Montpellier (France) (AFP) – Australia fought back from two goals down to beat Brazil 3-2 in Montpellier on Thursday and keep their Women's World Cup hopes alive. Marta, with a penalty, and Cristiane, with her fourth goal of the tournament, put Brazil two up after 38 minutes. But Australia fought back to inflict a first […]

Madrid (AFP) – Eden Hazard said on Thursday he wants to become a 'Galactico' at Real Madrid and believes he is joining the club at the perfect moment in his career. Hazard was unveiled in front of around 50,000 fans at the Santiagio Bernabeu after the Belgian's long-awaited move from Chelsea was confirmed last week. […]

Sao Paulo (AFP) – Brazilian police are questioning Neymar Thursday for the first time over allegations he raped a woman he met through social media in a Paris hotel last month, charges he has denied. Accompanied by a police escort, the world's most expensive footballer was driven to a Sao Paulo police station where security […]

Milan (AFP) – Former Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri revealed on Thursday he intends to take a year off after leaving the Serie A champions. The 51-year-old's five-year reign with Juventus ended last month. "I'm going to take a year off to recharge the batteries and take my personal life back in hand," Allegri said in […]

Madrid (AFP) – Eden Hazard was unveiled at the Santiago Bernabeu on Thursday as around 50,000 supporters turned out to welcome the player they hope will launch a glorious new era under Zinedine Zidane. The 28-year-old Hazard was presented with the home shirt, which was without a number, by club president Florentino Perez, moments after […]

Los Angeles (AFP) – United States coach Gregg Berhalter will hope the Gold Cup can act as a catalyst for his faltering side when the expanded championship for North America, Central America and the Caribbean (CONCACAF) kicks off on Saturday. With 16 teams taking part for the first time, Berhalter's men should have plenty of […]

Le Havre (France) (AFP) – England manager Phil Neville said his team would be prepared to "handle" a difficult encounter as they face "great" football rivals Argentina in the Women's World Cup on Friday. Neville's side saw off Scotland 2-1 in their Group C opener, while Argentina held 2011 champions Japan to a goalless draw […]

Sao Paulo (AFP) – Brazilian police said on Thursday they had filed a defamation suit against the woman who has accused football star Neymar of rape, after she insinuated the force was corrupt. During an interview with television channel SBT, Najila Trindade said: "The police are bought, aren't they? Or am I crazy?" The police […]

Montpellier (France) (AFP) – Australia fought back to beat Brazil 3-2 in Montpellier on Thursday and keep their Women's World Cup hopes alive. Veterans Marta, from the penalty spot, and Cristiane, with her fourth goal at this World Cup, put Brazil two up after 38 minutes. But they cracked under the Matildas' relentless barrage […]

Paris (AFP) – Shelley Kerr says her Scotland team remain optimistic they can make it beyond the group stage at their debut women's World Cup as they prepare to face former champions Japan on Friday. The Scots are bottom of Group D after falling to a battling 2-1 defeat against England in their opening match […]

Madrid (AFP) – Denis Suarez has claimed he was less than half-fit for most of his disappointing loan spell at Arsenal and admits he still wants to leave Barcelona this summer. Suarez joined Arsenal in January but made only six substitute appearances under Unai Emery, four in the Premier League and two in the Europa […]

London (AFP) – Southampton made Mali winger Moussa Djenepo their first summer signing for a fee that reportedly could rise to £15 million ($19 million) from Standard Liege on Thursday. The 20-year-old has agreed a four-year contract subject to the relevant paperwork being completed on July 1. Djenepo scored 11 times for Standard Liege last […]

London (AFP) – Former Croatia and West Ham boss Slaven Bilic has been handed the task of leading West Brom back to the Premier League, the Championship side announced on Thursday. The Baggies have appointed Bilic on a two-year deal as the permanent successor to replace Darren Moore, who was controversially sacked in March with […]

London (AFP) – Champions Manchester City begin the defence of their Premier League title away at West Ham, while Manchester United will host Chelsea in a blockbuster meeting to start the campaign after next season's fixtures were revealed on Thursday. City will be confident of a fruitful start after scoring four times in each of […]

Stevenage (United Kingdom) (AFP) – English club Stevenage were rescued from bankruptcy 20 years ago and the fourth-tier outfit have known some stellar times since then, including two victories at Wembley — now owner Phil Wallace hopes a revolutionary share offer will propel the team to new heights. The businessman is offering generous returns to […]