Diplomatic foes Iran and US clash in winner-takes-all contest

IMAGE: The national team coaches sidestepped the icy bilateral relations, saying they were focused on the tournament and its ability to bring people together. Photograph: Pedro Nunes/Reuters......

Three held for questioning after clash in Lyon

Three Frenchmen, one a member of a far-right organisation, were held for questioning after allegedly assaulting Tottenham fans ahead of the London-based team's Europa League match against Olympique......

Shocking weekend for Real Madrid; Gerrard plays last match at Everton

La Liga leaders Real Madrid were thumped 4-0 away by city rivals Atletico Madrid to open up the Spanish title race, while Chelsea strengthened their hold on top spot in the English Premier League......

Real, Roma and Monaco lead tables

Most of Europe's major leagues completed their 2003 action at the weekend with winter breaks to look forward to -- except England, where the Christmas and New Year period is a traditionally busy......

Cameroon's Foe dies after match

Cameroon midfielder Marc-Vivien Foe died on Thursday after collapsing during his country's Confederations Cup semi-final against Colombia.Foe, who spent last season on loan at English premier......