France look to keep building after qualification

2011-10-12 17:40:34

France got the point they needed to ensure qualification for Euro 2012 against a hard-working Bosnia side on Tuesday but Laurent Blanc's team know they will need further improvement to make an impression at next year's finals.

Long sulk over for Japan's Kagawa

2011-10-12 16:16:50

Japan Shinji Kagawa's finally broke out of his long sulk on Wednesday after helping crush Tajikistan 8-0 in a World Cup qualifier the previous evening.

Japan and Australia show their class

2011-10-12 14:51:11

Continental powerhouses Japan and Australia stamped their authority on Asian World Cup qualifying with comfortable victories in the third round of matches on Tuesday.

Venezuela stun Argentina in qualifier

2011-10-12 13:48:25

The two-time World Cup winners were handed a humiliating 1-0 defeat by Venezuela on Tuesday.

Liverpool wants bigger TV share

2011-10-12 11:39:26

Liverpool want a larger share of the overseas TV rights money currently negotiated collectively by the Premier League on behalf of the clubs.

Nasri penalty earns for France

2011-10-12 09:40:24

Samir Nasri's second-half penalty sent a nervy France into the Euro 2012 finals after a 1-1 home draw against Bosnia.

Portugal in playoffs

2011-10-12 09:19:44

Denmark reached Euro 2012 with an impressive 2-1 win over Portugal which condemned the visitors to a place in next month's playoffs.

Woods hired to coach US nationals

2011-10-11 14:55:02

Former English national team goalie Chris Woods will become the goalkeeper coach of the United States' national team.

French not too relaxed ahead of semi

2011-10-11 14:00:57

Like the proverbial girl with a curl, when France are good they are very, very good, but when they are bad they are horrid.

S America geared up for big match

2011-10-11 10:46:41

Uruguay will play against Paraguay in their World Cup 2014 qualifying soccer match on Tuesday at the Defensores stadium in Asuncion.

Ryan Giggs wins 'Golden Foot 2011'

2011-10-11 09:51:22

Soccer player Ryan Giggs of Wales has his feet in a mould during the "Golden Foot 2011" awards in Monaco, Oct 10, 2011.

Cleverly signs deal with Man United

2011-10-11 09:25:42

Tom Cleverley signed a 4-year deal with Manchester United, tying the highly rated midfielder to the Premier League champions until the summer of 2015.