
Deschamps calls up Paul Pogba to France squad
France coach Didier Deschamps has rewarded teenage Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba for his fine recent form by calling him up for World Cup qualifiers ...

Juventus wins 1-0, extends lead to 9 points
Juventus extended its lead atop Serie A to a commanding nine points Sunday with a stoppage-time 1-0 win over visiting Catania, while second-place ...

France to seek change for Benzema's court date
France will ask to change Karim Benzema's court day because it coincides with a World Cup qualifier against Spain. France coach Didier Deschamps told ...
Benzema to face court on day France plays Spain
France striker Karim Benzema will appear in a Madrid court on charges of reckless driving on the same day his side hosts Spain in an all-important ...

Beckham shows mettle as PSG beats Marseille 2-0
David Beckham showed his aging legs can still last the pace and Zlatan Ibrahimovic continued his prolific scoring as the two stars helped Paris ...
Barcelona appeals FIFA ruling on playing 15yo
Barcelona is appealing a FIFA directive not to select a French youngster to play in one of its youth teams. According to Barcelona, FIFA sent a ...
French probe opened into under-age prostitution
A France national team player is under suspicion for soliciting an under-age prostitute as part of a preliminary investigation opened by Paris ...

Defeat for Scolari on return as Brazil coach
Luiz Felipe Scolari and Ronaldinho endured disappointing returns to international football as Brazil lost 2-1 to England, while Spain, Germany and ...

Ribery relishing role as leader of France's attack
With Karim Benzema struggling in front of goal, Franck Ribery will once again spearhead France's attack and is already looking forward to taking on ...

France sees Germany as good preparation for Spain
For France coach Didier Deschamps, Wednesday's friendly against Germany is just the kind of tough test his side needs to be ready for next month's ...

Neuer unhappy to see Adler back in Germany goal
Not everyone is happy that former first-choice Germany goalkeeper Rene Adler will complete his comeback after more than two years out by lining up ...
Scolari begins repair job with stuttering Brazil
Luiz Felipe Scolari begins his mission to restore Brazil's flagging fortunes ahead of next year's World Cup with a glamor match against England on ...
France to play Uruguay, Brazil in friendly games
France will travel to South America in June to play friendly games against Uruguay and Brazil. The French Football Federation said Friday that coach ...

Fernando Torres left off Spain squad for friendly
Fernando Torres was left off the Spain squad Friday for the team's upcoming friendly with Uruguay. Last year, Spain coach Vicente del Bosque dropped ...

Gomez back in Germany squad for France friendly
Mario Gomez is back in Germany's squad for Wednesday's friendly against France in Paris. Germany coach Joachim Loew announced the squad on Friday, ...

Rummenigge: Football in cold, snow 'not logical'
A scheduling change away from winter football could be coming to Europe, according to Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge. Rummenigge, who ...

Platini defends voting for Qatar World Cup bid
FIFA vice president Michel Platini has defended his decision to vote for Qatar as 2022 World Cup host after a magazine in his native France on Tuesday ...
Computer game convinced Remy to sign with QPR
France striker Loic Remy was finally persuaded to leave Marseille for the Premier League after being challenged to a computer football game by Queens ...
Deschamps steadily making France competitive again
France coach Didier Deschamps has been successful wherever he's played and coached. In attempting to turn the national team back into the force it ...
Doha to host friendly between Spain, Uruguay
The Spanish football federation has confirmed that Doha will host a friendly between Spain and Uruguay on Feb. 6 as part of the teams' preparations ...

Messi wins record 4th world's best player award
Lionel Messi won the FIFA Ballon d'Or award on Monday as an expected reward for his astonishing 91-goal year for Barcelona and Argentina in 2012.

Messi aims for historic 4th world player award
Lionel Messi can break another footballing record on Monday by being named the world's best player for an unprecedented fourth time. The Barcelona and ...

Column: Ifs and buts about head-butts in football
Head-butts in football are bad. They are dangerous and can smash noses and cheekbones. Kids, don't try them at home. Sometimes, though, did the ...

Platini pledges to help fans in Euro 2020 plans
UEFA President Michel Platini promises to make fans a priority when deciding how to stage the 2020 European Championship in several countries across ...

Euro 2020 to be held in several countries
Around 45 countries were given hope of hosting the 2020 European Championship on Thursday as UEFA pledged the tournament would be played across the ...