Ronaldinho converted a late penalty to give Flamengo a 2-1 win over Duque de Caxias in a match in which goalkeeper Felipe had to leave the field in an ambulance …

The AFC Champions League kicks off this week with the best of Asian football set to reclaim attention from continuing drama off the pitch. The continental showpiece returns with 16 …

Sir Alex Ferguson believes the destiny of the English Premier League title race will be decided by the outcome of Manchester United’s trip to face leaders Manchester City at Eastlands …

Roman Abramovich could be set to make his peace with Jose Mourinho after the former Chelsea boss was installed among the favourites to take charge at Stamford Bridge next season …

Manchester United kept the pressure on English Premier League leaders Manchester City as Ashley Young’s superb double inspired a 3-1 win against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. On the day Andre …

Claudio Ranieri’s grip on his Inter Milan job appeared even more precarious on Sunday after his side had to fight back from two goals down to squeeze out a 2-2 …

Real Madrid brushed aside Espanyol 5-0 on Sunday to march on toward their first Spanish league title in four seasons with their 10th consecutive win. Madrid dominated throughout, barely breaking …

AC Milan and defending champions Barcelona are both well placed to progress to the quarter-finals of the Champions League as the first four of this season’s last-16 ties conclude this …

Boca Juniors claimed a share of first place in the Argentine league and extended their unbeaten run to 36 matches with a 2-0 victory over San Lorenzo in a Buenos …

Real Madrid crushed Espanyol 5-0 on Sunday to record a 10th straight league victory and restore their 10-point advantage over Barcelona at the top of La Liga. Two goals from …

Ligue 1 title favourites Paris Saint-Germain returned to the top of the table after overwhelming third-bottom Ajaccio 4-1 at a rain-soaked Parc des Princes on Sunday. Montpellier had conceded the …

Inter Milan came back from two goals down to draw 2-2 at home to Catania in Serie A on Sunday and end their five-game losing run. Alejandro Gomez and Mariano …

Jose Holebas and Colin Kazim-Richards scored to help defending champion Olympiakos win 2-0 at OFI and overtake Panathinaikos at the top of the Greek league on Sunday. Panathinaikos, playing before …

Lazio have beaten 10-man Roma 2-1 in a heated Serie A derby match to do the double over their rival for the first time in 15 years and claim advantage …

Ligue 1 title favourites Paris Saint-Germain have returned to the top of the table after overwhelming third-bottom Ajaccio 4-1 at a rain-soaked Parc des Princes. Montpellier had conceded the initiative …

Athletic Bilbao have prepared for its Europa League clash with Manchester United by beating Real Sociedad 2-0, thanks to a double from Markel Susaeta. Bilbao’s victory in the lively Basque …

Sir Alex Ferguson believes Andre Villas-Boas was always on a hiding to nothing at Chelsea after the Blues boss was sacked just eight months into his reign. Villas-Boas was axed …

Mamelodi Sundowns have hit a record 24 goals in a South African top-class match after Dutch coach Johan Neeskens told his team to “show no mercy” against fourth-tier cup opponents. …