Sports
World Cup 2018 venues to be completed on time
All stadiums being built for the FIFA WC 2018, to be staged in Russia, will be completed on time though they are at present below FIFA standards, Russian sports officials said.
Agent plays down Skrtel's move to Napoli
According to reports, Martin Skrtel's move to Napoli may fall out of contention following financial reasons.
Galatasaray target Chelsea's Jon Obi-Mikel
Mikel feels that it is time for him to leave and if the clubs have reach an agreement there won't be a problem.
Jerome Valcke wants Sepp Blatter to stand again
The 77-year-old Blatter, who has been in office since 1998, was handed a fourth, four-year term in 2011 after saying he would stand aside in 2015.
We haven't talked about Kaka, says Corinthians director
Brazilian club Corinthians have shredded off talks regarding Real Madrid mid-fielder Ricardo Kaka.
Gareth Bale applies to trademark goal celebration
Bale is attempting to cash in on his new-found fame by filing an application to trademark his goal celebration, a heart-shaped hand gesture.
Being here is a dream, says Roberto Soldado
Roberto Soldado scored with a perfect finish in Spain's 2-1 victory over Uruguay in the Confederations Cup opener.
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.
