Football

UEFA said Croatia had been charged with "racist behaviour" and would face a hearing on July 16 at which they are expected to receive a stiff punishment.

Italy stretched their unbeaten run in European Championship and World Cup qualifying to 46 games.

Wang Lisi scored a last-minute goal to award China a deserved 1-0 win over the Netherlands in their second round of group games at the Women's World Cup.

"I'm not making any political decision. I know where you want to lead me and I won't go there," said Plantini.

"We are in an important situation and the team needs a new stimulus. So we need a change, some movement to the side can take a step forward," Simeone said.

Pirlo revealed that his tears on the Olympic Stadium pitch in Berlin following the European Champions League final loss were not because he was saying goodbye to Juventus.

Ings scored 11 goals in the Premier League last season as Burnley finished 19th and were relegated.

European soccer's governing body UEFA has scrapped a meeting planned for Saturday when they were due to discuss their next steps following last week's FIFA presidential election.

Gulati, who is currently serving a record third term as President of the US Soccer Federation, could be in the race to replace Sepp Blatter as the new FIFA chief.

Blatter resigned as FIFA president on Tuesday, four days after being re-elected to a fifth term amid the biggest corruption scandal in the history of soccer's global governing body.

The FIFA statement was the latest salvo in the world body's battle with US authorities over a major corruption scandal.

Prince William is a fan of what is referred to as the "beautiful" game and is also the President of the UK's Football Association.

It's my way of playing. I have always played like that and I am not going to change because some people get angry," said Neymar.

Rooney believes finishing in the Premier League's top four last season was essential for the record 20-times English champions.

"The arrival of Benitez seems very good and a good solution since he is a prepared man who will try to make Real Madrid better," said Del Bosque.