Iraq's suspension from international football by world governing body FIFA sparked howls of dismay among both sportsmen and politicians on Monday and calls for the government to reverse the decision that triggered it.
Alex Ferguson will retire as manager of Manchester United within the next three years, British media reported on Sunday.
Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo has made it clear his future career path is up to him and claimed he would not be swayed by the speculation surrounding a possible move to Real Madrid.
An English football team which happens to own the Chengdu Blades based in the quake-hit Sichaun province is trying to offer care and assistance on Wednesday.
Manchester United retained the Premier League title on Sunday when they won 2-0 at Wigan Athletic and Chelsea were held 1-1 at home by Bolton Wanderers.
Holders AS Roma will meet Inter Milan in the Italian Cup final for the fourth consecutive season after drawing 1-1 at Catania on Thursday to progress 2-1 on aggregate.
FC Bruges' Belgian international Francois Sterchele was killed in a car accident on Wednesday night, Belgian media report Thursday.
Chelsea beat Newcastle United 2-0 on Monday to go level on points with leaders Manchester United and send the Premier League title race down to the last day of the season.
A stunning goal from Paul Scholes gave Manchester United a 1-0 win over Barcelona on Tuesday to set up an all-English Champions League final against either Liverpool or Chelsea in Moscow next month.
Italy World Cup winning coach Marcelo Lippi sympathised with England manager Fabio Capello on Monday, claiming he doesn't have enough good players to choose from.
Manchester United will not let their defeat by Chelsea affect Tuesday's decisive Champions League semi-final with Barcelona, according to manager Alex Ferguson.
World Player of the Year Kaka predicted on Sunday that he would reach his peak in time for the 2010 World Cup.
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