Banished Chile players accuse coach of lying
2011-11-11 10:57:48
Chile coach Claudio Borghi faced a new problem on Thursday when the five players he kicked out of his World Cup qualifying squad for indiscipline accused him of lying.
Maturing Balotelli to lead Italy attack in Poland
2011-11-11 10:54:44
Mario Balotelli will spearhead Italy's attack in their friendly match in Poland on Friday after Azzurri coach Cesare Prandelli praised the striker for showing greater maturity.
Depleted England may give Spain tough time
2011-11-11 10:35:15
For various reasons, England will be without Terry, Rooney, Young, Ferdinand, Gerrard and Wilshere, but Hart appeared astonished at the assertion that England were in line for a "hiding".
DPRK beats China at U-16 Women Soccer Championship
2011-11-11 10:14:26
The DPR Korea beat China 1-0 in Thursday's match at the 2011 Asian U-16 Women's Soccer Championship, DPR Korea news agency KCNA said.
MLS chief says Beckham has 'delivered'
2011-11-11 10:04:56
David Beckham's five years in Major League Soccer (MLS) have "delivered on all aspects", commissioner Don Garber said on Thursday, adding that he hopes the England international will stay on in the league.
Bracing for crucial World Cup qualifier
2011-11-11 09:47:14
China's national team players take part in a training session in Doha Nov 10, 2011. China will play against Iraq in an Asian qualifying soccer match for the 2014 World Cup on Nov 11.
Penn State fires Paterno
2011-11-11 07:40:29
Coach said he would retire at end of season, but university wielded axe.
Troussier's down
2011-11-11 07:40:29
Philippe Troussier had a great past in Japan. But does that mean he'll have a great future in China? China made its World Cup debut in 2002 and, in the process, became aware of the large gap between it and neighbor Japan, which made it to the round of 16 of the event.
Shock for seven
2011-11-11 07:40:29
The season may be over, but seven players from Shenzhen Ruby aren't exactly in for a relaxing vacation.
Lousy season won't hurt Frenchman
2011-11-11 07:40:29
BEIJING - Shenzhen Ruby president Wan Hongwei remains firmly behind manager Philippe Troussier, despite the fact the team finished at the bottom of the Chinese Super League (CSL) under the Frenchman's guidance.
Ruby lets go of Yuan
2011-11-11 07:40:29
BEIJING - Still reeling from Shenzhen Ruby's relegation, fans of the team suffered another blow when 15-year veteran Yuan Lin was forced to hang up his boots.
A few more fights before things start getting ugly
2011-11-11 07:40:29
Pacquiao set to fight Marquez on Saturday; to focus on political career in years to come.