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The former Juventus general manager Luciano Moggi has said he will appeal against the prison sentence of five years and four months handed down Tuesday for his role in the 2006 Calciopoli scandal.

The International Business Times can exclusively reveal that Borussia Dortmund sensation Mario Götze is ready to snub rumoured interest from Arsenal and Manchester United by remaining in the Bundesliga.

Liverpool legend and Match of the Day pundit Alan Hansen believes Manchester United youngster Danny Welbeck ‘has a bit of everything’ but can still improve.

Samir Nasri has been ruled out of France's forthcoming friendlies against USA and Belgium because of a knee tendon problem suffered in Manchester City's Champions League win against Villarreal last week.

All the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip from Liverpool. Liverpool have completed the signing of highly-rated United States youth international Marc Pelosi who will join the club's academy after finalising a move from De Anza Force.

The International Business Times can confirm Borussia Monchengladbach forward Marco Reus will definitely not be leaving the Bundesliga in January despite rumoured interest from Arsenal.

Chelsea defender Ashley Cole has been ordered to provide further evidence in the on-going investigation into John Terry's alleged racist abuse of Queens Park Rangers counterpart Anton Ferdinand.

Queens Park Rangers captain Joey Barton has questioned Fabio Capello’s decision not to include Manchester City defender Micah Richards in his England squad to face Spain and Sweden.

Absent Carlos Tevez is expected back at Manchester City on Wednesday morning despite landing in South America yesterday.

Manchester United striker Michael Owen has dismissed suggestions he may consider retiring at the end of the season, claiming the example set by the evergreen Ryan Giggs has inspired him to play for as long as he can.

The Samoan centre player, Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu, has been banned for three weeks by the Rugby Football Union (RFU) after being found guilty on two charges of posting critical comments on a social networking website about the Rugby World Cup (RWC)and the International Rugby Board (IRB).

Joey Barton has gone from dressing room bully to wannabe cyber bully as he tries to upset the cast of The Only Way is Essex on Twitter.

Liverpool legend Alan Hansen believes Everton's Jack Rodwell “has all the credentials” to thrive at the highest level.

Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerard has admitted next summer's Euro 2012 tournament is likely to be his last international championship.

Manchester United star Rio Ferdinand wants his former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo to play in his testimonial at Old Trafford next summer.

Ian Wright has labelled the FA a ‘joke’ for enabling Chelsea defender John Terry to remain part of the England squad whilst under investigation for alleged racism.

Arsene Wenger will turn his attention to Rennes midfielder Yann M'Vila after the Frenchman ruled out a move for Real Madrid's Esteban Granero.

Manchester United legend Gary Neville has lauded his former boss Sir Alex Ferguson and the Scot's seamless ability to diffuse potentially awkward situations, such as the day he told his manager he wanted to retire.

The agent of Fiorentina striker Stevan Jovetic has told The International Business Times that Arsenal and Liverpool have not made offers for the Montenegrin international.

Juventus veteran Alessandro Del Piero has paved the way for a Premier League swansong after the forward revealed he will not retire from football at the end of the current campaign.

Manchester United have been alerted to the availability of Mirko Vucinic after the Juventus striker outlined his desire to play in the Premier League.

Phil Jones can be Rio Ferdinand’s heir for Manchester United and England according to Liverpool hero Alan Hansen.

Jack Wilshire has vowed to finish his career with Arsenal and revealed he expects to return from his ankle injury before Christmas.

Luis Suarez could face disciplinary action from the Football Association after the Liverpool striker broke his silence over claims that he racially abused Manchester United captain Patrice Evra during a match at Anfield on 15 October.

Contrary to recent reports, Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku will not be leaving Stamford Bridge during the January transfer window.

Leading the way is Arsenal’s Jack Wilshere but there is suddenly an emerging group of young English players in the Premier League all capable of making a serious impression on the national side.

Sir Alex Ferguson is weighing up a January approach for Valencia's Jordi Alba, according to reports in Monday's press.

Arsenal transfer news, rumours, gossip. Tottenham Hotspur look set to battle Arsenal for the signature of Lille striker Eden Hazard, according to reports in the Metro.

Police have launched an investigation after Queens Park Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand was sent a threatening letter, as the disturbing subplots behind Chelsea captain John Terry’s alleged racist abuse continues.