Football Extras: Villa scores first goal in Japan

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: David Villa celebrates. Photograph: Vissel Kobe/Twitter David Villa scored his first goal since moving to Japan on Saturday as......

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......

Ozil quits German national side citing racism over Turkish heritage

'I have two hearts, one German and one Turkish' IMAGE: Germany's Mesut Ozil. Photograph: Michael Dalder/Reuters German soccer star Mesut Ozil said on Sunday he would no longer play for the......

Football Briefs: Iniesta begins new chapter at J.League's Kobe

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Andres Iniesta in Japan. Photograph: Vissel Kobe/Twitter Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta kicked off a new chapter to......

Football Briefs: Iniesta on way to Japanese club Vissel Kobe

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: FC Barcelona's Andres Iniesta cries during a press conference annoucing his departure from the club. Photograph: Albert......