Friday's World Cup clash between Portugal and Spain will be their fourth meeting at a major tournament this century, going back to Euro 2004, when Cristiano Ronaldo was just starting out.... more »
FIFA president Sepp Blatter will make a rare pitch for re-election votes Tuesday at a congress where his adversary Michel Platini will secure unopposed a third straight term as head of European football.... more »
Michel Platini will on Tuesday be elected to a third term as head of European governing body UEFA, putting him on course to add master sports powerbroker to his status as a football legend.... more »
Italy coach Antonio Conte widened his scope for future Azzurri talent by including Argentinian-born Franco Vazquez and Brazilian Martins Eder in a 26-man squad for upcoming games against Bulgaria and England.... more »