Dorival Junior to take over as Brazil coach

IMAGE: Dorival Junior was Brazil's preferred choice for the job after Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti chose to extend his contract with Real Madrid.. Photograph: Amanda Perobelli/Reuters Dorival......

Football: Maradona autopsy shows no drink or illegal drugs

IMAGE: The more detailed autopsy confirmed the results of one carried out immediately after his death that said Diego Maradona died from "acute pulmonary edema secondary to exacerbated chronic......

Will he be the next big star to emerge from Real Madrid?

Local pundits compare his 'box to box' style to international figures Paul Pogba and Steven Gerrard. IMAGE: Real Madrid's youngster Federico Valverde has shown the physical, technical and mental......

PIX: River Plate crowned champions in Madrid

IMAGE: The River Plate team celebrate with the Copa Libertadores Trophy following their victory in the second leg of the final match against Boca Juniors at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid,......

Football Extras: Roma and Inter share spoils in Serie A thriller

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: AS Roma's Nicolo Zaniolo, left, tries to get the ball past Danilo D'Ambrosio of Inter Milan. Photograph: Paolo......