Spanish soccer club Barcelona’s newly signed player Alexander Hleb arrives for his official presenta

Spanish soccer club Barcelona's newly signed player Alexander Hleb arrives for his official presentation at Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona July 16, 2008. REUTERS/Gustau Nacarino (SPAIN)

Hleb signs for Barcelona

Belarus midfielder Alexander Hleb signed for Catalan giants Barcelona from English Premiership side Arsenal for 15million euros on Wednesday.

‘Captain America’ calls it quits

Former Rangers and Manchester City midfielder Claudio Reyna, who won 112 caps for the USA, announced his retirement on Wednesday.

Marseille fans keep after Drogba

A Marseille fans' appeal trying to raise enough money to lure back former star Didier Drogba tipped the two million euro mark on Wednesday.

Bosingwa gets EPL lessons from Ronaldo

Chelsea's new right-back Jose Bosingwa is getting advice from Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo about how to handle life in the Prem.

Patience a virtue for Ronaldinho

New AC Milan signing Ronaldinho on Wednesday said he was delighted to have completed his 18.5 million Euros move from Barcelona.

Brazilian soccer player Ronaldinho waves to supporters at AC Milan training center in Carnago, near

Brazilian soccer player Ronaldinho waves to supporters at AC Milan training center in Carnago, near Varese July 16, 2008. REUTERS/Alessandro Garofalo (ITALY)

Ronaldinho gets green light

Ronaldinho will be able to take part in the Men's Olympic Football Tournament with Brazil, his new club AC Milan said on Wednesday.

Hosts ready to start the show

The biggest competition in beach soccer starts in Marseille on Thursday, with hosts France sharing top billing with fellow contenders Portugal.

James apologises to Jones

England goalkeeper David James has apologised to Kenwyne Jones for the challenge that left the Trinidad striker facing six months out of action.