Football

Argentina striker Carlos Tevez may consider retiring from international play before the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

Sneijder is among the favourites for the top gong, alongside Spain's World Cup hero Andres Iniesta.

Litex Lovech striker Ivelin Popov's application for a work permit rejected by the British government.

Liverpool's stuttering start to the EPL ended with a 1-0 win against West Brom.

Experienced Mexico defender Carlos Salcido joined Fulham for an undisclosed fee from Dutch club PSV Eindhoven.

Man City paid Real Madrid a British record 32.5 million pounds for Robinho in 2008.

Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson said he was still hoping to persuade Javier Mascherano to stay at the Premier League club.

Roberto Mancini's side now has four points from two matches.

Ferdinand is likely to miss Premier League matches against Fulham, West Ham, Everton and Liverpool.

Schwarzer, 37, has been targeted by Arsene Wenger as the man to replace Manuel Almunia.

Bulgarian media reported the deal was worth about 3 million euros, although Litex didn't reveal financial details.

Squillaci joined los Nervionenses in 2008 after spending the majority of his career in Ligue 1.

Hodgson said his team could not yet match champions Chelsea, Manchester United or Arsenal.

Riquelme said he would return to the playing field when he feels fully recovered from the left knee surgery.

Liverpool have been heavily linked with Poulsen this summer.

Janssen had a chance to win it for the Netherlands in stoppage time but he blasted his shot just wide.