Former Brazil star Romario has again criticised his country’s preparations for the 2014 World Cup, saying he fears it faces embarrassment if work on its outdated airports is not speeded …

South Korea’s new coach spoke of a “crisis” as he announced an experienced 26-man squad on Friday for the crucial World Cup qualifying match against Kuwait later this month. Arsenal …

Blackburn manager Steve Kean believes Aiyegbeni Yakubu’s return will be the catalyst to lift Blackburn out of the Barclays Premier League relegation zone. The striker has missed Rovers’ last three …

Harry Redknapp is extremely glad that he will be able to take his place in the Tottenham dugout on Saturday without the prospect of being jailed hanging over his head. …

He wriggled a little bit. He squirmed. He even tried ignoring the subject. But in the end, Harry Redknapp had to admit managing England is the ultimate job. After Thursday’s …

Massimiliano Allegri laughed off suggestions AC Milan are in crisis after a run of three games without a win. The champions lost 2-1 at home to league leaders Juventus in …

Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas maintains he will not make the same mistake as Manchester City counterpart Roberto Mancini and “underestimate” Everton in Saturday’s match. Mancini blamed himself for his side’s …

German goalkeeper Lutz Pfannenstiel is known as the global goalie for being the only footballer to have played the game in all six confederations. He was jailed in Singapore for …

Internacional of Brazil have defeated Peru’s Juan Aurich 2-0 in the first round of matches in the group stage of the Copa Libertadores. In other games, Universidad Catolica of Chile …

Thierry Henry is heading back to the New York Red Bulls on time after all. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said last week he may try to extend the former France …

South Sudan has been admitted as a member of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), becoming the world’s newest footballing nation. Africa’s football body accepted on Friday the application by …

Manchester City will find at least three highly motivated players in their way when they try to improve upon their flagging away form in the Premier League at Aston Villa. …

Neymar says he is still far from his best despite coming off a hat trick in his best performance of the year. Neymar scored three second-half goals and set up …

While “flattered” to be linked with the vacant England coaching job, Harry Redknapp said on Friday his focus remains on Tottenham’s pursuit of Champions League qualification – until an approach …

Manchester United star Ryan Giggs has signed a one-year contract extension, the English Premier League champions announced on Friday. The deal means 38-year-old former Wales midfielder Giggs, who has only …

A moment of Harry Kewell magic has re-ignited Melbourne Victory’s season, sparking an upset 2-1 win over A-League leaders Central Coast Mariners on Friday night. Kewell scored a sublime second …

Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp said Friday he was “flattered” to be the odds-on favourite to replace Fabio Capello as England manager but was cautious about combining the job with …

Faltering Melbourne Heart will again have to do without inspirational captain Fred for Saturday’s crucial A-League game at Newcastle. The classy 32-year-old Brazilian midfielder, who has missed the Heart’s past …