Germany's rivalry with Dutch loses its edge: Loew
2011-11-15 10:23:58
The soccer rivalry between neighbours Germany and Netherlands has lost some of its edge in recent years, Germany coach Joachim Loew said on Monday, ahead of their friendly game on Tuesday.
England goalkeeping coach Clemence in hospital
2011-11-15 10:16:23
Former England goalkeeper Ray Clemence, who is now the goalkeeping coach for the squad, will almost certainly miss Tuesday's friendly against Sweden at Wembley after being admitted to hospital.
London 2012 torch relay to feature in soap opera
2011-11-15 10:09:09
The Olympic flame will pay a visit to Britain's most famous launderette and pub next year after London 2012 organisers announced that the torch relay route would pass through the streets of one of the country's most-watched soap operas.
Celtic investigated over chanting at Europa match
2011-11-15 10:00:09
Scottish club Celtic are to be investigated over "illicit chanting" by their supporters at the Europa League match at home to Stade Rennes earlier this month, European soccer's governing body said Monday.
England defeat no cause for alarm, Del Bosque says
2011-11-15 09:50:26
Spain should not be alarmed at losing to England in a friendly on Saturday but neither should the world and European champions dismiss the 1-0 defeat, coach Vicente del Bosque said on Monday.
Players reject offer, NBA season in jeopardy
2011-11-15 09:20:24
National Basketball Association players rejected the league's latest contract offer on Monday and will disband as a union.
UK mulls missile defence for 2012 Olympics
2011-11-15 05:49:10
Britain is ready to use missiles to protect next year's London Olympics from an airborne attack, Defence Minister Philip Hammond said on Monday.
Germany keen to send Euro message with Dutch defeat
2011-11-14 15:18:05
Germany are eager to beat rivals Netherlands in Tuesday's friendly and send a clear message to all fellow Euro 2012 contenders that they are ready for their first title since 1996, team manager Oliver Bierhoff has said.
England to explore striking options
2011-11-14 14:57:43
England showed they know how to work hard and defend when beating Spain on Saturday and now their fans will want to see progress at the other end of the pitch in Tuesday's Wembley friendly against Sweden.
Ronaldo sees better pitch as key for Portugal
2011-11-14 14:55:08
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo believes his side's bold performance on a difficult pitch in Zenica last week will inspire them to overpower Bosnia at home on Tuesday and qualify for Euro 2012.
Fight like Djokovic, Serbia FA chief tells team
2011-11-14 10:13:32
Serbia's national soccer team should learn from compatriot and the world's top-ranked tennis player Novak Djokovic, the country's Football Association (FSS) president Tomislav Karadzic said.
France look for harmony in new system
2011-11-14 09:58:11
France will use Tuesday's friendly at home to Belgium to try to iron out flaws in a new 4-4-2 system which coach Laurent Blanc hopes will make them more potent in front of goal.