Football News
- Gallas dropped and stripped of captaincy - Report
William Gallas has been dropped and stripped of the Arsenal captaincy, according to reports - Ranieri rules out City move for goalkeeper Buffon
Juventus coach Claudio Ranieri has poured cold water on rumours that goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon is set for a big-money move to Manchester City - Schuster bullish ahead of vital game for Real future
Under-fire Real Madrid coach Bernd Schuster has said that he has no reason to consider resigning from the club as reports in Spain claim he will face an ultimatum should his team lose again this weekend - Schalke coach Rutten slams chairman points target
Schalke coach Fred Rutten has slammed club chairman Clemens Tonnies for putting unnecessary pressure on him and his team - Mumbai rally to draw with Chirag in Indian League
Mumbai FC secured a 1-1 draw with Chirag United at the Salt Lake Stadium on Friday - Ronaldo accused of ''leg breaking tackle'' by Silva
Cristiano Ronaldo has been accused of trying to break a Brazilian player's leg after his Portugal side were beaten 6-2 by the South American side on Wednesday night - Scolari gives thumbs-up for new Ballack deal
Chelsea coach Luiz Felipe Scolari will be delighted if Michael Ballack extends his contract for a further two years - Martins calls for Kinnear to get Toon job full-time
Newcastle striker Obafemi Martins has called for Joe Kinnear to be handed the managerial reins at St James' Park on a full-time basis - Gallas captaincy under threat - Taylor
Former England manager Graham Taylor believes Arsene Wenger would be wrong to retain William Gallas as his captain after the defender launched a verbal attack on his Arsenal team-mates on Thursday - Torres to start, Gerrard not fit for Fulham game
Liverpool's Fernando Torres looks set to make his first Anfield start for almost three weeks against Fulham, but Steven Gerrard will miss out with a groin injury - United lose injured Berbatov for two games
Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov will miss Saturday's Premier League match at Aston Villa and Tuesday's Champions League game at Villarreal with a hamstring injury - Bajevic set to be unveiled as AEK Athens boss
Serb Dusan Bajevic is set to be officially unveiled as AEK Athens manager on Friday for what will be his third stint at the club - Pompey boss Adams reveals Geovanni snub
Tony Adams has revealed Portsmouth could have signed Hull's Brazilian star Geovanni on a free transfer 18 months ago - Klinsman hoping Donovan extends stay at Bayern
Bayern Munich coach Jurgen Klinsmann is hoping Landon Donovan will remain with the Bundesliga champions "at least until the end of the season" after agreeing to take the striker on loan from the Los Angeles Galaxy - Ex-Spurs boss Ramos wants Premier League return
Juande Ramos has revealed he would jump at the chance to manage in the Premier League again despite his failure at Tottenham - Pressure on Chile and France
The second round of games at Chile 2008 is set to get underway with a clash between China PR and France, while USA take on Argentina.
- Less dollars, but more rands
Global economic crisis will not affect the influx of fans
- Gerrard pledges career to Liverpool
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has pledged to sign a new contract that will see him finish his career with the Premier League club.
- McCoist in line to succeed Smith
Rangers legend Ally McCoist has been backed as the long-term successor to Ibrox manager Walter Smith, whom he currently assists.
- Valcke: We are ready
The LOC and FIFA held a joint press conference on the eve of the draw for next year's FIFA Confederations Cup at the Sandton convention centre.
- The strange saga of Ms. Leroux
FIFA.com sat down for a chat with former Canada youth standout Sydney Leroux, who inspired her new team - USA - to victory in their opener.
- Fergie hails Villa and O'Neill
On the eve of his side's meeting with Aston Villa, Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has praised Martin O'Neill and his side's progress.
- Chidzambwa returns at Zimbabwe helm
Sunday Chidzambwa, a former Zimbabwe defender, captain and coach, has returned to the hot-seat in place of the Brazilian Valinhos.
- Ramos keen on return to England
Juande Ramos says he will always remember his time in charge at Tottenham Hotspur, and revealed his desire to return to the Premier League.
- Mexican rivals at the ready
The title of 2008 Apertura champions will be contested tomorrow, with Santos Laguna versus San Luis among the eye-catching quarter-finals.
- The Contenders - part II
In 2009, eight nations will vie for the FIFA Confederations Cup. FIFA.com takes a look at four of those teams: Spain, Italy, USA and New Zealand.
- The Contenders - part I
FIFA.com gives you a quick overview of four of the eight teams taking part at the next FIFA Confederations Cup: South Africa, Brazil, Egypt and Iraq
- Etoile and Sfaxien seek historic win
Etoile Sahel and Sfaxien are set to meet in the CAF Confederation Cup final, and one of them will emerge as the competition's only two-time winners.
- Scolari puts Chelsea first
Luiz Felipe Scolari enjoys living in England, but he insists Chelsea come first as he attempts to wrest the Premier League title from Manchester United.
- Aurelio backs Benitez methods
Fabio Aurelio was part of the Valencia side Rafa Benitez guided to La Liga glory, and he believes the Spaniard will deliver Liverpool the league title.


