Football

David Villa scored a hat-trick on Tuesday to give Spain a 4-1 win over Russia.

Rijkaard's coaching team, which includes Johan Neeskens, will also leave.

Chelsea face English champion Manchester United in the Champions League final.

Steven Gerrard and Ryan Babel rallied the Reds with a pair of goals on Tuesday.

The Spain striker is the first Liverpool player to score 20 league goals since Robbie Fowler 12 years ago.

United took an early lead against their EPL title rival and never looked back.

Soccer authorities have revamped a key domestic tournament in a bid to broaden the structure and talent base needed to regain a foothold in Asia.

He refused to react to the development, saying his name is still only at the nomination stage.

All the top three teams in the EPL won their matches.

Ronaldinho's future at the Camp Nou has come under question.

AC Milan and Brazil playmaker Kaka defies the model of a modern footballer.

The qualifying draw for the 2010 World Cup began the countdown to the event in South Africa.

Arsenal preserved their unbeaten record this season to remain on top.

Brazil beat Ecuador 5-0 in a 2010 World Cup qualifier in Rio De Janerio.

In another Group B match, world champions Italy beat Ukraine 2-1.

Juan Roman Riquelme has been left out for the clash on September 11.