European Football

English football giants Liverpool locked up the services of 16-year-old Icelandic midfielder Kristjan Gaut Emilsson for the next three years.

Dec 12, 2009 - David Hein

The 2010 World Cup is seven months from starting but European teams are already looking forward to the draw for the 2012 European Championship in Poland and Ukraine.

Dec 10, 2009 - David Hein

David Alaba is one of the biggest young talents in the German football system. The 17-year-old Austrian also represents the biggest hope for the Alpine nation.

Dec 2, 2009 - David Hein

The world of football was shocked on November 20, 2009 when Hannover goalkeeper Robert Enke committed suicide.

Dec 1, 2009 - David Hein

Nassim Ben Khalifa emerged as a huge talent as the midfielder/striker guided Switzerland to the FIFA U-17 World Cup title.

Dec 1, 2009 - David Hein

Defending champions Werder Bremen host Hoffenheim in the top game of the German Cup quarterfinals while Greuther Fürth hope to upset record champions Bayern Munich.

Nov 2, 2009 - David Hein

Bayern Munich striker Thomas Müller has impressed so many people that many - including German national team coach Joachim Löw - think he could play at the 2010 World Cup.

Oct 29, 2009 - David Hein

Defending champions Werder Bremen, record champions Bayern Munich and Hoffenheim were among the favorites into the German Cup quarters with Stuttgart and Dortmund out.

Oct 29, 2009 - David Hein

The second round of the German Cup supplied plenty of surprises and excitement and plenty more is promised with the Round of 16 match-ups.

Sep 30, 2009 - David Hein

Some 20 European top clubs are looking to acquire Groningen's Swedish striker Marcus Berg, who won the award as Best Player at the U21 European Championship.

Jul 8, 2009 - David Hein

One of Germany's top young defenders Shkodran Mustafi leaves Hamburg in favor of Everton after winning U17 European title.

Jun 30, 2009 - David Hein

The 2009-10 UEFA Champions League champions will be crowned on May 22, 2010 at the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid.

Jun 30, 2009 - David Hein

Italian 18-year-old Davide Santon has already become a staple in Inter Milan's backline. Now the versatile right and left back is making strides into Italy national team.

Jun 24, 2009 - David Hein

Werder Bremen's 20-year-old star midfielder Mesut Özil is wide considered one of Germany's most talented young players.

Jun 23, 2009 - David Hein

Mario Balotelli Barwuah is considered one of the most promising prospects in Italian football. But the central striker has plenty of friends and enemies.

Jun 23, 2009 - David Hein

The 2009 Under-21 UEFA European Championship kicks off on June 15. Here a look at the history and background of the biannual tournament.

Jun 15, 2009 - David Hein

Serbia midfielder Gojko Kacar helped Hertha Berlin reach the UEFA Europa League this season. He also is big part of Serbia's national team future.

Jun 15, 2009 - David Hein

Lennart Thy is considered one of Germany's next top young strikers, especially after helping hosts Germany to the U17 European Championship with a team-high three goals.

May 25, 2009 - David Hein

Jadson scored in extra time to give Shakhtar Donetsk a 2-1 victory over Werder Bremen to win the final UEFA Cup in history.

May 20, 2009 - David Hein

The Netherlands have never struggled to produce top talent, but Feyenoord's 16-year-old striker Luc Castaignos could be on his way to becoming a world class player.

May 20, 2009 - David Hein

Barcelona can finish off the first triple-title season in the club's illustrious history with a Champions League crown after winning the Liga and the Copa del Rey.

May 19, 2009 - David Hein

Manchester United hope to become the first time to defend their UEFA Champions League title as they take on Barcelona on May 27, 2009 in Rome's Stadio Olimpico.

May 18, 2009 - David Hein

The final UEFA Cup will be awarded on May 20, 2009 when German club Werder Bremen take on Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk at Sükrü Saracoglu Stadium in Istanbul.

May 18, 2009 - David Hein

The final UEFA Cup final will be played on May 20, 2009 as the competition will be renamed the UEFA Europa League. Italian clubs won a best nine crowns.

May 16, 2009 - David Hein

German football giants Bayern Munich hope former Dutch national team coach and Champions League winner Louis van Gaal can lead them to championships.

May 15, 2009 - David Hein

These days it's hard to watch football without being bombarded by sponsors.

