Sports Latest
The latest UK & World sports news from the Press Association
Wenger hits out at Spanish press
06:45, Feb 11 2012
Arsene Wenger has accused the Spanish media of trying to unsettle Arsenal captain Robin van Persie.
Just like Cesc Fabregas before him, Van Persie - who has yet to commit to a new, long-term deal - has been heavily linked with a move to Spain. An article in Friday's Marca newspaper quoted the 28-year-old as claiming it would be "an honour" to be linked with Real Madrid, and he would be "excited at the prospect of playing there".
"Frankly, Marca is as creative as some English newspapers. That means you cannot believe every word that is said in Marca," the Arsenal manager said.
"At Marca they are very creative. They have created another story. They don't care, Marca, at all. I think they are even far more from real evidence than any English newspapers. They just create stories."
Wenger maintained there had been no contact from Barcelona or Real Madrid over Van Persie, and if they did, they would be given short shrift.
"What do you think? Barcelona knows that they have a difficult job with us, always," he said.
Arsenal made little moves in what was a fairly stagnant January transfer window compared to previous seasons. Wenger believes that is down to the "absolutely crazy" Premier League 25-man squad rules, which the Gunners boss claims will "paralyse the market".
The Gunners boss said: "You see nothing happened in the January transfer window, because everybody has 25 so if nobody buys nobody else can buy.
"It makes common sense when they [Premier League] sit together there at the table, but they must never have really experienced what it is to take a risk or gamble on players.
"If I have to buy a player, I have to kick somebody out."
Reds making stadium progress - Ayre 12:45, May 23 2012
Liverpool's managing director Ian Ayre insists progress is being made on a decision about the club's long-term future home with a new stadium and a redevelopment both still under consideration. more
Hazard to decide on future 12:45, May 23 2012
Eden Hazard's agent claims an agreement has been reached with all parties interested in the Belgium international and said the player will make a final decision on his future after the upcoming international friendlies. more
Shanghai confident over Drogba move 12:45, May 23 2012
Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua are confident of securing a move for Didier Drogba, who on Tuesday confirmed he was leaving Chelsea. more
Williams agrees Castleford loan deal 11:45, May 23 2012
Castleford have signed Welsh international Rhys Williams on an initial one-month loan deal from Warrington. more
Olympic torch takes a wrong turn 11:45, May 23 2012
The Olympic torch took a wrong turn on Wednesday shortly before it crossed the Clifton Suspension Bridge in a spectacular display of fireworks. more
Khan announces Garcia bout 11:45, May 23 2012
Amir Khan is set to fight WBC light-welterweight champion Danny Garcia on July 14. more
Newcastle add more new faces 09:45, May 23 2012
Newcastle have added three further new signings to their squad for next season. more
Kaymer not panicking despite fall 08:45, May 23 2012
Dropping out of the world's top 10 is not quite what Martin Kaymer had planned for this year - but he is not about to press any panic buttons. more
Care taken over England return 08:45, May 23 2012
Harlequins scrum-half Danny Care is aiming to use Saturday's Aviva Premiership final against Leicester to prove he is ready to reclaim the England number nine jersey. more
Halfpenny hails Warburton 08:45, May 23 2012
Leigh Halfpenny has hailed the on and off-field leadership of Wales captain Sam Warburton as the flanker prepares to lead the RBS 6 Nations champions on their three-Test tour of Australia. more
More to come from Mourinho's Madrid 07:45, May 23 2012
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho believes his team have played the best football in the world this year - and says they will only get better. more
US finale for Clijsters 07:45, May 23 2012
Former world number one Kim Clijsters has confirmed that the US Open in August will be her last tournament before she retires from the sport for a second and final time. more
