FIFA exco member questions Qatar decision
2011-10-25 11:02:43
The decision to award the 2022 World Cup to Qatar was called into question by new FIFA executive committee member Theo Zwanziger on Sunday.
Bayern's Boateng banned for two games
2011-10-25 10:45:57
Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng was banned for two league games on Monday after being dismissed in their 2-1 defeat by Hanover 96 on Sunday and despite efforts by his club to help him escape a suspension.
Serbia's Vidic quits international football
2011-10-25 10:44:12
Nemanja Vidic has quit the Serbian national team after their failure to qualify for the Euro 2012 finals in Poland and Ukraine, the Serbian Football Association (FSS) said on Monday.
Former England boss Eriksson leaves Leicester
2011-10-25 10:38:45
Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has left Leicester City, the English championship club said on Monday.
Traffic jam earns Casillas Real Madrid fine
2011-10-25 10:37:16
Real Madrid captain Iker Casillas was fined for turning up late to training on Monday despite having evidence for coach Jose Mourinho that he was stuck in a traffic jam.
Rossi retirement denied after Simoncelli death
2011-10-25 10:26:51
MotoGP great Valentino Rossi will not be retiring from the sport in the wake of friend Marco Simoncelli dying after a crash with his fellow Italian, Rossi's mentor said on Monday.
Marseille fine director for criticising coach
2011-10-25 09:46:00
Olympique Marseille sports director Jose Anigo has been fined for criticising coach Didier Deschamps, the Ligue 1 club's president said on Monday.
Packers outlast Vikings to remain unbeaten
2011-10-25 08:03:41
Despite the disparate records, Aaron Rodgers and the Packers found plenty of competition from Christian Ponder in the fearless rookie's first start for the Vikings.
Sepang chairman vows safety review
2011-10-25 08:03:41
The Sepang circuit will take a hard look at safety after the death of MotoGP rider Marco Simoncelli, but the notoriously tricky track was not to blame in the tragedy, its chairman said on Monday.
Chinese skaters win silver at ISU Grand Prix
2011-10-24 13:05:24
Zhang Dan and Zhang Hao of China perform during the pairs free skating program on their way to placing second at the Skate America ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating in Ontario, California Oct 23, 2011.
Balotelli causes fireworks on and off pitch
2011-10-24 11:53:48
Mario Balotelli can be one of the world's top three players if he can cut out his eccentric behaviour, Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini said after the striker's two goals inspired Sunday's 6-1 rout of Manchester United.
Fabregas denies racially abusing Kanoute
2011-10-24 11:35:02
Barcelona midfielder denied on that he racially abused Sevilla's Malian striker Frederic Kanoute: "To cry racism is cowardly and an easy option to excuse your own poor behaviour. My conscience is completely clear. I've done nothing wrong."