International - Friendly

14:00 Qatar v Egypt
Dec. 28, 2012.

Wales - Premier League

19:30 Bangor City v Prestatyn Town FC
Dec. 28, 2012.

Israel - Leumit League

13:00 Hakoach Amidar Ramat Gan v Beitar Tel Aviv Ramla

13:00 Hapoel Ashkelon v Hapoel Rishon Lezion

13:00 Hapoel Jerusalem v Bnei Lod

13:00 Hapoel Kfar Saba v Sektzia Nes Tziona

13:00 Hapoel Natzrat-Elite v Hapoel Raanana

13:00 Maccabi Ahi Nazrat v Maccabi Petach Tikva

13:00 Maccabi Yavne v Maccabi Umm al-Fahm

Dec. 28, 2012.

Australia - A-League

08:30 Melbourne Victory v Newcastle Jets 
Dec. 28, 2012.

Algeria - Ligue 1

14:00 ASO Chlef v JSM Bejaia

14:00 CA Bordj Bou Arreridj v WA Tlemcen

14:00 ES Setif v USM Bel Abbes

14:00 JS Saoura v MC El Eulma

14:00 MC Alger v JS Kabylie

14:00 MC Oran v CS Constantine

14:00 USM Alger v CA Batna

14:00 USM El Harrach v CR Belouizdad
Dec. 28, 2012.

Morocco - GNF 1

16:00 FAR Rabat v OCK Khouribga

20:00 MAT Tetouan v MAS Fes
Dec. 28, 2012.

Pato set to join Corinthians

Corinthians have made an offer of 15 million for AC Milan striker Alexandre Pato.

According to ANSA, the world champions are keen on having the Brazilian striker in their fold.

AC Milan chief executive Galliani judged the meeting with the directors of the club from Sao Paulo to be 'very positive'. And it seems that the player has also closely followed the affair from the start. This is why it’s legitimate to believe that only the signatures are missing – those should arrive on 1 January.

Dec. 27, 2012.

Australia - A-League Results

FT Sydney FC 1-0 Central Coast Mariners

FT Perth Glory 1-1 Western Sydney Wanderers FC
Dec. 27, 2012.

Montolivo: We are underdogs but can beat Barcelona

Riccardo Montolivo believes AC Milan can pip Spain giants FC Barcelona in UEFA Champions League round of 16 to get through to the quarter-finals.

The midfielder said: 'Barcelona are as good a club side as Spain are a good national side – plus, they have Messi!

'On paper, we start as underdogs. But, that'll be extra motivation for us: we have to go into the game believing we can qualify. But we need to develop as a side and become more of a team.'
Dec. 27, 2012.

Forest sack Sean O'Driscoll

Nottingham Forest have fired manager Sean O'Driscoll just hours after the club's 4-2 win against Leeds United.

The sack of O'Driscoll was announced by club co-owner Fawaz Al-Hasawi via his Twitter account.

Forest are eighth in the Championship table, a point outside the play-off places.

Al-Hasawi said: 'And with the January transfer window approaching, we feel it’s the right time to make a change.

'We are looking to bring in an ambitious manager with Premier League experience.'

O'Driscoll joined Forest five months ago.

Co-owner Abduklaziz Al-Hasawi added: 'The timing of our decision may look a little odd after the win over Leeds but sometimes you need to make changes with the long term future in mind.

'Sometimes those changes need to be made from a position of strength rather than weakness and that is what we are trying to do.'

The club have employed and sacked three managers within the last 18 months.

After the sack of Billy Davies in June 2011, Steve McClaren, Steve Cotterill and O'Driscoll have all been fired.

After the win against Leeds, O'Driscoll said: 'I think we need consistency, sometimes we have consistent results from inconsistent performances and then we have inconsistent results from consistent performances.'
Dec. 27, 2012.

Australia - A-League

06:30 Wellington Phoenix v Melbourne Heart

08:30 Sydney FC v Central Coast Mariners

10:45 Perth Glory v Western Sydney Wanderers FC
Dec. 27, 2012.

Belgium - Jupiler Pro League

17:00 Standard Liege v Beerschot AC

19:00 Anderlecht v Lierse
Dec. 27, 2012.

International - Friendly

23:01 Bahrain v Guinea
Dec. 27, 2012.

England - Premier League Results

FT Everton 2-1 Wigan

FT Fulham 1-1 Southampton

FT Manchester United 4-3 Newcastle United

FT Norwich 0-1 Chelsea

FT Reading 0-0 Swansea

FT Sunderland 1-0 Manchester City

FT Queens Park Rangers 1-2 West Bromwich Albion
Dec. 26, 2012.

Scotland - Premier League Results

FT Dundee U. 1-1 St.Johnstone

FT Hibernian 0-1 Ross County

FT Inverness 2-2 St. Mirren

FT Kilmarnock 1-0 Hearts

FT Motherwell 4-1 Aberdeen 
Dec. 26, 2012.

Italy - Serie B Results

FT Ascoli 4-1 Cittadella

FT Bari 1-0 Grosseto

FT Empoli 1-1 Verona

FT Juve Stabia 3-1 Crotone

FT Livorno 3-2 Sassuolo

FT Modena 1-0 Spezia

FT Padova 0 - 0 Ternana

FT Pro Vercelli 1-3 Cesena

FT Reggina 1-0 Vicenza

FT Virtus Lanciano 1-0 Novara
Dec. 26, 2012.

Northern Ireland - Premier League Results

FT Ballymena 0 - 2 Coleraine

FT Cliftonville 1 - 0 Crusaders

FT Dungannon Swifts 0 - 1 Ballinamallard United

FT Linfield 2 - 1 Glentoran

FT Lisburn 3 - 3 Donegal Celtic

FT Portadown 2 - 0 Glenavon
Dec. 26, 2012.

Iran - Persian Gulf League Results

FT Saipa 2-2 Teraktor Sazi

FT Aluminium Hormozgan FC 0-2 Esteghlal
Dec. 26, 2012.

Australia - A-League Result

FT Adelaide United 0-1 Brisbane Roar FC
Dec. 26, 2012.

Friedel signs new Tottenham contract

Brad Freidel has extended his contract with Tottenham Hotspur until 2014.

The 41 year old American goalkeeper is the oldest player in the Premier League and he is also the only man in the history of the division to start 300 consecutive matches.

He started the season as the first-choice goalkeeper at White Hart Lane but has since lost his place in the side to close-season signing Hugo Lloris, the France international.

Friedel, who has 82 international caps for the United States, has been playing in England since 1997, when he joined Liverpool. He failed to make a name for himself at Anfield and joined Blackburn Rovers three years later, going on to make 300 appearances for the Ewood Park club.

The veteran American goalkeeper joined Aston Villa in a £2.5m deal in 2008 and he spent three years there before joining Tottenham in 2011.
Dec. 26, 2012.

