Anelka banned for 18 games after World Cup row

Striker Nicolas Anelka has been banned for 18 games by the France team after the players' World Cup revolt, the French Football Federation (FFF) said on Tuesday. World Cup captain Patrice Evra was......

Cristiano Ronaldo, a shadow of his old self

Claude Arpi captures the fan's passion for football in these entertaining e-mails to Ivan Crasto, Rediff.com's Sports Editor. Read Claude's first e-mailHis secondHis thirdHis fourthHis 5th:......

'French govt must not meddle in soccer'

FIFA President Sepp Blatter warned the French government on Tuesday not to interfere in the affairs of its soccer association or the sport's governing body could suspend France's football......

Japan are last Asian World Cup hope

Asia's last survivors Japan face Paraguay and Spain assault the so far impregnable defence of Iberian neighbours Portugal on Tuesday as the last two World Cup quarter-final berths are decided.......

French soccer chief to resign after W Cup fiasco

French Football Federation (FFF) president Jean-Pierre Escalettes said on Monday he isresigning after France's World Cup fiasco. France left the World Cup with one point and one goal from the......