Australia is set to host the 2015 Asian Cup finals after presenting its bid to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) at a meeting in Kuala Lumpur...

After losing his job as Argentina's football coach, Diego Maradona has accused Argentina Football Association president Julio Grondona of 'lying' and team manager Carlos Bilardo of...

Donovan, who enjoyed a successful two-month loan spell with Premier League Everton in the second half of last season, is expected to move before the transfer window closes next month. The forward,...

The Blues continue to track Inter striker Mario Balotelli and Aston Villa midfielder James Milner, and Mancini has confirmed that he is still hopeful of bringing in more new recruits. Speaking...

JOIN WalesOnline's Gareth Rogers for all the action from Cardiff City's final game before the new season kicks off. We'll be bringing you regular updates, pictures and banter throughout the match as...

-- A Muslim group and German soccer authorities said Wednesday they have determined that professional Muslim players may break their fast during the holy month of Ramadan. The announcement...

Manchester United turned the Major League Soccer All-Star game into its own showcase of talent. Federico Macheda had two early goals, Mexican star Javier Hernandez scored in his debut for the Red...

The Newcastle United defender Steven Taylor is helped from the field after dislocating a shoulder during a pre-season friendly at Carlisle. Photograph: John Clifton/Action...

Marlon King should never play football again but has insisted the player will not be welcomed back to the DW Stadium after the completion of his prison sentence today.King was jailed for 18 months...

Diego Maradona walked out to raucous cheers. To the national press, their hero was back. The surprised international audience simply watched on in shock at the bizarre choice of...

Celtic have announced the signing of the Israel midfielder Biram Kayal. The 22-year-old has agreed a four-year contract after completing his move from Maccabi Haifa, subject to final paperwork, and...

Kayal will be unveiled at the club's Lennoxtown training ground today as Celtic look to lift the gloom following their 3-0 defeat by Braga in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League...

Avram Grant has insisted sought-after midfielder Scott Parker will remain his West Ham United heartbeat. The 55-year-old manager also backed England internationals Robert Green and Matthew Upson to...

The Argentine Football Association had said several weeks ago that it planned to offer him a new four-year deal, and Maradona said Grondona asked him in a meeting Monday to continue but without seven...

legend hopes to make his comeback from an Achilles injury in the next few weeks then return to Europe in January. Hammers co-owner David Gold said: "We had some discussions with David's agents a...

hot seat. "We shouldn’t necessarily be always looking for star players, but functional ones," said Moratti. "There is a different coach, maybe slightly different from last year, but first and...

captain Stiliyan Petrov insists team morale has not been affected by six players being put up for sale. Nigel Reo-Coker, Steve Sidwell, Luke Young, Curtis Davies, Nicky Shorey and Habib Beye are...

, are tracking the Rosenborg star, 24. But Annan is believed to prefer Old Trafford. United have yet to make an official bid but Annan's agent, Lars Petter Fosdahl, said: "We're expecting one...

. He has since left for Anfield on a free and said: "People thought if Real called, you had to go. "But I thought if I went it would be as an ordinary player. Now I just want to play my part in...

boss Steve Bruce says Darren Bent will be fit for the Premiership kickoff. The 26-year-old striker was forced to sit out the Black Cats' 2-0 defeat...

for pulling out of talks for Eric Djemba-Djemba. Djemba-Djemba was allowed by his club to fly to England to hold talks with Albion boss Roberto Di Matteo and he watched Tuesday's friendly at...

earlier in the week. "We were disappointed with the way we played and the result in Kansas City," Van der Sar told ManUtd.com. "It was 10 against 11 for a lot of the game and we had enough chances...

Micah Richards has featured in pre-season for Manchester City Richards, 22, has been linked with a possible transfer to Tottenham this summer as City have further strengthened their defensive options...

Celtic have announced the signing of Israel midfielder Beram Kayal on a four year contract from Maccabi Haifa.Kayal, 22, will be unveiled at the club's Lennoxtown training ground on Thursday as...

Ronaldinho could be set for a month on the sidelines after limping out of training with a muscle injury.Ronaldinho, who has just committed his immediate future to Milan, pulled up in training on...

