‘I want to enjoy my family’ – Chelsea and Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain confirms international retirement at 31Chelsea striker Gonzalo Higuain has announced his retirement from international football with Argentina.The 31-year-old, who moved to Chelsea in January on a loan deal from Juventus, scored 31 goals in 75...

Football: Chelsea's Olivier Giroud seeks France return to boost game timeLONDON (REUTERS) - Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud wants to move back to France when his contract expires at the end of the season after growing frustrated by a lack of playing time under manager Maurizio Sarri.Giroud has not started a Premier League...

Premier League results: Cardiff relegated, Tottenham beaten by Bournemouth, Wolves claim win over FulhamThe penultimate round of fixtures began on Friday night with Everton securing a 2-0 win over Burnley at Goodison Park.And although there are only five fixtures on Saturday, they have produced plenty of excitement so...

England U21 1-1 Poland U21: Aidy Boothroyd’s side struggle to break down resilient visitors at Ashton Gate ahead of European ChampionshipsEngland’s Under-21 side were held by a resilient young Poland side in a 1-1 draw at Ashton Gate.Aidy Boothroyd’s side had plenty of possession in Bristol, but failed to convert their...

Tottenham transfer news: Spurs line up Lazio goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha as replacement for Hugo Lloris – reportsTottenham have identified Lazio goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha as a potential long-term replacement for Hugo Lloris, reports claim.Spurs captain Lloris was responsible for Liverpool’s winner in the 2-1 defeat on...

Football: 'I made a mistake', says Pochettino, but he slams 'sloppy' SpursLONDON (AFP) - Mauricio Pochettino took his share of the blame for "sloppy" Tottenham's 1-0 Champions League semi-final first leg defeat against Ajax after admitting he used the wrong tactics.Pochettino's side made a dismal start as Donny van de...

Ruben Loftus-Cheek to stay at Chelsea as there is ‘no reason for me to leave’Ruben Loftus-Cheek has revealed he has no plans to leave Chelsea.The 23-year-old has nine goals for the Blues this season but has been mostly utilised from the bench.Many Chelsea fans have called for the England midfielder to be given more minutes...

Bolton Wanderers players strike over unpaid wages days before High Court hearingBolton players have gone on strike for the second time this year after the Championship club failed to pay their staff for March.Employees have not been paid on time for a second month in a row as uncertainty continues to cloud Wanderers.On...