Eric Abidal says he wants to continue playing for Barcelona, but he insists that whether he does so will ultimately be the club's decision.The 33-year-old made his long-awaited comeback from a liver transplant in the 5-0 win over Mallorca on April 6, and although the Frenchman admits said he wants to remain with the Spanish Liga leader."If my health allows me, then I want to carry on playing. I ...Full Story »

Real Mallorca midfielder Tomas Pina wants to continue the momentum gained in the vital last-minute win over relegation rivals Celta Vigo when his side face Rayo Vallecano at Estadio Son Moix. Giovani Dos Santos bundled the ball past goalkeeper Javi Varas in the 93rd minute to lift Mallorca from the foot of the Primera Division and leave them one point from safety with seven games remaining. Pi...Full Story »

The Italian has taken responsibility for the "bad attitude" of les Parisiens after they drew 1-1 against Evian before being dumped out on penalties Paris Saint-Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti has branded his side's exit from the Coupe de France to Evian on penalties as a "disaster". Les Parisiens opened the scoring with Javier Pastore after eight minutes but that was the high point for the Lig...Full Story »

Inter Milan manager Andrea Stramaccioni conceded that opponents AS Roma deserved to qualify for the Coppa Italia finals. Despite AS Roma possessing a 2-1 lead from the first leg, a brilliant individual effort from Brazilian defender Jonathan levelled the aggregate for Inter Milan. However, former Nerazzuri player Mattia Destro scored a quick-fire double in the second half, before his Roma tea...Full Story »

Robbed ... Matilde, with husband Jose in 2005 BURGLARS raided the hotel room of soccer boss Jose Mourinho’s wife and daughter during a trip to London, The Sun can reveal. The Real Madrid manager jetted in to comfort Matilde, 47, and Tita, 16, who had a laptop stolen at the five-star Wyndham Grand Hotel in Chelsea. Mourinho, 50 — tipped to return as Chelsea manager this summer R...Full Story »

PASSION ... Di Canio has sparked Sunderland into life PAOLO DI CANIO is playing his way into the hearts of the Sunderland players.New boss Di Canio has impressed with his tactics and training methods. But keeper Simon Mignolet revealed the Italian is also a good performer in their practice games. He said: “You can see he was a good player. "Paolo likes to be involved. He likes to feel ...Full Story »

Jose Mourinho is already saying his farewells in Madrid according to the president of his son's football team.Manuel Álvarez, who runs the Canillas team in the Spanish capital where Mourinho's son plays, said: 'Mourinho told us that next year he would not come and give a talk to our coaches because he would not be here. Goodbye: Jose Mourinho, at Real Madrid's 3-0 win over Athletic Bilbao ...Full Story »

JOSE MOURINHO has begun the countdown towards his Real Madrid exit — according to the president of his son’s team. The Special One has dropped plenty of hints he will be leaving Spain at the end of the season — and could make a sensational return to Chelsea. His son, Jose jnr, plays for a youth team of Real’s satellite club Canillas and earlier in the season Mourinho ...Full Story »

PRESSURE ON CITY ... Patrick Vieira sharing a joke with boss Roberto Mancini PATRICK VIEIRA last night insisted Manchester City need to win the FA Cup to save a bad season. City’s football development executive also refused to rule out selling Samir Nasri to Paris Saint-Germain, though he insisted the champions want to keep him. He said: “Has this season been a success? No. The ai...Full Story »

Sir Alex Ferguson blasted referee Lee Probert for not sending off Andy Carroll after the West Ham striker left David De Gea and Patrice Evra grounded with a bone-crunching challenge. The Manchester United manager was left fuming after Carroll clattered into the goalkeeper shortly before half-time during the 2-2 draw at Upton Park. Ferguson told Sky Sports: 'I think it's obvious, I don't think ...Full Story »