James Rodriguez curled home a superb free kick to cap Real Madrid’s 3-0 win over Inter Milan in a friendly in Guangzhou on Monday.The Colombian midfielder, brought on for just the last 10 minutes of the International Champions Cup match,…
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Manchester United beat Barcelona in friendly
Manchester United kept up the positive momentum of their pre-season tour with a 3-1 victory over Barcelona in the International Champions Cup on Saturday in Santa Clara, California. Wayne Rooney put the English club on top early by heading home…
Djokovic downs Federer to win third Wimbledon crown
Novak Djokovic displayed the true depth of his steely core to end Roger Federer’s hopes of a record eighth Wimbledon title with a 7-6(1), 6-7(10), 6-4, 6-3 victory on Sunday.The world number one overcame losing a stomach-churning second set tiebreak…
FIFA president election to be held in Zurich
World football’s troubled governing body FIFA will vote for a new president, to replace Sepp Blatter, at a special congress to be held on Feb. 26 in Zurich, the organisation said on Monday.
US reaches to CONCACAF Gold Cup semi-final
Dempsey hat-trick helps US reach Gold Cup semis Clint Dempsey recorded his first hat-trick for the United States in a dominant 6-0 win over Cuba on Saturday that put the Americans into a CONCACAF Gold Cup semi-final against Jamaica. Dempsey…
Real Madrid top Forbes’ most valuable teams list
Spanish soccer club Real Madrid retained top spot on a list of the world’s 50 most valuable sports teams, according to a Forbes poll released on Wednesday that was made up mostly of National Football League franchises.
‘C’est fini’, says tearful Casillas as he quits Real
With those few words in French a tearful Iker Casillas brought to an end his farewell statement on Sunday to the Real Madrid fans he has served as first-team goalkeeper and captain for 16 seasons.
Lionel Messi shows his appreciation to fans on social media
Argentina superstar Lionel Messi has posted a message on social media thanking his fans and supporters following his side’s defeat in the Copa America final to Chile.The 28-year old opened up for the first time following another heartbreak for Argentina…
Heartbreak again for Argentina as hosts Chile win on penalties to clinch their first ever Copa America title
Chile won the Copa America for the first time in the tournament’s 99-year history early on Sunday Bangladesh time when they beat Argentina 4-1 on penalties after 90 minutes and extra time failed to produce a goal.
Chileans win Copa Cup beating Argentina on penalties
By Phil DawkesBBC Sport Chile secured the first major trophy in their history on home soil courtesy of a penalty shootout win over Argentina in the Copa America final. Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez slotted in the winning spot-kick after Argentina’s Gonzalo…
Current Argentina side is one of the best, coach Martino says
The current generation of Argentina players is one of the best ever even though the team have not won a major trophy in 22 years, coach Gerardo Martino said on Friday.
Messi is desperate to win a major title with Argentina
Argentina talisman Lionel Messi has revealed his eagerness to win a major title in national colours ahead of the Copa America final against Chile.Argentina will face hosts Chile in the Santiago final in a bid for a record-levelling 15th Copa…
Struggling for goals but Messi happy to make assists instead
As Lionel Messi has developed during his career he has become an ever-more prolific provider of assists as well as a lethal goalscorer and he gave another wonderful display of creativity at the Copa America on Tuesday.
