Former Hull and Aston Villa midfielder George Boateng has joined Skoda Xanthi, the Greek club have confirmed.

Mallorca have failed in their appeal against expulsion from this season's UEFA Europa League.

It's not the big final showdown they had hoped for but there's still plenty to play for as Korea Republic and Colombia decide who finishes in third place at Germany 2010.  

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits he is keen to sign another defender following the departures of veteran centre-halves Sol Campbell and William Gallas.

Javier Garrido's three-year stay at Manchester City has come to an end after the club today announced he has joined Serie A giants Lazio.

Championship outfit Bristol City have completed the signing of England goalkeeper David James on a one-year contract.

Côte d'Ivoire will take on Italy in a friendly at English side West Ham United's Upton Park stadium in London on 10 August, the Ivorian federation have announced.

Russia's nine-time champions Spartak Moscow have boosted their defence by signing Argentinian fullback Nicolas Pareja from Spanish side Espanyol.

In a fascinating match-up in the final of Germany 2010, the host nation and former champions face a Nigeria side flying the flag for Africa and underdogs everywhere.

With Felipe and Ze Roberto set to make their debuts, and Carlos Alberto back from injury, Paulo Cesar Gusmao’s new-look Vasco da Gama are ready to take on arch-rivals Flamengo.

Celtic have announced that Paddy McCourt has signed a new three-year contract.

Swiss midfielder Benjamin Huggel has announced his retirement from the national team.

Ronaldinho's agent is confident the AC Milan playmaker with sign a three-year extension at the San Siro, thanks to help from the club's new sponsors.

With new men at the helm of Brazil, Real Madrid and many of the world's other leading club and international sides, it has been a frenetic close season of coaching changes.

Stuttgart coach Christian Gross has said that his team must improve despite claiming a 3-2 first leg win away to Molde in the UEFA Europa League.