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Uruguay's World Cup place 'in danger' after its FA board resigns
Ezequiel Lavezzi adamant Paris Saint-Germain are superior to Chelsea
Bayer Leverkusen in trouble as faith in Sami Hyypia begins to disappear
Arjen Robben and Franck Ribéry pose real danger to Manchester United
Pep Guardiola warns David Moyes: when big clubs lose you are in trouble
Everton's game with Arsenal will not settle fourth place, says Tim Howard
Darren Bent insists he has firepower to propel Fulham clear of relegation
Liverpool's Raheem Sterling straightens career path with manager's trust
Tranmere's Ronnie Moore charged by FA over alleged betting breaches
Bayern Munich present David Moyes with biggest test at Manchester United
West Ham's Andy Carroll rises to occasion to sink battling Sunderland
Sunderland v West Ham United as it happened
A-League tactics: Kevin Muscat learns from his mistakes
Samuel Kuffour says Manchester United lack the class to repel Bayern
Massimo Cellino must wait for outcome of appeal over Leeds takeover
Dnipro's Jaba Kankava saves life of Dynamo Kyiv's Oleg Gusev video
Diego Costa injury worries Atlético Madrid before Barcelona game
Manchester United's David Moyes and Ryan Giggs on Bayern Munich game: 'We need to play really well' - video
England to wear all white kit at 2014 World Cup in Brazil
Toni Kroos will not join Manchester United in the summer, say Bayern
Barcelona look ahead to Champions League tie with Atlético Madrid - video
Cry God for Nike, England and Saint George
Football Weekly: Liverpool in driving seat as Palace stun Chelsea
England team debut 2014 World Cup kit at photoshoot video
Barcelona defender Dani Alves defends compatriot Neymar ahead of Atlético

Uruguay's World Cup place 'in danger' after its FA board resigns

Posted: 31 Mar 2014 03:40 PM PDT

Government withdraws police from matches due to violence
Media say Fifa may see move as government interference

Ezequiel Lavezzi adamant Paris Saint-Germain are superior to Chelsea

Posted: 31 Mar 2014 03:08 PM PDT

Mourinho has never lost a Champions League quarter-final
Blaise Matuidi: 'This is the game everyone is waiting for'

Bayer Leverkusen in trouble as faith in Sami Hyypia begins to disappear

Posted: 31 Mar 2014 02:57 PM PDT

Bayer Leverkusen are fourth in the table but a draw to the bottom club has put Champions League qualification in doubt

Arjen Robben and Franck Ribéry pose real danger to Manchester United

Posted: 31 Mar 2014 02:47 PM PDT

United defence have work cut out for Bayern Munich pairing
David Moyes has defensive issues for Champions League tie

Pep Guardiola warns David Moyes: when big clubs lose you are in trouble

Posted: 31 Mar 2014 02:42 PM PDT

Bayern coach does not understand criticism of Ferguson
Guardiola: 'I'm happy Liverpool are coming back'

Everton's game with Arsenal will not settle fourth place, says Tim Howard

Posted: 31 Mar 2014 02:36 PM PDT

Blues four points behind with one game in hand
It's a little bit in our hands, Howard adds

Darren Bent insists he has firepower to propel Fulham clear of relegation

Posted: 31 Mar 2014 02:36 PM PDT

Bent at odds with Felix Magath over his fitness
Striker must miss Villa match due to loan deal

Liverpool's Raheem Sterling straightens career path with manager's trust

Posted: 31 Mar 2014 02:36 PM PDT

Teenager plays major role in Reds' title push after listening to Brendan Rodgers and improving his work rate

Tranmere's Ronnie Moore charged by FA over alleged betting breaches

Posted: 31 Mar 2014 02:26 PM PDT

Manager has until 8 April to respond to the charges
61-year-old has been suspended since 17 February

Bayern Munich present David Moyes with biggest test at Manchester United

Posted: 31 Mar 2014 02:10 PM PDT

Manchester United will be aiming to keep their quarter-final alive to the second leg when they face the Bundesliga champions

