Diplomatic foes Iran and US clash in winner-takes-all contest

IMAGE: The national team coaches sidestepped the icy bilateral relations, saying they were focused on the tournament and its ability to bring people together. Photograph: Pedro Nunes/Reuters......

Euro soccer round-up: Shock results shake big guns and more...

A weekend of surprise results across Europe's big leagues saw Bayern Munich's unbeaten run come to an end, Napoli knocked off the top spot in Serie A and Manchester City toppled in the Premier......

10 sportsmen called to the Elysian fields early

New Zealand rugby union great Jonah Lomu died, aged 40, in Wellington on Wednesday. Lomu, who scored 37 tries in 63 matches for New Zealand between 1994 and 2002, had been diagnosed with a rare......

Shocking weekend for Real Madrid; Gerrard plays last match at Everton

La Liga leaders Real Madrid were thumped 4-0 away by city rivals Atletico Madrid to open up the Spanish title race, while Chelsea strengthened their hold on top spot in the English Premier League......

Deaths on the football pitch

Peter Biaksangzuala (circled) died from injuries suffered in his goal celebrations for Bethlehem Vengthlang FC during Mizoram Premier League match on Tuesday. Photograph: Courtesy: Mizoram Premier......