Football

Barca to launch MLS franchise bid

Spanish club Barcelona is set to launch a bid to become co-owners of a Major League Soccer franchise in Miami.

Platini attacks top-flight set-up

Uefa president Michel Platini launches a scathing attack on the influx of foreign owners in the Premier League.

Uefa could ban clubs with debts

Uefa general secretary David Taylor says football clubs with heavy debts could face exclusion from future European competitions.

Blatter wants foreign owner rules

Fifa president Sepp Blatter calls for tighter controls on wealthy foreign owners in football.

West Ham suffer Tevez appeal blow

West Ham will not be able to take their appeal in the Carlos Tevez affair to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Sheff Utd players may sue Hammers

At least 10 players who were relegated with Sheffield United two seasons ago are considering legal action against West Ham over the Carlos Tevez affair.

West Ham to launch Tevez appeal

West Ham will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport over the ruling against them by an independent tribunal hearing into the Carlos Tevez affair.

Sheff Utd win West Ham tribunal

Sheffield United chairman Kevin McCabe says an independent tribunal has ruled against West Ham over the Carlos Tevez affair.

Argentina brave heat to take gold

Argentina retain their men's Olympic football title as Angel di Maria's goal secures a 1-0 win over Nigeria.

Live text - Community Shield

Man Utd and Portsmouth play at Wembley in the Community Shield, the traditional curtain-raiser to the football season.

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