West Ham's Andy Carroll rises to occasion to sink battling Sunderland

Posted: 31 Mar 2014 02:10 PM PDT

Sunderland v West Ham United as it happened

Posted: 31 Mar 2014 01:59 PM PDT

Goals from Andy Carroll and Mohamed Diame gave West Ham a vital win and left Sunderland staring into the abyss

A-League tactics: Kevin Muscat learns from his mistakes

Posted: 31 Mar 2014 01:53 PM PDT

Melbourne Victory coach set up his side defensively against Sydney FC on Saturday, and the results were plain to see

Samuel Kuffour says Manchester United lack the class to repel Bayern

Posted: 31 Mar 2014 01:38 PM PDT

Munich star famed for his anguish after their 1999 European Cup defeat believes United players will be feeling the pain this time

Massimo Cellino must wait for outcome of appeal over Leeds takeover

Posted: 31 Mar 2014 01:33 PM PDT

Independent QC reserves judgment after hearing case
Italian challenges League's decision to block buyout of club

Dnipro's Jaba Kankava saves life of Dynamo Kyiv's Oleg Gusev video

Posted: 31 Mar 2014 12:56 PM PDT

A clash between Dynamo Kyiv's Oleg Gusev and Dnipro's goalkeeper led the Ukrainian player to choke on his tongue and be knocked unconscious. This was instantly spotted by the opposing player Jaba Kankava and he rushed to Gusev and removed the tongue to clear the airway. The move saved Gusev's life as Kankaya's reaction prevented the player from suffocating before medical officials got on the pitch

Diego Costa injury worries Atlético Madrid before Barcelona game

Posted: 31 Mar 2014 12:45 PM PDT

Striker struggles in training on eve of Nou Camp first leg
Clubs have drawn in three meetings this season

Manchester United's David Moyes and Ryan Giggs on Bayern Munich game: 'We need to play really well' - video

Posted: 31 Mar 2014 09:17 AM PDT

Manchester United manager David Moyes says he hopes his team will rise to the occasion when they take on Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich. The German giants are favourites to win the Champions League quarter-final Manchester United, but Moyes insists his squad will draw inspiration from their club's past. Ryan Giggs also denies any internal feud between players and the manager

England to wear all white kit at 2014 World Cup in Brazil

Posted: 31 Mar 2014 09:06 AM PDT

England ditch blue shorts used in qualification
Fifa urge nations to wear one-colour kits
Would you pay £90 for England's World Cup shirt?

Toni Kroos will not join Manchester United in the summer, say Bayern

Posted: 31 Mar 2014 08:55 AM PDT

Kroos will play for Bayern in 2015 as well, says chairman
Midfielder had hinted at a move to the Premier League

Barcelona look ahead to Champions League tie with Atlético Madrid - video

Posted: 31 Mar 2014 08:55 AM PDT

Barcelona's Gerardo Martino says his players will have to match Atlético Madrid's intensity when they clash on Tuesday. Atlético Madrid sit at the top of the La Liga table with Barcelona closely behind but they meet in Europe this time. Barça's defender Daniel Alves insists his team is a candidate to win all three competitions they are currently playing [Champions League, La Liga and Cop del Rey]

Cry God for Nike, England and Saint George

Posted: 31 Mar 2014 08:29 AM PDT

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Football Weekly: Liverpool in driving seat as Palace stun Chelsea

Posted: 31 Mar 2014 08:23 AM PDT

Liverpool return to the top of the league after trouncing Tottenham. Plus, Chelsea look to bounce back against PSG in the Champions League

England team debut 2014 World Cup kit at photoshoot video

Posted: 31 Mar 2014 08:02 AM PDT

Go behind the scenes at England's new kit photoshoot with footballers including Daniel Sturridge, Steven Gerrard, Joe Hart. England have switched their blue shorts for an all-white strip after Fifa requested all nations to wear one-colour kits in an effort to help referees. England will play their opening World Cup match against Italy on 14 June