Football
Chelsea's Diego Costa handed extra one-match ban
Chelsea striker Diego Costa must serve an extra one-match ban after being sent off in last month's FA Cup tie at Everton, the Football Association said on Friday.
Kaka wants Real Madrid fans to show more gratitude to Ronaldo
Kaka has called on the team's fans to show more respect to Cristiano Ronaldo, who was booed during a La Liga match against Celta Vigo earlier this month.
Brazil launches congressional FIFA probe
The land of the beautiful game faced up to its ugly side as Brazilian lawmakers announced a congressional commission to investigate the "crimes committed by FIFA's directors."
Neymar says Cruyff's death a 'great loss'
Brazil's star striker Neymar said on Thursday that Dutch master Johan Cruyff's death is a "great loss for football."
Luis Suarez says he won't change his game on return from bite ban
Suarez said he will not change the way he plays, but will come back to international football with 'moderation' when he makes an expected return on Friday from a nine-match ban for biting.
Cristiano Ronaldo on target as Real Madrid crush Sevilla
Ronaldo missed a penalty but eventually got on the scoresheet as Real Madrid cut the gap to their neighbours Atletico in second place in La Liga to one point after beating Sevilla 4-0.
Serie A: Juventus stretch unbeaten run on record day for Gianluigi Buffon
Champions Juventus took their Serie A unbeaten run to 20 games with a 4-1 derby win at Torino that saw goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon set a new clean sheet record of 973 minutes.
EPL: Arsenal feel pressure of exit in tie against Everton
The Premier League trophy, which the Gunners haven't won since 2004, will become increasingly unobtainable if their three-game winless league run continues.
Europa League: Klopp's Liverpool drawn against his old club Dortmund
Juergen Klopp will face his former club in the Europa League quarter-finals after the German coach's Liverpool side were pitted against Borussia Dortmund in Friday's draw.
FIFA reveals Sepp Blatter's salary for first time
Sepp Blatter earned 3.6 million Swiss francs ($3.7 million) in 2015, FIFA said Thursday as it revealed the fallen world football leader's salary for the first time.
South Africa paid $10 million bribe for 2010 World Cup: FIFA
In a wide-ranging admission to US authorities on the scope of soccer corruption, football's governing body openly accused South Africa of paying a $10 million bribe to secure votes for the 2010 World Cup.
Manchester United face possible Everton showdown in FA Cup semis
Watford's reward for knocking out FA Cup holders Arsenal is a semi-final date with Crystal Palace, while Everton will take on Manchester United or West Ham in the other tie at Wembley.
Real Madrid salvage 2-1 win over Las Palmas in La Liga
Casemiro scored in the 89th-minute to earn Real Madrid a 2-1 win at Las Palmas in the Spanish league on Sunday, keeping his team on course for an automatic spot in next season's Champions League.
FA Cup: Arsenal's titles hopes crashed after quarterfinal loss to Watford
Odion Ighalo and Adlene Guedioura — with a rising shot from the edge of the area — scored second-half goals for Watford, which joined Crystal Palace and Everton in an unlikely lineup for the semifinals. Danny Welbeck scored in the 88th for Arsenal.
Inter Milan beat Bologna 2-1 to move provisionally 4th in Serie A
Inter Milan beat Bologna 2-1 to move provisionally a point above Fiorentina into fourth place in Serie A on Saturday and maintain their bid for the final Champions League spot.
Leicester City fans caused 'earthquake' after last minute winner
Leicester City's supporters celebrated a recent goal so jubilantly that a minor earthquake was detected in the city, a group of geology students said.