Hull Complete Snodgrass Deal

Hull have signed Scotland international Robert Snodgrass from Norwich.

The clubs agreed a fee for the 26-year-old on Thursday, understood to be a one-off payment of

Update - France Star To Become Arsenal’s First Summer Signing

Arsenal are set to complete their first signing of the summer with Mathieu Debuchy arriving from Newcastle United, according to reports in France.

Exciting Liverpool Transfer Target! 10 Things You Need To Know About Alexis Sanchez

Alexis Sanchez has long been a Liverpool target, with interest dating as far back as his Udinese days, and the rumours surrounding Luis Suarez and Barcelona suggest the Chilean forward could head to Anfield as part of a move. The number nine has a fascinating life story that involves triumph over poverty and incredible talent at a young age, so with that in mind, this are the ten things worth knowing about him.

At Last! Suarez Says Sorry And Vows Never To Bite Anyone Again

Luis Suarez has finally apologised for biting Giorgio Chiellini – and vowed it will never happen again.
The Uruguayan striker was kicked out of the World Cup and banned from all football for four months after sinking his teeth into

Southampton Star Lallana Completes Liverpool Switch

Southampton midfielder Adam Lallana has completed a £26m move to Liverpool.
The Saints star completed his medical last weekend and has signed a long

Gago, Zabaleta Stress Albiceleste Evolution

If you were coach of a team about to compete in the World Cup, would you want your side to arrive at the tournament firing on all cylinders, or  prefer your players to peak later in the competition?

It is a question with no easy answers. But once the tournament starts, all you can do is adapt to your situation as best you can. That is certainly the case with Alejandro Sabella's Argentina, who, ahead of their Round of 16 duel against Switzerland, seem to be hitting form at just the right time.

France Sink Super Eagles 2-Nil

France have marched through to the FIFA World Cup™ quarter-finals with a hard-fought 2-0 win over Nigeria in Brasilia. Didier Deschamps' side were given a tough time of it by the African champions, but edged this tight encounter in the Estadio Nacional thanks to a Paul Pogba header and an injury-time own goal by Joseph Yobo.

World Cup: 11 Controversial Moments In Tournament History

Uruguay's Luis Suarez once again finds himself in the World Cup spotlight after allegedly biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini. 
BBC Sport picks out 11 other controversial incidents in the tournament's long history:

      1. Zinedine Zidane headbutts Marco Materazzi

Zinedine Zidane headbutts Marco Materazzi

France captain Zinedine Zidane headbutts Italy's Marco Materazzi in the chest during the 2006 final in Berlin and is sent off after the fourth official alerts referee Horacio Elizondo. Months later, it is claimed Materazzi had insulted Zidane's sister before the headbutt. 

Algeria Creates History As, Goals Record as Group Stage Ends

THE DAY REPLAYED – As the group stage reached its climax at the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™, Portugal, Ghana, Korea Republic and Russia were all left facing early flights home along with the 12 sides eliminated before them. The tournament has come to a close too for Luis Suarez, with the Uruguay striker suspended for nine matches and four months following an incident during La Celeste's meeting with Italy on Tuesday.

Elsewhere, Algeria are revelling in a breakthrough moment after decades of frustration. Les Fennecs (Desert Foxes) recorded a 1-1 draw with Russia to seal their progress to the Round of 16 for the first time in the history, ensuring a place in the hearts of a nation for Vahid Halilhodzic and his men.

We Are Battle Ready Skipper Yobo

The Super Eagles have traveled to Brasilia for their game against France after meeting with federation officials

Nigeria have traveled to Brasilia on Friday for their World Cup second round game with France after resolving pay dispute late on Thursday.

The team failed to train on Thursday instead going into a meeting with officials over payment of their appearance fees by the Nigeria Football Federation.

FC Barca To Present Ivan Rakitic On July 1st

Ivan Rakitic will officially become an FC Barcelona player in the coming week.

Since Croatia are out of the World Cup in Brazil, the midfielder is free to travel to Barcelona and finalise the arrangements with his new club.

According to information on the Barcelona FC website, Rakitic would be posing for the traditional picture outside the club offices on Monday at 6.00 PM CET.

DEPAY GETS HYUNDAI YOUNG PLAYER AWARD

The second day of last-16 ties at the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ proved a productive one for the Netherlands’ Memphis Depay, as he advanced his claims to the Hyundai Young Player Award.

Sunday’s two matches featured only three candidates for the Hyundai Young Player Award, with the Netherlands’ Terence Kongolo and Memphis Depay starting their tie with Mexico on the bench and looking on helplessly as El Tri took the lead in Fortaleza. With time against the Dutch, Louis Van Gaal sent Depay on in a bid to exert more pressure on the Mexican back-line.

Nigerian Boxers Set To Depart For Cuba Training Tour

The Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF) will depart the country on July 1 for a training tour of Cuba ahead of the 2014 Commonwealth Games, Head Coach of the Federation, Anthony Konyegwachie says.
Konyegwachie in Abuja on Sunday said that necessary arrangements had been concluded for the team’s departure preparatory to the Games scheduled for Glasgow, Scotland.

I'm Convinced Germany Will Go Through - Boateng

Visitors to Jerome Boateng’s official home page are greeted by the words: 'Live your dream'. The player then explains the thinking behind this inspirational rallying cry: "You’re lying there, still awake. You have images in your head, images of your idols. And then you see yourself, right there in their midst. You know it’s a dream. But then you start fighting to make it come true."

Eagles Can Make History Today - Keshi

Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi says a place in the quarter-final should take precedence over his record as the first African to lead an African team to the second round at the FIFA World Cup.

Last year he became the first black African coach to have won the Africa Cup of Nations in 21 years, and last Wednesday he helped Nigeria secure a place in the round of 16 at Brazil 2014.