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Cristiano Ronaldo poses after receiving his fifth overall Ballon dOr trophy on Thursday in Paris. Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are level with five Golden Ball awards each. (Photo: AP)

'Cristiano Ronaldo's rape lawsuit in US hasn't been dropped': lawyer

A Bloomberg report that the case had been dropped stemmed from filing of a notice of voluntary dismissal last month in...

6 Jun 2019 4:32 AM GMT

Ronaldo blasted Portugal ahead from a free kick in the 25th minute, his first goal for his country for nearly a year, but the Swiss equalised with a penalty after halftime which will raise more questions over the use of the VAR system. (Photo:AP)

Nations League Finals: Portugal rides on Cristiano Ronaldo's hattrick...

Switzerland got back into the match in extraordinary circumstances after halftime.

6 Jun 2019 3:57 AM GMT

Gianni Infantino

Infantino waved in for second term as FIFA president

The FIFA Council chose to back his re-election by acclamation, with Infantino now hoping to build on the work he started...

5 Jun 2019 1:43 PM GMT

The 27-year-old Colombian joined Bayern from Real Madrid in 2017, on a two-year loan deal which expires at the end of this season. (Photo: James Rodriguez/Twitter)

James Rodriguez set to leave Bayern Munich after 2-year loan

James played 67 competitive games for Bayern, scoring 15 goals and setting up 20 more.

5 Jun 2019 1:23 PM GMT

Chhetri is also of the opinion that the only aim of all three -- federation, players and a new coach will help to keep India progressing. (Photo: AP)

Chhetri scores but India lose 1-3 to Curacao in Stimac's first match...

"We made mistakes, especially in the first half. We are going to go to the drawing board and see what we did wrong,"...

5 Jun 2019 12:34 PM GMT

Neymar reacts during Brazils match against Switzerland on Sunday. (Photo: AP)

'Neymar may skip the Copa America': Francisco Noveletto

Neymar now faces a cyber crime investigation against him by the local police.

5 Jun 2019 12:12 PM GMT

Denmarks Christian Eriksen celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the group C match between Denmark and Australia at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Samara Arena in Samara, Russia. (Photo: AP)

Christian Eriksen ready to leave Spurs for new challenge

Eriksen has one year left on his Spurs contract and Spanish media reports have linked him with a move to Real Madrid.

5 Jun 2019 11:43 AM GMT

Diego Maradona won the FIFA World Cup in 1986. (Photo: AFP)

If Manchester United need a coach, I'm the man to do it': Diego...

Maradona was a fan of the Red Devils during the Alex Fergusson-Era.

5 Jun 2019 11:42 AM GMT

Ronaldo has scored 28 goals in 20 games and has provided 8 assists for Juventus this season. (Photo: AP)

Cristiano Ronaldo rape lawsuit dropped: report

The filing did not say whether the accuser, American woman Kathryn Mayorga, had reached a settlement with Ronaldo.

5 Jun 2019 11:39 AM GMT

Lionel Messi trains ahead of the match against France. (Photo: AP)

Messi gets another shot at a major title with Argentina

Argentina will play its opening match against Colombia in Salvador.

5 Jun 2019 11:37 AM GMT

Costa managed to score only twice in 16 appearances for Atletico Madrid in 2018-19. (Photo: AFP)

Spanish prosecutor accuses Diego Costa of tax fraud worth 1 million...

The Brazil-born striker currently plays for Atletico Madrid and also plays on the Spanish national team.

5 Jun 2019 8:59 AM GMT

He rose through the ranks of the Swedish Football Association and served as its president before becoming UEFA president in 1990. (Photo: UEFA/Twitter)

Champions League football architect Lennart Johansson dies aged 89

Sweden's soccer association said the former UEFA president died Tuesday after a short illness.

5 Jun 2019 8:50 AM GMT