European giants Liverpool and Juventus began life under new coaches with victories in the first legs of their UEFA Europa League third qualifying round ties.

Mark Hughes was tonight confirmed as Fulham's new manager after agreeing a two-year deal at the Craven Cottage club.

Just two teams remain in the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup: the host nation and Nigeria. FIFA.com rounds up semi-final day at Germany 2010.

Uruguay midfielder Alvaro Fernandez, who played in four South Africa 2010 matches for the semi-finalists, has joined American club Seattle Sounders..

AC Milan's Brazilian star Ronaldinho has been ruled of the weekend's four-team Emirates Cup in London because of a muscle strain in his left leg.

Barcelona striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic insists he is staying at the Catalan club despite mounting speculation he could be moving on this summer.

Nigeria became the first African team to reach the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup final as they overcame Columbia with a 2nd-minute goal in Bielefeld.

Stephane M'bia is facing a fine for arriving back at Marseille late for pre-season training, but club president Jean-Claude Dassier said the matter is already in the past.

Arsene Wenger insists Arsenal can mount a genuine English Premier League title challenge despite the millions being spent by the likes of Manchester City.

Germany scored another five goals to defeat Koreat Republic and book their place in Sunday's final. Maren Meinert's team have now racked up 18 goals in five tournament games.

David Beckham has "no interest" in leaving the Los Angeles Galaxy and has had no contact with West Ham, a spokesman for the England star has revealed.

Sir Alex Ferguson has said that he has no intention of sending Javier Hernandez out on loan in his debut season in the Premier League.

Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas admits he is torn between a move to Barcelona and remaining in north London.

The final group stage of the CAF Champions League continues this weekend as three previous champions all look to build on away wins in the previous round.

Defensive midfielder Beram Kayal, who has been capped 13 times by Israel, has become Celtic's seventh signing of the summer.