Football - Talents News

• Zlatan defends Jose: We won't change Zlatan Ibrahimovic has urged Jose Mourinho to "stand up for what he is doing", saying they are both victims of "personal" criticism. more
• Poch 'proud' of Dier tackle on Ramos Mauricio Pochettino has heaped praise on his Tottenham stars in the England team and admitted he was 'proud' to see Eric Dier put in a big challenge on Sergio Ramos. more
• De Bruyne faces late fitness test Kevin De Bruyne is close to returning for Manchester City and will have a late fitness test ahead of Burnley's visit on Saturday, Sky Sports News understands. more
• MLS: Rooney stunner as DC win again Wayne Rooney rolled back the years as his stunning 30-yard free-kick earned helped DC United strengthen their hold on a play-off spot with a 1-0 win over Toronto in the MLS. more
• Papers: Juve to bid £65m for Rashford All the top stories and transfer rumours from the back pages of Thursday's national newspapers... more
• Has Jose evolved? Has Jose Mourinho's managerial style evolved since his early Chelsea days? We check the stats ahead of his return to Stamford Bridge on Saturday... more
• Pereira: Videos caused Pogba, Jose row Manchester United midfielder Andreas Pereira has confirmed Jose Mourinho's training-ground spat with Paul Pogba was caused by the Frenchman's use of social media. more
• Zlatan brings king LeBron down to earth Zlatan Ibrahimovic admits LeBron James may claim LA's throne, but says in his world "there are many kings, but there is only one God". more
• How Pogba compares for France, Utd Paul Pogba has been under the spotlight this season - but how does his form with Manchester United compare to his form for France? more
• What do Chelsea, Utd need to add? What do Chelsea and Manchester United need to be Premier League title contenders? We ask the pundits ahead of their clash live on Sky Sports this weekend. more
• Revealed: Mourinho's best PL XI Just one current Manchester United player makes it into the best XI of Premier League stars managed by Jose Mourinho, according to skysports.com readers. more
• Hearts suffer double injury blow Hearts defender John Souttar and forward Uche Ikpeazu have both been ruled out for five months due to injury. more
• Euro papers: PSG will let Neymar leave With the January window barely two months away, clubs are finalising strategies for the new year and targets for next summer. more
• Mina and Gomes ready for PL debuts Yerry Mina and Andre Gomes are available to make their Everton Premier League debuts against Crystal Palace this weekend. more
• Will Wenger get another top job? After announcing his intention to return to football, will Arsene Wenger get another top managerial role? That was discussed on The Debate… more
• Transfer Centre LIVE! The latest transfer news and gossip, as Paul Pogba and Neymar are linked with Barcelona moves. more
• O'Neill: I'm facing biggest challenge Martin O'Neill admits he is facing his biggest challenge as manager of the Republic of Ireland, but says he is confident of turning their fortunes around. more
• Rubin Kazan banned by UEFA Russian club Rubin Kazan have been banned from European competition for one season for breaching Financial Fair Play restrictions, UEFA said on Thursday. more
• Naismith wins September player award Hearts forward Steven Naismith has been named the Scottish Premiership Player of the Month for September. more
• Zlatan: Everyone knows Rooney's quality Zlatan Ibrahimovic has praised the impact Wayne Rooney has made in MLS and claims everyone Stateside knows of his "quality." more