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Gareth Bale struggled to express his emotions after scoring the goal against Belgium that took Wales to within sight of their first major tournament since the 1958 World Cup. The Real Madrid forward pounced on a misdirected header by Radja...

Uganda defeated Botswana 2-0 in their opening match of Group D of the Africa Cup of Nations 2017 qualifiers at the Mandela National Stadium in Kampala on Saturday. A goal each in the second half from Geoffrey Massa and Brian...

Carlos Tevez is wanted again by Argentina and Europe's top clubs after four lean years in which he nearly gave up the game. The 31-year-old, known as "Apache" after the Buenos Aires slum district where he was brought up, is...

Interpol has suspended a 20m euro 'sports integrity' agreement with FIFA amid the ongoing bribery allegations. The international police organisation accepted the payment from FIFA in 2011 to support a 10-year programme aimed at combating match-rigging and illegal gambling. But Interpol...

Liverpool have agreed personal terms with goalkeeper Adam Bogdan who will join on a free transfer on July 1 when his Bolton contract expires. The 27-year-old Hungary international's arrival follows that of Manchester City midfielder James Milner and Burnley striker...

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho would like to help Radamel Falcao revive his career and says he is "hurt" by criticism of the Colombia striker. Falcao, 29, has returned to Monaco after scoring four goals in 29 games while on loan...

Liverpool have turned down a bid of £25m plus add-ons from Manchester City for forward Raheem Sterling. The Reds value the England international, who has also been linked with Arsenal and Real Madrid, at £50m. The 20-year-old joined Liverpool from QPR...

Cristiano Ronaldo remains Europe's and the world's most marketable footballer known by more than 80 percent of people around the world, according to a study released on Thursday. The 30-year-old Real Madrid scorer beats England's Wayne Rooney and Spain's Andres...

The announcement of the bidding process for the 2026 World Cup has been delayed by FIFA. The decision was due to be made in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, in May 2017 but amid allegations over corruption into the...

AC Milan have held talks with Zlatan Ibrahimovic's representative Mino Raiola over bringing the Sweden star back to the San Siro, according to Sky sources. Ibrahimovic is believed to be keen on a move away from Paris Saint-Germain this summer...