Dutchman Van Persie axed from national squad

The Netherlands have left striker Robin van Persie out of their squad for this month's friendlies against Wales and Germany after they failed to qualify for Euro 2016. The 32-year-old, who......

Champions League: Manchester clubs go down; Ronaldo surpasses Messi

Photos from the Champions League matches played across Europe on Tuesday IMAGE: PSV Eindhoven players celebrate Hector Moreno's goal against Manchester United during the UEFA Champions League......

Fenerbahce fans give Van Persie rapturous welcome

Netherlands striker Robin van Persie greets supporters during his contract-signing ceremony with Turkish club Fenerbahce at Sukru Saracoglu Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey, on Tuesday. Photograph:......

Champions League PHOTOS: Ronaldo strike sinks Basel; Arsenal make last 16

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo (centre) celebrates after scoring a goal during their Champions League Group B soccer match against FC Basel at St. Jakob-Park stadium on Wednesday. Photograph:......

Resentful Huntelaar takes aim at Real Madrid

Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has gone on to become one of the Bundesliga's most prolific strikers since he was shunned at Real Madrid and will finally have a chance to show his former club what they are......