Chelsea back within 3 points of Man U

2007-04-19 08:36:06

Chelsea beat West Ham 4-1 on Wednesday to move within three points of Premier League leader Manchester United.

Poland and Ukraine to co-host Euro 2012

2007-04-19 08:36:06

Poland and Ukraine will co-host soccer's 2012 European Championship, the first time the former Eastern bloc hosted the continental championship since Yugoslavia in 1976.

Beckham ready to play for Real

2007-04-19 08:36:06

David Beckham completed a full training session with Real Madrid on Wednesday, six weeks after spraining a right knee ligament during a league match.

Diego Maradona to remain hospitalized

2007-04-19 08:36:06

Diego Maradona is recovering from a bout of hepatitis attributed to alcohol abuse and will remain hospitalized at least a few more days.

Italy returns to No. 1 in soccer rankings

2007-04-19 08:47:11

World Cup champion Italy returned to No. 1 in FIFA's world rankings on Wednesday, ending Argentina's one-month stay on top.

German referees need more protection, DFB says

2007-04-19 08:47:11

German referees should be given civil servant status to help protect them from attacks by angry fans, the German football association's (DFB) top referee said on Wednesday.

Brilliant Messi leads Barca to 5-2 Cup win

2007-04-19 08:47:11

Lionel Messi scored a goal reminiscent of Diego Maradona's famous strike for Argentina against England in the 1986 World Cup as Barcelona romped to a 5-2 win over Getafe in their King's Cup semi-final first leg on Wednesday.

Moutinho fires Sporting into Portuguese Cup final

2007-04-19 08:47:11

Midfielder Joao Moutinho with two goals in the first nine minutes gave Sporting a 2-1 win over Beira Mar in the semi-finals of the Portuguese Cup on Wednesday. Winger Diarra struck for Beira Mar on 47 minutes.

Man City stumbles as Sun injured

2007-04-18 16:57:28

Manchester City lost to Arsenal 1-3 during their postponed game at the Emirates Stadium Tuesday, the City's first loss in recent six games.

Arsenal face uncertain future after Dein quits

2007-04-19 08:40:02

Arsenal face an uncertain future after David Dein suddenly quit as vice-chairman on Wednesday after 24 years with the club, British media reported.

Blatter in India

2007-04-18 10:10:31

Italy slight favourites to host Euro 2012

2007-04-18 08:53:13

Italy are the slight favourites to be named as host nation for the 2012 European championship on Wednesday.