Soccer Extras: Sturridge banned, fined for breaching betting rules

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge looks on. Photograph: Scott Heppell/Reuters Former Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge has been fined......

Soccer Extras: Ronaldo rape lawsuit dropped; Infantino re-elected FIFA chief

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo had strongly denied the accusations. Photograph: Massimo Pinca/Reuters The rape lawsuit against......

Maradona backs plans to expand World Cup to 48 teams

'I'm delighted by Gianni's initiative because it gives chances to teams that otherwise would start the qualifiers knowing they had no chance of getting to the World Cup.' IMAGE: Diego Maradona at......

Follow Japan... Rivaldo tells 'sleeping giant' India

IMAGE: World Cup and Ballon d'Or winner Rivaldo. Photograph: ISL. He is certainly not the first to say this but World Cup and Ballon d'Or winner Rivaldo too feels India should follow the......

Why the Euro scores over Copa America

You can see Messi, Suarez and other South American superstars play in the Copa America.Why then are soccer fans ignoring the oldest football tournament and looking forward to the European......