Football

Dimitri Payet's spectacular late strike earned France a 2-1 win over Euro 2016 Group A rivals Romania, giving the host nation a flying start to their campaign.

Spain goalkeeper David de Gea says that reports linking him to a prostitution case currently under investigation in Spain were false and he would not leave the Spanish squad for the Euro 2016 soccer…

Hosts France may be the favourites to win Euro 2016 but they must not get ahead of themselves having not played a competitive game in two years, captain Hugo Lloris said.

The Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick has signed a one-year contract extension to June 2017.

Jose Mourinho's rebuilding job at Manchester United began when Ivory Coast central defender Eric Bailly became his first signing.

A report says former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and two other leading officials were involved in a "coordinated attempt" to enrich themselves.

The All Whites have beaten Solomon Islands 1-0 in their final pool game of the Oceania Nations Cup.

Lionel Messi said he knew nothing about an alleged tax evasion scheme when he signed contracts related to image rights.

A Caitlin Foord double has earned the Australian women's football team a hard-fought 2-0 win over the Football Ferns in Ballarat.

A report says Manchester United will sign Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic as new manager Jose Mourinho's first marquee deal at Old Trafford.

England defender Chris Smalling headed the only goal with five minutes left as they beat 10-man Portugal 1-0 in a Euro 2016 warm-up match at Wembley.

The All Whites remain cautious of their opponents at the OFC Nations Cup in Papua New Guinea despite a comfortable win in their opening game.

Striker Marcus Rashford has signed a new contract at Manchester United which will keep him at Old Trafford until 2020 with an option to extend for a further year.

Hull City's Mohamed Diame struck an unstoppable long-range shot to beat Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 in the Championship playoff final at Wembley and secure a money-spinning return to the Premier League…

A goal from All Whites midfielder Themistoklis Tzimopoulos has helped New Zealand to a 3-1 victory over Fiji in their opening pool game of the Oceania Nations Cup.

Rafael Benitez has signed a three-year contract to stay on as Newcastle United manager, after agreeing to lead their quest for an immediate return to the Premier League.

Louis van Gaal has been sacked as manager of Manchester United, with former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho set to be named as his replacement.

The Wellington Phoenix have stunned English Premier League football champions Leicester City at the Hong Kong Soccer Sevens.

Wellington Phoenix midfielder Albert Riera will not return next season after terminating the final year of his contract.