Hammers reject Parker offer Reports in Thursday's press have suggested that Parker wants to talk to Tottenham, but West Ham have insisted he is not for sale at any price.Spurs are believed to have...

Mainz have yet to decide whether or not to sign Ghana international Dominic Adiyiah from AC Milan despite agreeing terms with both the player and the Italian...

Khedira close to Real switch Khedira, 23, has been linked with a move to La Liga after his performances for Germany at the World Cup finals when he superbly stepped into the breach left by the...

Johan Djourou .However, the club are believed to be in the market for a defender and it appears Tasci would welcome the chance to move to Emirates Stadium.Agent Uli Ferber told The Sun: "Serdar...

Bristol City manager Steve Coppell has refused to comment on speculation linking the club with England goalkeeper David James.Fulham and Sunderland are thought to be interested in the 39-year-old...

Rowan Vine is discussing a financial settlement with QPR after being told he has no future at the Championship club.The 27-year-old forward, who was signed from Birmingham for £1m in 2008, has...

Coventry City manager Aidy Boothroyd has signed striker Clive Platt from his former club Colchester United on a one-year contract for a nominal fee.The 32-year-old also has a one-year option and...

Rachel Yankey is poised to win her 100th England cap in Thursday's Women's World Cup qualifier against Turkey at Walsall's Banks's Stadium (1900 BST).The 30-year-old winger will become only the...

newspaper reported yesterday that Harry Redknapp was adopting an abused Russian donkey, in the hope of being able to care for him at the new animal sanctuary he is setting up near his home. It was...

but I have not received direct contact from the club. “If the interest of Arsenal is concrete, Giovinco would be interested because Arsenal are one of the...

Bristol City have refused to comment on speculation linking them with England goalkeeper David James.Reports on Thursday suggested the Championship club had joined the race to sign the 39-year-old...

Beckham Set To Give West Ham A Decision Soon On A January Move, Liverpool Want Stan Petrov To Replace Mascherano, Snag In Luke Young Move? Spurs Make Cheeky Bid For Bellamy...

Germany international Sami Khedira's proposed move to Real Madrid is edging closer after the director of sport at his current club Stuttgart revealed that the player has his heart set on a...

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has played down fears that Darren Bent could miss the start of the new season.The 26-year-old striker was forced to sit out the Black Cats' 2-0 defeat to Benfica on...

Serdar Tasci's agent has hinted the Stuttgart defender could still make a move to Arsenal. The Gunners have held discussions with the Bundesliga giants but are yet to make an offer for the Germany...

Spain's Rafael Nadal speaks at a news conference after defeating Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic in the men's singles final at the 2010 Wimbledon tennis championships in London, July 4, 2010....

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) decided not to renew Maradona's contract following the team's 4-0 defeat by Germany in the World Cup quarter-finals. Maradona, who was informed on Monday...

The 23-year-old Germany international is out of contract next summer and has been in demand following a series of impressive displays at the World Cup in South Africa. Khedira's agent, Jorg...

as the richest club in the world with an estimated value of £1.18billion, their debt is over £700million. The Glazers have grown increasingly unpopular among fans, with a large section...

Tough tackling Cardiff City stars Kevin McNaughton and Anthony Gerrard will kick some spice into Saturday's clash with La Liga giants Deportivo today by meeting fans at a Spanish city centre...

Five more 2010/11 campaigns begin this weekend, with RSC Anderlecht very much the team to beat in Belgium after their 30th title last season added a third star to their shirts.With key men Mbark...

Swiss match official Stephan Studer will referee the France-Spain final in Caen as his learning curve at the UEFA European Under-19 Championship finishes with a career...

Serbia defender Aleksandar Luković has left Udinese Calcio for Russian league leaders FC Zenit St. Petersburg, who have also secured a new deal with their vice-captain Igor...

FC Porto have signed Walter on a five-year contract, with the young Brazilian striker having caught the eye with five goals at last year's South American Under-20 finals in...

BAHRAIN'S under-23 Olympic soccer team watched from the sidelines last night as Oman upset hosts Qatar 2-0 in the opening match of the second GCC Olympic Soccer Championship, being played at Aspire...