Doyle back on Celtic´s wanted list Celtic manager Neil Lennon has hinted at renewing interest in Wolves striker Kevin Doyle after failing with a January move.
The 29-year-old was linked with a move to the runaway Scottish Premier League leaders following interest in current star forward Gary Hooper - with Norwich City failing with multiple bids during the winter transfer window.
Hooper is widely expected to leave Celtic in the summer after another prolific season - with 26 goals this term so far - and Lennon has eyed Doyle as an ideal replacement.
"I'm a big admirer of Kevin obviously. I tried to take him in January," Lennon told re
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Row looms over Kompany´s Belgium hopes Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany is poised to feature in Belgium's World Cup qualification matches against Macedonia.
The surprise move comes despite Roberto Mancini urging the defender to rest his calf injury during the international break.
The 26-year-old has not featured for the Premier League champions since their 2-0 victory over Fulham on January 19, while City have slipped to 15 points behind Manchester United in the centre-back's absence.
Belgium assistant head coach Vital Borkelmans said Kompany could feature in the away fixture against Macedonia on Friday, as well as thei
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Casillas returns to Real training Real Madrid have been handed a timely fitness boost after Iker Casillas resumed full training.
The 31-year-old suffered a broken thumb against Valencia in the Copa del Rey on January 23, which has kept him out of action for two months and resulted in the January arrival of Diego Lopez.
But despite pulling out of the Madrid squad for the second-leg of their Champions League last-16 tie with Manchester United earlier in the month, Casillas completed a session on Tuesday.
During training, Blancos boss Jose Mourinho split his players into two groups, with goalkeeping coach Silvino Louro given the re
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World Cup win consumes Lahm Germany star Philipp Lahm has admitted he dreams of winning the 2014 World Cup.
But Lahm has also stressed that his country cannot afford to look too far ahead and must focus on qualifying first.
Germany lead Group C with 10 points from four games, holding a three-point lead over Sweden, who have a game in hand, and Lahm has insisted Germany must take things one step at a time.
"Given our history and the quality of our current squad, we cannot go to a major tournament without the ambition of winning it," Lahm told the official DFB website.
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Moura spills beans on Ibra Lucas Moura says Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic frequently 'complains' and 'insults' his team-mates.
The 20-year-old joined the Ligue 1 giants from Sao Paulo in the January transfer window, and the prolific attacker had already made an impression on the Brazilian forward.
However, now he has been with the French side for longer and got to know his team-mates better, the attacker says he has seen a different side to Ibrahimovic.
"What I can already say about Zlatan is that he is a very strong player," Lucas told Fox Sports Radio.
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Sneijder is best Dutch captain Dirk Kuyt says Wesley Sneijder is the Netherlands' undisputed skipper.
The attacking midfielder's return to the Oranje squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Estonia and Romania has confirmed his leadership qualities, Kuyt said.
Sneijder has not featured for the national team since the 4-1 win over Hungary on September 11 last year, with Kuyt and Kevin Strootman wearing the captain's armband during his absence.
Nevertheless, the Fenerbahce attacker has made it clear there is no doubt about Sneijder's position as first-choice skipper.
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Abidal returns with Barca reserves Barcelona defender Eric Abidal has resumed match action again after a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
With the majority of the players away on international duty, the Frenchman took part in a friendly match with Barcelona B against Ligue 2 outfit Istres on Tuesday.
Abidal was diagnosed with a liver tumour back in March 2011 and made a miraculous comeback only months later to feature in the Champions League final.
Nevertheless, the 33-year-old was dealt another blow early in 2012 as he underwent a liver transplant in April last year.
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