England can wear poppies on armbands, FIFA say
2011-11-10 09:41:56
FIFA has agreed to let the England team wear embroidered poppies on their black armbands to mark Remembrance Day during Saturday's friendly against Spain.
Neymar extends contract with Santos
2011-11-10 09:12:43
The 19-year-old phenom Neymar extended his contract with Santos until July 2014 on Wednesday.
Moggi gets five years
2011-11-10 07:59:19
NAPLES, Italy - Former Juventus executive Luciano Moggi was sentenced to five years and four months in prison by a Naples court on Tuesday for his role in the 2006 Italian match-fixing scandal.
Mexico great Sanchez puts hat in America ring
2011-11-10 07:59:19
MEXICO CITY - Former Real Madrid striker Hugo Sanchez, regarded as Mexico's finest player, said on Tuesday he would like to help steer ailing giant America out of the crisis that left it near bottom of the Mexican chaampionship.
FIFA warns Brazil again over Cup preparations
2011-11-10 07:59:19
BRASILIA - FIFA's general secretary Jerome Valcke warned Brazil anew on Tuesday that it was running behind schedule in organizing the 2014 World Cup and urged it to speed up construction work.
New boy Giroud enchanted by French opportunity
2011-11-10 07:59:19
CLAIREFONTAINE, France - Montpellier striker Olivier Giroud has admitted to being overwhelmed by his France call-up but says he hopes it will lead to more opportunities to represent his country.
NBA's loss could end up being China's gain, Marbury says
2011-11-10 07:59:19
Stephon Marbury believes the NBA lockout can only benefit basketball in China and the rest of the world.
Togo confident of Adebayor return
2011-11-09 14:30:34
Togo are hoping Emmanuel Adebayor will return to international football for the first time in almost two years when they start their World Cup qualifying campaign on Friday.
I've no regrets about leaving Sunderland says Gyan
2011-11-09 14:17:48
Asamaoh Gyan has no regrets about leaving Sunderland and the Premier League and says his arrival in the United Arab Emirates can help boost football in the Middle East.
Nasri skips France's friendlies due to injury
2011-11-09 13:58:15
France midfielder Samir Nasri has pulled out of friendlies against the United States and Belgium amid injury concerns within the squad, the French federation (FFF) said on Tuesday.
Man City fine Kolo Toure for doping offence
2011-11-09 13:57:08
Defender Kolo Toure has accepted a six-week fine from Manchester City after the Ivorian international failed a drugs test earlier this year, the Premier League leaders said.