Olympiakos have moved to within two points of Greek league leader Panathinaikos after winning 2-0 at PAOK from goals by Djamel Abdoun and Kevin Mirallas. Abdoun scored in the fifth …

Mali beat Gabon 5-4 on penalties on Sunday after a finely balanced Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final ended 1-1 following extra time. Barcelona star Seydou Keita converted the decisive spot …

Mali have beaten co-host Gabon 5-4 in a penalty shootout to reach the African Cup of Nations semifinals. Gabon’s hero from the group stage, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, missed his team’s fourth …

Juventus and AC Milan have each played to scoreless draws as the top of Serie A remained unchanged, but Milan standout Zlatan Ibrahimovic was sent off for hitting an opponent …

Werder Bremen have been held 2-2 at Bundesliga bottom club Freiburg despite another brace from Claudio Pizarro. The Peruvian striker was on target in the 29th minute and flicked home …

Manchester United produce a stirring fightback to come from 3-0 down to pinch a 3-3 draw at Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday. Chelsea looked home and dry when …

Dutch league leaders PSV Eindhoven passed up the chance to establish a five-point advantage on Sunday afternoon as they were held to a 1-1 draw at Heracles Almelo, while champions …

Rangers manager Ally McCoist believes an ongoing tax dispute rather than results on the park is more likely to plunge the club into crisis after they crashed out of the …

Rangers have crashed out of the Scottish Cup, producing a lacklustre display in a 2-0 defeat by a determined Dundee United side in their fifth-round clash at Ibrox. With the …

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand believes football is in danger of returning to the bad old days of widespread racism unless the authorities do more to eradicate the issue. Ferdinand’s …

Senegal striker Papiss Demba Cisse enjoyed a dream debut for Newcastle as his second-half strike secured a 2-1 win against Aston Villa at St James’ Park on Sunday. Alan Pardew’s …

Mark Hughes believes QPR now have the firepower to stave off relegation this season. The Hoops looked on the way to three points against Wolves on Sunday when debutant Bobby …

West Ham manager Sam Allardyce believes his team may have taken a giant stride back towards the Barclays Premier League after their London derby triumph over Millwall. Goals from Carlton …

Antonio Conte reacted sarcastically when asked whether his side are now favourites to claim a first Serie A crown since 2003. The Old Lady of Turin lead AC Milan by …

Sporting Gijon have been held to a 1-1 home draw by Osasuna in the Spanish league on Sunday in the debut of coach Inaki Tejada. Sporting took the lead at …

The French league says Sunday’s first division match between Caen and Auxerre has been postponed because of freezing weather conditions. The LFP has not set a new date. Despite the …

Australian hopes of qualifying for this year’s Olympic football tournament nosedived with a 2-0 loss away to group leaders Uzbekistan in freezing Tashkent on Sunday. The loss leaves Australia five …

Sydney FC’s hopes of sending coach Vitezslav Lavicka out a winner took a nose dive as the Sky Blues were pummelled 5-2 by a resurgent Newcastle Jets on Sunday. Sydney …