Paraguay eye third pickup truck as prize for Argentina upset
Paraguay coach Ramon Diaz, famous for his motivational methods, revealed on Monday he owes his squad two pickup trucks plus a third if they upset Argentina in their Copa America semi-final.Argentina are favourites to win Tuesday’s match in the northern…
Dunga blames virus for Brazil’s Copa America exit
Brazil coach Dunga blamed a virus that hit several players for his team’s early elimination from the Copa America at the hands of Paraguay on Saturday.”It’s not an excuse, but 15 players had a virus this week and we had…
Argentina beat Colombia on penalties after tense stalemate to reach Copa America semifinals
Four years after his miss in a penalty shootout sent Argentina spinning out of the Copa America, Carlos Tevez slammed home the winning spot kick against Colombia on Friday to book his country’s place in this year’s semi-finals.After a goalless…
Chile down nine-man Uruguay to reach Copa semi
Chile bundled reigning champions Uruguay out of the Copa America with a 1-0 victory in a fast-paced quarter-final that ended in controversy and kept alive the host nation’s dream of a maiden title on Wednesday.Uruguay were reduced to nine men…
Chile down nine-man Uruguay to reach Copa semi
Chile bundled reigning champions Uruguay out of the Copa America with a 1-0 victory in a fast-paced quarter-final that ended in controversy and kept alive the host nation’s dream of a maiden title on Wednesday.
Argentina match chance for Colombia to improve: Rodriguez
Star forward James Rodriguez believes facing Argentina in the quarter-finals of the Copa America football tournament presents Colombia with a great chance to raise their game.Colombia scraped through the first phase, finishing in third position following a goalless draw with…
Juventus add Mandzukic to collection of strikers
Serie A champions Juventus boosted their already impressive collection of strikers still further when they signed Croatia forward Mario Mandzukic from Atletico Madrid on Monday.”A fee of 19 million euros ($21.55 million), payable in three separate instalments, has been agreed,…
Maksimovic late goal gives Serbia U-20 World Cup
Nemanja Maksimovic scored an 118th minute goal on the counter attack to give Serbia a 2-1 victory over Brazil in extra time in the under-20 World Cup final at North Harbour Stadium on Saturday.
Swiss banks ‘reported possible FIFA money laundering’
Swiss prosecutors are investigating 53 cases of possible money laundering in their inquiry into bidding for the 2018 and 2022 Fifa World Cups. Attorney General Michael Lauber said the incidents had been reported by Swiss banks. He said his office…
Neymar leads late Brazil win against Peru in Copa Cup
Neymar scored a goal and set up the injury-time winner for Douglas Costa, helping Brazil open its Copa America campaign with a 2-1 over Peru on Sunday. Costa found the net from close range after receiving a perfect pass from…
Paraguay salvage last-gasp 2-2 draw against Argentina
Paraguay’s Lucas Barrios scored in the 90th minute to give his side a dramatic 2-2 draw against Argentina in the Copa America on Saturday.The Argentines looked to be cruising to victory thanks to first-half goals from Sergio Aguero and Lionel…
Bale goal gives Wales precious win over Belgium
Wales moved closer to their first major tournament in 57 years as Gareth Bale’s classy first-half goal gave them a 1-0 win over Belgium to go three points clear at the top of their Euro 2016 qualifying group on Friday.Bale…
Vidal and Vargas lead Chile to opening Copa victory
Second-half goals from Arturo Vidal and Eduardo Vargas gave hosts Chile a 2-0 victory over Ecuador in the opening match of the Copa America on Thursday.Vidal scored from the penalty spot in the 67th minute after being pulled down by…
Brazil beat Honduras but lose Danilo for Copa America
A first-half goal from Roberto Firmino was enough to give Brazil a 1-0 win over Honduras in their last Copa America warm up match on Wednesday, but the South Americans lost first-choice fullback Danilo for the tournament.
Luis Enrique agrees Barca contract extension
Barcelona coach Luis Enrique has ended uncertainty over his future by agreeing a one-year contract extension with the Spanish and European champions until the end of the 2016-17 season.Barca president Josep Maria Bartomeu announced the agreement at a news conference…
Brazil extend winning run to nine with win over Mexico
Brazil took their winning run under coach Dunga to nine on Sunday when first-half goals gave them a comfortable 2-0 win over Mexico in Sao Paulo.A week before they kick off their Copa America campaign against Peru, Brazil dominated a…
Impossible to express how amazing treble win feels: Iniesta
Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta said it was impossible to describe how incredible it felt to win the European Champions League for the third time in his career on Saturday.