Football

Both teams were eliminated from the championship a day earlier.

Japan and Nigeria lead Group F on six points with their rivals both without a point after two games.

Brazil were undone by a slice of magic by Mexico in Copa America.

David Beckham returned to training on Thursday knowing a victory on Sunday will end a four-year title drought.

David Beckham has been recalled to England's squad on Saturday for next week's matches against Brazil and Estonia.

Italy is getting used to winning big. After the World Cup triumph, the country has welcomes back another set of her

FIFA President Sepp Blatter wants the 2018 World Cup to go to Asia instead of the United States or Europe.

Brazil submitted their bidding agreement forms on Friday before the April 16 deadline even as Colombia withdrew.

Barca had a chance to equalise in the 86th minute but Deco free kick from the right hit Reina's left post.

Lille are without suspended striker Kader Keita and will once again rely on Peter Odemwingie for scoring goals.

Football's world governing body FIFA has come down heavily on soccer clubs that tolerate racism.

The British government has promised full support to the FA if it bids to host the 2018 football World Cup.

Italy's football industry has urged the country's sporting authorities to lift a ban on matches after a policeman's death.

Rooney came off the bench to score twice as Manchester United beat Portsmouth 2-1 in the fourth round of the FA Cup.

Some news media quoted Mijatovic as saying, ''Beckham will leave us, we will not renew his contract.''