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.

Four-times world champion Kudukhov dies in car crash

Last Updated: Sunday, December 29, 2013, 21:25

Russian freestyle wrestler Besik Kudukhov has died at the age of 27 following a car accident on Sunday, the domestic federation said.

Iran move up 12 places in FIFA rankings

Last Updated: Saturday, December 21, 2013, 15:05

Iran`s national football team moved up 12 places and was placed 33rd in the recent FIFA world rankings.

Brazil World Cup will be toughest ever: Del Bosque

Last Updated: Sunday, December 1, 2013, 16:10

Spain`s football coach Vicente del Bosque has warned his players that next summer they will have a tough time defending the crown they won in South Africa as the 2014 Brazil World Cup will be the "most difficult World Cup ever."

German footballers to get $408,000 each for World Cup triumph

Last Updated: Friday, November 29, 2013, 21:53

The German Football Federation unveiled its incentive scheme for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil saying that each player would get a payout of $408,000 if the country wins the tournament.

Russian teenager to replace Ricciardo at Toro Rosso

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 08:59

Russian teenager Daniil Kvyat was named on Monday as Toro Rosso`s replacement for Red Bull bound Australian Daniel Ricciardo for next season`s Formula One campaign.

England`s lowest FIFA rankings for 5 years

Last Updated: Thursday, July 4, 2013, 19:11

England`s national football team has plummeted to 15th position in the latest FIFA world rankings, their lowest rank since they failed to qualify for the 2008 European Championship.

Official Euro 2016 logo revealed

Last Updated: Thursday, June 27, 2013, 08:52

UEFA has unveiled the logo for the 2016 European Championship at a ceremony Paris` Pavillion Cambon Capucines in France.

Van Ginkel flattered by Chelsea interest

Last Updated: Monday, June 10, 2013, 14:16

The Dutch youngster is remaining coy on his future but hints that he would be interested in a move to Stamford Bridge this summer.

Russian gymnast wins European all-around champion

Last Updated: Saturday, April 20, 2013, 14:35

Russia`s Aliya Mustafina won women`s all-around gold at the 5th European championships.

UEFA levies heavy ban on Serbia U-21 team

Last Updated: Friday, December 14, 2012, 14:55

TwoTwo Serbian Under-21 team football coaches have been banned for two years for their role in a post-match brawl in a European Championship qualifier, UEFA announced Thursday. Under-21 team football coaches have been banned for two years for their role in a post-match brawl in a European Championship qualifier, UEFA announced Thursday.

Fans rebuff UEFA boss Platini’s ‘crazy’ plan for continent-wide Euro 2020

Last Updated: Saturday, December 8, 2012, 18:01

Eighty-two per cent of fans have rejected UEFA boss Michael Platini’s plan to host the 2020 European Championship in a variety of countries, according to Football Supporters Europe (FSE).