PSG coach Ancelotti urges players not to ease up
Paris Saint-Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti wants his players to forget about sitting on their first-leg lead and to dictate Valencia in the return leg ...

United-Real delicately poised for last-16 2nd leg
David Beckham is back in Champions League action this week, yet it's the glamor game between two of his former clubs that has the world gripped with ...
Atletico wastes chance to close on Barca with draw
Atletico Madrid squandered a chance to reduce the gap with Spanish leader Barcelona to single digits after being held to a 0-0 draw at Malaga on ...

David Beckham hints he could stay longer at PSG
David Beckham has hinted he could stay on at Paris Saint-Germain once his short-term contract ends in June. The 37-year-old midfielder has made a ...

UEFA bans Ibrahimovic for 2 European matches
UEFA banned Zlatan Ibrahimovic for two European matches on Wednesday, ruling the influential forward out of the Champions League quarterfinals, first ...
Falcao gives Atletico 1-0 win over Espanyol
Radamel Falcao scored his 21st goal in the Spanish league this season to give 10-man Atletico Madrid a 1-0 win over Espanyol on Sunday, ensuring the ...
Madrid beats Rayo 2-0 despite Ramos' dismissal
Real Madrid had little trouble hanging on to beat crosstown rival Rayo Vallecano 2-0 despite Sergio Ramos' early sending off, giving coach Jose ...

Beckham could make PSG debut at Sochaux
All eyes will be on Paris Saint-Germain in the French league match at Sochaux on Sunday, when David Beckham is expected to make his debut.
As Barcelona rolls, focus shifts to top-4 finish
With only a debacle stopping Barcelona from reclaiming the Spanish league title, a pack of competitive sides is still in the hunt for a top-four ...

UEFA to judge Ibrahimovic red card case
UEFA will consider extending Zlatan Ibrahimovic's suspension in the Champions League after the Paris Saint-Germain forward was sent off against ...

PSG beats Valencia 2-1 in Champions League
Goals by Ezequiel Lavezzi and Javier Pastore gave Paris Saint-Germain an important 2-1 away win at Valencia in a the first leg of their Champions ...

Valencia has to find a way to breach PSG's defense
Valencia has to find a way to both breach Paris Saint-Germain's rock-solid defense and keep top scorer Zlatan Ibrahimovic quiet when they meet in the ...

Ronaldo center stage as Champions League resumes
As a player who relishes being center stage, Cristiano Ronaldo will be in his element this week when the Champions League resumes with a blockbuster ...

Ronaldo nets 3 in Madrid's win before ManU clash
Cristiano Ronaldo helped Real Madrid prime its attack for its highly anticipated Champions League clash with Manchester United by scoring his 21st ...

Barcelona battles fatigue from international week
Barcelona hopes to avoid a slip against Getafe on Sunday as its players fight fatigue from international friendlies midweek, and with Atletico Madrid ...
Messi gives Barcelona 1-1 draw at Valencia
Lionel Messi extended his record streak by scoring in his 12th consecutive Spanish league game to give leader Barcelona a 1-1 draw at Valencia on ...
Portugal seeks return to form against Ecuador
Portugal coach Paulo Bento says he wants next week's friendly against Ecuador to spark a return to form for the Euro 2012 semifinalist after a string ...

Messi, Ronaldo reload on road in Spanish league
Days after failing to score in a head-to-head matchup, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will look to rediscover their attacking form when Barcelona ...
Velez gets midfielder Gago on 6-month loan
Midfielder Fernando Gago has joined Argentine champion Velez Sarsfield on a six-month loan deal from Valencia. Valencia announced the deal on its ...
Valencia and Levante snatch late wins in Spain
Valencia and Levante won in dramatic fashion from late goals in the Spanish league on Saturday, lifting the pair of crosstown rivals into Europa ...

Barcelona and Real Madrid warm up for showdown
Set to meet next week in the Copa del Rey semifinals, Barcelona and Real Madrid must be careful not to be caught off guard on Sunday when they host ...

Real Madrid goalkeeper Casillas breaks left hand
With Real Madrid finally finding its stride, goalkeeper Iker Casillas has broken his hand as the team approaches a critical stretch of the season.

Madrid in Copa semis after 1-1 draw at Valencia
Real Madrid overcame the loss of goalkeeper Iker Casillas and two dismissals to reach the Copa del Rey semifinals after drawing 1-1 at Valencia on ...

AP Global Football 10 Quotebox
Mike McGrath, Wardles/The Sun, England. "A rare defeat for Barcelona meant a window of opportunity for another team to take top place. Real Madrid and ...