Man Utd helps battle AIDS stigma

2007-07-28 10:02:14

Manchester United players joined hands on Friday evening with 11 children when they stepped onto the football field for a game with Guangzhou Pharmaceutical FC, the fourth and last game of their Asian tour.

Wenger implicates Gallas to captain Arsenal

2007-07-27 15:24:44

Arsene Wenger has hinted France defender William Gallas could captain Arsenal this season despite publicly criticising the club.

Brazil, US share honours after gold medal showdowns

2007-07-27 11:21:26

Brazil and the United States faced off on the pitch and in the pool, each claiming significant gold medals on Thursday as the Panamerican Games head towards a busy final weekend.

Former Belarus keeper denies match-fixing role

2007-07-27 09:26:35

Former Belarus goalkeeper Valery Shantolosov, charged with trying to fix two of his country's Euro 2004 qualifying matches, denied any wrongdoing on Thursday.

Henry scores on Barcelona debut at Dundee United

2007-07-27 09:24:08

Thierry Henry scored the winner on his Barcelona debut on Thursday when the Spanish side beat Dundee United 1-0 in a pre-season friendly at Tannadice.

Solano predicts difficult times for new Peru coach

2007-07-27 09:21:06

Outspoken midfielder Nolberto Solano has predicted difficult times ahead for new Peru coach Jose del Solar, who took over the position on Tuesday.

Man.City to sign Bulgarian Winger Petrov from Atletico

2007-07-27 08:23:53

Bulgarian international Martin Petrov will become former England coach Sven Goran Eriksson's fourth signing at Manchester City after the Premiership club agreed with Atletico Madrid.

Saudi Arabia, Iraq set up Asian Cup final

2007-07-26 09:42:06

Iraq stunned South Korea 4-3 on penalties Wednesday and Saudi Arabia upset defending champions Japan 3-2 to set up an Asian Cup final few expected to see.

Saudis prove their Asian Cup pedigree once again

2007-07-26 09:34:53

Saudi Arabia showed why they remain the most potent force in Asian Cup soccer on Wednesday when they beat Japan 3-2 to set up a rare all-Middle East final against Iraq

Ribery leads Bayern past Stuttgart to League Cup final

2007-07-26 09:33:35

France midfielder Franck Ribery inspired Bayern Munich to a 2-0 victory over Bundesliga champions VfB Stuttgart on Wednesday and a spot in the final of Germany's pre-season League Cup.

Japan and S. Korea eliminated by Arab teams in Asian Cup

2007-07-26 09:23:04

Iraq's players celebrate winning their 2007 AFC Asian Cup semi-final soccer match against South Korea as South Korea's Kim Jong-woo (front) reacts to missing his penalty shot, in Kuala Lumpur July 25, 2007. [Reuters]