Chelsea confirm Villas-Boas deal

Chelsea have confirmed the appointment of former Porto coach Andre Villas-Boas as their new manager.

The 33-year-old has signed a three-year contract with the Stamford Bridge club after resigning from his post with Porto on Tuesday.

A statement on the Chelsea website read: "Andre was the outstanding candidate for the job. He is one of the most talented young managers in football today and has already achieved much in a relatively short space of time."

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Foster happy to stay at Birmingham

Goalkeeper Ben Foster has hinted he wants to remain at Birmingham after capping his first season by being voted player of the year by his team-mates and supporters.

The Carling Cup winners could be relegated from the Barclays Premier League this weekend if they are overhauled by either Wigan or Blackpool in the final round of matches. Foster has enjoyed an outstanding campaign and scooped the double award at City's awards ceremony at the NIA last night.

When asked if he would be prepared to play in the npower Championship, Foster said: "I want to stay at Birmingham City. I've loved this season. 

Bringing Jabulani to Life (Vídeo)

Jabulani - meaning 'to Celebrate' in the isiZulu language - is the name of the new ball for the FIFA World Cup 2010™.

Made, as ever, by Adidas - the world's leading Football equipment manufacturer, the Jabulani ball builds on their years of scientific excellence. With their history of official FIFA World Cup balls (from Telstar to Teamgeist™) the balls have improved year on year, though not without attracting some controversy along the way.

Transfer News: Arsenal eye up Benzema; Tottenham revive interest in Charlie Adam

With Robin van Persie prone to injury and Nicklas Bendtner and Marouane Chamakh both struggling for form in recent months, Arsene Wenger is keen on strengthening his attacking options when the transfer window reopens.

Wenger's main target is fellow Frenchman Karim Benzema, who is currently plying his trade at Real Madrid after a big money move from Lyon in the summer of 2009.

The France international has been in good form this season after a difficult start to his career in Madrid but Jose Mourinho may be willing to cash in on him if the Gunners are willing to pay the £25 million asking price.

Cuáles son las razones de este DVD?

Hemos visto que existe una enorme carencia de información visual del Entrenamiento en general, y más concretamente en lo que se refiere a las etapas de formación. Por ello, llegamos a la conclusión de que era fundamental avanzar con un proyecto que funcionara como un instrumento de ayuda para todos los que intervienen en el proceso de formación del atleta (entrenadores, padres y los mismos jóvenes).

Drogba gone in the summer

DIDIER DROGBA has been a mean, moody but magnificent focal point of the Chelsea attack for the last seven years.

His contribution to their final emergence as a real European powerhouse has been as great as any player at Stamford Bridge.

He may have cost £24million but stats of 141 goals in 239 starts mark him down as real VFM.

Yes, he has always operated on a short emotional fuse - never more than when he was sent off in the Champions League final in Moscow - but that's the price you pay for someone who is undoubtedly the real deal.

Capello welcomes selection headache

Fabio Capello cannot wait to stride into a selection minefield next month.

After introducing half a dozen youngsters into his squad for the November defeat to France, even more possibilities have opened up thanks to Wednesday night's win in Denmark. Although Jack Wilshere and Andy Carroll remain the most likely newcomers to force their way into Capello's plans on a regular basis, options are starting to emerge in many areas.

"I hope it will be difficult for me," he said. "It means there are new possibilities. It means we are really strong.

Aston Villa defend Darren Bent transfer conduct

Aston Villa today strongly defended their conduct in the move that took Darren Bent from Sunderland to Villa Park.Bent's switch to Villa was completed yesterday for an initial £18million three days after the striker put in a shock transfer request.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce yesterday claimed Bent had been unsettled and Quinn has revealed he feared three weeks ago that the 26-year-old had his mind elsewhere.

But Villa issued a strongly-worded statement today stressing that there had been no "inappropriate approach" to the player.

Barcelona wait on Fabregas

Barcelona president Sandro Rosell is still hoping to sign Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas despite the club's failed attempt to bring in the Catalan midfielder last summer.

Former Barca president Joan Laporta was frustrated in his plans to sign Fabregas before stepping down last year, and Rosell was also unable to recruit the midfielder - who was a youth player at the Catalan club - upon taking over in July.

"Will we sign Cesc this summer? I'll tell you in June," the Barca president told reporters at an event in Arenys de Mar on Saturday morning.

Modular tables for high intensity training

The modular tables for high intensity training were created with the intention of answering in practice situations to the growing need to submit players to maximum effort intensities.

This new method, help players when in competition situations to be ready to perform any task.

Liverpool accept Hoffenheim offer for Ryan Babel

Liverpool have accepted a bid from German club Hoffenheim for Dutch forward Ryan Babel.

The 24-year-old will now discuss personal terms with the Bundesliga club after travelling to Germany.

The Reds signed Babel in an £11.5m deal from Ajax in July 2007 but he has struggled to fulfil his potential in a frustrating time at Anfield.