Defender Leighton Baines signs a new five-year deal with Everton.

Elano is ruled out of the World Cup quarter-final against Netherlands with an ankle injury – and could miss the rest of the tournament.

Former England central defender Sol Campbell says he will choose between Arsenal and Celtic after his honeymoon.

Mexico coach Javier Aguirre quits just three days after his team fail to make the World Cup quarter-finals in South Africa.

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo says he feels like a “broken man” following his side’s 1-0 World Cup second-round defeat to Iberian neighbours Spain.

The French government says it has not tried to interfere with the country’s football federation following their disastrous World Cup campaign in South Africa.

Fifa to investigate claims that Australia’s bid team for the 2022 World Cup tried to gain influence by giving jewellery to the wives of executive committee members.