Sharp Mexico too good for rusty Italy

Mexico proved too sharp for World Cup holders Italy by beating them 2-1 in a warm-up match on Thursday for this month's tournament in South Africa. The world champions, whose previous match was a......

Copa America: Mexico take third spot

Uruguay defender Diego Lugano, whose missed penalty led to the semi-final defeat against Brazil, was sent off and gave away a penalty as his side lost 3-1 to Mexico in the Copa America third-place......

Of French blues and Messi magic

In this World Cup series, France native Claude Arpi, who has lived in India for 36 years, captures the fan's passion for football in an ongoing e-mail exchange with Ivan Crasto, Rediff.com's Sports......

France lose to Mexico, face early exit

France facean embarrassing early World Cup exit after a surprise 2-0 defeat to Mexico in their second Group A game on Thursday. Substitute forward Javier Hernandez beat an off-side trap, raced......

Beckham inspires MLS all-stars to victory

David Beckham treated the fans to what they came to see, flashing his trademark smile and curling free kicks to lead the Major League Soccer all-stars to a 3-2 win over West Ham United on Thursday.......