Owen completes United swap

3 July 2009 | 12:25 pm

Former Liverpool, Real Madrid and Newcastle striker Michael Owen has joined English champions Manchester United on a two-year contract.

United close in on Owen

3 July 2009 | 11:47 am

English champions Manchester United's move to sign striker Michael Owen on a surprise free transfer deal appears to be nearing completion.

Dunga pilots return to pole

3 July 2009 | 7:54 am

Seven wins from seven matches ended Brazil's longest spell away from the pole position they have monopolised since the Ranking's inception.

Jordaan looks ahead to 2010

3 July 2009 | 6:27 am

The celebrations following South Africa's successful hosting of the FIFA Confederations Cup were short-lived, as the focus has now turned to 2010.

Asia's bygone heroes

2 July 2009 | 2:27 am

With Asia the first continent to complete automatic qualifying for South Africa 2010, FIFA.com takes a look back at some stars of past campaigns.

Inamoto's hunger for a third World Cup

1 July 2009 | 9:31 pm

Japan midfielder Junichi Inamoto has signed for French Ligue 1 side Rennes hoping the move will help his cause for a third FIFA World Cup finals appearance.

Donovan blasts Galaxy teammate Beckham

3 July 2009 | 10:00 pm

Landon Donovan has issued the Los Angeles Galaxy an ultimatum -- compel English superstar David Beckham to clean up his act or risk alienating Donovan, the club´s all-time top active scorer.

US seeks third-straight Gold Cup soccer crown

3 July 2009 | 8:55 pm

The United States, fresh off a runner-up showing in the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup, will take an expanded roster into their first game of the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Saturday.

Owen completes stunning Manchester United move

3 July 2009 | 8:45 pm

Michael Owen has joined English champions Manchester United on a two-year contract, the club announced here on Friday, in a remarkable turnaround for the injury-prone striker.

Germany U21 4-0 England U21

29 June 2009 | 1:37 pm

Stuart Pearce's England side are crushed 4-0 by Germany in the European Under-21 Championship final in Malmo.

Euro U21 final as it happened

29 June 2009 | 10:59 am

Germany Under-21s thrash their English counterparts 4-0 in Malmo to win the European Championship.

South Africa's dress rehearsal

29 June 2009 | 3:49 am

Did Confederations Cup bode well for the 2010 World Cup?

Mixed Feelings for Benzema

3 July 2009 | 3:46 pm

OUTGOING Lyon striker Karim Benzema has confessed to mixed feelings over his impending move to Real Madrid.

King Kenny Back on Throne

3 July 2009 | 3:46 pm

KENNY Dalglish is returning to Liverpool to take up a senior role in their academy and as a global ambassador for the club.

Saints Administrators 'Confident' of Sale

3 July 2009 | 3:46 pm

ADMINISTRATORS in charge of Southampton are confident of concluding the sale of the stricken club imminently.

Gerba strike enough for Canada

Ali Gerba's second-half strike secured a 1-0 win for Canada over Jamaica in the opening game in Group A of the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Talks set to avert strike action

Unions representing workers at South Africa's World Cup stadiums will resume wage talks on Monday to avert a strike that could delay construction deadlines.

Stadium workers poised to strike

South Africa's 2010 organising committee said it will engage unions ahead of a looming strike at football stadiums that could affect construction deadlines.