Football

Van Nistelrooy will work under new coach Guus Hiddink and alongside Danny Blind, who will take over from Hiddink in 2018 in a predetermined succession plan.

Everton have broken their transfer record to sign striker Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea for 28 million pounds.

Ancelotti tried to put up a brave face after a 0-1 defeat to AS Roma that saw his side eliminated from the Guinness International Champions Cup.

Rosell was questioned in Spain's criminal high court over an alleged $12 million tax fraud and misappropriation in the signing of Neymar last year.

Australian midfielder Tim Cahill is in line for a surprise move back to the English Premier League only two years after leaving Everton.

Turkish club Besiktas says they have finalized a deal with Chelsea for Senegalese striker Demba Ba's move to Istanbul.

The World Cup final referee says Germany's midfielder Kramer was disoriented and confused after taking a heavy blow to the head early in Sunday's match.

Manchester United have agreed a 10-year, 750 million pounds deal with Adidas AG for the German sportswear company to supply shirts and kit to the former EPL champions.

World Cup final match-winner Goetze said he felt "unbelievable" after scoring the extra-time goal that gave Germany a 1-0 win over Argentina on Sunday.

Goetze's extra-time goal to beat Argentina and win the cup was the 32nd scored by a substitute in Brazil.

This has to be the most followed World Cup in decades with fans actively voicing their opinions on different social media platforms.

Mario Goetze's winning goal for Germany in the World Cup final was the 171st scored in Brazil, equaling the tournament record.

Everyone in Rosario has a tale to tell about Messi, the Argentinian city's most famous son who rivals Pope Francis as a national icon.

All German eyes are now on the historic Maracana and a chance to claim the ultimate prize after losing in either the final or the semi-finals in their last four major tournaments.

Joachim Loew has again saved Germany's best until the World Cup finals with the 54-year-old poised to finally claim his first major title in Brazil.

Joachim Loew has shaped a talented German generation into an entertaining and successful team with a history of near misses.