From a villain to “SOCCER DARLING”, Gomez has seen it all

Last Updated: Friday, December 14, 2012, 13:37

Mario Gomez`s performance prompted Bild, Germany’s largest circulated daily, to hail him as the nation’s new “Soccer Darling.”

La Roja: From underachievers to champions

Last Updated: Friday, September 7, 2012, 14:39

Spain`s emergence as a leading soccer force is the best news that the country has to offer amid its political and economic doldrums fuelled by the Euro crisis, says a new book that chronicles how one of Europe`s most impoverished nations became a creative melting pot of creative talent.

Black players in UK vent fury over Terry’s acquittal in Ferdinand racism case

Last Updated: Saturday, July 14, 2012, 13:55

Many black British players remain unconvinced and have taken to social networks like Twitter to vent their frustration.

Terry admits using racially abusive words for Anton Ferdinand but ‘sarcastically’

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 10, 2012, 16:36

The former England skipper told Ferdinand to “f*** off, f*** off ‚ f*****g black c***, f*****g knobhead”.

Chelsea captain John Terry`s racism trial begins

Last Updated: Monday, July 9, 2012, 21:56

The racism trial of John Terry began on Monday with prosecutors claiming the Chelsea captain acknowledges using offensive language as a "sarcastic exclamation."

Balotelli on booze, babe and bubbly bender

Last Updated: Monday, July 9, 2012, 18:29

Football bad boy Mario Balotelli soothed his nerves over his ex Raffaella Fico’s baby news with a wild bender in the early hours of Sunday.

Only Spain are superior to Italy, says Andrea Pirlo

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 4, 2012, 09:04

Juventus midfielder Andrea Pirlo has declared that Spain are the only team Italy cannot match, after the Azzurri were beaten in the final of Euro 2012 by Vicente del Bosque`s side

Italy`s Euro final loss blow to economic prospects

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 3, 2012, 22:54

Italy`s economic prospects took a blow over the weekend, without the release of a single key economic indicator or any significant economic news. It was because Italy was soundly defeated in the European championship final Sunday.

Fernando Torres revels in Euro 2012 crown after `complicated` season

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 3, 2012, 22:13

Chelsea striker Fernando Torres has admitted that winning Euro 2012 with Spain helps to make up for what he described as a "complicated" season.

Euro 2012: Top ten moments

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 3, 2012, 13:13

European glory went the Iberian way once again as the Spaniards stamped their class as the world’s best team clinching the UEFA Euro 2012 demolishing Italy 4-0 in the final. Here is a look at the top ten moments of the tournament.

Euro 2012: Top ten moments

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 3, 2012, 13:13

European glory went the Iberian way once again as the Spaniards stamped their class as the world’s best team clinching the UEFA Euro 2012 demolishing Italy 4-0 in the final. Here is a look at the top ten moments of the tournament.

Euro 2012 was a resounding success: Michel Platini

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 3, 2012, 09:12

Uefa president Michel Platini has hailed Euro 2012 as a "resounding success" after the tournament came to an end on Sunday following Spain`s 4-0 win over Italy in the final.