Real Madrid striker Raul and goalkeeper Iker Casillas have signed contract extensions that will keep them at the Primera Liga club for the rest of their playing careers.
The International Football Association Board (IFAB) will consider a proposal to standardise the size of international pitches when it meets in Scotland next month.
Argentina remained No. 1 in the FIFA world soccer rankings,and China moved up seven spots to 75th and remains No.8 in the Asian rankings.
Ronaldo ruptured a tendon in his right knee during AC Milan's 1-1 draw at home to Livorno on Wednesday and faces nine months on the sidelines, according to Gazetta dello Sport.
Controversial plans to take Premier League matches overseas has little support back home in England, Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson said on Tuesday
Asia's highest-ranking soccer official opposes plans by England's Premier League to hold an "international round" each January from the 2010-11 season.
After beating Santos on Sunday, Sao Paulo will now have to battle in the Court of Sports Justice in order to keep their forward Adriano from being expelled of this year's Paulista state tournament.
Egypt's captain Ahmed Hassan holds the trophy after they beat Cameroon in the African Nations Cup soccer final in Accra February 10, 2008. [Agencies]
China's national team members warm-up at the stadium on the eve of their World Cup qualifier soccer match against Iraq in Dubai February 5, 2008. [Xinhua]
Argentine legend Diego Maradona said on Tuesday that he would have loved to manage the nation's soccer squad for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
Ninety-two current and former South Korean soccer players have been indicted for dodging military service by intentionally dislocating their shoulders to receive medical exemptions, a prosecutor said on Monday.
Arsenal swapped places with champions Manchester United at the top of the Premier League on Saturday after their 3-1 win at Manchester City preceded United's fortunate 1-1 draw at Tottenham Hotspur.
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