Hodgson: Rooney plays best as a No. 10
England manager Roy Hodgson bemoaned Wayne Rooney's absence from the start of Euro 2012 and stated that he will primarily employ him as a second striker.
Adam eager to prove himself next season
Liverpool midfielder Charlie Adam admits that he will have to put in a much better showing in the coming season to prove himself for the new manager.
Higuain wishes to become Real captain
Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain revealed that he is happy at Real and dreams of becoming the club captain one day.
Boca lead Clausura after win
Boca Juniors lead the Argentinian Clausura by three points after beating Godoy Cruz 3-0.
Botafogo set the pace in Campeonato
A 3-2 win away to bottom club Coritiba sees Botafogo as the early pacesetters in the Brazilian Campeonato.
Lee Chung-yong coy over Bolton future
Lee Chung-yong has not decided on his future at Bolton but reassured the club that it is not a priority at this moment in time.
Yakubu hints at Blackburn exit
Yakubu Aiyegbeni has indicated he could leave Blackburn following their relegation from the Premier League.
Paul McShane sits out Ireland training
Defender Paul McShane sat out the Republic of Ireland's first training session at their pre-Euro 2012 base in Montecatini.
Sporting Kansas win to keep pressure
CJ Sapong and Kei Kamara scored as Sporting Kansas City defeated San Jose Earthquakes 2-1.
Parker happy to emerge unscathed
Scott Parker was pleased to come through England's friendly against Norway unscathed after playing for nearly an hour in Oslo.
Sol Campbell warns fans over Euro trip
Former international Sol Campbell has warned England fans not to travel to Euro 2012 because of the threat of racism and violence.
Friendly: Mexico 2-0 Wales
Aldo De Nigris' double gave classy Mexico a deserved 2-0 victory over Wales at MetLife Stadium in New York.
Kompany seeks Champs League glory
Vincent Kompany has insisted he is not interested in leaving Manchester City as he wants to be a part of the club's long-term project.
Al-Nasr stay second on final day in UAE
Al-Nasr ensured a top-two finish in the UAE League with a 2-2 draw against nearest challengers Al-Shabab in the season finale.
Barry injury could pave way for Jagielka
England boss Roy Hodgson is expected to call Phil Jagielka into his Euro 2012 squad if Gareth Barry is ruled out by a groin injury.
