Neymar set to move to Barcelona after Santos accept two bids for Brazil forward

Neymar appears to be moving closer to joining Barcelona after his club Santos announced they had accepted two bids for the Brazil forward.

UFC 160 preview: Cain Velasquez and Junior Dos Santos can set up rematch

MARTIN DOMIN: In Las Vegas on Saturday, all eyes will be on whether Cain Velasquez and Junior Dos Santos can set up a mouthwatering third showdown later in the year.

Monaco Grand Prix 2013: Lewis Hamilton in danger of wrecking career - JONATHAN McEVOY

With his three-quarter length khaki culottes, high-top white trainers, tattooed arms, diamond-encrusted ears, bling necklace and a bulldog puppy in tow, Lewis Hamilton's look was more designer bruiser than Riviera chic as he toddled along the most famous waterfront in motor racing.

Lance Armstrong says Danilo Di Luca must be 'stupid' for failing drugs test

Lance Armstrong, who found himself at the centre of one of the biggest drugs scandals in sporting history, has suggested Vini Fantini-Selle Italia rider Danilo Di Luca was 'stupid' for failing his own drugs test.

Giro d'Italia 19th stage canceled due to weather conditions

Friday's 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia from Ponte di Legno to Val Martello has been cancelled due to adverse weather conditions.

Jonny Wilkinson helps Toulon to reach French Top 14 final

Jonny Wilkinson kicked Toulon into the final of the French Top 14 competition on Friday night, scoring 17 points in his club’s 24-9 win over Toulouse.

Eddie Pepperell two shots off lead at BMW PGA Championship

The weather is supposed to improve considerably at the BMW PGA Championship on Saturday, but it has come too late to save some of the most celebrated names in European golf.

Anti-Israeli protestors take advantage of security lapse to infiltrate top UEFA dinner

Anti-Israeli protesters took advantage of a security lapse to infiltrate a dinner for UEFA's top officials in London. Three people jumped the stage and started shouting as stunned guests looked on.

Chelsea players appear to have grown used to the likelihood of Mourinho's return - and are very much looking forward to it

Chelsea players Petr Cech, David Luiz and Demba Ba have all spoken of their looking forward to the return of Jose Mourinho, should he make a return to Stamford Bridge.

Zinedine Zidane has insisted Gareth Bale is more than good enough to play for Real Madrid

Zinedine Zidane has insisted Gareth Bale is 'more than good enough' to play for Real Madrid and said the door is open for the Welshman to join the Spanish giants this summer.

Inter Milan appoint Walter Mazzarri as new coach

Inter Milan appointed former Napoli boss Walter Mazzarri as their new coach on Friday after sacking Andrea Stramaccioni following a disappointing ninth-place finish in Serie A.

Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert joins forces with Jurgen Klopp to plot another glory night for Dortmund

Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert lent his support to his former side Borussia Dortmund as they set their sights on being crowned champions of Europe.

Champions League final: Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund arrive at Wembley

Wembley welcomed Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund as both teams arrived for training on the eve of the first all-German Champions League final.

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL 2013: Bayern Munich boss Jupp Heynckes says Wembley win would be crowning glory

The German takeover is almost complete for a nation that has enjoyed success here since 1966, winning the Euros in 1996, the last international before the Twin Towers were demolished and the first after the reopening.

Jamie Carragher: Borussia Dortmund just like Liverpool in 2005

This could be one of the closest finals we have seen in recent years and Dortmund are not the 7-2 shots that bookmakers suggest. If anything, Bayern will be the more apprehensive of the two sides.

Andros Townsend charged with breaching betting regulations

Andros Townsend has withdrawn from England's Under 21 squad after the Tottenham winger was charged by the Football Association with breaching betting regulations.

French Open: Laura Robson has the power to beat Caroline Wozniacki

When Rory McIlroy started dating Caroline Wozniacki and was new to the tennis scene he would sometimes chat with Laura Robson in the players’ lounge.

Mike Phelan and Eric Steele sacked by Manchester United

David Moyes has wasted no time in stamping his mark on Manchester United by axing long-serving assistant manager Mike Phelan and goalkeeping coach Eric Steele.

Samu Manoa: I like to hit people, I'm not scared of anyone

Samu Manoa is ready for a turf war at Twickenham, far removed from those he was used to before a life-changing move from the west coast of America to England's East Midlands.

Andy Murray training again after pulling out of French Open 2013

Andy Murray is back practising on grass and has begun his preparations for Wimbledon, even though the first ball has yet to be struck in anger in the French Open at Roland Garros.

Real Madrid ready to test Liverpool's resolve to keep striker Suarez with summer bid

Real Madrid have added Liverpool striker Luis Suarez to their extensive list of potential recruits. A host of Europe's top clubs including Real's city rivals Atletico have been linked with the 26-year-old.

Carl Froch and Mikkel Kessler II could go down as one of the best fights in history

Despite their friendship, Carl Froch and Mikkel Kessler's fight at The O2 has the potential to be one of the best in boxing history.

Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner wanted by Besiktas

Turkish clubs Fenerbahce and Besiktas could boost Arsenal's summer transfer kitty after showing interest in Nicklas Bendtner and Gervinho.

Sergio Aguero vows to stay on at Manchester City

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero wants to stay at the club and will try to persuade Carlos Tevez to see out his contract, too.

Everton close in on Roberto Martinez as Toffees plan official approach for Wigan boss

Roberto Martinez was closing in on the Everton job after appearing to edge ahead of his rivals to succeed David Moyes. The Wigan manager has flown home to Spain to spend the weekend pondering his next move.

Michel Platini talks to Martin Samuel about Qatar World Cup, Financial Fair Play and goal-line technology

Michel Platini votes for Qatar, he expands the European Championship to 24 teams, he spreads the competition across an entire continent in 2020 and introduces financial fair play. Sportsmail's chief sports writer MARTIN SAMUEL goes head-to-head with the UEFA president, a man whose ideas he has been scathing of in the past.

Wayne Rooney chased by Arsenal

Arsenal are growing increasingly confident they can finance a record-breaking move for Wayne Rooney. Sportmail exclusively revealed the Gunners’ interest in the unsettled Manchester United star last week.

Robin van Persie sent Piers Morgan a message with picture of his Premier League title win

Robin van Persie dealt a blow to one of his biggest detractors after sending him a mysterious package in the post.

Rafael Benitez set for Napoli job

Rafael Benitez is poised to join Napoli on a two-year contract, the Italian club' s president Aurelio De Laurentiis claimed on Friday.

Blackburn Rovers announce Gary Bowyer as new manager

Gary Bowyer has been announced as the new manager of Blackburn Rovers. The 41-year-old has been given a 12-month rolling contract.