Football

Hodgson believes using penalties in friendlies could help reverse the country's dismal record in shootouts.

Perez's failure to back his coach in the transfer market has led to a rift between the two, which has subsequently results on the pitch.

Ferguson called for defender Williams to receive a long ban following the second-half incident.

Atletico's ninth victory in as many home games this season trimmed the gap with Barcelona to six points.

Real Madrid are unlikely to strengthen their squad in the January transfer window.

Barcelona will stand by and wait for the return of Vilanova after being rocked by the news that he needed surgery.

Panagiotis Kone scored the winner in stoppage time to send Bologna through to the quarterfinals with a 2-1 scoreline.

New York Red Bulls head Houllier said that Wenger had not yet contacted him over a loan return for Thierry Henry.

Juventus beat 10-man Atalanta, while Milan registered 4-1 win over Pescara. Roma lost 0-1 to Chievo.

The former England striker has made just four appearances for the club since joining on a pay-as-you-play contract.

Wenger's hapless Arsenal were knocked out of the League Cup by a fourth tier English club who avoided relegation to non-league soccer by only six points last season.

Mohun Bagan are staring at a two-year ban from the I-League for abandoning Sunday's Kolkata derby.

League games will come thick and fast over the holiday period and City need a calming hand on the tiller if Mancini's bold claim does not return to haunt him.

Ferguson has predicted that the Premier League title will be won by either his team or their fierce rivals City.

Liverpool survived a late scare to move into the last 32 of the Europa League with a 1-0 win over Udinese.

Juventus advanced to the knockout stages of the Champions League by winning 1-0 at Shakhtar Donetsk to clinch top spot.