Football
UK Football
Defoe scores five as Spurs demolish Wigan 9-1
England striker Jermain Defoe scored five second-half goals as an irresistible Tottenham Hotspur demolished Wigan Athletic 9-1 to go fourth in the Premier League on Sunday. Full Article
European Football
Henry considered quitting over handball scandal - report
Thierry Henry considered ending his France career over the uproar that surrounded the striker's blatant handball in last week's World Cup playoff victory over Ireland. Full Article
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Valencia win to keep pace with La Liga leaders
Valencia swept aside Osasuna 3-1 away with a trio of impressive goals to move back into the Champions League places in La Liga on Sunday. Full Article
Beckham faces challenge to start at Milan
David Beckham said it will be a challenge for him to make the team at AC Milan when he begins his loan spell in Italy but he is confident he will be able to break into the Serie A side. Full Article
Lorient down St Etienne to climb to fourth
Lorient climbed to fourth in Ligue 1 on Sunday by scoring two early goals to win 2-0 win at strugglers St Etienne. Full Article
Leverkusen a point clear after draw with Bayern
Bayer Leverkusen moved a point clear at the top of the Bundesliga after a 1-1 draw at Bayern Munich on Sunday. Full Article
PSV, Ajax enjoy goal sprees
PSV Eindhoven thrashed Heracles Almelo 4-0 in the Dutch league on Sunday to stay in touch with leaders Twente Enschede. Full Article
Beckham's L.A title dream dashed by Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake won their first Major League Soccer championship on Sunday with a penalty shootout victory over David Beckham's L.A Galaxy after the title game had ended in a 1-1 draw following extra time. Full Article
