Mourinho slams 'wild' Suarez for 'swimming pool' dive

Brendan Rodgers defended the Reds striker after a penalty box clash with Samuel Eto'o in the 2-1 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday

The Blues won 2-1 on Sunday thanks to goals from Eden Hazard and Samuel Eto’o after Martin Skrtel had given the Reds an early lead.

Aguero’s father rules out Manchester City forward leaving for Barcelona

The Argentina international, who is currently recovering from injury, has been linked with a move to Spain but his father says there is "nothing at all" in the rumours

The Argentina international has been in superb form for his club this season, scoring 19 times in all competitions, though is currently sidelined with a calf injury.

Alampasu vows to avoid mistake against Sweden

Golden Eaglets goalkeeper Dele Alampasu claims he learned the painful lessons from Nigeria’s 3-3 draw with debutants Sweden in the FIFA Under-17 World Cup group meeting in Al Ain City, United Arab Emirates, on October 22, promising a clean sheet against the Scandinavians in Dubai on Tuesday.

Nigeria beat Mexico 2011 runners-up Uruguay 2-0 in Sharjah on Saturday to set up a semifinal tie with Sweden, who defeated Honduras 2-1 in Al Ain City on Friday to reach the stage.

In the group stage game, Swede striker Valmir Berisha captalised on Alampasu’s mistakes early in the encounter to put the Europeans 2-0 up before the Eaglets came back to level the score.

Alampasu vows to avoid mistake against Sweden

Golden Eaglets goalkeeper Dele Alampasu claims he learned the painful lessons from Nigeria’s 3-3 draw with debutants Sweden in the FIFA Under-17 World Cup group meeting in Al Ain City, United Arab Emirates, on October 22, promising a clean sheet against the Scandinavians in Dubai on Tuesday.

Nigeria beat Mexico 2011 runners-up Uruguay 2-0 in Sharjah on Saturday to set up a semifinal tie with Sweden, who defeated Honduras 2-1 in Al Ain City on Friday to reach the stage.

In the group stage game, Swede striker Valmir Berisha captalised on Alampasu’s mistakes early in the encounter to put the Europeans 2-0 up before the Eaglets came back to level the score.

Jordan beats home based Eagles

Al-Nashāmā secured their first ever win over Nigeria in Tuesday’s international friendly played at the Amman International Stadium

Jordan defeated Nigeria 1-0 at the Amman International Stadium in an international friendly played on Monday afternoon.

A 42nd minute strike from captain, Hatem Aqel was all the host needed to beat Stephen Keshi’s men as they continue preparation for their make or break 2014 World Cup qualifying play-offs against the Uruguayan national team.

The West Asian coached by legendary Egyptian striker, Hossam Hassan started on an impressive note threatening the Nigerian defence led by Azubuike Egwuekwe but could not get the curtain raiser due to poor finishing.

Omeruo impresses Mourinho

Kenneth Omeruo has caught the eye of manager Jose Mourinho during Chelsea training, MTNFootball.com has specially learnt.

“Kenneth has impressed Mourinho at training with Chelsea and it is looking very good for him now since his surgery for a shoulder problem,” the player’s adviser Chika Akujobi informed MTNFootball.com

“The Special One has taken special interest in the player. He wants to give him a chance but first Kenneth must regain full match fitness.”

Mourinho is expected to soon take a decision on the immediate future of the 20-year-old defender, whether he stays put at Chelsea or goes on a short-term loan.

Ribery could wil this year's Ballon D'or

Zinedine Zidane says he would choose his former France international teammate Franck Ribery over his current Real Madrid charge Cristiano Ronaldo were he picking the 2013 Ballon d’Or award.

  Ribery is hotly tipped to take the prize given his key role in Bayern Munich’s Champions League, Bundesliga and DFB Pokal wins last season, and his continuing impressive performances for the German side under Pep Guardiola this term.