Messi hat-trick as Argentina beat Brazil 4-3

Messi was the headline act in a wonderful match between the South American giants in New Jersey that saw Messi seal a 4-3 win with a superb third of the night.

Dutch threaten to walk off over racist abuse

Rooney: I don't see why we can't win it

I rejected Manchester United after Roman Abramovich's intervention

United agree Kagawa deal

Manchester United "reach agreement" to buy Shinji Kagawa from Borussia Dortmund with deal dependant on a medical and work permit.

Safa sack Bafana coach Mosimane

Safa confirmed on Tuesday morning that Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane has left the national team. Steve Komphela takes charge of the games against Botswana and Gabon.

Ronaldinho signs with Atletico Mineiro

Former Barcelona and AC Milan playmaker Ronaldinho signed a short-term contract with Brazilian top-flight club Atletico Mineiro on Monday, just four days after his acrimonious split with Flamengo.

Ferdinand fumes over snub

Roy Hodgson overlooks defender again after Gary Cahill was ruled out of Euros.

Chiefs confirm Gould signing

Kaizer Chiefs have secured the services of highly-rated SuperSport United and Bafana Bafana centre back, Morgan Gould who has signed a four-year deal with the club.

Japan star Shinji Kagawa is set to join English giants Manchester United for 15 million euros ($18.8 million) with the deal almost complete.

"My future is at Manchester City," Aguero told the Times.

"I want to stay here. My contract has four years left to run and I see myself being here at least as long as that.

"There are always rumours, but there is no truth in them. I am not thinking about moving to Real Madrid or anywhere else.

"City have treated me very well from the very first day I arrived, I'm settled at the club and my family are happy in Manchester, and I want to stay."

Chelsea’s rebuilding grows with Hazard signing

Belgian playmaker Eden Hazard confirms Chelsea move on Twitter after Roman Abramovich agrees £78m deal.

Manchester City face prospect of Barcelona or Real Madrid in Champions League group after early knockout

Hodgson offered striking option by Ashley Young

Ashley Young likely to partner Andy Carroll against France and Sweden in opening two games of Euro finals.

Barcelona forward Pedro earns Spain call-up

Villa absence 'hard blow - teammates

"David Villa's absence is a hard blow, especially when you think of his contribution during the World Cup," Malaga's Santiago Cazorla told journalists after a first training session in the western Austrian resort of Schruns.

"If he hadn't been in the Euro or the World Cup, we probably wouldn't have been champions," he said.

Hulk wants to replace Didier Drogba at Chelsea

Mancini scoffs rumours of Mario Balotelli and Carlos Tevez transfers to AC Milan

Sao Paulo reject £32m Chelsea offer for Lucas Moura

Newcastle may lose Demba Ba for £7 million if rivals are willing to trigger release clause

Loew ready to unleash Germany's 'Messi'

Teenage rising star Mario Goetze has been dubbed Germany's Lionel Messi and despite an injury-hit 2012, coach Joachim Loew has said he plans to give him a key role at Euro 2012. Goetze only turns 20 on June 3, six days before the Germans begin their Group B campaign against Portugal in Lviv, Ukraine.

Drogba: I'd have stayed if we lost in Munich

Ronaldo: Hodgson wrong to snub Rio

Speaking to the Sun, the Real Madrid player said: "Rio is the best centre-back in England and still one of the best in the world. I don't understand why he is not in the national team.

Belgian wonderkid Eden Hazard mulling over offers

Eden Hazard will announce his club future following Belgium’s friendly against England at Wembley next week after claims by the player’s agent that he has agreed terms with Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea.

Nani looking to rise with Portugal

Coming off the frustration of a trophyless season, Portugal star Nani will be looking to make amends at Euro 2012, where his silky skills will be sorely needed to get his compatriots out of a tough group.

Drogba bows out as true blue champion

Mourinho puts pen to paper for a contract extension.

