Unique World Cup record this player wants to be rid of

He would love for someone to break his record in Russia and free him from this lifetime of notoriety. He is not hopeful. IMAGE: Officially timed at 52 seconds, Jose Batista remains the fastest......

Strachan takes 'special job' at Middlesbrough

Former Celtic boss Gordon Strachan was appointed manager of Championship (second division) team Middlesbrough on Monday. "It's a special job," Strachan told Middlesbrough's website......

Football Briefs: 'Huddersfield can pull off Man United upset'

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Manchester United players train on a chilly February morning. Photograph: Manchester United FC/Twitter Huddersfield Town......

Spain and Italy paired in 2018 World Cup draw

European groups A, B and C are seen on a board during the preliminary draw for the 2018 FIFA World Cup at Konstantin Palace in St. Petersburg. Photograph: Grigory Dukor/Reuters Spain and Italy......

Rooney's brace helps England floor Scotland

Wayne Rooney of England does a cartwheel to celebrate after scoring during the International Friendly match against Scotland at Celtic Park Stadium. Photograph: Alex Livesey/Getty Images England......