Enrico Preziosi : Borrielo is not leaving

Genoa president Enrico Preziosi says striker Marco Borriello is not leaving his side.

Preziosi on Sky Sport Italia said: 'Marco Borriello stays here. That is as long as he doesn't put in a transfer request himself.'

The president revealed that he met Inter board but they did not talk about Borrielo.

'I have received no enquiries about the player. There is no Boriello 'situation'.

'It would be crazy to let him go. We need two defenders, for example we are interested in Manfredini, but we might also see a midfielder coming in.'
Dec. 26, 2012.

Milito: Inter will win more trophies

Diego Milito believes Inter Milan are in good position to win the Scudetto.

The Argentine striker told Sky Sport Italia: 'Everything, so far, swings in our favour. We are a 'new' team but we are improving all the time and are exceeding our expectations. Juve, of course, are doing really well... But we hope to add some trophies to our collection in 2013.'

The former Genoa player added: 'I'm happy here at Inter. I feel important here. In the future I'd like to return to Argentina but now I'm enjoying my time here.'
Dec. 26, 2012.

Agnelli: We have the best attack and defence

Juventus president Agnelli has play down his interest in Didier Drogba.

Agnelli said: 'I prefer to focus on the players we have. Juve have the best attack and the best defence. We also have a staff that know when to make the most of opportunities, they don’t let them slip away.

'In January the prices are inflated for players who we don’t necessarily need. You make important signings in the summer. We’ll see whether we want to make any moves.'
Dec. 26, 2012.

International - Friendly

00:00 Bahrain v Mali
Dec. 26, 2012.

Australia - A-League

08:30 Adelaide United v Brisbane Roar FC
Dec. 26, 2012.

Iran - Persian Gulf League

11:30 Saipa v Teraktor Sazi

12:00 Aluminium Hormozgan FC v Esteghlal
Dec. 26, 2012.

Israel - Toto Cup

15:30 Hapoel Ramat Gan v Hapoel Beer Sheva

18:00 Hapoel Haifa v Maccabi Netanya
Dec. 26, 2012.

Scotland - Premier League

12:00 Dundee U. v St.Johnstone

15:00 Hibernian v Ross County

15:00 Inverness v St. Mirren

15:00 Kilmarnock v Hearts

15:00 Motherwell v Aberdeen

19:30 Dundee FC v Celtic
Dec. 26, 2012.

Italy - Serie B

14:00 Ascoli v Cittadella

14:00 Bari v Grosseto

14:00 Empoli v Verona

14:00 Juve Stabia v Crotone

14:00 Livorno v Sassuolo

14:00 Modena v Spezia

14:00 Padova v Ternana

14:00 Pro Vercelli v Cesena

14:00 Reggina v Vicenza

14:00 Varese v Brescia

14:00 Virtus Lanciano v Novara
Dec. 26, 2012.

England - Premier League

15:00 Everton v Wigan

15:00 Fulham v Southampton

15:00 Manchester United v Newcastle United

15:00 Norwich v Chelsea

15:00 Queens Park Rangers v West Bromwich Albion

15:00 Reading v Swansea

15:00 Sunderland v Manchester City

17:30 Aston Villa v Tottenham

19:45 Stoke v Liverpool
Dec. 26, 2012.

Nuremberg appoint Wiesinger and Reutershahn

Michael Wiesinger and Armin Reutershahn have been appointed as joint coaches of struggling Nuremberg on Monday following Dieter Hecking's decision to take over at Bundesliga rivals VfL Wolfsburg at the weekend.

Wiesinger, 39, who has recently been working with the club's youth academy, and Reutershahn, 52, an assistant under Hecking, will take charge for the second half of the season.

Nuremberg are fifth from bottom in the table.

Nuremberg said Wiesinger, who played 186 league games for the club between 1993-99, would have the final say on team matters.

Sporting director Martin Bader told Nuremberg said: 'Michael Wiesinger and Armin Reutershahn we have two coaches from our own ranks that enjoy a great amount of trust and acceptance.

'Michael has achieved great things with the youth setup and should bring a fresh impetus with him.'

Wiesinger in his response said: 'Nuremberg is my club. I was a player here and have put my heart and passion into my work here over the past year and a half.

'To get the chance to take on this challenge is very special for me.'

Dec. 25, 2012.

Australia - A-League

08:30 Adelaide United v Brisbane Roar FC
Dec. 26, 2012.

Morocco - GNF

20:00 CR Al Hoceima v RCA Casablanca

Dec. 25, 2012.

Iran - Persian Gulf League Results

FT Foolad Khuzestan 2-2 Damash

FT Malavan 1-1 Gahar Zagros FC

FT Mes Kerman 1-0 Sepahan

FT Peykan 1-4 Saba Qom

FT Rah Ahan 0-1 Naft Tehran

FT Zob Ahan 1-0 Fajr Sepasi

Dec. 25, 2012.

International Friendly

15:15 UAE v Yemen
Dec. 25, 2012.

Azerbaijan - Premier League

14:00 Inter Baku v FK Neftchi

Dec. 25, 2012.

Israel - Ligat-Al Fixture

18:50 Ironi Kiryat Shmona v Maccabi Haifa

Dec. 24, 2012.

Israel - Leumit League Fixtures

15:00 Bnei Lod v Hapoel Kfar Saba

16:00 Beitar Tel Aviv Ramla v Hapoel Natzrat-Elite

16:00 Hapoel Rishon Lezion v Hakoach Amidar Ramat Gan

Dec. 24, 2012.

Morocco - GNF 1 Fixture

20:00 CODM Meknes v FAR Rabat

Dec. 24, 2012.

Martinez: Williams is not a nasty footballer

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has risen to the defence of his defender Ashley Williams following the criticism that trailed his action in the game against Manchester United.

William fired a shot at Robin van Persie at close range while the United forward was lying on the ground following a foul at the Liberty Stadium.

United boss Sir Alex Ferguson said Van Persie was 'lucky to be alive' after the incident in the 74th minute of the 1-1 draw.

Martinez said: 'I signed Ashley Williams for Swansea and I know his character inside out. I can guarantee you without even looking at the incident that he is not a nasty footballer.

'He is a winner and fully committed, a leader and a captain, and I don't for one second doubt that he did not do that on purpose.

'You see the incident and it is a very, very dangerous situation. If you see one of your players with a bang on the back of the head it is really dangerous and it can have bad consequences. You can understand that.

'It is an action of the game. He can show frustration - it is an emotional game and it is very unfortunate that it hits Van Persie in a part of the body where he could have been hurt heavily, and you don't want to see that.

'But from my point of view, I know Ashley Williams really well - when you sign a player you find out about a player and I can guarantee you he is not the type of footballer who would do that on purpose.'

Dec. 24, 2012.

