Arsenal striker Andrei Arshavin, who is on loan at Zenit St Petersburg, has said the move back to Russia has been ideal for him in the buildup to the Euro …

With the Bundesliga and the Champions League entering decisive weeks, club coaches see the game as unnecessary, players are eager to avoid serious injuries and even Germany coach Joachim Loew …

Argentine international Juan Roman Riquelme sealed a 2-0 win for Boca Juniors over Newell’s Old Boys on Sunday with a trademark direct free kick from 25 meters to help extend …

Cardiff’s Malaysian chairman Dato Chan Tien Ghee insists his club will use the pain of their League Cup final defeat against Liverpool as motivation to win promotion to the Premier …

The contenders for this year’s European Championship get a chance to gather their squads and test out some ideas on Wednesday, although few coaches will be too concerned by defeat …

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has challenged his team-mates to use their dramatic League Cup final win over Cardiff as a springboard to restore the club to former glories. Gerrard lifted …

The Newcastle Jets have re-signed key striker Ryan Griffiths to a two-year deal. Griffiths, who played for four years in China before returning to play with Newcastle in the A-League …

Brisbane Roar striker Henrique was on Monday given the minimum punishment of a two-match ban for his act of revenge against Perth skipper Jacob Burns. Henrique was given a straight …

Teenage Socceroos squad member Mat Ryan hopes to one day replace first-choice goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer, but for the time being just meeting him is enough of a thrill. The 19-year-old …

Central Coast coach Graham Arnold admits some of his young players may be feeling the pinch as the Mariners’ grip on the A-League premiers’ plate continues to loosen. But Arnold …

Socceroos midfielder James Troisi hopes financial troubles at his Turkish club do not interrupt the impressive career momentum he has built over the past year. The 23-year-old has become a …

The saga at Gold Coast United took another bizarre turn on Monday when the defiant club claimed they were highlighting the plight of refugees with a slogan that may cost …

Under-pressure Sydney FC are set to receive a welcome boost with the return of three players for Saturday’s must-win A-League clash with Central Coast in Gosford. The Sky Blues’ finals …

Arsene Wenger praised Theo Walcott’s two-goal contribution to Arsenal’s 5-2 derby win over Tottenham, but admitted he considered substituting the winger to spare him more abuse from his own supporters. …

Football Federation Australia chairman Frank Lowy has moved to hose down speculation A-League chief Lyall Gorman’s job is under threat. Lowy was responding to a report on Monday that suggested …

Ailing Scottish champions Rangers kept up their all but futile challenge to bitter rivals Celtic on Sunday as they thrashed Inverness Caledonian Thistle 4-1. Rangers at least gave their fans …

Arsenal staged a magnificent fightback to thrash Tottenham 5-2 in the north London derby on Sunday as Manchester United scrambled a last-gasp 2-1 win over Norwich. Arsenal appeared to be …

Arsene Wenger has praised Theo Walcott’s two-goal contribution to Arsenal’s 5-2 derby win over Tottenham, but admits he considered substituting the winger to spare him more abuse from his own …