Dick Advocaat is likely to succeed the recently sacked René Vandereycken at the Belgian national team. The Dutch manager announced to have chosen this task over the possibility of staying at Zenit St Petersburg.

The national teams of Russia and Argentina are to meet for a friendly in August, as both sides prepare for crucial World Cup qualifiers.

Four national associations were handed considerable fines by world governing body FIFA. Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Greece and Poland will have to dig into their wallets.

Inter Milan entertain Siena at the San Siro in the first of three Serie A ´finals´ which could see them wrap up the title.

Coach Felix Magath insists Bundesliga leaders Wolfsburg will travel to midtable Hanover in confident fashion on Saturday as they stand just two wins away from their first Bundesliga title.

Celtic and Rangers return to action this weekend with just goal difference separating them at the top of the Scottish Premier League.

Manchester United face Arsenal at Old Trafford on Saturday determined to wrap up their third consecutive Premier League title at the first attempt.

If Marseille are to become French champions for the first time in 17 years, they must first dethrone reigning kings Lyon in a crunch clash at the Stade Velodrome on Sunday.

With the King´s Cup in the bag, Barcelona look to complete the double this weekend, needing just a point at Real Mallorca on Sunday to secure their 19th league title.

There was a time when the launch of a new Newcastle United kit would guarantee lengthy queues of supporters eager to be among the first to wear it.

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