Football

The midfielder issued an apology on Twitter for insulting a journalist after France were knocked out of Euro 2012.

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, Pepe and Fabio Coentrao play for Real Madrid, while Spain have five Barcelona stars.

UEFA fined the German Soccer Association $31,200 for the "improper conduct" of fans at the match against Denmark.

Mancini believes the 21-year-old is Italy's best striker.

Iniesta has quietly been the standout player of Euro 2012, twice voted Man-of-the-Match.

Unlike the World Cup in South Africa two years ago, Euro 2012 has so far been a fan's delight.

The decision to appoint Singh was taken by the relegated club's Indian owners Venky's.

Shevchenko announced his decision after his country Ukraine bowed out of Euro 2012 following a 1-0 loss to England.

The Netherlands early exit from Euro 2012 could cost coach Bert van Marwijk his job.

Germany need a draw to win the group, and is not certain of qualifying despite two wins from two games.

Andriy Shevchenko netted twice in his side's 2-1 win over Sweden on Monday.

UEFA fined the Russians €120,000 ($150,000) on Wednesday following the violence by its fans on June 8 in Wroclaw.

The last time the two nations met in a major tournament, at the 2002 World Cup, Spain only managed to prevail on penalties.

"We simply defended very poorly. And the cooperation between the defence and the two holding midfielders was disappointing," the Dutch coach said.

The trouble flared after a march by thousands of Russian supporters came under attack by masked hooligans.

The Red Devils have confirmed the highly-rated midfielder has already passed a medical and agreed a four-year contract.