Football

"I am more of a Real Madrid fan but there is no doubt Messi is the best," said the Brazilian legend.

Brazilian soccer player Arjuna Luiz Venutto Ramos, 17, died during a match his team was playing.

Deschamps is on the verge of being appointed France coach, a source of the French football federation said.

Outgoing coach Bert van Marwijk stepped down after the team lost all three group matches at Euro 2012.

Football finally embraced goal-line technology as FIFA's lawmaking panel approved two systems for use in matches.

Brazil dropped out of the top 10 following defeats to Mexico and Argentina in friendlies in the last month.

Giggs has been included as one of the three over-age players in the British Olympic football squad.

Iniesta was key in Sunday's 4-0 win over Italy as Spain became the first country to retain the title.

Spain have the opportunity to match Germany's record of winning three European Championship titles.

Joachim Loew has pointed at stopping Pirlo and winning the midfield battle as key to defeat Italy in the semi-final.

Schweinsteiger has complained of a lingering ankle injury and had raised doubts about his fitness.

Last month, Barton was banned for 12 matches by the English Football Association and fined 75,000 pounds.

"Yes, it got a bit heated, but then everyone had a cold shower [after losing to Sweden]," coach Laurent Blanc said.

The 35-year-old midfielder said it was time to make way for the next generation.

Wayne Rooney scored England's most important goal in Euro 2012 to ensure them a place in the last eight.

The England manager is expected to bring the Manchester United player straight back into his team for the game against Ukraine.