Evening Standard - Sport

'Cristiano Ronaldo turned down Barcelona'

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:39:26 GMT

Former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon claims Cristiano Ronaldo rejected a move to Barcelona in order to join their bitter rivals

Furious West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola in blast at David Sullivan

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:28:07 GMT

Italian reacts with anger at suggestions from new owner of pay-cuts at the end of the season

John Terry to wait until after match to decide on Dubai trip to see wife

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:14:48 GMT

Carlo Ancelotti will have talks with captain to decide if he needs to take a break to resolve problems in his personal life

Lewis Moody tells England they must front up to Italys strong men

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:11:22 GMT

The flanker warns his victorious squad not to take the hosts lightly as they prepare for their clash in Rome on Sunday

Harry Redknapp gives long-ball claims short shrift

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:09:06 GMT

Manager hits back at accusations Tottenham have built their game around punts to Peter Crouch

Rio Ferdinand withdraws ban appeal

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:36:53 GMT

New England captain opts not to challenge FA decision over an extra-game ban given to him following a clash with Craig Fagan

Lonely Yury Zhirkov is suffering the blues

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:21:51 GMT

Yury Zhirkov has been hit by homesickness since joining Chelsea from CSKA Moscow last summer

Sachin Tendulkar's 46th Test ton all in vain

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:18:01 GMT

Batsman scored his 46th Test century but the little master's dismissal ended India's hopes of avoiding defeat in Nagpur

Denman's flying for Newbury

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:08:41 GMT

Denman's joint-owner Harry Findlay says punters should expect him to put up a "really good performance" in the Aon Chase

Carlo Cudicini on road to recovery

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:02:04 GMT

Tottenham goalkeeper takes his first steps without the aid of crutches just 12 weeks after horror motorcycle accident

Under-fire Wenger must answer critics

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:42:14 GMT

Manager has often been accused of myopia in his analysis of matches, but there appears a growing concern among Arsenal fans that he is ignoring the shortcomings of his own side

Arsene Wenger: I did not rubbish Chelsea

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:33:16 GMT

Arsenal boss insists he praised rivals after loss at Stamford Bridge, but vowed that he would not change his side's style of play

Watfords Tom Cleverley in fitness bid

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:28:51 GMT

The on-loan Manchester United midfielder has a fitness test ahead of his side's clash with Bristol City

Millwall boss Kenny Jackett chases loan deals

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:20:34 GMT

The Lions manager is looking at the loan market with David Martin set to complete his move to Derby County

We're pulling together, says Neil Warnock

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:18:29 GMT

The manager banks on Crystal Palaces siege mentality seeing them through clash at fifth-placed Swansea

QPR's Jay Simpson has to prove a point against Ipswich

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:16:19 GMT

The on-loan Arsenal striker was unhappy after being axed in favour of new Rangers signings Marcus Bent and Tamas Priskin

Ruud Gullit named bid president

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:41:07 GMT

Former world player of the year has been named president of Holland and Belgium's bid to host the World Cup in 2018 or 2022

Crystal Palace take out advert in attempt to find buyer

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:37:58 GMT

The administrators in charge of Crystal Palace have taken out an advert in the Financial Times in a bid to sell the Coca-Cola Championship club

Carlton Cole's big goal is to catch Fabio Capello's eye

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:23:31 GMT

The fit-again West Ham striker is dreaming of the World Cup after getting back up and running for his club

Arrested Dragons are released on bail

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:20:11 GMT

Five Catalans players arrested following an alleged brawl in Leeds have returned to Perpignan

Doug Bollinger's champagne spell destroys Windies

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:07:17 GMT

Fast bowler sets tone for Australia as they beat the West Indies by eight wickets

Ottis Gibson will be hard act to follow, says Steve Harmison

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:04:07 GMT

England will struggle to find a fast bowling coach to match Gibson, says Durham pace ace

Steve Borthwick appreciation society is no longer a silent minority

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:52:46 GMT

Saracens rugby chief Brendan Venter laughs at sudden surge of support for Englands often underrated captain

Chelsea fans to get free health checks on matchdays

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:27:54 GMT

Chelsea fans are being offered health checks before weekend home matches in a mobile screening unit at the ground

Roy Hodgson hopes to spend big to breathe life into Fulham

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:20:31 GMT

The manager is desperate to sign some new players over the summer after suffering several injuries to his key performers this season