Probe launched into racist insults during El Clasico

IMAGE: Barcelona's Lamine Yamal (right) was subject to racist abuse during the El Classico against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday. Photograph: Susana Vera/Reuters The Spanish......

Uruguay footballer Izquierdo dies after collapsing during match

IMAGE: Uruguayan defender Juan Izquierdo collapsed on the pitch during Nacional's game against Brazilian side Sao Paulo on August 22. Photograps: Carla Carniel/Reuters South American football was......

Former star footballer jailed in Brazil for rape

IMAGE: Police arrested former soccer player Robinho in the Brazilian city of Santos. Photograph: Murad Sezer/reuters Former soccer player Robinho was arrested by Brazilian federal police on......

Ronaldo criticised for appearing to make obscene gesture

IMAGE: Cristiano Ronaldo’s gesture wasn’t captured on television, but videos were doing the rounds on social media. Photograph: Reuters Cristiano Ronaldo faced a flurry of criticism......

Dorival Junior to take over as Brazil coach

IMAGE: Dorival Junior was Brazil's preferred choice for the job after Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti chose to extend his contract with Real Madrid.. Photograph: Amanda Perobelli/Reuters Dorival......