Spurs defender King quits football after long injury spell

Tottenham Hotspur's injury-plagued defender Ledley King announced his retirement from the game on Thursday. King, an elegant and assured centre back, has suffered with chronic knee problems which......

Rooney and Cole join King among England absentees

Striker Wayne Rooney and left-back Ashley Cole joined defender Ledley King on England's lengthening list of training absentees and added to manager Fabio Capello's selection problems on Monday.The......

Groin injury forces Ledley King out of World Cup

Tottenham Hotspur defender Ledley King's World Cup appears to be over after he damaged an adductor muscle in his groin almost immediately after kick-off in the 1-1 draw with the USA.The centre-back......

England announce Euro 2004 squad

England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson has named defenders Ledley King and Jamie Carragher in his 23-man squad for next month's European championship in Portugal.King and Carragher were handed their......

Balotelli lifts City as Manchester rules

Mario Balotelli's stoppage-time penalty lifted Premier League leaders Manchester City to a dramatic 3-2 win over Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United remained snapping at their heels with a 2-1......