Football
Michel Platini slams FIFA ban as 'masquerade', vows to fight in court
Platini, vowed on Monday to go to court to fight a decision by the independent Ethics Committee of the world football body FIFA to ban him for eight years, calling it a "pure masquerade".
ISL 2015: Chennaiyin FC's Elano arrested for assaulting FC Goa co-owner, released on bail
The incident occurred during celebrations on the ground after Chennaiyin defeated FC Goa in the final of the Indian Super League.
EPL: Aston Villa's survival hopes look bleak despite battling draw against Newcastle United
Aston Villa displayed some fight to earn a 1-1 draw in torrential rain at Newcastle United on Saturday but their Premier League survival hopes grow bleaker by the week.
Chennaiyin FC striker Elano Blumer wants to win ISL for fans and flood victims
Chennaiyin FC's star striker Elano Blumer on Saturday said they would want to win the second editon of Indian Super League and dedicate it to the club fans and the Chennai flood victims.
Players booed as Chelsea fans express dismay at Jose Mourinho's exit
Many of fans, who attended Chelsea's EPL match against Sunderland in London on Saturday, pinned the blame for the team's collapse in form squarely on the players rather than the self-proclaimed "Special One".
Michel Platini's fading FIFA presidential bid faces ethics test
Michel Platini's fading chance of becoming FIFA president is being tested at an ethics hearing into his $2 million payment for work as Sepp Blatter's adviser.
EPL: Jose Mourinho exit leaves Sunderland's Sam Allardyce in the dark
Jose Mourinho's sacking by Chelsea has left Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce uncertain what to expect from the struggling champions when his team visit Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
Chelsea fans in shock after Jose Mourinho goes
They criticised the club for a lack of loyalty to a manager who delivered three Premier League titles and numerous other trophies during his two spells in charge.
Sepp Blatter faces judgment by FIFA ethics court he created
Suspended FIFA President Sepp Blatter appeared before the ethics committee of world soccer's governing body on Thursday in a case that could end with him banned from the sport for years.
Barcelona coach hails Luis Suarez
Barcelona coach Luis Enrique described Luis Suarez as "a penalty area assassin" after the Uruguayan grabbed a hat-trick in a 3-0 win over China's Guangzhou Evergrande in the Club World Cup semi-finals on Thursday.
Zinedine Zidane ready to take big coaching leap at Real Madrid
French football legend Zinedine Zidane, current coach of Real Madrid's reserve team, has become the center of attention in Spain amid rumour that he may succeed Rafael Benitez as coach of the first team, if the latter fails to lead the team back onto the...
Neymar much more complete, says Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi has praised the "enormous growth" of Barcelona teammate Neymar since 2011, when the pair were opponents in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup in Japan.
Sepp Blatter reasserts innocence ahead of FIFA ethics hearing
Blatter again proclaimed his innocence in a corruption scandal gripping the world soccer body as he prepares to testify this week before the group's ethics panel.
Petr Cech has completely changed Arsenal's back four: Theo Walcott
The close-season signing of Petr Cech from Chelsea has raised Arsenal's defending to a new level, according to England striker Theo Walcott.
EPL: Leicester City's title credentials on show against Chelsea
A Leicester win on Monday would mean a 49-point swing in their favour compared to Jose Mourinho's Chelsea after 16 games of the previous campaign.
Court rejects Real Madrid's request to provisionally lift Copa del Rey ban
A court official says "Madrid remains penalized, it is still disqualified" after the ruling on Friday. He spoke under anonymity according to court policy.
