Football

The deal is worth 14 million euros and is subject to the 23-year-old left back passing a medical test.

Gianluigi Buffon took to Facebook to remind his team-mates that nothing is impossible for those who dare to dream.

Three-time European champions Germany have never beaten Italy in seven tournament matches.

Coach Joachim Low said it's time for Germany to overcome their struggles of the past and defeat Italy in EURO 2012.

Roy Hodgson has hailed the effort and commitment of his England players after their exit from Euro 2012.

Spain have lost five and drawn one of their six competitive meetings with the neighbours.

With the group stage over, all eyes would be on the quarter-final stage of Euro 2012 that starts on June 22.

This European Championship has provided a neat opportunity to lift up football's lid and assess its health.

Unconfirmed local reports said Shenhua are willing to offer the centre-forward as much as $15 million per year.

Andriy Shevchenko is carrying a knee injury, forcing coach Oleg Blokhin to rate him as a "50-50" starter.

If France manages to keep first place in Group D they will avoid a potential encounter with Spain.

European soccer's governing body has already sanctioned the Russian FA for the displaying of "illicit banners" by their fans.

Alan Dzagoyev, whose three goals in two games have left Russia well placed to reach the Euro 2012 quarter-finals.

The Chelsea striker scored twice as the defending champions registered a 4-0 win.

The Germany coach believes that the midfielder is "getting better with every game".

Croatia's intensity and their physical prowess make them a very different prospect.