Slovakia made it two wins from two outings in Group B, a solitary Miroslav Stoch goal – coupled with some resolute defending – earning them victory away to Russia.

Samir Nasri is set to return to Arsenal training in the next few days, but team-mate Robin van Persie has been ruled out until the middle of next month.

Despite an impressive record at the reins, Belgian Tom Saintfiet has been sacked as Namibia coach following a 3-1 loss to Gambia at the weekend.

Bulgaria forward Dimitar Rangelov, who suffered a miserable first season at Borussia Dortmund, has joined Maccabi Tel Aviv on a season-long loan.

Former Denmark forward Brian Laudrup, 41, has revealed that he is undergoing treatment for cancer.

Ex-Arsenal and Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre is hoping to make his Bundesliga debut for Werder Bremen against Bayern Munich in Saturday night's key showdown.

Catania forward Takayuki Morimoto struck twice as Japan beat Guatemala 2-1 in a friendly in Osaka, while Iran clinched a morale-boosting 1-0 win over Korea Republic.

Bosnia-Herzegovina coach Safet Susic said his team would have to be fully committed and 'fight for every ball' if they wanted to beat France in their UEFA EURO 2012 qualifier in Sarajevo later on Tuesday.

Spain's hugely successful football team have won the prestigious Prince of Asturias sports award in their homeland, it was announced today.

Liverpool have confirmed Dirk Kuyt will miss the next four weeks with a shoulder injury.

With reports suggesting that John Toshack will be stepping down as Wales coach, Ryan Giggs has admitted that taking on the job would be something that would interest him.

Eight of Trinidad and Tobago's 21-strong squad play their football in the USA or Canada, but now they've returned to their spiritual home they are determined to stay there for as long as possible.

Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti has said that he is surprised by the "pessimism" of a section of his club fans.

Respect and fair play remain at the heart of the beautiful game, so in a week of FIFA Fair Play days, FIFA.com went around the world to ask players, coaches and directors what it means to them and why it is so important.

Roma coach Claudio Ranieri is ready to pledge his future at the club.

Ranieri, who guided Roma to finish runners-up in Serie A last season, is under contract with the Eternal