Pitana's path from film extra to World Cup final referee

IMAGE: Referee Nestor Pitana talks to Ngolo Kante of France . Photograph: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images Argentine Nestor Pitana's roundabout route to becoming a World Cup final referee has taken......

Soccer Aid PHOTOS: When Mo Farah duelled with Usain Bolt for charity

The 7th edition of UNICEF’s Soccer Aid charity football match saw famous faces from music, cricket, celebrity chefs as well as football veterans battle it out for charity at Old Trafford on......

Tevez joins Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua; Retired Veron returns

IMAGE: Carlos Tevez in Juventus colours. Photograph: Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images Argentine striker Carlos Tevez will join Shanghai Shenhua from boyhood club Boca Juniors, the Chinese Super......

Manchester United and South American players: Not quite a perfect mix

Following Angel Di Maria's nightmare stint, Bikash Mohapatra/Rediff.com draws the conclusion that the 'Theatre of Dreams' has never been a happy a hunting ground for players from the continent A......

Ferguson's best and worst signings at Manchester United

Alex Ferguson was a keen promoter of home-grown talent but his incredible collection of silverware would not have been possible without some stunning transfer coups for Manchester United.......