SOCCER

Ashley Cole will not suit up for the Three Lions on Friday in their 2013 World Cup Qualifiers clash against Montenegro at the Wembley Stadium due to a rib injury.

Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini is thankful for the two-week international break because it allows the Gunners, particularly those sidelined with injuries, to recover from the extreme physical rigors of the English Premier League.

Cristiano Ronaldo, who plays forward for Spanish football club Real Madrid, has recently teamed up with New York-based fashion designer Richard Chai to create his own line of underwear collection.

Manchester United will visit the Stadium of Light to face Sunderland, while Hull City plays Aston Villa on matchweek 7 in the English Premier League.

Number two meets second from bottom as Liverpool takes on their next assignment, Crystal Palace, while Fulham clashes with Stoke City on matchweek 7 in the English Premier League.

Manchester City will host Everton, while Cardiff City will take on Newcastle United on matchweek 7 in the English Premier League.

One of the most internationally recognized and respected athlete, Edson Arantes do Nascimento or better known as Pele is regarded by his peers, fans and football critics as the best player of all time. Known as as the most successful league goal scorer in the world, Pele inspired award-winning director Brian Grazer to make a biopic out of his amazing football career.

David Beckham is close to being the owner of a Major League Soccer (MLS) expansion team in Miami, the Dailymail UK reported.

Former Hawthorn Football Club assistant coach Adam Simpson has been chosen to be the head coach of the West Coast Eagles. Simpson, who also played as midfielder for the North Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL) from 1995-2009, reportedly signed a three-year deal with the Eagles.

Bundesliga club SC Freiburg will be visiting the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan to play against Sevilla FC in the 2013 UEFA Europa League.

Sir Alex Ferguson, former Manchester United manager talks about his one-time star midfielder David Beckham had "lost focus" and blames former Spice Girl Victoria Adams on her influence over the talented footballer's career.

FC Anzhi Makhachkala will be hosting Tottenham Hotspur FC on Thursday in the UEFA Europa League.

After suffering back-to-back defeats in the Premier League against Manchester City FC and West Bromwich Albion FC, Manchester United FC Manager David Moyes is still contended with ending their game with a draw against Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday in the UEFA Champions League.

FC Bayern Munich employed Pep Guardiola’s system of possession football as they shattered Manchester City FC in a 3-1 victory.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals in Real Madrid FC’s clobbering 4-0 win against FC København on Wednesday in the UEFA Champions League.

There is just no stopping him from showing off his godly figure.

After holding SSC Napoli goalless, Arsenal FC boss Arsene Wenger praised his team's performance on the pitch, particularly Mesut Ozil.

Paris Saint-Germain FC boss Laurent Blanc will not take visitors SL Benfica lightly on matchday 2 of the UEFA Champions League.

Cristiano Ronaldo is the latest sports personality to have started his own line of underwear collection.

Bayer Leverkusen boss Sami Hyypia said that his squad is prepared to face Real Sociedad on Matchday 2 of the UEFA Champions League.

Manchester City will take on the strongest contender in Group D, FC Bayern Munich, of the UEFA Champions League.

Manchester United FC will pay a visit to FC Shakhtar Donetsk at the Donbass Arena for Matchday 2 of the UEFA Champions League.

FC Schalke 04 Manager Jens Keller thinks that the element of surprise from FC Basel 1893 will be limited as he and Basel boss Murat Yakin has just exchanged tactical nous in the recently held UEFA coaches' meeting in Nyon.

Borrussia Dortmund boss Jurgen Klopp will not be on the sidelines to serve a one-match ban, as his team faces an improving Olympique de Marseille side on matchday 2 of the UEFA Champions League.

Arsenal FC boss Arsene Wenger emphasised that home form may play a decisive factor to advance from the group stages as they host SSC Napoli on Tuesday on matchday 2 of the UEFA Champions League.

Italian manager Roberto Mancini will now take the shots at Turkish club giants Galatasaray AS, after penning a three-year deal ahead of the latter's Champions League clash with Juventus on Wednesday.

Brooklyn could be following in the footsteps of his football superstar dad, David Beckham.

Chelsea FC will be facing their Round of 16 adversary during the 2012/13 Europa League, FC Steaua Bucaresti on matchday 2 of the 2013/14 UEFA Champions League.

With a win, Everton will be able to climb onto the fourth spot of the English Premier League, while Newcastle United will look to improve their record and distance themselves from the relegation zone.