Huntelaar signs new deal with Schalke

Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has signed a new two years deal that will keep him at Schalke until 2015.

The Dutch striker said: 'I've thought about this decision long and hard and I'm very grateful that the club officials allowed me the time to do so. But now I've made the choice I'm most comfortable with.

'I've always felt at home at Schalke, with the club and the fans, and I want to send out a positive signal now because I believe in our team and I believe we can still achieve a great deal in the second half of the Bundesliga season.

'And we aren't without a chance against Galatasaray in the last 16 of the Champions League, of course.'

Huntelaar, who joined Schalke from AC Milan in August 2010, was the Bundesliga top scorer with 29 goals last season and has scored 11 times in all competitions so far this term.

He also broke Hermann Eppenhoff's club record, set in 1941, for the most goals in a season with 48 in all competitions in the last campaign.

Dec. 24, 2012.

Frank Lampard sets club record

Chelsea assistant captain Frank Lampard became Chelsea's highest goalscorer in England's top division after their 8-0 rout of Aston Villa side at Stamford Bridge.

The England international scored his 130 goals for Chelsea to overtake the record set by Bobby Tambling (129).

Dec. 24, 2012.

QPR fine Jose Bosingwa £100,000

QPR have fined defender Jose Bosingwa £100,000 for refusing to sit on the substitutes bench during the game against Fulham.

According to Press Association Sport, QPR manager Harry Redknapp imposed the maximum punishment possible on Bosingwa after taking exception to the full-back's attitude to being dropped for last Saturday's 2-1 win over Fulham.

Bosingwa, who joined Rangers from Chelsea this summer on a contract reportedly worth £50,000 a week, was said to have stormed out of Loftus Road after learning of his exclusion.

The 30-year-old Portuguese has also been left out of the squad for Saturday's game at Newcastle.
Dec. 22, 2012.

Tunisia - Ligue 1 Group A Fixtures

Esperance v Avenir de La Marsa

13:00 Zarzis v Olympique de Beja
Dec. 22, 2012.

Morocco - GNF 1 Fixtures

15:00 MAS Fes v HUSA Agadir

20:00 WAC Casablanca v OCS Safi
Dec. 22, 2012.

Algeria - Ligue 1 Fixtures

14:00 CR Belouizdad v USM Alger

14:00 JS Kabylie v CA Batna

14:00 USM Bel Abbes v JS Saoura

17:00 CA Bordj Bou Arreridj v MC El Eulma

17:00 JSM Bejaia v ASO Chlef

17:00 MC Oran v WA Tlemcen
Dec. 22, 2012.

Australia - A-League Result

FT Melbourne Heart 1-2 Melbourne Victory
Dec. 22, 2012.

Japan - Emperors Cup Fixtures

04:00 Cerezo Osaka v Gamba Osaka

04:00 Nagoya Grampus Eight v Yokohama F.Marinos

04:00 Omiya Ardija v Kashiwa Reysol

06:00 JEF United Chiba v Kashima Antlers
Dec. 22, 2012.

Greece - Kypello Elladas Fixtures

15:00 Apollon S. v OFI Crete

15:00 Asteras Tripolis v Larisa

18:00 Atromitos v Olympiakos Volos

18:00 PAOK Saloniki v Aiginiakos
Dec. 22, 2012.

Turkey - Super Lig Fixtures

13:00 Kasimpasa v Istanbul Buyuksehir

17:00 Fenerbahce v Karabukspor
Dec. 22, 2012.

England - Premier League Fixtures

12:45 Wigan v Arsenal

15:00 Manchester City v Reading

15:00 Newcastle United v Queens Park Rangers

15:00 Southampton v Sunderland

15:00 Tottenham v Stoke

15:00 West Bromwich Albion v Norwich

15:00 West Ham v Everton

17:30 Liverpool v Fulham
Dec. 22, 2012.

Pique: My relationship with Shakira changed me

FC Barcelona defender Gerard Piqué believes his relationship music star Shakira has changed his life.

The defender said: 'I believe love changes you. It's a very important part of your life. And when you have it, you see things in a different way than you might have done before.

'When you're single, you concentrate very much on football and your friends. Now it's about your partner, and there's a baby coming too; so things change and you have to adapt. But I think everything that's happening to me now is beautiful'
Dec. 20, 2012.

Australia - A-League

04:00 Wellington Phoenix v Central Coast Mariners

06:30 Newcastle Jets v Sydney FC

08:45 Melbourne Heart v Melbourne Victory
Dec. 20, 2012.

Moroccon - GNF 1

20:00 FUS Rabat v Rajaa Beni Mellal

Dec. 20, 2012.

Australia - A-League Results

FT Western Sydney Wanderers FC 6-1 Adelaide United

FT Brisbane Roar FC 0-1 Perth Glory

Dec. 20, 2012.

Europa League Round of 32 draw

1 FC BATE Borisov v Fenerbahçe SK
2 FC Internazionale Milano v CFR 1907 Cluj
3 Levante UD v Olympiacos FC
4 FC Zenit St Petersburg v Liverpool FC
5 FC Dynamo Kyiv v FC Girondins de Bordeaux
6 Bayer 04 Leverkusen v SL Benfica
7 Newcastle United FC v FC Metalist Kharkiv
8 VfB Stuttgart v KRC Genk
9 Club Atlético de Madrid v FC Rubin Kazan
10 AFC Ajax v FC Steaua Bucureşti
11 FC Basel 1893 v FC Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk
12 FC Anji Makhachkala v Hannover 96
13 AC Sparta Praha v Chelsea FC
14 VfL Borussia Mönchengladbach v S.S. Lazio
15 Tottenham Hotspur FC v Olympique Lyonnais
16 SSC Napoli v FC Viktoria Plzeň
Dec. 20, 2012.

Azerbaijan - Premier League Results

FT Turan Tovuz 0 - 2 FK Qabala

FT Simurq 1 - 0 Ravan Baku

FT FK Karabakh 1 - 0 Khazar Lenkoran

FT Sumqayit 2 - 1 FC Kapaz
Dec. 20, 2012.

UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Draw

Galatasaray v FC Schalke

Celtic v Juventus

Arsenal v Bayern Munich

Shakhtar Donetsk v Borussia Dortmund

AC Milan v Barcelona

Real Madrid v Manchester United

Valencia v Paris St Germain

FC Porto v Malaga
Dec. 20, 2012.

Morocco - GNF 1

19:00 FAR Rabat v RCA Casablanca
Dec. 20, 2012.

Azerbaijan - Premier League

10:00 Turan Tovuz v FK Qabala

11:00 Simurq v Ravan Baku

12:00 FK Karabakh v Khazar Lenkoran

12:00 Sumqayit v FC Kapaz
Dec. 20, 2012.

Asia - WAFF Championship Play-Off

13:10 Oman v Bahrain

15:45 Iraq v Syria
Dec. 20, 2012.

