Football

Antoine Griezmann deserved to be named UEFA’s Best Player in Europe, according to Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo picked up the award after leading his country to their first-ever European Championship title …

Lionel Messi has won the UEFA Goal of the Season award for a brilliantly worked strike against Roma in the Champions League. The Barcelona star exchanged slick passes with Neymar …

Manchester City have announced the signing of Barcelona goalkeeper Claudio Bravo. The 33-year-old has agreed a four-year deal to move to the Etihad Stadium as Pep Guardiola’s ninth recruit of …

So it turns out Jamie Vardy isn’t the only footballer who has a lookalike, with Paul Pogba the latest to have had his appearance copied by a supporter. The Manchester …

U.S. Soccer has suspended goalkeeper Hope Solo for six months after her controversial comments at the Olympics, the federation announced Wednesday. U.S. women’s coach Jill Ellis and U.S. Soccer general …

Former captain of the Super Eagles of Nigeria Daniel Amokachi has given a career lifeline to former Super Eagles midfielder Sani Kaita by signing him up for Finnish side JS …

Former SAFA (South African football association) president Kirsten Nematandani (L) with Gordon Igesund, Johannesburg, June 30, 2012. REUTERS photo FIFA’s ethics watchdog has opened formal proceedings against ex-South Africa football …

Former Super Eagles skipper, Joseph Yobo, has signed for Kano Pillars as the League Management Company (LMC) Ambassador and could make his debut against Sunshine Stars next week. Four-time champions …

Celtic fans have raised over £75,000 for Palestinian charities in protest at UEFA charging the club over a flag display. Hundreds of supporters took part in demonstrations outside Celtic Park …

Manchester United legend Denis Law is recovering at home after collapsing on board an aeroplane and subsequently being rushed to hospital. The 76-year-old, who also had two spells at Manchester …