Football

Maldives kicked off their campaign in the Nehru Cup on a perfect note by posting a 2-1 win over Nepal.

AC Milan wants to buy 2007 World Player of the Year for a season-long loan.

The clubs said that they had been involved in negotiations over the players.

Sebastien Bassong joined Norwich City from Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur on a three-year deal.

Lionel Messi scored and missed a penalty in Argentina's 3-1 win in Germany and Belgium stunned Netherlands 4-2.

According to reports the IPO, which is expected to price on Thursday evening, is already oversubscribed.

Alvaro Arbeloa has agreed to extend his contract by two years to the end of the 2015-16 season.

The soccer club is looking to raise $300 million on the IPO.

Manchester City managed a goalless draw against German second-tier side Dynamo Dresden in Innsbruck.

Savio Medeira will be an assistant to newly-appointed Dutch coach Wim Koevermans.

Bhutia has expressed his frustration with the local I-League, claiming there's too many stoppages.

Yousuf al-Sarkal, the president of the UAE Football Association, says that he is disappointed to hear that Al Wasl has fired Maradona.

Brazil's star player feels that his country are one of the strong contenders for the gold medal in London.

The England and Chelsea defender is accused of racially abusing QPR defender Anton Ferdinand.

Juan Mata and Jordi Alba scored in La Roja's 4-0 Euro 2012 final win against Italy.

Coach Joachim Loew blamed moments of carelessness and a negative track record against the Azzurri.