Soccer News

Former England captain David Beckham, who played for the Los Angeles Galaxy, has an option to create a new franchise in the Major League Soccer.

CLEVELAND (AP) -- U.S. national coach Jurgen Klinsmann said his team is facing a tough test in an international friendly against a talented Belgium squad.

The Juventus starlet admits he has made mistakes in his short career in Turin, but insists his sole focus is becoming the world's best player

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) -- Neymar is ready to "seize the moment'' after signing a five-year contract with Barcelona, describing the move to the Spanish champions as a "dream come true.''

Team news for Wednesday's friendly international clash between England and the Republic of Ireland at Wembley.

The agent believes the Real Madrid attacker is not far away from completing a move to the Serie A champions

Frank Lampard says Ashley Cole fully deserves the honour of captaining England at Wembley on Wednesday evening.

England boss Roy Hodgson is relishing the challenge of taking on the Republic of Ireland at Wembley on Wednesday.

Chelsea have placed on record their thanks to Rafa Benitez after officially releasing him from his contract to become Napoli coach.

The 35-year-old former Real Madrid defender has agreed a 12-month deal with the newly-promoted Ligue 1 side

Sergio Aguero says he is happy to have signed a new contract at Manchester City and links to Real Madrid were untrue.

Lazio's Coppa Italia hero Senad Lulic has moved to play down reports that he is a summer transfer target for Chelsea and Juventus.

The Brazil sensation admits he is realising a dream by linking up with the Argentina great at Camp Nou, but insists his primary focus for now is the Confederations Cup

PARIS, May 28

Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba says that he stood up to Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson for not being involved.

The agent says PSG are placing obstacles in the way of their coach's departure because of a dearth of adequate replacements, he also expects Edinson Cavani to stay at Napoli

Monaco have further strengthened their squad for next season with the signing of Ricardo Carvalho from Real Madrid.

Hamburg goalkeeper Rene Adler is looking forward to extending his season when Germany play Ecuador on Wednesday night (7.30pm).

The 28-year-old's agent has described a muted move to the serie A side as "very difficult" as speculation continues to link the defender with a reunion with Rafa Benitez

AS Roma forward Pablo Osvaldo has been axed from Italy's squad for the Confederations Cup in Brazil following his tantrum in Sunday's Italian Cup final, the country's football federation (FIGC) said on Tuesday.

Transfer news

Dundee United left-back Barry Douglas has signed a two-year contract with Lech Poznan after passing a medical with the Polish side.