
Vuvuzelas banned by UEFA

Vuvuzelas will not be allowed in the Champions League, Europa League and Euro 2012.

FIFA to probe reports of punishment of North Korean players and coach

Football's ruling body is investigating reports that North Korea's national team and head coach were humiliated by government officials following a disastrous showing at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

French footballer's attorney says he is innocent

An attorney for a French soccer star said Wednesday there is "no evidence" her client ever knew that the striking prostitute he admits having sex with was under age.

English football clubs ban vuvuzelas

The noisy horns were one of the biggest talking points of the 2010 World Cup, but vuvuzelas are unlikely to take hold in British football stadiums in the upcoming season.

Jabulani ball makes for a hit-and-miss World Cup

Hit it and hope seemed to be the best tactic for long-range shots with the Jabulani World Cup ball, with forwards and goalkeepers alike expressing concern at what they saw as its strange and unpredictable flight.

Platini discharged from hospital after fainting scare

UEFA President Michel Platini has been given a clean bill of health after fainting in a restaurant last night.

Dutch and Spaniards seek overdue glory

The world's most impressive passing team, Spain, face an explosive Netherlands attack in a highly anticipated World Cup final on Sunday with the only certainty being a new, first-time, world champion.

Spain dream of final glory and emulating Brazil

Spain's progress to their first World Cup final was seen by local media on Thursday as another vindication of their elegant brand of attacking football.

Slick Czech Berdych stuns Federer at Wimbledon

Crisp-hitting Czech Tomas Berdych claimed the biggest win of his career on Wednesday when he stunned six-times champion Roger Federer 6-4 3-6 6-1 6-4 in the quarter-finals at Wimbledon.

Jabulani ball too low-tech for Mexican designers

If a grooved World Cup ball can upset some of the game's best players, how would they react to a ball packed with cameras, lights and a GPS chip?

Robben goal helps propel Dutch into quarters

An individual goal by winger Arjen Robben helped Netherlands into the quarter-finals of the World Cup as he set them on the way to a 2-1 victory over Slovakia on Monday.

French mutiny and refuse to train

Arriving in training shoes for a preparation session was a bad sign in the French camp on Sunday, and it quickly became clear there was a player’s strike in the air.