Breaking News: Walcott deal 'closer', says Wenger

The England international has said that he is negotiating an extension with the Gunners and his boss has now revealed that an agreement is edging ever nearer

Theo Walcott is close to signing his new contract at Arsenal, according to manager Arsene Wenger.

The England international is out of contract at the end of the coming season, having signed a three-and-a-half-year deal in January 2013.

Facebook Loses Appeal on New York Search Warrants

A New York state appeals court ruled on Tuesday that Facebook had no legal standing to challenge search warrants on behalf of its customers, a decision that dealt a blow to civil libertarians and social media companies seeking to expand Internet privacy.

Upholding a lower court decision, the five-judge panel in Manhattan said that under state and federal law only a defendant can challenge a search warrant, and it must be done during a hearing before trial. At that point, defendants can move to have evidence thrown out as the fruit of an illegal search.

Forbes names Real Madrid the world's most valuable sports team for the third straight year

Real Madrid remain the most valuable sports team in the world with a worth of $3.26 billion, according to the prestigious publication Forbes. On its website, the magazine states that the Whites have held on to top spot thanks to revenue of $746 million, the highest in the world of sport, and operating income of $171 million. Real Madrid lead the ranking ahead of the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Yankees.

Robot Visits White House in America

President Barack Obama meets Alice Wong, founder of the Disability Visibility Project, at the White House on July 20.

Alice Wong was President Barack Obama's first telerobotic visitor when she maneuvered her robot to meet the Commander in Chief on Monday.

Bayern confirm Vidal deal with Juventus

The Chilean will join up with the Bundesliga champions next week pending a medical, according to CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge

Bayern Munich have confirmed that midfielder Arturo Vidal will join the club from Juventus pending a contract signing and a medical.

Ronaldo's angry response to Benitez

Cristiano Ronaldo reacted angrily to Rafa Benitez's decision to rule out one of his goals during training on Wednesday.

The 30-year-old was caught gesticulating on camera by television station Cuatro and shouting 'Vai Caralho!' in the direction of the Real Madrid coach.

Messi is the Pele of this generation - Belletti

The former Barcelona and Chelsea defender has hailed the Argentine's quality and says he will define the current era of football

Juliano Belletti has says his former Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi is the "Pele of this generation".

The 28-year-old returned to his best form in the second half of last season to inspire the Catalans to the treble but was criticised back in Argentina following the Albiceleste's Copa America final defeat.