Football

Germany edged their way to a gold medal match against Brazil as they defeated Nigeria 2-0 at the Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo on Wednesday. It was a rude ending …

Neymar has broken an Olympic world record after scoring the fastest goal in the competition’s history, FIFA has confirmed. HT: #BRA 3-0 #HON@neymarjr scores fastest goal in #Olympics history, Gabriel …

Riyad Mahrez has ended speculation linking him with a move away from Leicester City by signing a new four-year deal. The reigning PFA Player of the Year has been tipped …

Former FIFA president Joao Havelange has died in Rio de Janeiro at the age of 100, according to reports in Brazil. Havelange was the first non-European chief of world football’s …

Ex-Manchester United defender Paul Parker has questioned where Paul Pogba will fit in at Old Trafford, arguing John Obi Mikel is a better holding midfielder than the France star. Pogba …

A young Nigerian footballer, Michael Umanyika, died on Monday while training with Azerbaijani First Division club, Zagatala PFK. Umanyika suddenly stopped and fell during a training session and all efforts …

Dalian Atkinson has died from cardiac arrest after being shot with a taser by police in Telford, Shropshire, England. The former Premier League star was 48 years old. Atkinson was …

Germany forward Lukas Podolski has confirmed his retirement from international football with immediate effect. Podolski, who plays at club level with Galatasaray, suggested in January 2015 that Euro 2016 would …

The plane carrying Manchester City staff to the Champions League play-off with Steaua Bucharest was evacuated on the runway prior to take-off. Passengers were hurried off the aircraft by the …

Diego Costa scored a dramatic winner with one minute remaining to give Chelsea a 2-1 victory over West Ham in Antonio Conte’s first Premier League match in charge. Having had …