Soccer: Spalletti named Napoli coach as Gattuso's successor

Luciano Spalletti has been named the new coach of Napoli, succeeding Gennaro Gattuso, the Serie A club confirmed on Saturday. The vastly-experienced Spalletti left his last role with Inter Milan......

World Cup qualifiers: Germany stunned; England beat Poland

IMAGE: North Macedonia's Eljif Elmas celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates. Photograph: Thilo Schmuelgen/Reuters Germany suffered their first home defeat in a World Cup......

World Cup qualifiers: Messi penalty lifts Argentina; Brazil, Japan on track

A round-up of the 2018 World Cup qualifiers played on Thursday IMAGE: Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates on converting a penalty against Chile during their World Cup 2018 Qualifiers played at the......

World Cup qualifiers, PICS: Lippi's China held by Qatar; SK, Japan win

IMAGE: Mei Fang of China and Saad Al Sheeb, Luiz Mairton Junior of Qatar vie for possession during their World Cup 2018 QualifierIN Kunming, China, on Tuesday. Photograph: Reuters/strong>......

Growing economy makes China the new football destination

A look at some stars of the 'beautiful game' who have preferred to move eastwards from their respective European clubs.China has become the latest destination for football players.A growing......