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The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) announced on Tuesday that it will no longer participate in Copa Sudamericana, the Americas’ second-best club event.

US, Mexican and Central American clubs have taken part in the Sudamericana since…

Former Italy midfielder Roberto Di Matteo was named manager of relegated Premier League side West Bromwich Albion on Tuesday.

The 39-year-old – capped 34 times by his country but forced to retire because of injury in 2002 – signed a one…

French giants Marseille are set to break their transfer record with a 17.5million euros fee for Porto’s Argentinan captain Lucho Gonzalez, the buying club announced on Tuesday.

The 28-year-old will sign a four year contract with the French club subject to…

Real Madrid’s new ‘Galactico’ signing Kaka received a triumphant welcome from tens of thousands of fans as he was presented at the club’s stadium on Tuesday.

“I want to write my name into the history of this club,” the Brazilian midfielder…

Swedish women’s football champions Umea IK will play America’s top club stars in the first Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS) All-Star Game on August 30 in St. Louis, the US league announced on Tuesday.

The game will be staged eight days after…

Manchester United said on Tuesday they have signed Wigan winger Antonio Valencia on a four-year contract for a fee believed to be in the region of 16 million pounds (22 million dollars).

“Joining Manchester United is a dream come true for…

Scottish international striker Steven Fletcher became newly-promoted English Premier League side Burnley’s record signing on Tuesday when they agreed a 3million pounds fee with Scottish club Hibernian.

The 22-year-old – capped four times and named young player of the year for…

Former FA Cup winners Southampton are on the verge of going out of business after The Pinnacle group – which included legendary Saints player Matt Le Tissier – withdrew their interest in buying the club on Tuesday.

Pinnacle’s interest waned once…

Incoming Czech Football Federation (CMFS) head Ivan Hasek on Tuesday sacked Frantisek Straka as national coach only a month after the latter’s appointment on a temporary basis.

“I thanked him for his work and told him the CMFS would not be…

Greek first division club Aris Salonica announced Tuesday that they had handed a two-year contract to 19-year-old Irish striker Ian Daly.

No financial details were revealed.

Daly has played for Manchester City junior teams and has been a member of both the…

Promising young French midfielder Steven N’Zonzi became English Premier League side Blackburn Rovers fourth signing of the close season on Tuesday.

The 20-year-old signed from Amiens on a four year deal – no transfer fee was revealed.

His signing comes just 24…

Veteran Croatian international defender Josip Simunic signed for Hoffenheim on Tuesday from fellow Bundesliga rivals Hertha Berlin.

The 31-year-old Australian-born star will cost Hoffenheim 7million euros and is to sign a three year contract.

Simunic, capped 70 times and a member of…

Samuel Eto’o is demanding a “transfer bonus” of 15 million euros from Barcelona to sign for Manchester City, which could scupper any deal for the Cameroon striker, Spanish media said on Monday.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta said at the weekend that…

Barcelona have received a “stratospheric” offer for their Cameroon striker Samuel Eto’o but they want him to stay, club chairman Joan Laporta said Sunday.

“He has a stratospheric offer which would make him the world’s best-paid player,” Laporta told Spanish radio…

Serie A side Napoli have joined Fiorentina in the race to sign Julio Cruz, the Inter Milan striker’s agent has confirmed.

The Argentinian, who made just 13 league appearances last season, has been linked to a number of clubs around Europe…

Republic of Ireland international striker Kevin Doyle became newly-promoted English Premier League side Wolves record signing on Tuesday as they paid 6.5million pounds to Reading for him.

The 25-year-old has been a prolific scorer for Reading in the Championship but even…

Brazil and Inter Milan full back Maicon is not leaving the San Siro, according to the player’s agent.

The highly-rated Brazilian had been linked with Manchester City, Real Madrid and Chelsea this summer.

But his agent Antonio Caliendo said: “There are no…

Paris Saint Germain said Tuesday they have snapped up Turkish forward Mevlut Erding from Sochaux on a four-year-deal.

Erding is PSG’s second summer signing after veteran keeper Gregory Coupet, signed Monday from Atletico Madrid to replace Mickael Landreau, who has joined…

Real Madrid’s new ‘Galactico’ signing Kaka arrived in the Spanish capital on Tuesday where he passed a medical exam before a being presented to supporters.

The Brazilian, whose full name is Ricardo Izecson Dos Santos Leite, “is in perfect condition to…

Samuel Eto’o is demanding a “transfer bonus” of 15 million euros from Barcelona to sign for Manchester City, which could scupper any deal for the Cameroon striker, Spanish media said on Monday.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta said at the weekend that…

United States’ winger Clint Dempsey has enjoyed a momentous Confederations Cup with two man of the match awards and a starring role in Sunday’s final against Brazil.

The Fulham forward conjured up his side’s first goal after ten minutes at Ellis…

South Africa’s 2010 readiness got a thumbs up on Monday after a successful Confederations Cup, with organisers confident that hitches will be ironed out ahead of the continent’s first World Cup.

Security passed with no major incident, a critical concern with…

A double by Sandro Wagner rounded off a stunning 4-0 success for Germany over England in the European Under-21 championship final to give them their first success in the tournament.

The Germans – who added this title to the ones presently…

Former France international goalkeeper Gregory Coupet signed for French giants Paris Saint Germain on a two year contract from Spanish side Atletico Madrid.

“Its signed and sealed, for two years,” confirmed the 36-year-old former Lyon star on leaving PSG’s headquarters.

Coupet, who…

Brazil have already turned their attention to winning the World Cup after defending the Confederations Cup, with coach Dunga saying his players are capable of anything.

The five-time world champions came from behind to crush the underdog United States 3-2 at…

Chelsea announced on Monday they’d appealed against the bans handed out to striker Didier Drogba and defender Jose Bosingwa by European football’s governing body UEFA earlier this month.

Drogba was given a four-match ban and Bosingwa a three-match ban, with other…

It’s near freezing and outside Ellis Park a group of bedraggled men huddle together rubbing their hands over the flames of a makeshift bonfire, trying to keep warm, the long night stretching before them.

Across town, as morning breaks, Johannesburg’s Lamborghini…

FIFA president Sepp Blatter gave South Africa a 7.5 out of ten for its hosting of the Confederations Cup adding he hoped that mark would rise to a perfect ten by next year’s World Cup.

“If you get a five mark…

Barcelona have received a “stratospheric” offer for their Cameroon striker Samuel Eto’o but they want him to stay, club chairman Joan Laporta said Sunday.

“He has a stratospheric offer which would make him the world’s best-paid player,” Laporta told Spanish radio…

Ligue 1 outfit Lille have signed goalkeeper Mickael Landreau on a three-year contract from Paris Saint-Germain, the club site announced on Tuesday.

The 29-year-old Landreau had one year remaining on his PSG contract and his replacement at PSG is former Lyon…