Football Briefs: Pique announces end of international career

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Gerard Pique says he will not be returning to Spain team. Photograph: Albert Gea/Reuters Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has......

Former Brazil coach Dunga joins Internacional

Dunga took charge of Porto Alegre club Internacional on Wednesday, his first coaching job since leading Brazil at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. -Dunga hails Scolari's appointment as Brazil......

The 23-man team lists for the 2006 World Cup

The23-man lists of the 32 teams for the 2006 football World Cup after theMay 15 deadline to confirm squads ended on Monday. A look at the selections:ANGOLAGoalkeepers: Joo Ricardo (unattached),......

Experience with a twist for Japan at World Cup

Japan coach Zico opted for experience in naming his World Cup squad on Monday, although he did add a twist with the bold inclusion of fringe striker Seiichiro Maki. The Brazilian axed Yokohama's......

Play me or I'll leave: Figo

Luis Figo told Real Madrid on Wednesday: "Play me or I'll leave." The Portuguese winger came on as a second-half substitute in Real's 3-1 pre-season win over Japan's Jubilo Iwata and said later he......