Turkey - Turkiye Kupasi Group B

16:00 Mersin v MP Antalyaspor

18:30 Trabzonspor v Eskisehirspor
Dec. 20, 2012.

Greece - Kypello Elladas

15:00 Kerkyra v Tyrnavos

15:00 Thrasivoulos Fylis v Veria

18:00 AEK Athens v Kavala

18:00 Pierikos FC v Levadiakos

Dec. 20, 2012.

Spain - Liga BBVA

19:00 Rayo Vallecano v Levante

21:00 Espanyol v Deportivo La Coruna

21:00 Real Sociedad v Sevilla

Dec. 20, 2012.

Fico: Balotelli is irresponsible

Manchester City Mario Balotelli's girlfriend Raffaella Fico says the Italian is 'irresponsible'.

Fico who gave birth to Pia reveals that the baby belongs to the striker.

In an exclusive interview with Italian magazine Chi, Fico said: 'As far as I’m cornered, Mario is irresponsible. After a while, he just showed a complete lack of interest in me and in our daughter. We were supposed to be getting married. That was our plan, our dream. But suddenly it’s all fallen apart, and I don’t know why.

'He called me hours after the birth on the day Pia was born. 'You've given birth? Ah. OK. I'm not bothered.

'(He) doesn't even show the slightest bit of interest in what his daughter looks like, even if he doesn’t ask me to take a DNA test, I’ll have one anyway. I’ll make the results public and I’ll prove to the entire world that Pia is Mario Balotelli’s daughter.

'I’ve not had any financial help from Mr Balotelli. He’s worth more than the Mona Lisa, but he hasn’t so much as taken out a single cent for his daughter. I’ve never received so much as a phone call from him, not even to ask if we need anything. I can make do without him and his money!

'The door will always be open for him to see his daughter. But the door to my heart is firmly shut. For ever!'
Dec. 19, 2012.

Georgia - Umaglessi Liga

10:00 Baia v Zestafoni

10:00 Chikhura v Torpedo Kutaisi

10:00 Dila Gori v Kolkheti-1913 Poti

10:00 Sioni Bolnisi v FC Metalurgi Rustavi

10:00 WIT Georgia Tbilisi v Dinamo Batumi

13:00 Din. Tbilisi v Merani Martvili

Dec. 19, 2012.

South Africa - Premier League

17:30 Bidvest Wits v Free State Stars

17:30 Bloemfontein Celtic v Black Leopards

17:30 Chippa United v Mamelodi Sundowns FC

17:30 Lamontville Golden Arrows v Orlando Pirates

17:30 Moroka Swallows v Platinum Stars

17:30 SuperSport United v Ajax Cape Town

Dec. 19, 2012.

Turkey - Turkiye Kupasi Group A

17:30 Bursaspor v 1461 Trabzon

18:30 Fenerbahce v Sivasspor

Dec. 19, 2012.

Asia - ASEAN FF Cup Play-Off

12:00 Singapore v Thailand

Dec. 19, 2012.

Greece - Kypello Elladas

12:00 Proodeftiki v Panathinaikos

15:00 Niki Volou v Panthrakikos

18:00 Panahaiki v Olympiakos

18:00 Panionios v Fostiras

Dec. 19, 2012.

Germany - DFB Pokal

18:00 Bochum v 1860 Munchen

18:00 Wolfsburg v Bayer Leverkusen

19:30 Borussia Dortmund v Hannover 96

19:30 VfB Stuttgart v FC Cologne

Dec. 19, 2012.

Italy - Coppa Italia

14:00 Lazio v Siena

16:30 Udinese v Fiorentina

20:00 SSC Napoli v Bologna

Dec. 19, 2012.

England - Capital One Cup

19:45 Leeds v Chelsea

Dec. 19, 2012.

International - Friendly

17:00 Angola v Cameroon

Dec. 19, 2012.

South Africa - Premier League

17:30 Kaizer Chiefs v AmaZulu

17:30 Maritzburg United v University of Pretoria

Dec., 18, 2012.

England - FA Cup

19:45 Barrow v Macclesfield

19:45 Brentford v Bradford

19:45 Notts Co. v Rotherham

19:45 Oxford v Accrington
　

Dec., 18, 2012.

Germany - DFB Pokal

18:00 Karlsruhe v Freiburg

18:00 Schalke 04 v Mainz 05

19:30 Augsburg v Bayern Munich

19:30 Kick. Offenbach v Fortuna Dusseldorf

Dec., 18, 2012.

Asia - WAFF Championship Play-Off

14:30 Oman v Iraq

16:30 Bahrain v Syria

Dec., 18, 2012.

International Friendly

00:00 Oman v Benin

Dec., 17, 2012.

International Friendly

00:00 Oman v Benin

Dec., 17, 2012.

England - Premier League

20:00 Reading v Arsenal

Dec., 17, 2012.

Scotland - FA Cup

19:30 Dumbarton v Hamilton

19:30 Morton v Turriff United

19:45 Cowdenbeath v St.Johnstone

Dec., 17, 2012.

Greece - B Ethniki

17:00 Apollon Smirnis v Kalithea

Dec., 17, 2012.

Guatemala - Liga Nacional Apertura Play-Off

01:00 CSD Comunicaciones v CSD Municipal

Dec., 17, 2012.

Turkey - Super Lig

18:00 Kayserispor v Kasimpasa

Dec. 17, 2012.

Peter Ndlovu battling for life after car crash

Former Coventry City striker Peter Ndlovu is battling for his life after being involved in a fatal car crash that resulted in the death of his brother and another passenger.

The accident happened in his native country Zimbabwe on their way back from a friendly game between Highlanders Legends and a local team in the holiday resort of Victoria Falls.

Peter's brother Adam was believed to have been driving when a tyre burst, causing the vehicle to veer off the road and crash into several trees before rolling.

Adam, 42, lost his life and a female passenger who has not been identified yet.

Nhlanhla Dube, a spokesman for the Movement for Democratic Change and believed to be one of Adam’s close friends said: 'My first phone call today delivered shattering news, horrible, horrible news that my friend and member of the big Highlanders family Adam Ndlovu is no more and that his younger brother Peter is in critical state.'

Peter Ndlovu, 39, is Zimbabwe's all-time leading goalscorer after netting 38 goals in 100 appearances.

He made his name in England with Coventry between 1991-1997 when the Midlands club were mainstays in the top flight.

He also played for Birmingham City, Huddersfield Town and Sheffield United before moving back to Africa in 2004 with South African club Mamelodi Sundowns.

Dec. 16, 2012.

Balotelli takes City to tribunal over £340k fine

Mario Balotelli has taken Manchester City to a tribunal to contest a two-week fine of £340,000 imposed on him.

