Blackburn Rovers F.C. have completed the signing of England Under-21 defender Michael Keane on loan from Manchester United for the rest of the season, according to .

Keane, 21, has previously spent time on loan at Leicester City (2012/13) and Derby County (2013/14), tallying two goals in 31 Championship appearances.

The highly-rated centre-back, who has scored three goals in eight international caps for England s Under-21 side, last played for United against Chelsea in the Capital One Cup on 31 October 2012.

On that day, Keane partnered Scott Wootton, now at Leeds United, in central defence for the Reds Devils and Chelsea won 5-4 in a pulsating encounter at Stamford Bridge.

After days of speculation, Blackburn priced at to win promotion to …

A gritty defensive display helped Western Sydney Wanderers escape Seoul with a 0-0 draw in their AFC Champions League semi-final first leg.

The Wanderers held firm to restrict the hosts to few chances and will head back to Parramatta in a fortnight confident of getting the job done.

Without strikers Tomi Juric and Brendon Santalab – as well as winger Shannon Cole – through suspension, Tony Popovic s side struggled to create many opportunities and were held scoreless for the first time in the competition.

But they were resolute in defence and now know a win in their home leg in two weeks will make them just the second Australian club after Adelaide United in 2008 to make the Champions League final.

After enjoying large chunks of possession early on, th…

Chambly shocked Strasbourg to reach the semi-finals of the Coupe de France on Wednesday, joining Les Herbiers as an unexpected presence in the last four.

Lassana Doucoure was the hero for Chambly, finishing from close range to score the only goal of the game with seven minutes to go and book a semi-final spot for the third-tier side.

Strasbourg were the first Ligue 1 side beaten by Chambly on their run to the semi-finals, where they join fellow Championnat National side Les Herbiers.

On Tuesday, Stephane Masala s men knocked out Lens of Ligue 2 on penalties, triumphing 4-2 in the shoot-out after a goalless draw at Stade de la Beaujoire.

It is the second time two sides from outside the top two divisions have reached the semi-finals of the Coupe de Fra…

West Brom goalkeeper Ben Foster has signed a new deal at The Hawthorns.

The former Manchester United man is now committed to the Baggies until June 2019 after penning a two-and-a-half year contract.

Foster, 33, has been ever-present for West Brom this season and his strong performances have helped Tony Pulis men go into Christmas in eighth place in the Premier League.

Pulis told the club website: We’re delighted we’ve extended Ben’s contract.

His form this season has been there for all to see and he continues to set the standards at the club all the goalkeepers have to aspire to.

Foster joined West Brom on loan from Birmingham in 2011 before making the move permanent 12 months later. He has gone on to make 161 appearances for the club i…

Everton defender Seamus Coleman has signed a new five-year contract to keep him at Goodison Park until the end of the 2018/19 season.

The highly rated Republic of Ireland right-back enjoyed a superb individual campaign in 2013/14, scooping Everton s player of the year award and earning a place in the PFA team of the season.

Coleman played 41 times last term, showcasing his considerable attacking talents with an impressive seven goals.

The 25-year-old has made 143 appearances for Everton since joining from League of Ireland outfit Sligo Rovers in January 2009 and his decision to put pen to paper on fresh terms will be welcomed by supporters of the Merseyside club following speculation linking him to Manchester United, and more recently, Arsenal.

With how …

Pep Guardiola did not see the point in sugar coating the news that Manchester City will be without Kevin De Bruyne for between four to six weeks with a hamstring injury.

It is [a huge blow] but we have to move forward, he said after confirming the extent of the setback for the Belgium international.

He has an important part of the season out and we have to find a solution.

Handily for Guardiola, having the likes of Bernardo Silva, Ilkay Gundogan and Phil Foden to choose from within his creative department means such solutions are in theory at least close at hand.

Here, we will examine how well equipped City are to face a run of fixtures including games against Liverpool, Tottenham, Arsenal, Borussia Monchengladbach and possibly Manchester United withou…

The Superclasico at El Monumental will decide much more than bragging rights as River Plate host Boca Juniors in the second leg of a tantalisingly poised Copa Libertadores final.

River twice came from behind at La Bombonera to draw 2-2, leaving an opportunity for a player to etch their name into the history of one of world football s fiercest rivalries.

Some legendary names have pulled on the iconic jerseys of Boca and River, and here we look at six greats to have graced the fixture who Saturday s hero could secure a place alongside by striking the decisive blow.

BOCA JUNIORS

Juan Roman Riquelme

Riquelme became a legend at Boca with four Primera Division titles and three Libertadores triumphs won at either end of his career. In March 2014, in his fi…

Manchester United have reached an agreement with Shakhtar Donetsk to sign Brazil midfielder Fred.

With Michael Carrick retiring and uncertainty over Marouane Fellaini s future in Manchester, United have turned to the 25-year-old in a deal that it is reported will be worth £52million.

A brief statement released on United s official website read: Manchester United is delighted to announce it has reached agreement with Shakhtar Donetsk for the transfer of Frederico Rodrigues de Paula Santos.

A further announcement will be made in due course.

is delighted to announce it has reached an agreement with Shakhtar Donetsk for the transfer of Fred.

More details:

— Manchester United (@ManUtd)

Fred – who came off the bench in Brazil…

Juventus have said goodbye to Cristiano Ronaldo, who is set to sign for Manchester United on Tuesday.

As confirmation of the deal was awaited from the United end, Ronaldo s departure from Turin was addressed by the Bianconeri.

A statement on the club s website confirmed United will pay an initial £12.9million (€15m) for the 36-year-old across five years, although the fee could reach £19.7m (€23m).

Juve s official site also outlined Ronaldo s achievements in his three-year stay in Italy with a lengthy post.

On 10 July 2018, two icons of the European and football world came together – Cristiano Ronaldo became a Juventus player, it read.

Today, after three years together and 133 appearances, 101 goals scored and five trophies won, that ch…

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said he is sure he would agree to take the Manchester United manager s job on a permanent basis if the club offer it to him at the end of the season.

The former United striker is in temporary charge of the Red Devils following the sacking of Jose Mourinho and he has made a successful start, winning his first two Premier League matches.

Solskjaer guided United to victories over Cardiff City, who he managed for nine months in 2014, and Huddersfield Town, to sit sixth in the Premier League table ahead of the visit of Bournemouth to Old Trafford on Sunday.

In an interview with Sky Sports, the 45-year-old said: My job is for the next five months, because I m going to leave them to someone else when they come in.

That s the plan and that…