Cristiano Ronaldo could complete a remarkable treble of winners' medals by leading Portugal to victory in Euro 2008 this month.
Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson was named as the new Mexico coach on Tuesday the day after leaving Premier League club Manchester City.
England's hopes of staging the 2018 World Cup received a boost from FIFA vice-president Jack Warner on Tuesday when he urged the United States not to bid.
FIFA's commitment to forge ahead with plans to curb the number of foreign players who can start any club match is a step in the right direction, according to the head of soccer in Asia.
Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro has been ruled out of Euro 2008 after suffering ankle ligament damage on Monday, the Italian soccer federation said.
Qatar's Talal Al-Bloushi (C) fights for the ball with China's Zhi Zheng and Jian Liu (L) during their World Cup qualifying soccer match in Doha June 2, 2008. China managed to a 0-0 draw with Qatar. [Agenices]
England's David Beckham adjusts his captain's armband during their soccer match against Trinidad and Tobago at the Haseley Crawford stadium in Port of Spain,Trinidad June 1, 2008. Jermain Defoe scored twice to lift England to a 3-0 victory. [Agencies]
England coach Fabio Capello named midfielder David Beckham as captain on Saturday for Sunday's friendly international against Trinidad & Tobago.
Iraq's World Cup qualifier against Australia will go ahead as planned this weekend after FIFA agreed to temporarily lift their suspension.
Inter Milan coach Roberto Mancini has been sacked, the Italian champions said on Thursday.Media reports have said Jose Mourinho, out of work since leaving Chelsea in September, is poised to take over.
England coach Fabio Capello said he was delighted with England's 2-0 win over the United States and praised John Terry's role in the success at Wembley Stadium on Wednesday.
Asia has a genuine chance of beating any European bid to host the 2018 World Cup, Asian football chief Mohamed Bin Hammam told Reuters on Wednesday.
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