PARIS — Raymond Domenech is demanding 2.9 million euros from the French football federation (FFF) for unfair dismissal, following his sacking after France’s World Cup catastrophe, his lawyer confirmed Wednesday.
PARIS — Raymond Domenech is demanding 2.9 million euros from the French football federation (FFF) for unfair dismissal, following his sacking after France’s World Cup catastrophe, his lawyer confirmed Wednesday.
BERLIN - Octopus Paul II, successor to the tentacled tipster that wowed the world with his uncanny knack of correctly predicting World Cup football games, was unveiled amid great fanfare Wednesday in Germany.
FC Copenhagen showed how organisation and controlled aggression can thwart Barcelona’s elegant passing game when they held the La Liga giants to a 1-1 draw.
VALENCIA, Spain - Striker Roberto Soldado again showed why Valencia signed him as David Villa’s replacement with a double in a 3-0 win over Rangers on Tuesday that boosted the Spanish side’s hopes of a Champions League last 16 place.
BUENOS AIRES - Sergio Batista, who has been appointed Argentina coach in succession to Diego Maradona, was part of a tradition of commanding centre halves in the national team.
Inter Milan crashed to their first Champions League defeat of the season on Tuesday when they lost 3-1 to Tottenham Hotspur inspired by a brilliant performance from Gareth Bale.
GLASGOW Scottish First Division side Dundee received a massive 25 points deduction for entering administration, officials announced on Monday.
GLASGOW Scottish First Division side Dundee received a massive 25 points deduction for entering administration, officials announced on Monday.
LONDON - Arsenal’s teenage midfielder Jack Wilshere, regarded as one of England’s most talented youngsters, has signed a new long-term contract with the Premier League club.
LONDON - Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole will be out of action for two weeks after sustaining a hamstring injury in the 1-0 Premier League win away at Bolton at the weekend.