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Wigan midfielder James McArthur has been called into the Scotland squad for Wednesday’s friendly against Slovenia after Celtic captain Scott Brown pulled out with a groin injury. Blackpool winger Matt …

Germany captain Philipp Lahm has been ruled out the friendly with France on Wednesday because of a right knee injury. The German Football Federation (DFB) says Lahm has been injured …

Fluminense have won the Guanabara Cup by beating Vasco da Gama 3-1 from striker Fred’s double and another goal from former Chelsea playmaker Deco. The cup is the first stage …

Kenny Dalglish is celebrating the end of Liverpool’s six-year trophy drought, hoping it is the start of another glorious era for the Merseyside giants. Less than 14 months after Dalglish …

World No.1 Novak Djokovic will be joined by younger brother Marko in the Dubai Open this week, but despite their blood links, the duo boast radically different career records. While …

Liverpool’s principal owner John Henry believes their Carling Cup win over Cardiff is the stepping stone to restoring the club’s former glories. The Reds edged a tight affair on penalties …

Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli has been dropped from the Italy squad for Wednesday’s friendly international against the United States in Genoa for breaking coach Cesare Prandelli’s ethical code. Balotelli …

Former All Blacks winger Jonah Lomu is back in hospital fighting a kidney infection. Auckland City Hospital spokesman Mark Fenwick said on Monday morning that Lomu’s condition was stable, according …

European football supremo Michel Platini believes that Joseph Blatter is not corrupt but reiterated that the planned introduction of goalline technology is a bad idea of the FIFA president. “Football …

Liverpool have ended their six-year trophy drought after winning a penalty shoot-out victory over Championship side Cardiff in the League Cup final at Wembley. The Merseysiders just about held their …

Poland striker Robert Lewandowski netted twice for Borussia Dortmund in their 3-1 win over Hanover on Sunday to put them four points clear of Bayern Munich who beat Schalke 2-0. …

Having beaten Inter Milan in the first leg of their Champions League tie in mid-week, Marseille have seen their chances of qualifying for next season’s competition recede after falling to …

Rory McIlroy has stormed back from a heavy early deficit to take down Lee Westwood in the semi-finals of the WGC Match Play Championships. McIlroy was three down through four …

Wayne Rooney has been ruled out of England’s international friendly against the Netherlands by Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson on Sunday, robbing the national team of another striker. Rooney …

Rory McIlroy has stormed back from a heavy early deficit to take down Lee Westwood in the semi-finals of the WGC Match Play Championships. McIlroy was three down through four …

The one-day series against South Africa may be on the line in Napier on Wednesday, but New Zealand cricket captain Brendon McCullum is considering rotating players for the match. The …

Roger Federer is heading into the Dubai Championships thinking only of his immediate goal and not about a possible return this season to the No.1 ranking he held during his …

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored a wonderful backheeled goal to give Real Madrid a 1-0 win over neighbours Rayo Vallecano to extend their lead to 13 points over Barcelona at the …