Messi treble puts holders Barca in last 16
2011-11-02 09:31:15
Lionel Messi netted a hat-trick including his 200th goal for Barcelona in a resounding 4-0 victory at 10-man Viktoria Plzen on Tuesday that put the rampant Champions League holders and their Group H rivals AC Milan through to the last 16.
Virgin F1 team seeks name change to Marussia
2011-11-02 09:29:37
Virgin Racing want to change their name to Marussia next season to more accurately reflect the Formula One team's current ownership structure.
Spain dominate World Player of the Year shortlist
2011-11-01 17:18:24
World and European champions Spain dominated the shortlist for the Player of the Year award announced on Tuesday with seven players among the 23 nominees.
Arsenal welcome double defensive boost
2011-11-01 13:32:54
Arsenal defenders Thomas Vermaelen and Carl Jenkinson are fit to play in Tuesday's Champions League game at home to Olympique Marseille, manager Arsene Wenger said.
Ronaldinho greeted by protests on Gremio return
2011-11-01 13:28:52
Ronaldinho was greeted by jeers and protests as he returned to Gremio, the club where he was raised, for a Brazilian championship match with Flamengo.
Arsenal not just about 'perfect' Van Persie
2011-11-01 11:12:43
Arsenal's on-fire striker Robin van Persie is the "perfect captain" who owes as much to his team mates as his own talent for his sizzling run of form, manager Arsene Wenger said on Monday.
Sion complain to European Commission over UEFA
2011-11-01 11:06:28
Sion, kicked out of the Europa League for fielding ineligible players, have taken their case against UEFA to the European Commission, the Swiss club said on Monday.
Dynamo Dresden ban own fans after Cup trouble
2011-11-01 10:55:31
Former East German powerhouses Dynamo Dresden have banned their own fans from one away game after crowd trouble in their second round German Cup defeat at champions Borussia Dortmund last week, the club said on Monday.
Barca wait on Xavi's fitness ahead of Plzen game
2011-11-01 10:52:37
Injured Barcelona captain Xavi faces an anxious wait to see if will be able to take to the field against Viktoria Plzen on Tuesday when the Spanish giants will try to seal their place in the next stage of the Champions League.
Gerrard awaiting results on latest injury scare
2011-11-01 10:41:38
Steven Gerrard will know by the middle of this week whether he faces another lengthy layoff or will be back in action for Liverpool soon after being diagnosed with an infected ankle.
Chelsea striker Drogba will miss Genk trip
2011-11-01 09:48:50
Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba will miss Chelsea's Champions League game at Racing Genk on Tuesday after having surgery on his arm.
ITTF moves Asia Pacific HQ from China to Singapore
2011-11-01 09:42:34
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has moved its Asia Pacific Headquarters from China to Singapore on Monday.