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Zinedine Zidane believes Gareth Bale could become one of the most expensive players in the world

Manchester United are willing to pay up to £65m to bring Cristiano Ronaldo back to Old Trafford in the summer.

Weak job data with unemployment rising to 12.1% expected to prompt European Central Bank to cut interest rates at next meeting.

Liverpool hope to sign Sporting Lisbon defender Tiago Illori in the summer as they look to find a long-term replacement for Jamie Carragher.

The agent of Benfica midfielder Nemanja Matic isn't surprised his client is in high demand, amid widely reported interest from Manchester United and Juventus.

Joao Moutinho says he's ready to exit Porto this summer, according to reports, with the midfielder hoping to secure a move abroad with Chelsea and Tottenham circling.

Acclaimed author Gabriel Gbadamosi talks about finding peace in the tumultuous and complex London borough

Britain's debt-to-GDP hits 90 percent and notches one of the highest budget deficit figures for the whole of the European Union.

Chancellor George Osborne mounts legal challenge against adoptees of new financial transactions tax over concerns of repercussions.

Cypriot central bank has earlier denied reports of gold sale.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly planning a summer move for Real Madrid left-back Fabio Coentrao.

Cyprus bailout concerns contribute to the continued weakness of gold as precious metal dips below $1,400 for the first time since March 2011.

European markets retreat after four straight days of gains.

Alan Pardew says Newcastle United's brief comeback against Benfica made him dream of reaching the Europa League last four

Newcastle United came up short in their quest to go one step closer to a first trophy since 1969 despite Papiss Cisse's goal helping to defeat Benfica at St James' Park.

Wayne Rooney will not make way for Radamel Falcao should Manchester United sign the South American forward

Report finds UK ranks 16th out of world's 29 most advanced economies for child well-being.

European markets open positive on indication of a solid US corporate earnings season.

Portugal's PM suffers setback in efforts to trim spending and reform public sector.

European Markets edge higher as investors remain optimistic on further stimulus hopes.

This year there are quite a few new faces to focus on; some exciting batsmen and clever bowlers capable of turning the game in favour of their teams.