Rick Parry met with Rafael Benítez to ‘clear the air’ at Anfield. Photograph: Getty Images
The Liverpool manager Rafael Benítez and chief executive Rick Parry have vowed to “move forward together” after holding clear-the-air talks at Anfield.
The working relationship between the two had come under pressure over Liverpool’s activity in the transfer market - particularly over [...]

Arshavin hopes that Zenit St Petersburg will lower their asking price. Photograph: Alex Livesey/Getty Images
Tottenham target Andrei Arshavin has revealed his frustration at the delay over his proposed move to White Hart Lane, and revealed that he hopes his unhappiness will lead to Zenit St Petersburg dropping their asking price. “My desire to leave is [...]

Harry Kewell’s decision to sign for Galatasaray has sparked controversy. Photograph: Robert Cianfone / Getty Images
Harry Kewell has signed a two-year contract with Turkish side Galatasaray. The winger has joined the club as a free agent after his contract at Liverpool expired in May.
However, his choice of club has provoked criticism from fans of his [...]

Adebayor could be off to the San Siro. Photograph: AFP/Getty Images
Emmanuel Adebayor’s departure from Arsenal moved a step closer today when his agent, Vincenzo Morabito, claimed Milan now have a “70 to 80% chance” of signing the forward. The Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani said last week that Adebayor was his club’s sole transfer target this [...]

Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe addresses a speech, on April 18, 2008 during celebrations for the country’s independence. Photograph: Alexander Joe/AFP
The idea that sport and politics don’t mix is the first resort of the ignorant fan, born of a blithe denial of the truth. History provides any number of examples to the contrary, from Joe Louis [...]

England team-mates Steven Gerrard and Gareth Barry. Photograph: S Botterill/Getty Images
Steven Gerrard has urged his England team-mate Gareth Barry to force through a summer move to Liverpool, insisting the Aston Villa midfielder needs to be playing Champions League football “to better his career”.
Barry was the subject of a failed opening bid from Liverpool this month, [...]

Steve McClaren. Photograph: Martin Ricketts / PA
Speculation linking Steve McClaren with the manager’s job at Dutch club FC Twente has heightened after his agent admitted it is “an option” for the former England coach.
McClaren, out of work since he left the England job in November following the failure to qualify for Euro 2008, was in [...]