Football

Maradona in contention for UAE manager's job - FA president

ABU DHABI (Reuters) - Diego Maradona could be set for a return to the international arena with the Argentine being considered for the vacant United Arab Emirates head coaching job.

Hodgson's Euro squad put under the microscope

LONDON (Reuters) - Roy Hodgson said he would need to grow a thicker skin to cope with a very demanding British media and the new England manager may want to do so in a hurry after naming his first squad on Wednesday.

Wed 16 May 2012

Liverpool end Dalglish's second stint in charge

"Fenway Sports Group (FSG) and Liverpool Football Club announced that Kenny Dalglish is to leave his post today as manager after having his contract terminated," the club said in a statement on their website (www.liverpoolfc.tv).

Wed 16 May 2012

Liverpool part company with manager Dalglish

LONDON (Reuters) - Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish was sacked on Wednesday, the Premier League club said in a statement.

Wed 16 May 2012

Bayern trounce Chelsea in balancing books

LONDON (Reuters) - Bayern Munich clearly outshine Champions League final opponents Chelsea when it comes to balancing the books, an issue that will increasingly shape European football in seasons to come.

Wed 16 May 2012

Terry named in England squad, Ferdinand out

LONDON (Reuters) - England manager Roy Hodgson cast aside Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand, probably signalling the end of his international career, but included former captain John Terry in his squad for next month's European Championship.

Wed 16 May 2012

Wishing for an end to Hibernian's 110-year wait

EDINBURGH, Scotland (Reuters) - The Scottish Cup gets under way in January and my birthday is in February and so every year I make the same wish when I blow out the candles on my cake.

Wed 16 May 2012