Manchester City punished the striker for breaches of club discipline which included an incident last month when he was seen out partying less than 12 hours before the game against Tottenham.

The Italian striker is unhappy with the fine and will attend an independent two-man hearing in London on Wednesday to contest it.

If he loses, Balotelli will likely have to pay tens of thousands in costs in addition to his fine.

City manager Roberto Mancini says he is unhappy with the attitude of the striker.

Mancini told BBC: 'He needs to work and if he deserves to play because he worked well then he will do, but if not he will be in the stands or on the bench like all of the other players.

'He needs to train and when he starts to play like his quality he will play again. We won the championship last year because all four of the strikers were scoring goals and we want that again.

'When you have a player with the quality that Mario has, you can't understand that (he) continues to throw (it) out of the window.'
Dec. 16, 2012.

Italy - Serie A Results

FT Fiorentina 4-1 Siena

FT AC Milan 4-1 Pescara

FT Catania 3-1 Sampdoria

FT Chievo 1-0 Roma

FT Genoa 1-1 Torino

FT Juventus 3-0 Atalanta

FT Parma 4-1 Cagliari

Dec. 16, 2012.

Albania - Kupa e Shqiperise Group B Results

FT Bylis B. 2-1 Laci

FT Teuta 2-3 Flamurtari

Dec. 16, 2012.

Asia - WAFF Championship Group C Results

FT Jordan 1 - 2 Syria

Dec. 16, 2012.

Germany - Bundesliga II. Results

FT 1860 Munchen 1-1 Dynamo Dresden

FT Bochum 4-0 Paderborn

FT Duisburg 4-2 Regensburg

Dec. 16, 2012.

Australia - A- League Result

FT Sydney FC 0 - 2 Western Sydney Wanderers FC

Dec. 15, 2012.

Trapattoni: Drogba is perfect for Juventus

Giovanni Trapattoni believes former Chelsea hitman Didier Drogba will be a perfect fit for Juventus.

The Republic of Ireland coach said: 'Drogba is the right man for the job. He’d be perfect as he’d even be able to play in the Champions League. He has class, experience and alongside Vucinic would form a formidable strike partnership. Giovinco would have to drop to the bench a lot more, but this Juve will need everyone to be playing their part come spring, when they’ll be fighting for the scudetto and the Champions League. And their good enough to mount a challenge in both competitions.'

Dec. 15, 2012.

International - Friendly

14:30 Angola v Gambia

Dec. 15, 2012.

England - Premier League

12:45 Newcastle United v Manchester City

Po Chelsea v Southampton

15:00 Liverpool v Aston Villa

15:00 Manchester United v Sunderland

15:00 Norwich v Wigan

15:00 Queens Park Rangers v Fulham

15:00 Stoke v Everton

Dec. 15, 2012.

Italy - Serie A

17:00 Udinese v Palermo

19:45 Lazio v Inter

Dec. 15, 2012.

Italy - Serie B

14:00 Bari v Novara

14:00 Empoli v Vicenza

14:00 Juve Stabia v Cesena

14:00 Modena v Crotone

14:00 Padova v Sassuolo

14:00 Pro Vercelli v Verona

14:00 Varese v Grosseto

14:00 Virtus Lanciano v Spezia

Dec. 15, 2012.

Spain - Liga BBVA

15:00 Getafe v Osasuna

17:00 Mallorca v Athletic Bilbao

19:00 Granada v Real Sociedad

21:00 Sevilla v Malaga

Dec. 15, 2012.

Germany - Bundesliga I

14:30 Bayer Leverkusen v Hamburger SV

14:30 Fortuna Dusseldorf v Hannover 96

14:30 Greuther Furth v Augsburg

14:30 Mainz 05 v VfB Stuttgart

14:30 Wolfsburg v Eintracht Frankfurt

17:30 Schalke 04 v Freiburg

Dec. 15, 2012.

Germany - Bundesliga II

12:00 Hertha Berlin v FSV Frankfurt

12:00 Ingolstadt v St. Pauli

Dec. 15, 2012.

Germany - Bundesliga III

13:00 Chemnitz v Burghausen

13:00 Karlsruhe v Stuttgart II

13:00 Kick. Offenbach v Osnabruck

13:00 Preußen Münster v Darmstadt

13:00 RW Erfurt v Hallescher FC

Po Saarbrucken v Bielefeld

13:00 St.Kickers v FC Heidenheim

Po Unterhaching v Wehen

Dec. 15, 2012.

France - Ligue 1

16:00 Toulouse v Marseille

19:00 Montpellier v Bastia

19:00 Nice v Evian Thonon Gaillard

19:00 Reims v Lille

19:00 Sochaux v Brest

19:00 Troyes v Ajaccio

Dec. 15, 2012.

France - Coupe De France

15:00 Ets Vallieres v CA Bastia

16:00 Pontarlier v Colmar

16:00 Saint Louis Neuweg v Epinal

17:00 AFC Compiegne v Dieppe

17:00 Montceau v Mulhouse

18:00 Vitry FC v Boulogne

19:00 Strasbourg v Sedan

Dec. 15, 2012.

Belgium - Jupiler Pro League

17:00 KV Mechelen v Standard Liege

19:00 Club Bruges v Mons

19:00 Lierse v Cercle Bruges

19:00 Lokeren v Gent

19:00 Sporting Charleroi v Beerschot AC

19:00 Waasland-Beveren v Kortrijk

Dec. 15, 2012.

Belgium - EXQI League

18:30 Dessel v Eupen

19:00 KSK Heist v RBD Borinage

19:00 KSV Oudenaarde v Westerlo

19:00 Lommel v Tubize

19:00 Mouscron-Peruwelz v FC Brussels
　

Dec. 15, 2012.

Holland - Eredivisie

17:45 PEC Zwolle v AZ Alkmaar

18:45 Groningen v Venlo

18:45 Roda v NAC Breda

19:45 NEC Nijmegen v PSV Eindhoven

Dec. 15, 2012.

Asia - WAFF Championship Group B

14:25 Bahrain v Saudi Arabia

14:25 Iran v Yemen

Dec. 15, 2012.

Azebaijan - Premier League

10:00 FC Kapaz v Inter Baku

10:00 FK Baku v FK Karabakh

11:00 AZAL PFC Baku v Turan Tovuz

Dec. 15, 2012.

Australia - A League

06:30 Melbourne Victory v Brisbane Roar FC

08:45 Sydney FC v Western Sydney Wanderers FC

Dec. 15, 2012.

Scotland - Premier League

15:00 Aberdeen v Kilmarnock

15:00 Celtic v St. Mirren

15:00 Dundee U. v Inverness

15:00 Hibernian v Motherwell

15:00 Ross County v Dundee FC

15:00 St.Johnstone v Hearts

Dec. 15, 2012.

