INJURY CONCERN FOR VAN GAAL

Louis van Gaal admits he is extremely worried about the number of injuries his Manchester United players are suffering.

SIX GOAL THRILLER AT BAYARENA

A review of the weekend's action so far in the German Bundesliga, as Bayer Leverkusen and Werder Bremen draw 3-3.

THIRD DEFEAT FOR MONACO

A review of the weekend's action so far in the French Ligue 1, as Lyon defeat Monaco 2-1.

COURTOIS COMMITS TO CHELSEA

Thibaut Courtois has signed a new five-year contract with Chelsea, putting Petr Cech's future into further doubt.

FALCAO RELISHING UNITED CHALLENGE

Radamel Falcao is relishing the challenge of turning out for Manchester United following his transfer deadline day season-long loan move from Monaco.

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VAN GAAL : WELBECK LACK GOALS

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal let Danny Welbeck leave the club because he felt his goalscoring record was not good enough.

SPUR ANNOUNCE STADIUM DELAY

Tottenham are to move out of White Hart Lane for a period of one season after announcing a delay in the construction of their new stadium.

BAFANA HOLDS EAGLES

Nigeria’s Super Eagles were held by South Africa’s Bafana Bafana to a goalless draw on Wednesday night in their second game of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

REDKNAPP : WONDERFUL SIGNING FOR ARSENAL

Jamie Redknapp says Danny Welbeck looks like a great signing for Arsenal after his two goals for England against Switzerland.

ONAZI : SOUTH AFRICA CAN`T STOP US

Super Eagles midfield star Ogenyi Onazi has played down Saturday’s home loss to Congo and assured that they are not prepared to surrender Nigeria’s unbeaten record against South Africa.

FIFA WONT BAN NIGERIA AGAIN

FIFA has disclosed Nigeria will no longer be suspended after the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) complied with a recent directive.

DUTCH SLIP

A review of Tuesday's action in Euro 2016 Qualifying , including a defeat for Holland.

BALED OUT

Gareth Bale saved Wales from severe embarrassment in Andorra as Chris Coleman's side began their Euro 2016 campaign with a nervous 2-1 victory.

WELBECK DOUBLE

Danny Welbeck scored his first international goals for more than a year as Roy Hodgson's England began their Euro 2016 qualifying campaign with a morale-boosting win in Switzerland.

FABREGAS : AM SO COMMITTED TO CHELSEA

Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas is fully committed to the "important project" at Chelsea, but maintains he will always hold Arsenal close to his heart.

FIVE STAR SPAIN

A review of Monday night's action in Euro 2016 qualifying, with Spain putting five goals past Macedonia.

BLATTER AGAIN

Sepp Blatter has confirmed he will definitely stand for a fifth term as FIFA president and accompanied the announcement with a blast at the Football Association.

FRANCE DRAW SERBIA

France coach Didier Deschamps believes the final scoreline was anecdotal after the 2016 European Championship hosts were held to a 1-1 friendly draw in Serbia.

ROY READY FOR SWISS

Roy Hodgson makes no apologies for possessing a nasty streak, nor does he care about being flavour of the month - all he wants to do is right the wrongs of England's dismal World Cup campaign.

GERMANY BEAT SCOTLAND

Scotland put up a spirited show in their first Euro 2016 qualifying match, going down 2-1 to world champions Germany.

OGU : EAGLES WILL BOUNCE BACK

Super Eagles midfielder John Ogu is not pertubed by the shock 3-2 defeat suffered by Nigeria on Saturday against Congo in the 2015 African Cup of Nations qualifier.

WELBECK : PLAY ME CENTRALLY

Danny Welbeck insists he can become a prolific goalscorer for club and country if he is played in a central position.

REMY : NO CHELSEA HESITATION

Loic Remy was prepared to stay at Queens Park Rangers, but did not hesitate to join Chelsea once the opportunity arose.