Arsene Wenger hailed the confidence of Nicklas Bendtner after the Denmark striker got back on the goal trail with a hat-trick as Arsenal secured a place in the quarter-finals of the Champions League with an emphatic 5-0 victory over Porto... Continue reading
AC Milan striker Alexandre Pato has been included in Leonardo’s 22-man squad for Wednesday’s Champions League last-16 return leg against Manchester United at Old Trafford. ... Continue reading
Mario Balotelli’s agent has played down media reports suggesting the Inter Milan striker is set to sign a new deal. ... Continue reading
Sir Alex Ferguson will be allowed to spend up to £80 million this summer as he targets a new striker and goalkeeper. ... Continue reading
An expected move to Arsenal may not have been officially confirmed, but Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh says he is already preparing for life in the Premier League. ... Continue reading
Robinho has cast further doubt over his long-term future at Manchester City by describing Roberto Mancini as a manager suffering from a “lack of ability” in his dealings with the striker. ... Continue reading
Tottenham striker Peter Crouch is hoping he has “staked a bit of a claim” to be at the forefront of England coach Fabio Capello’s World Cup plans after continuing his prolific goalscoring form for his country. ... Continue reading