O'Neill rules out N Ireland job

2011-10-14 10:14:28

Martin O'Neill does not want to be considered for the post of Northern Ireland manager because he is considering a return to club management.

Ireland handed boost in playoff draw

2011-10-14 09:45:27

Irish players were given a huge boost in their bid to reach next year's finals when they were drawn to play Estonia in the two-legged playoffs.

Coach Mel reveals literary bent

2011-10-14 09:36:55

Real Betis coach Pepe Mel has an unusual way of relaxing when he is not occupied with coaching the La Liga side - writing mystery novels.

Late goals give 10-man Brazil 2-1 win over Mexico

2011-10-12 16:30:00

Goals by Ronaldinho and Marcelo in the last 11 minutes gave 10-man Brazil a 2-1 win over Mexico in a friendly in the northern city of Torreon on Tuesday.

Advocaat slams critics after matches

2011-10-13 13:47:11

Russia coach Dick Advocaat has hit out at his critics after guiding his team to the Euro 2012 finals in Poland and Ukraine.

Lille get injury boost for Auxerre

2011-10-13 11:37:03

Lille have made an uninspiring start to the defence of their French title.

UK government gives FA deadline

2011-10-13 11:28:24

The UK government told the English Football Association to work with its partners and publish a plan to improve football governance by Feb 2012.

Rooney steeled for Anfield boo boys

2011-10-13 11:21:04

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney's Everton connections meant he was already in for a rough ride from Liverpool fans this weekend.

Terry backs Chelsea owner

2011-10-13 11:14:16

Roman Abramovich is mad about Chelsea must trust the Russian owner if he believes a move away from Stamford Bridge is in the club's interests.

Lithuania coach quits after Czech thrashing

2011-10-13 11:09:40

Lithuania coach Raimondas Zutautas quit on Wednesday, a day after his side were thumped 4-1 at home by the Czech Republic in their final Euro 2012 qualifier, the national soccer federation said.

Usmanov makes push towards 30 pct Arsenal stake

2011-10-13 10:40:46

Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov has offered up to 14,000 pounds ($22,000) per share to a select number of Arsenal shareholders as he looks to up his stake in the Premier League club to 30 percent, a Red and White Holdings spokesman said.

Tevez to face disciplinary proceedings - Man City

2011-10-13 10:00:13

Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez will face disciplinary proceedings for alleged breaches of contract after manager Roberto Mancini had said he refused to come on as a substitute in a Champions League game, the club announced on Wednesday.