Jubilo win Japanese Super Cup

Brazilian forward Rodrigo Gral struck twice as J-League champions Jubilo Iwata beat Kyoto Purple Sanga 3-0 to win their second Japanese Super Cup on Saturday, emphatically ending a poor run of......

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......

Italy's World Cup hero Schillaci passes into the ages

IMAGE: Salvatore Schillaci led Italy to their third-place finish in the 1990 World Cup on home soil, winning the Golden Boot for his six goals during the tournament. Photograph: Action......

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......