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A Indonesian striker playing in one of the country's top leagues has died after a goalkeeper kicked him in the stomach during a recent match, an official said Tuesday. The death of Akli Fairuz, 27, is a further blow to...

England coach Roy Hodgson has warned his players to sacrifice their egos for the good of the team at the World Cup lest they end up like the strife-torn France side of the 2010 finals. France endured a dismal World...

Barcelona have appointed Luis Enrique as their new first-team coach on a two-year deal. The 44-year-old former Barca player, who managed the club's B team between 2008 and 2011, left his role as Celta Vigo boss last week. He replaces Gerardo...

Ashley Cole says he does not think he will be at Chelsea next season and is seeking "another journey in my life" after eight years at Stamford Bridge. The 33-year-old left-back, who announced his England retirement after 107 caps earlier...

Manchester United have confirmed Louis van Gaal as their new manager with Ryan Giggs as his assistant. The Netherlands national coach has been linked with United since the departure of David Moyes towards the end of last season. Van Gaal will...

Steven Gerrard has described England's World Cup youngsters as "scary". The England captain is tipping the likes of Ross Barkley, Raheem Sterling and Luke Shaw to impress in Brazil after being selected by Roy Hodgson. "Hopefully they have that no-fear factor...

It had always been a day destined for thrills and spills, but Sunday's denouement to the Spanish league season ended in chaos as a vital relegation match between Osasuna and Real Betis at the El Sadar stadium, Pamplona, was...

Gerardo Martino is to step down as Barcelona coach by mutual consent after failing to win La Liga. Barcelona needed to beat Atletico Madrid in the final game of the season on Saturday, but a 1-1 draw gave the latter...

Atletico Madrid won the Spanish league title in extraordinary circumstances Saturday courtesy of a draw at Barcelona that denied the Catalan club the crown. In a breathless end to a compelling La Liga season, the 1-1 draw meant Atletico won...

Arsenal overturned a two-goal deficit to beat Hull City 3-2 after extra time in the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium on Saturday. Aaron Ramsey's strike in the 109th-minute sealed an 11th victory in England's premier cup competition and a...