Football
I am delighted to be here, laughs Del Bosque
Del Bosque's mournful hangdog expression disguises a master tactician and thinker who has led Spain to the World Cup and European title.
Sepp Blatter pledges 100 million dollars to Brazil
Blatter said he can understand the social unrest that has rocked Brazil while the Confed Cup has been taking place.
Maybe Mario Balotelli's absence will help Italy
Balotelli, who scored two goals and set up another in Italy's opening three matches, flew home Monday with a strain
Football clubs in Italy searched over tax evasion
Financial police were executing search warrants to seize documents from most of the 20 clubs in Serie A, including AC Milan, Juventus and Lazio, in addition to clubs in lower divisions.
Juventus close in on Carlos Tevez
The Serie A champions are set to begin formal talks with City ahead of a concerted move for the Argentine.
Churchill sign Portu duo Amoreirinha and Machado
Churchill Brothers have signed Portuguese duo - defender Euripedes Amoreirinha and midfielder Hugo Machado - for the coming season.
Goan I-League clubs to oppose team caps
By the 2015-16 season onwards, not more than two teams from any particular venue/city would be allowed to play in the I-League.
Uruguay ready themselves for decisive Brazil test
The Uruguayans easily beat Tahiti 8-0 to reach the semis against hosts Brazil who are unbeaten in the tournament.
Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo in 90m pound swap deal?
New Manchester United boss David Moyes is planning to meet Wayne Rooney this week for heart-to-heart talks about his future.
Bayer Leverkusen sign Giulio Donati from Inter Milan
Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen reinforced their defence with the signing of right-back Giulio Donati until 2017.
Tottenham set for Paulinho capture
Tottenham are in advanced talks with Corinthians over the transfer of their midfielder Paulinho, the Brazilian club have confirmed.
Andrea Pirlo out of Italy's clash with Brazil
Results of a scan on Thursday showed the 34-year-old damaged his right calf muscle during Italy's 4-3 victory over Japan.
Arsenal's Gervinho flattered to be linked with Marseille
The 26-year-old Ivory Coast international hasn't made much impact at the Emirates since his move from Lille in 2011.
Real Madrid's Gonzalo Higuain agrees personal terms with Arsenal
Real Madrid circulated Higuain's name for a transfer last month and gave him the green light to negotiate a move away from the Spanish giants this summer.
World Cup legacy for Brazil goes beyond soccer, says Blatter
Brazil will benefit with more than just new soccer stadiums from hosting the 2014 World Cup, FIFA president Sepp Blatter said as unrest in the country continued to overshadow the Confederations Cup.
Tottenham appoint Baldini as technical director
The Italian, who was No. 2 to compatriot Fabio Capello with England, quit his role as general director at Serie A side Roma this month.
