World soccer's governing body FIFA has expressed "dismay" at a controversial ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in the case of Wigan defender Andy Webster.
David Beckham has been told he has missed out on Fabio Capello's first England squad but reassured that he could still get the chance to win the 100th cap he craves, according to English media reports.
Serie A leaders Inter Milan won 3-2 at Juventus in an enthralling encounter on Wednesday to triumph 5-4 on aggregate and reach the Italian Cup semi-finals.
Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo (L) celebrates his second goal against Portsmouth with teammate Wayne Rooney during their English Premier League soccer match at Old Trafford in Manchester, northern England January 30, 2008. [Agencies]
Liverpool fans are to launch a plan to buy out American owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks amid growing concerns over the running of the club, the BBC reported on Thursday.
Ivory Coast's Arouna Kone (front) tries to control the ball while under pressure from Mali's Cedric Kante in their African Nations Cup Group B soccer match in Accra January 29, 2008. [Agencies]
David Beckham has said he is fit and ready to play for England next week despite having no competitive action since November.
AC Milan playmaker Kaka was named the Italian players' association player of the year on Monday for leading his side to European Cup glory last May with 10 goals.
Late goals from Alessandro Del Piero and Jean Alain Boumsong earned Juventus a 2-2 draw at 10-man Inter Milan on Wednesday in the first leg of their Italian Cup quarter-final.
Tottenham Hotspur reached the League Cup final after ending a nine-year winless streak against Arsenal on Tuesday, an emphatic 5-1 victory earning a 6-2 aggregate triumph over their weakened north London neighbours.
The New England Patriots will face one more challenge in their bid for a perfect season: a Super Bowl meeting with the surprising New York Giants.
Peter Crouch grabbed a late equaliser to earn Liverpool a 2-2 draw with Aston Villa in a Premier League game at Anfield played out against a backdrop of anger and protest on Monday.
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