Nigeria FA apologises, seeks suspension reversal

Nigeria's football federation (NFF) on Sunday overhauled its leadership and apologised for the poor state of its national team in a last-minute bid to reverse a directive suspending it from......

WC Preview: Croatia and Nigeria fight for life in Group of Death

IMAGE: Zlatko Dalic manager of Croatia talks to his team. Photograph: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images Dark horse Croatia take on spirited Nigeria in a World Cup opener on Saturday that could......

Soccer Extras: Saudi players visit Jerusalem; Neymar out for 4 weeks

IMAGE: Saudi Arabia's national soccer team members pose in front of the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem. Photograph: Sinan Abu Mayzer/Reuters Players from Saudi Arabia’s national soccer team......

Sports Shorts: Real to appeal Zidane suspension over coaching licence

  Zinedine Zidane of Real Madrid. Photograph: Alex Livesey/Getty Images Real Madrid will appeal a three-month suspension slapped on assistant B team coach Zinedine Zidane for not having the......

Sports Shorts: Dennerby to coach India's U-17 women's WC team

IMAGE: Thomas Dennerby comes with a rich coaching experience of 30 years. Photograph: AIFF Media Sweden's Thomas Dennerby was on Saturday appointed head coach of the Indian women's team for the......