Feb 9, 2010 - Christopher Bates

Italy's most famous derby has over the years produced some real scorchers and here are five modern-day Derby della Madonnina's which will live long in the memory,

Jan 31, 2010 - Rolly Pelovangu

In Spain one match above all excites the football-mad nation - Barcelona v Real Madrid. This article looks back on few classic "El Clasico's" in the modern-era.

Jan 28, 2010 - Rolly Pelovangu

Manchester clubs prepare for battle in the second leg of the League Cup semi-final

Jan 27, 2010 - Steve Rogerson

The 2010 UEFA Champions League Knockout stages are just around the corner. Look ahead to see a preview of the match-ups and predictions for the next round.

Jan 14, 2010 - Kevin Rastin

Under-pressure Juventus coach Ciro Ferrera has been provided with some brief respite as Serie A enters the second half of the season.

Jan 14, 2010 - James Cleary

Fixtures in Germany's top division resume after the winter break with up to six clubs battling it out to take the championship - including favourites Bayern Munich.

Jan 13, 2010 - James Cleary

The European Champions Cup, now known as the Champions League, has exposed the world to some of the greatest teams and players in the sport's long history.

Jan 8, 2010 - Steven Pink

David Beckham makes his highly-anticipated return to Italian soccer on January 6. His 6-Month loan spell begins with a home game at the San Siro Stadium against Genoa.

Jan 6, 2010 - Kevin Rastin

THE STAGE is set, chequebooks are at the ready, and agents prepare their best spiel as they attempt to negotiate furiously with managers in the January transfer window.

Dec 31, 2009 - Matt Haynes

Arsenal reinforced their burgeoning title credentials on Sunday with an excellent 3-0 win over the in-form Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium

Dec 27, 2009 - Sean Lennon

Manchester United meet David Beckham's AC Milan and Chelsea face Jose Mourinho's Inter Milan in the first knock out stage of the UEFA Champions League 2009/2010

Dec 18, 2009 - Tom Ravenscroft

In the draw for the last 16 Manchester United will face AC Milan while former Chelsea Manager Jose Mourinho will return to Stamford Bridge with Inter Milan.

Dec 18, 2009 - Peter Taberner

This season's Champions League draw provided several interesting groups, and has now followed it up with some tasty looking Last 16 ties.

Dec 18, 2009 - Dave Shapland

FC Inter Milan have had a long and successful history at the pinnacle of Italian Football. Now with over a hundred years of playing tradition they continue to dominate.

Dec 17, 2009 - Hari Navarro

Liverpool bowed out of a disappointing Champions League Cup campaign with a home defeat at the hands of Fiorentina and another late goal.

Dec 10, 2009 - Richard Oldale

Barcelona's Champions League campaign came through a potentially tricky night against Dynamo Kiev with a 2-1 win to finish first in Group F in the final group stage games

Dec 10, 2009 - Peter Taberner

Fiorentina inflicted more misery on Liverpool at Anfield with a 92nd minute winner to finish top of group E in the Champions League.

Dec 9, 2009 - Richard Oldale

Liverpool host Serie A outfit Fiorentina at Anfield on Wednesday night looking to exact revenge for the 2-0 reverse in Florence.

Dec 8, 2009 - Richard Oldale

The famous Marseille stadium is located near the beach and the city centre. It is home to l'Olympique de Marseille and is France's second-biggest sports stadium.

Dec 4, 2009 - Sarah Pring

Enigmatic Argentine international Lionel Messi has finally become recognised as the best player to play within the continent of Europe.

Dec 2, 2009 - Dave Shapland

Barcelona and Argentina forward Lionel Messi has been named European Player of the Year and won the Ballon d'Or

Dec 1, 2009 - Tom Ravenscroft

Argentina's diminutive forward joins the pantheon of all-time greats as he collects a well deserved Ballon D'Or chosen by L'Equippe Magazine.

Dec 1, 2009 - Kenny Laurie

Real Madrid's galaxy of stars failed to breakdown the home grown force of Barcelona as both sides finish the game with ten men

Nov 30, 2009 - Kenny Laurie

'El Classico' is always one of the major dates in the footballing calender but a newly starstudded Real Madrid has made this the Most anticipated fixture so far this year

Nov 28, 2009 - Kenny Laurie