the top two in Group A and secure a last-16 spot. However, they must defeat Bay…

James Milner believes Manchester City will emerge “stronger and better” from their Champions League defeat to Napoli on Tuesday evening.

City need to beat Bayern Munich next month and hope Villarreal can do them a favour against Napoli, after losing …

Edoardo and Francesco Molinari believe they are capable of helping Italy to become only the third nation to successfully defend the World Cup title.

The Italian brothers shot to stardom two years ago when they defeated Northern Ireland duo Graeme McD…

Andre Villas-Boas believes Chelsea will advance in the Champions League, despite their stoppage-time defeat to Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday night.

The Blues boss has accepted responsibility for his side’s recent poor run of form, which has seen them…