Football

Real defender Pepe has been released from hospital after spending the night under observation for a head injury.

Last season's Premier League top scorer signed a four-year deal at United, ending an eight-year stay with Arsenal.

The Bolton midfielder has retired from football after suffering a cardiac arrest during an FA Cup game against Tottenham in March.

The Community Shield usually takes place at Wembley Stadium, but the Olympics have forced the match to be shifted to Birmingham.

Arsenal want at least 25 million pounds from the Red Devils but United are not willing to top 20 million pounds.

He has been capped eight times by Wales and represented Britain at the London 2012 Olympic Games.

The signing comes just days after Liedson was released by Flamengo's rivals Corinthians.

Angel Di Maria set up Gonzalo Higuain's opener after just 85 seconds and made it 2-0 nine minutes later.

Spain's professional soccer league is adamant the 2012-13 La Liga season will begin as planned on the weekend of August 18-19.

The 2007 World Player of the Year has been linked with a move to Paris St Germain.

Messi preferred to focus on winning trophies rather than attempting to better the 73 goals he scored for Barcelona last season.

Recovering from a knee injury caused last December, Vidic will be all fit ahead of the Premier League season.

The 38-year-old, says he is considering a career in management when he finally quits playing.

Tottenham announced Freund's return on Wednesday to complete Villas-Boas' new backroom staff.

Barca spokesman Toni Freixa said Mourinho's exoneration damaged the image of Spanish football.

Terry repeatedly denied being a racist in taped interviews heard on the second day of his racism trial.