It may not be the most attractive brand of soccer, but sometimes that doesn't matter.

The French international defender has been released from the medical center where he spent 40 days recovering from his liver transplant operation in April.

The France international will leave the hospital on Monday some six weeks after undergoing a liver transplant, and will continue the recovery process at home

There is no precedent for City's dramatic rise to the top of English football. To stay there, the Blues will need to lay a stable foundation.

The former Spain star, who has played his last competitive game for Schalke, was quick to help out after it emerged that his local side was in danger of going under

The Peru international claims he turned down advances from the Bavarian giants and the Bianconeri before he signed a contract extension tying him to the Veltins Arena until 2016.

England expects more than any coach can deliver, so for its new coach, it can only end one way.

A frustrated OM boss faced the media after being bombarded with questions on his future, but he nonetheless wants to stay at Stade Velodrome, even if he is unsure of his fate

The veteran forward has impressed in the Bundesliga and in Europe for Schalke over the last two seasons, and may well be included in the World Cup winners' team