Nishino opts for experienced Japan squad for World Cup

IMAGE: Japan's national soccer team's head coach Akira Nishino attends a news conference to announce his 23-man squad for the Russia 2018 World Cup. Photograph: Toru Hanai/Reuters Japan head......

Bayern's Ribery ruled out against Arsenal

Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery has been ruled out of their Champions League round of 16 second leg at home to Arsenal on Wednesday after picking up an ankle injury in the league on Saturday,......

Bayern advance in German Cup, Schalke slump out

Bayern Munich's Franck Ribery was sent off for slapping an opponent just after halftime but that did not stop his side moving into the German Cup quarter-finals with a 2-0 win at Augsburg on......

Why Bayern are favourites to win Champions League

I’m not sure how the stoppage will affect everybody, but Bayern Munich may have a slight advantage because they are playing football now and they are getting their match sharpness back, I......

Soccer Extras: Lyon held, Lille win in Ligue 1

IMAGE: Olympique Lyonnais' Moussa Dembele scores their second goal against Amiens SC during their Ligue 1 match at Stade de la Licorne in Amiens, France, on Friday. Photograph: Gonzalo......