Scotland - Division I

15:00 Dumbarton v Livingston

15:00 Dunfermline v Hamilton

15:00 Falkirk v Cowdenbeath

15:00 Morton v Airdrie

15:00 Partick T. v Raith Rovers

Dec. 15, 2012.

Wales - Premier League

14:30 Aberystwyth v Airbus UK

14:30 Bala Town v Llanelli

14:30 Bangor City v Carmarthen

14:30 Newtown v Afan Lido

15:45 Port Talbot v TNS

Dec. 15, 2012.

South Africa - Premier League

13:30 Black Leopards v Free State Stars

13:30 Chippa United v AmaZulu

16:00 Kaizer Chiefs v University of Pretoria

18:15 Bidvest Wits v Mamelodi Sundowns FC

18:15 SuperSport United v Platinum Stars

Dec. 15, 2012.

Morocco - GNF I

13:00 Rajaa Beni Mellal v El Jadida

15:00 KAC Kenitra v RSB Berkane

15:00 OCS Safi v MAS Fes

20:00 FUS Rabat v CODM Meknes

Dec. 15, 2012.

Turkey - Lig. 1

11:00 Kartalspor v Tavsanli Linyitspor

12:00 Adanaspor v Karsiyaka

14:00 Denizlispor v Ankaragucu

17:00 Erciyesspor v Manisaspor

Dec. 15, 2012.

Turkey - Super Lig.

14:00 Mersin v Akhisar Belediye Genclik Ve Spor

17:00 Elazigspor v Gaziantepspor

17:00 Genclerbirligi v Besiktas

Dec. 15, 2012.

Austria - Bundesliga

15:00 Ried v RZ Pellets WAC

17:30 FC Wacker Innsbruck v Adm/Modling

17:30 Salzburg v Mattersburg

17:30 Wiener Neustadt v Rapid Wien

Dec. 15, 2012.

Portugal - Liga Sagres

16:00 Beira-Mar v Rio Ave

16:00 Olhanense v Gil Vicente

18:00 Nacional v Sporting CP

20:30 Benfica v Maritimo

Dec. 15, 2012.

Portugal - Liga de Honra

16:00 Feirense v FC Porto B

17:30 Belenenses v Maritimo B

Dec. 15, 2012.

Germany - Bundesliga II

FT Aue 3-0 Cottbus

FT Kaiserslautern 0-1 Aalen

FT Sandhausen 0-0 FC Cologne

Dec. 14, 2012.

International - Friendly Result

FT Poland 4 - 1 FYR Macedonia

Dec. 14, 2012.

Perez: Santiago Bernabéu Stadium will be a first

The Santiago Bernabéu today celebrates 65 years as the home of Real Madrid. Inaugurated on 14 December, 1947 when Madrid played Os Belenenses.

The Whites defeated the Portuguese team Os Belenenses 3-1. Barinaga scored the first goal scorer at the ground, while a double from Chus Alonso also contributed to the final victory.

From its earliest days, the Madrid ground has been a world-class venue in the world of football and source of pride for all those who support Real. In 1955, it was the name of the stadium was changed memory of Santiago Bernabéu.

Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez says the club has the plan of making the stadium the best in the world.

'We’re going to completely envelop our stadium in a skin, which will be a first in world architectural design. The Bernabéu will thus become a unique stadium, indisputably the best in the world.'

Dec. 14, 2012.

Israel - Leumit League

FT Hakoach Amidar Ramat Gan 0 - 3 Maccabi Petach Tikva

FT Hapoel Ashkelon 2 - 1 Bnei Lod

FT Hapoel Jerusalem 0 - 0 Hapoel Raanana

FT Hapoel Kfar Saba 1 - 0 Maccabi Herzeliya

FT Hapoel Petach Tikva 0 - 1 Hapoel Natzrat-Elite

FT Hapoel Rishon Lezion 1 - 1 Sektzia Nes Tziona

FT Maccabi Ahi Nazrat 1 - 2 Maccabi Umm al-Fahm

FT Maccabi Yavne 0 - 0 Beitar Tel Aviv Ramla

Dec. 14, 2012.

International - Friendly

17:15 Poland v FYR Macedonia

Dec. 14, 2012.

Italy - Serie B

19:45 Livorno v Ternana

Dec. 14, 2012.

Germany - Bundesliga I

19:30 Bayern Munich v Borussia Monchengladbach

Dec. 14, 2012.

Germany - Bundesliga II

17:00 Aue v Cottbus

17:00 Kaiserslautern v Aalen

17:00 Sandhausen v FC Cologne

Dec. 14, 2012.

Japan - Emperors Cup

04:00 Gamba Osaka v Machida Zelvia

04:00 JEF United Chiba v Fukushima United

04:00 Kashima Antlers v Jubilo Iwata

04:00 Kashiwa Reysol v Yokogawa Musashino

04:00 Omiya Ardija v Kawasaki Frontale

06:00 Nagoya Grampus Eight v Roasso Kumamoto

07:00 Urawa Red Diamonds v Yokohama F.Marinos

08:00 Cerezo Osaka v Shimizu S-Pulse
　

Dec. 14, 2012.

Australia - A-League Results

FT Central Coast Mariners 2 - 0 Melbourne Heart

FT Perth Glory 3 - 0 Newcastle Jets

Dec. 14, 2012.

Asia - WAFF Championship Group C

14:25 Iraq v Syria

Dec. 13, 2012.

Asia - ASEAN FF Cup Play-Off

12:00 Thailand v Malaysia

Dec. 13, 2012.

Greece - Kypello Elladas

14:30 Platanias v Anagenisi Karditsas

16:30 Kavala v AEK Athens

18:30 Aiginiakos v PAOK Saloniki

18:30 Ethnikos Gazoros v Xanthi

Dec. 13, 2012.

Spain - Copa del Rey

19:00 Levante v Zaragoza

21:00 Las Palmas v Betis

Dec. 13, 2012.

Italy - Coppa Italia

20:00 AC Milan v Reggina

Dec. 13, 2012.

England - FA Cup

19:45 Hastings v Harrogate

Dec. 13, 2012.

International - Friendly

14:25 Iraq v Syria

Dec. 13, 2012.

International - Club World Cup

10:30 Monterrey v Chelsea

Dec. 13, 2012.

Cahill: I joined Chelsea for silverware

Gary Cahill says he joined Chelsea 'to win trophies'.

The former Bolton central defender has already made significant impact in Chelsea colour.

Cahill said: 'When I came to Chelsea I came to win trophies and this is a big opportunity to do that.

'It is one that doesn't come around very often and we have travelled all this way and we want to go as far as we can. Since we have been over here we have realised how big it is and we have some Brazilians in our squad and it is huge for them. It has sunk in now and this is why you sign for a big club.'
　

Dec. 13, 2012.

Benitez: I intend to win World Club Cup

Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez says he has 'a lot of information' on Monterrey.

