Terry backs Chelsea owner over relocation

2011-10-13 11:14:16

Roman Abramovich is mad about Chelsea and the fans must trust the Russian owner if he believes a move away from Stamford Bridge is in the club's best interests, captain John Terry said on Wednesday.

Lithuania coach quits after Czech thrashing

2011-10-13 11:09:40

Lithuania coach Raimondas Zutautas quit on Wednesday, a day after his side were thumped 4-1 at home by the Czech Republic in their final Euro 2012 qualifier, the national soccer federation said.

Usmanov makes push towards 30 pct Arsenal stake

2011-10-13 10:40:46

Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov has offered up to 14,000 pounds ($22,000) per share to a select number of Arsenal shareholders as he looks to up his stake in the Premier League club to 30 percent, a Red and White Holdings spokesman said.

Tevez to face disciplinary proceedings - Man City

2011-10-13 10:00:13

Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez will face disciplinary proceedings for alleged breaches of contract after manager Roberto Mancini had said he refused to come on as a substitute in a Champions League game, the club announced on Wednesday.

Ecuador spoil US progress with 1-0 victory

2011-10-13 09:09:53

The Juergen Klinsmann-coached United States came crashing back to earth on Tuesday after Ecuador scored a late goal to win their friendly 1-0 at the Red Bull Arena in New Jersey.

It's all part of the plan, US says

2011-10-13 07:50:53

Jurgen Klinsmann is focusing on long-term changes and not short-term results. And that's OK with his boss at the US Soccer Federation.

France's qualified success

2011-10-13 07:50:53

Samir Nasri described his equalizing goal against Bosnia-Herzegovina as "the most important of my career" after his second-half penalty sent France to Euro 2012.

Brazil escapes Mexico with win

2011-10-13 07:50:53

Brazil overcame a first-half red card to score two late goals and beat Mexico 2-1 in a friendly on Tuesday.

France look to keep building after qualification

2011-10-12 17:40:34

France got the point they needed to ensure qualification for Euro 2012 against a hard-working Bosnia side on Tuesday but Laurent Blanc's team know they will need further improvement to make an impression at next year's finals.

Late goals give 10-man Brazil 2-1 win over Mexico

2011-10-12 16:30:00

Goals by Ronaldinho and Marcelo in the last 11 minutes gave 10-man Brazil a 2-1 win over Mexico in a friendly in the northern city of Torreon on Tuesday.

Long sulk over for Japan's Kagawa

2011-10-12 16:16:50

Japan Shinji Kagawa's finally broke out of his long sulk on Wednesday after helping crush Tajikistan 8-0 in a World Cup qualifier the previous evening.

Japan and Australia show their class

2011-10-12 14:51:11

Continental powerhouses Japan and Australia stamped their authority on Asian World Cup qualifying with comfortable victories in the third round of matches on Tuesday.