Iran women cop Olympic ban over headscarves
Iran’s women’s football team has been banned from playing an Olympic qualifier because their Islamic dress broke FIFA rules.Females have to comply wit
Blatter firm favourite to keep top job
Sepp Blatter’s bid to retain the FIFA Presidency continues to gather pace after he received the backing of African regional federations.Blatter, 75, i
Valdano sacked by Real Madrid
Real Madrid director general Jorge Valdano has left the club after repeatedly butting heads with coach Jose Mourinho.Club president Florentino Perez a
Tigana quits as Bordeaux manager
Jean Tigana has quit from his role as Bordeaux manager in the wake of their 4-0 thrashing at home to Sochaux on Saturday.The former Fulham boss lasted
A matter of pride for Emery
After two consecutive defeats, Unai Emery felt his Valencia players restored a measure pride with a 3-0 win over Real Sociedad on Saturday.Valencia lo
The Steve McClaren Interview
Manchester United face Barcelona in the Champions League final at Wembley at the end of the month, and we spoke to former Man United Assistant Manager
Premier League preview: Blackpool v Stoke City
Relegation-threatened Blackpool need points desperately and there is no better time to get them than in their clash with Stoke City on Saturday.Ian Ho
5 things we learnt about Tottenham today
Tottenham are known for shooting themselves in the foot and this afternoon proved no different as they threw away more vital points at White Hart Lane
Champions League preview: Barcelona v Real Madrid
Barcelona are in a commanding position ahead of their Champions League semi-final second leg with Real Madrid at the Nou Camp on Tuesday.The Catalans
Kenny plots £7m swoop, Liverpool set for £9m gamble, Comolli gets a welcome headache – Best of LFC
Liverpool fans must be wondering what if Kenny had been appointed manager sooner as the Reds close in on a top five finish. Dalglish has performed abs