Three-time World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo has apologised to Cordoba defender Edimar for the kick that saw the Portuguese sent-off for the ninth time in his career in Real Madrid’s 2-1 win on Saturday. The Triple Ballon d’Or winner saw red after 82 minutes when he lashed out at Edimar in what appeared […]

Three of Fifa’s sponsors during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil have joined Sony and Emirates in declining to renew their contracts with the scandal-hit world governing body. Castrol, Continental Tyres and Johnson & Johnson – so-called second-tier sponsors that had a high-profile presence in Brazil – have confirmed they have not renewed their deals. […]

Gary Neville has criticised Manchester United’s Daley Blind for taking the ‘easy option’ and failing to provide telling passes for the team’s strikers. The Holland international has anchored United’s midfield since his £13.8million move from Ajax in the summer. But Blind and his new team-mates have made their worst start to a season since 1986 and […]

Massimo Luongo is confident of being in top shape when Australia plays China in the Asian Cup quarter-finals despite playing out his first full Socceroos performance at a steamy Brisbane Stadium on Saturday. The Socceroos went into the match only needing a draw to top the group, but the Australians could not find a way […]