Overpaid Youngsters

Manchester United veteran Ryan Giggs has blasted the inflated pay-packets that youngsters in football receive and claims it doesn't help in the development of their careers. "Now, before you're proven, you've got the money - a four or five-year contract," he told the press.

Making Up For Lost Time

After making a sensational impact in his first competitive game back for the Azzurri since the departure of Marcello Lippi, Italy hitman Antonio Cassano spoke of a desire to make up for lost time during Sunday’s press conference at Coverciano.

Manchester Is Awful

New Milan signing Robinho says that he struggled during his time at Manchester City because his managers could not understand him and admits that he found the city "an awful place to live". Robinho failed to perform consistently, a fact he attributes to his unsuccessful adaptation to life in England.

Rooney May Not Play

Wayne Rooney may miss England's Euro 2012 qualifier against Switzerland because of newspaper reports concerning his private life. The news comes as a huge blow for England manager Fabio Capello, who is already without forward Peter Crouch for the clash on Tuesday.

Coentrao Blow For Portugal

Portugal left-back Fabio Coentrao will miss his country's Euro 2012 qualifier against Norway on Tuesday night. The 22-year-old Benfica defender, who caught the eye with his solid displays during the 2010 World Cup, injured his right thigh in Friday's opening qualifier with Cyprus.

Looking For Bale

Real Madrid are reportedly in line to make a move for Tottenham Hotspur wide man Gareth Bale in January. Madrid were thought to have been interested in procuring the services of the Wales international during the summer, but it did not reach fruition as the summer transfer window came to a close.

New Aston Villa Manager?

Former Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier is set to be offered the managerial hot-seat at Aston Villa. Reports had suggested that Houllier would be offered a director of football post at Villa Park, but it is now believed Villa want the 63-year-old Frenchman to take over from current caretaker boss Kevin MacDonald.