Barca survives Bayern fightback to reach final
Barcelona's Neymar struck twice to put the Spanish side in the Champions League final despite a 3-2 loss at Bayern Munich on Tuesday as they progressed 5-3 on aggregate and will face Real Madrid or Juventus next month.
Nike, adidas score with European clubs
2014-08-07 07:15US sportswear group Nike will supply shirts to more teams in the top five European soccer leagues this season than adidas, but the German firm has cornered the most lucrative clubs, a study showed on Wednesday.
Xavi Hernandez retires from Spanish national team
2014-08-06 11:48Xavi Hernandez, Spain's leading playmaker in its run of three major titles, has retired from international duty after a disappointing World Cup.
PSG cruise to Champions Trophy triumph in China
2014-08-04 17:29French Ligue 1 title-holders Paris Saint-Germain added the Champions Trophy to their growing list of accolades with a 2-0 win over Cup winners Guingamp in Beijing on Saturday.
Neymar says back improving during Japan trip
2014-08-01 11:22Brazil and Barcelona striker Neymar says he is almost back to full fitness after the serious back injury he sustained at the World Cup.
Gerrard: Past 3 months 'worst of my life'
2014-08-01 07:10Steven Gerrard says the slip that arguably ended Liverpool's title hopes and England being knocked out the World Cup in the group stages have contributed to what has been "probably the worst three months of my life".
Rooney right man for captaincy
2014-08-01 07:10Wayne Rooney has what it takes to succeed Steven Gerrard as captain of England, his former Manchester United teammate Rio Ferdinand believes.
Lukaku joins Everton in club record deal
2014-08-01 07:10Everton broke its club transfer record on Wednesday when it paid 28 million pounds ($47.4 million) to sign Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku on a five-year deal from Premier League rival Chelsea, the club announced.
United needs time to learn my methods - van Gaal
2014-08-01 07:10New Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has warned fans not to expect instant success, saying it will take three months for his players to get used to his style and methods.
Kaka's Sao Paulo return hit by injury
2014-07-30 13:36Kaka has been ruled out of Sao Paulo's Copa do Brasil clash with Bragantino on Wednesday due to to a calf injury.
Van Gaal delights in comparison with Fergie
2014-07-30 07:19New coach Louis van Gaal has welcomed the challenge of trying to emulate the great Alex Ferguson at Manchester United and is confident his record of managing big clubs will stand him in good stead.
Bayern goes Green for US tour
2014-07-30 07:19Julian Green has been touted as the new face of US soccer - but it is one few Americans recognize.
FIFA pressing Italy for probe on racism
2014-07-30 07:19FIFA has asked the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) to investigate comments made by Carlo Tavecchio, the favorite to become its next president, in which he alluded to African players as "banana eaters".
