Sports Shorts: 'Racist abuse a disgrace and FIFA must act'

A 'No to Racism' sign before the EURO 2016 Qualifier match. Photograph: Stu Forster/Getty Images Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has said the abuse he suffered on social media is ‘a......

Serie A: Imperious Juventus close year five points clear

Juventus will end 2013 five points clear at the top of Serie A after a 4-1 victory at Atalanta stretched their winning league run to nine games on Sunday. AS Roma remain their closest pursuers as......

Bologna's Diamanti relieves pressure on under-fire Pioli

A long-range strike from Alessandro Diamanti helped struggling Bologna beat Genoa 1-0 and move out of the relegation zone, relieving some of the pressure on manager Stefano Pioli. Diamanti's......

Ameobi scores blinder as Nigeria draw with Italy

Italy and Nigeria played out a thrilling 2-2 draw which included a goal-of-the-season contender from Shola Ameobi in an entertaining friendly at Fulham's Craven Cottage on Monday. Italy dominated......

Confederations Cup: Buffon's saves give Italy third place

Gianluigi Buffon saved three kicks in a shootout as Italy beat Uruguay 3-2 on penalties to take third place in the 2014 Confederations Cup on Sunday following a 2-2 draw. Italy took the lead in the......