My discipline may have cost United says Ferguson
LONDON - Alex Ferguson's insistence on discipline above all else might have cost Manchester United trophies during his 26-year reign, he has said.
IOC to set up two million dollar refugee fund
BERLIN - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Friday decided to set up a two million-dollar refugee fund as the migrant crisis grips Europe.
Bayern boss says rejected 'very high' Mueller offer
- Bayern Munich rejected a "very high" offer for versatile attacking midfielder Thomas Mueller this summer, president of the German club Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has said.
Bayern CEO wants more TV cash to end 'transfer tsunami'
BERLIN - Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge on Friday called for higher revenues from broadcasting rights for Bundesliga clubs in order to be able to keep up with the spending power of the English Premier League.
More support for Bale as best-ever Wales player
LONDON - With pundits and supporters taking a first appearance for Wales at the European Championship finals for granted, debate has moved on to whether Gareth Bale is the greatest player ever to represent them.
Dutch chase third spot in group after Blind's horror debut
AMSTERDAM - The Netherlands, just over a year after finishing third at the World Cup, have resigned themselves to battling for the third place in their Euro 2016 qualifying group and the prospect of playoffs after a horror debut for new coach Danny Blind. Thursday's 1-0 home loss to Iceland left the Dutch third in their group standings and facing a key match against Turkey, who are only one point behind them, on Sunday.
Fernandinho says he never lost faith in Pellegrini
- Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho says he never doubted manager Manuel Pellegrini even when he was heavily criticised last season after the side finished eight points behind Premier League champions Chelsea.
Euro 2016 job not done yet, Iceland put off celebration
AMSTERDAM - Iceland have decided to suppress the desire to celebrate a famous victory over the Netherlands as they stand tantalisingly close to qualifying for a first-ever major championship.