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Brazil debt crackdown hits clubs hard

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 09:08

A debts crackdown by Brazil`s central bank is set to hit several leading football clubs hard, including double World Club Cup winners Corinthians, media reports said Saturday.

Rami opens account but Milan held by Torino

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 08:55

French defender Adil Rami scored his maiden goal for AC Milan but Rossoneri hopes of a third consecutive league win under new coach Clarence Seedorf were kept in check by a frustrating 1-1 draw with Torino.

Leverkusen see off Stuttgart to break losing streak

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 08:46

Second-placed Bayer Leverkusen broke their three-match losing streak with a 2-1 win at home to VfB Stuttgart in the Bundesliga on Saturday.

Late equaliser salvages point for Monaco in Brittany

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 08:43

Monaco saw their championship chances dented on Saturday as they were forced to come back twice before snatching a 2-2 draw at Lorient to fall five points behind Paris Saint-Germain.

Cagliari end Viola`s purple patch

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 08:38

Fiorentina`s promising run towards Serie A`s coveted Champions League places was temporarily halted by a first defeat of the year in a 1-0 reverse away to Cagliari on Saturday.

Luis Aragones, of famed <i>tiki taka</i> dies, aged 75

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 20:57

The legendary Spanish coach, Luis Aragones, who helped Spain win 2008 Euro, died aged 75 on Saturday. After spending majority of his playing career with Atletico Madrid, Luis started his managerial career with the capital club in 1974.

Gujarat hold Madhya Pradesh to 2-2 draw in Santosh Trophy

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 19:35

Gujarat survived anxious encounter in the dying minutes to hold Madhya Pradesh to 2-2 draw in the qualifying round match of the Santosh Trophy (West Zone) played at Tilak Stadium, Vasco, here Saturday.

Spain Euro 2008-winning coach Luis Aragones, dies aged 75

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 15:47

Luis Aragones, the coach of Spain`s 2008 European Championship-winning side, died on Saturday at the age of 75, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) announced.

Manchester United striker, Federico Macheda joins Birmingham City on loan

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 15:37

Manchester United striker Federico Macheda has joined Birmingham City on loan until the end of the season, the Championship club said on their website (www.bcfc.com) on Friday.

Cristiano Ronaldo better than Lionel Messi, claims Pele

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 15:32

Football legend Pele has said Cristiano Ronaldo is now a better player than Lionel Messi.

English clubs still breaking records in sluggish market

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 08:40

Arsene Wenger and other managers may hate it but English Premier League clubs still spent more than ever in a generally sluggish January transfer window which ended on Friday.

Goodell says London team nearer after triple sellout

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 08:23

London is closer to having its own National Football League team after selling out three regular-season games at Wembley Stadium for next season, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said Friday.