The Blues will face Victor Vucetich's side in a semi-final game at the Yokohoma International Stadium on Thursday.

Benitez said: 'We know the team, we have staff collecting videos and watching them, I've watched them as well so we have a lot of information.

'They're a good team who can play the passing game and move the ball easily, but at the same time they can play more direct.

'It will be an interesting test for us, we need to manage the tempo of the game and see if they can match us physically. They can change tactics as well during the game, change shape and play different formations, so the coach is doing a good job.

'We have some talented players in the middle, we try and balance the team and put some creativity in there but at the same time we need to defend.

'My experience of this competition is to see how the players are the day before the game in training. After this, you must consider that some players will be fresher than others. After watching Monterrey and analysing my players we will decide.

'I intend to win, so I will try to use the best team possible to win the first game,' he explained. 'After that we will think about the next game. My experience is that you can't leave things for the final because you must win the semi-final.

'The main thing is to play a good game with high tempo, good passing and creating chances.'

　
Dec. 12, 2012.

International - Club World Cup

FT Ulsan Hyundai 2 - 3 Sanfrecce Hiroshima

FT Al Ahly 0 - 1 Corinthians

Dec. 12, 2012.

International - Friendly Results

FT Morocco 3 - 0 Niger

FT Iran 0 - 0 Bahrain

FT Yemen 0 - 1 Saudi Arabia

Dec. 12, 2012.

Asia -WAFF Championship Group B

FT Iran 0 - 0 Bahrain

FT Yemen 0 - 1 Saudi Arabia
Dec. 12, 2012.

South America - Copa Sudamericana

23:50 Sao Paulo v Tigre

Dec. 12, 2012.

Asia - WAFF Championship Group B

14:25 Iran v Bahrain

16:30 Yemen v Saudi Arabia

Dec. 12, 2012.

Scotland - FA Cup

19:30 Dumbarton v Hamilton

19:45 Arbroath v Celtic

19:45 Cowdenbeath v St.Johnstone

Dec. 12, 2012.

Spain - Copa del Rey

19:00 Athletic Bilbao v Eibar

19:00 Cordoba v Barcelona

19:00 Mallorca v Sevilla

21:00 Atletico Madrid v Getafe

21:00 Celta Vigo v Real Madrid

Dec. 12, 2012.

Italy - Coppa Italia

16:30 Parma v Catania

20:00 Juventus v Cagliari

Dec. 12, 2012

England - Capital One Cup

19:45 Swansea v Middlesbrough

Dec. 12, 2012.

England - FA Cup

19:45 Mansfield v Lincoln

19:45 Oxford v Accrington

Dec. 12, 2012.

International - Friendlies

14:15 Morocco v Niger

14:25 Iran v Bahrain

16:30 Yemen v Saudi Arabia

Dec. 12, 2012.

International - Club World Cup

07:30 Ulsan Hyundai v Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Dec. 12, 2012.

Conte: We must do well in Italy if..

Antonio Conte believes his side must do well in Italy if they want to 'make progress in Europe'.

The manager who just returned from suspension said: 'In order to make progress in Europe we have to show our worth in Italy. It would be great to win another title.

'Playing in the Champions League is crucial if we want to start spending 40-45 million, which we haven't got today. Anyone can win once, but winning the title for two seasons on the trot is by no means easy.

'We have opened up a useful gap over Inter, but it'll vanish if we can't keep on winning. This season we have put the past behind us; we know where we stand. Last season we started off as a bit of an unknown quantity even though we had already raised a few eyebrows by this time last year. It will be difficult to follow.

'We are at the top of the table and deservedly so because we have worked hard to get there. Let's not just pass it off as run of the mill, because it isn't.'

Dec. 11, 2012.

Turkey - Turkiye Kupasi Results

FT Altay Izmir 0 - 2 Bursaspor

AET Gaziantepspor 0 - 0 Sivasspor

FT Eskisehirspor 5 - 1 Karabükspor

FT Galatasaray 1 - 2 Trabzon 1461

Dec. 11, 2012.

International - Club Friendly Result

FT Korona Kielce 2 - 6 Belchatow

Dec. 11, 2012.

International - Friendly Results

FT Kuwait 0 - 2 Oman

FT Lebanon 0 - 1 Palestine

Dec. 11, 2012.

Mancini: Balotelli is not for sale

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini says Mario Balotelli is 'not for sale' despite his criticism of the player after Sunday's Manchester derby.

Mancini chose Balotelli ahead of Carlos Tevez in the Manchester derby that ended 3-2 in favour of Manchester United.

Mancini told La Gazzetta dello Sport: 'Balotelli has enormous quality, he is not for sale. He is a player of 22 years old who has the quality to change a game at any time. I hope this moment will come soon.'
　

Dec. 11, 2012.

Asia - WAFF Championship Group A

14:25 Kuwait v Oman

16:30 Lebanon v Palestine

Dec. 11, 2012.

Argentina - Primera B Nacional

00:10 Rosario Central v Instituto

Dec. 11, 2012.

Scotland - FA Cup

19:30 Morton v Turriff United

19:45 Inverness v Ross County

19:45 Motherwell v Aberdeen

Dec. 11, 2012.

Turkey - Turkiye Kupasi

11:00 Altay Izmir v Bursaspor

13:30 Gaziantepspor v Sivasspor

16:00 Eskisehirspor v Karabükspor

17:00 Galatasaray v Trabzon 1461

Dec. 11, 2012.

France - Ligue II

19:55 Auxerre v Niort

19:55 Caen v Monaco

19:55 Guingamp v Arles-Avignon

19:55 Istres v Le Havre

19:55 Laval v Angers

19:55 Le Mans v GFCO Ajaccio

19:55 Nimes v Chateauroux

19:55 Tours v Lens
　

Dec. 11, 2012.

France - Ligue I

18:00 Nice v Rennes

18:00 Valenciennes v Paris Saint Germain

20:00 Lille v Toulouse
　

Dec. 11, 2012.

England - Capital One Cup

19:45 Bradford v Arsenal

19:45 Norwich v Aston Villa

Dec. 11, 2012.

England - FA Cup

19:45 Barrow v Macclesfield

19:45 Hereford v Cheltenham

19:45 Notts Co. v Rotherham

19:45 Southend v Bury

Dec. 11, 2012.

England - Premier League

19:45 Sunderland v Reading

Dec. 11, 2012.

International - Club Friendlies

12:00 Korona Kielce v Belchatow

Dec. 11, 2012.

International - Friendly

11:00 Kuwait v Oman

11:00 Lebanon v Palestine
　

Dec. 11, 2012.

International - Friendly

11:00 Kuwait v Oman

11:00 Lebanon v Palestine
　

Dec. 11, 2012.

Cech: We will do our best to win

Petr Cech says Chelsea will do their best to win the World Club Cup.

