From Waldheim to Annan

The UN Secretaries General whom I have met, from Kurt Waldheim to Kofi Annan, had one thing in common. They began as the hot favourites of the United States, but at one time or the other, fell out......

When will European soccer season resume?

Italian PM says training can start in May, no date for Serie A re-start IMAGE: Men wearing masks play football. Photograph: Getty Images Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte gave the......

Football PHOTOS: US hold Chile; Brazil win over Czechs

IMAGE: United States of America midfielder Christian Pulisic celebrates his goal against Chile. Photograph: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters Christian Pulisic scored his 10th goal for the......

Football Extras: Will Messi return to national team?

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni believes Lionel Messi will end his self-imposed exile from the national team. Photograph: Sipa USA......

Football friendlies: Neymar, Firmino on target as Brazil beat US

IMAGE: DeAndre Yedlin of USA defends Neymar of Brazil during their friendly match at MetLife Stadium. Photograph: Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images Two goals in the first half from Roberto Firmino......

PHOTOS, World Cup qualifiers: Brazil crush Peru; Romania hold Italy

IMAGE: Brazil's Douglas Costa (left) celebrates a goal against Peru during their 2018 World Cup qualifying match in Salvador on Tuesday. Photograph: Ueslei Marcelino/Reuters An inspired......