Spain's soccer chief Luis Rubiales quits in kiss scandal

IMAGE: Although he stepped down as boss of the Spanish football federation, Luis Rubiales continued to defend his version of events. Photograph: Jaimi Joy/Reuters Spanish football federation chief......

Football Briefs: Mourinho warns of tough times if United fail to improve squad

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho. Photograph: Andreas Gebert/Reuters Manchester United could be in for a tough Premier......

Football Briefs: Gabriel Jesus extends Man City stay until 2023

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus on the substitute bench. Photograph: John Sibley/Reuters Manchester City striker Gabriel......

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......

Ghana spoil Japan's World Cup send-off match

Japan suffer defeat with revamped formation under new coach IMAGE: Japan's Yoshinori Muto in action with Ghana’s Thomas Partey. Photograph: Toru Hanai/Reuters New Japan manager......