Chelsea who have been seeded to play in the semi-finals face Mexican side Monterrey on Thursday.

Monterrey defeated Ulsan Hyundai 3-1 in Sunday's quarter-final.

The goalkeeper said: 'We have to take it step by step. Monterrey have a slight advantage as they have been here and are acclimatised, they had a very good game yesterday, and will now face us on Thursday.

'We need to get as fit as possible as fast as possible, acclimatise and get used to the change in hours. I hope it's going to work and we are looking forward to the game.

'We were already seeded to play in the semi-finals, ourselves and Corinthians are seen as the favourites, but we can live with that fact, I have no problem with it. We've come to do our best and win the competition, we can assume the position as favourites and we will try to do our best on the pitch.'
　

Dec. 10, 2012.

Moratti: We were the better team

Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti has hailed his side after their 2-1 win over Napoli on Sunday.

He said: 'Last night I heard that Inter won because of their quality football and I read the same this morning in the papers. I think you lot need to agree on something but I think we were the better team.

'I've never really been that fussed about possession stats, because I come from the old tradition of Inter under Herrera, when we had very little of the ball and yet always won. So I'm not overly concerned by possession although there are certain games in which you need to keep the ball to prevent your opponents from getting on top.'
　

Dec. 10, 2012.

Milan set to sign a replacement for De Jong

AC Milan are set to sign a replacement for injured midfielder Nigel De Jong in the January transfer window.

The Dutch midfielder snapped his achilles tendon in his side's 4-2 victory at Torino on Sunday and could miss the rest of the season.

Milan president Silvio Berlusconi said: 'We’re disappointed, it is a real shame for De Jong.

'We’re evaluating the opportunity of going back on to the market if that is what is necessary.'

Dec. 10, 2012.

Mueller: Messi is an incredible player

Gerd Mueller has praised Barcelona forward Lionel Messi after he sets a new goals record in a calendar year.

Mueller scored 85 goals for Bayern Munich and West Germany in 1972 and the record stood for 40 years until Sunday night when Messi netted his 85th and 86th goals of an incredible 2012 in Barca's 2-1 win at Real Betis.

Mueller paid tributes to the Argentine on Sport1.de: 'My record stood for 40 years - 85 goals in 60 games - and now the best player in the world has broken it, and I'm delighted for him. He is an incredible player, gigantic.

'He's such a nice and modest professional and I hope he gets one or two more goals in 2012 and that he can then hold onto the record for the next 40 years. He's fantastic. He only has one defect and that is that he doesn't play for Bayern Munich!'

　

Dec. 10, 2012.

De Jong to undergo achilles operation

AC Milan have announced that midfielder Nigel De Jong will have his achilles operation performed in Finland.

The club said the achilles operation will be performed by Professor Orava at his Turku clinic.

David Beckham had his operation performed by the professor as did Giuseppe Pancaro.
　

Dec. 10, 2012.

The FA: We will identify those responsible

The FA is set to investigate the incident in which an object was thrown from the crowd at Rio Ferdinand following Manchester United's third goal against Manchester City at Etihad Stadium on Sunday.

The FA say it will liaise with Greater Manchester Police and await the reports of both our crowd control advisor who was present at the game and the match referee.

An FA spokesperson said: 'It is disappointing that after a great game and advert for the Premier League that we are discussing this issue.

'We will work with the clubs and authorities to identify those responsible and support the strongest sanctions available, including life bans.

'We condemn any such acts and it is simply unacceptable that any player is exposed to injury in this way. To witness Rio Ferdinand leaving the field with a cut above his eye to receive treatment is appalling.

'Football in this country has made great progress over recent decades. However, we must maintain the safety and security inside of our stadia and to do this we need to isolate and identify any individuals guilty of offences with strong penalties to act as a deterrent to others.'

　

Dec. 10, 2012.

Messi sets new goals record

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has broken world record for goals scored in a calendar year at Betis on Sunday evening.

The Argentine scored a brace at the Benito Villamarín. The goals took his total in 2012 to 86 goals, beating the all-time record in a calendar year set by Gerd Müller (1972).

- In the league, Messi has scored 56 goals in 34 games, while Müller got 42 in 34 games.

- in Europe, Messi got 13 in 11 matches, while Müller got 10 in 4 matches.

- In the cup, Messi got 3 goals in 7 matches and Müller got 7 out of 6.

- September was Messi’s most productive month (13), while March (13) was the most prolific period for the former Bayern striker.

- Messi has scored 86 goals in 66 matches for Barça and Argentina. The German got 85 in 60.

- 76 of Messi’s goals were scored with his left foot, 7 with the right and 3 with his head.

- 74 were scored from inside the box (14 were penalties) and 12 outside (7 from free kicks).

- Malaga and Bayer Leverkusen (6) are the teams Messi has got the most goals against so far in 2012.

- Iniesta (9), Cesc (6) and Alexis (6) supplied him with the most assists.

- His 23 goals in 15 games are his best ever start to a Liga campaign, and equal the record set by Cristiano Ronaldo (2011/12).

- He has scored twice in his last five Liga appearances.

- On Sunday, Messi scored his first league goals at the Benito Villamarín, although he did score there once before in the cup in 2010/11.

- He had three shots on target, and two of those went in (the other struck both the goalkeeper and the post).

- He also completed 44 passes out of 54 attempts.

　

Dec. 10, 2012.

Morocco - GNF 1

19:00 CODM Meknes v MAT Tetouan
　

Dec. 10, 2012.

Greece - B Ethniki

17:00 Panserraikos FC v Ergotelis
　

Dec. 10, 2012.

Greece - Super League

17:30 Panthrakikos Komotini v AEK Athens
　

Dec. 10, 2012.

Germany - Bundesliga II

19:15 FC Cologne v Braunschweig

　

Dec. 10, 2012.

Italy - Serie A

18:00 Sampdoria v Udinese

20:00 Bologna v Lazio

　

Dec. 10, 2012.

International - Friendly

14:25 Iraq v Jordan
　

Dec. 10, 2012.

Ferdinand hurt by thrown object

Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand has sustained a head wound after he was hit by an object in the game against Manchester City.

Ferdinand sustained the injury while celebrating Robin van Persie's winning goal in the game.

The visitors beat Manchester City 3-2 in the game at the Etihad Stadium.

Greater Manchester Police said no arrests had been made in relation to the case.

While trying to recover from the injury, a City fan ran on to the field towards Ferdinard, but was stopped by City goalkeeper Joe Hart before he could reach the defender.

The man was then taken away by police officers.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson said it was 'unfortunate' that the object had been thrown.

He said: 'That shouldn't happen. The same thing happened at Chelsea, which was masked by all the other things. We could have done without that.

'We can do without that, after a great game between two sides.'

　

Dec. 9, 2012.