TEAM NEWS: Bale returns & starts for Tottenham’s clash with Manchester City
The Welshman has not featured for Spurs since being stretchered off with an ankle injury against Basel, but returns quicker than expected to boost his side's top-four hopes
Barry hopes to renew Manchester City contract in the summer
The midfielder has not yet given up on his England career and would like to stay at the Etihad Stadium to improve his performances with a view to impressing Roy Hodgson
Nigel de Jong nearing AC Milan comeback
The combative midfielder has yet to make his first appearance of 2013 due to injury, but is one step closer to returning to action
Velez midfielder Ivan Bella rushed to hospital following collapse
The 23-year-old was taken away by ambulance following his side’s defeat to Newell’s Old Boys on Friday
Klopp: We cannot afford to give Ronaldo any space
The Borussia Dortmund boss has singled out the Portugal captain as Real Madrid's pre-eminent attacking threat and has again ruled out a move to the Blancos
Totti: I’ll continue for two or three years
The 36-year-old believes he can prolong his career and achieve his goal of becoming the top goalscorer in Serie A history
Carrick: Sir Alex Ferguson does not encourage England players to withdraw from internationals
The 31-year-old Manchester United midfielder insists that the club's manager does not put pressure on the players to rule themselves out of international matches
Destro delighted to fire Roma into Coppa Italia final
The attacker scored twice against his former club to set up a Rome derby in May as the Giallorossi triumphed 5-3 on aggregate over Inter
TEAM NEWS: Lampard, Terry and Torres back in Chelsea starting XI against Fulham
After FA Cup disappointment at the weekend, Rafa Benitez brings back some of his more experienced players as they travel to Craven Cottage to face Martin Jol's team
Norwich’s Van Wolfswinkel deal has relegation clause – agent
Regardless of the striker's right to opt out in the event of relegation, agent Louis Laros is confident the Canaries will find themselves in the top flight next season
Javi Martinez urges Bayern focus in treble quest
The midfielder admits it is impossible to ignore all talk of silverware, but is determined not to be distracted
Arteta: I want to play for as long as Beckham
The Spaniard insists he has no regrets about leaving Everton to join Arsenal, and hopes to prolong his top-level playing career as much as the 37-year-old PSG man