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Luka Modric close to transfer request

Chelsea, Real Madrid, Manchester United and Manchester City are all interested in signing the 26-year-old Croatian midfielder.

Drogba tells Chelsea teammates he's off

"We (he and his teammates) will not be together next season," the magazine cited Drogba as saying.

"As I have decided to leave, I wanted to tell them to their faces."

Emmanuel Adebayor keen for Tottenham

City to risk Hazard deal

Manchester City prepared to risk losing Eden Hazard to Chelsea over his £200,000 a week wage demands

Capello a Liverpool target

Berbatov wants to leave Man United

Chelsea ready to go to 'another level'

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich plans to turn the club’s first Champions League trophy into a further “three or four” triumphs.

AVB in the run for the Anfield job

Spurs midfielder Modric puts future on hold

Spurs midfielder Luka Modric has suggested that he may be ready to leave White Hart Lane but will decide after the Euros.

Pienaar 'sad' as Everton spell ends

'United invest in youth, City pay silly cash'

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson said on Monday he wasn't concerned by rivals and newly-crowned Premier League champions Manchester City's ability to out bid them in the transfer market.

United lost out on successfully defending their title solely on goal difference to City on Sunday when two injury-time goals saw City to a 3-2 win over QPR and their first league crown in 44 years.

Chiefs confirm Gaxa signing

Absa Premiership side Kaizer Chiefs confirmed on Tuesday they have signed Bafana Bafana international Siboniso Gaxa from Belgium based side Lierse SK.

City must spend like Real and Barca

Manchester City manager says club have to spend a lot of money like Real and Barca to compete in Champions League.

Sir Alex Ferguson: it will take Manchester City 100 years to match Manchester United's history

"They can go on as much as they like - that's what you would expect - but the history of our club stands us aside," Ferguson said.

"We don't need to worry about that. I think we have a rich history, better than anyone and it'll take them a century to get to our level of history." 

"It's a fantastic achievement. This is not an easy league. It's the hardest league in the world, and anybody that wins it deserves it.

"At the start of the season, if I remember correctly, I said 82 points would probably win the league this season and we are seven points ahead of that. But look, it doesn't matter, we've lost the league.

"It is a cruel way to have the title ripped away, but I've had a lot of ups and downs in my 25 years here.

"There will be times when we can sit back and say we did this wrong, we did that wrong, but 89 points would have won the league most seasons."

City's crazy comeback seals title

Sergio Aguero's 94th-minute winner gives Manchester City the Premier League title on football's most dramatic final day.

Barcelona defend Lionel Messi over Royston Drenthe racism accusations

Ferguson gives Giggs Olympic green light

City will rule the world, says Toure

Midfielder says Manchester City are capable of becoming “bigger than any club in the world” if they win the title

Arsene Wenger has challenged his Arsenal squad to stand up and be counted on the final day of the season

Puyol has no plans to retire from Spain duty despite missing out on Euro 2012 through injury

"To be honest it's going to be very tough, but I have to wait and see how the operation goes," the Barcelona defender told a news conference on Wednesday when asked whether he would be fit for the tournament.

"But I think it's impossible because when you come out of an operation there is a recovery period and I believe that those who are in better shape should go," he added.

Manchester City have spent £930.4 million turning themselves into Premier League title contenders

The figure, which is based on the club’s three most recent annual accounts, lays bare the true cash cost of taking the previously mid-ranking club to the brink of their first league triumph in 44 years.

Real clinch 32nd La Liga title in Bilbao

Real Madrid clinched their 32nd La Liga title and their first in four years when Gonzalo Higuain, Mesut Ozil and Cristiano Ronaldo struck in a frenetic 3-0 win at 10-man Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday.

Chiefs do Bucs a favour AGAIN

 Orlando Pirates surge three points clear at the top of the log thanks to Kaizer Chiefs’ 2-0 defeat of Mamelodi Sundowns.

Cisse strike victory

Cisse's wonder strike seals victory that gives Pardew's in-form side crucial advantage in race for top four.