David Trezeguet, having recently announced his international retirement, is not afraid to fight for his starting place at Juventus, he told FIFA.com.

David Trezeguet, having recently announced his international retirement, is not afraid to fight for his starting place at Juventus, he told FIFA.com.

Bayern Munich are at short odds to secure a 22nd Bundesliga title, with inspirational former Germany boss Jurgen Klinsmann now in charge.

Canada and Sweden meet on the last day of Group E action of the Women's Olympic Tournament while China take on Argentina.

Serie A side Fiorentina are confident they are ready for the stiff challenge Slavia Prague present in the UEFA Champions League qualifying tie.

The European season starts in earnest this week as Europe's big boys seek passage into the lucrative group phase of the UEFA Champions League.

Spain's EURO 2008 victory gave Arsenal's prodigiously talented young midfielder Cesc Fabregas an unaccustomed feeling - that of a winner.

Marc Overmars, the Dutchman who starred for Ajax, Arsenal, and Barcelona, is set to return to professional football after a four-year absence.

Two goals from striker Karim Benzema helped Olympique Lyon to an easy 3-0 victory over Toulouse in their opening Ligue 1 match on Sunday.

Abdoulaye Meite of Côte D'Ivoire has been snapped up by West Bromwich Albion from Bolton for £2 million (€2.6 million) on a three-year contract.