Football
Mario Balotelli powers Italy past Mexico in Confederations Cup
Mario Balotelli scored the winner in Italy's 2-1 victory over Mexico on Sunday at the Confederations Cup at the renovated Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro.
Abramovich never interfered in team affairs: Mourinho
Mourinho has rejected the notion Abramovich interfered in team affairs in his first spell as Chelsea manager.
Mata rubbishes reports of Chelsea exit
"Nobody at Chelsea has told me that Mourinho wants me out," Mata was quoted as saying.
Peter Hill-Wood era ends as Arsenal chairman steps down
Long-serving Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood has stepped down after recent ill health, ending a family link to the north London soccer club dating back to the 1920s.
Relegated Wigan turn to former Bolton manager Owen Coyle
FA Cup holders Wigan Athletic, who were relegated from the Premier League two days after winning their first major trophy, are set to appoint Owen Coyle, the former boss of rivals Bolton Wanderers, as their manager.
Sevilla sign Romania forward Rusescu to a five-year deal
Sevilla have signed Romania forward Raul Rusescu to a five-year contract.
Gervinho could leave Arsenal to join Marseille
The 26-year-old Ivory Coast international cost Arsenal 11 million pounds from Lille and has struggled to make an impact in the Premier League last season.
Iker Casillas still conjuring up miracles for Spain
If del Bosque had any doubts about the form of Casillas they were surely dispelled by his performance as a second-half substitute against Ireland.
World champions Spain tested by Haiti in a 2-1 win
Cazorla and Fabregas scored for Spain while Donald Wilde pulled one back for Haiti in the 77th minute.
Real Sociedad hire Jagoba Arrasate as coach
Sociedad earned a spot in a Champions League playoff to enter into Europe's top-tier club competition after finishing fourth in the Spanish league last season.
FIFA bans Ivory Coast and Basel player for 4 months
FIFA has suspended Ivory Coast and Basel midfielder Geoffroy Serey Die for four months over a contract dispute.
Arshavin among players released by Arsenal
Brazilian midfielder Denilson and former France defender Sebastien Squillaci will also be released by Arsenal as manager Arsene Wenger rebuilds his squad.
Suarez, Cavani to spearhead Uruguay's challenge
The 23-man squad will also play the friendly against France in Montevideo and a World Cup qualifier against Venezuela.
Daniel Carvajal returns to Real Madrid
Real Madrid are thought to have paid around eight million euros for the Spain Under-21 international.
Jose Mourinho returns as Chelsea manager, confirms the club
Chelsea confirmed that Mourinho was hired on a four-year contract after completing a three-year stint at Real Madrid.
Relegation no obstacle to new Premier League job
Roberto Martinez is being courted by high-flying Everton despite presiding over Wigan Athletic's drop to the second tier after they conceded a joint-worst 73 goals in 38 league games.
