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A section of the roof in FC Twente's De Grolsch Veste stadium in Enschede collapsed on Thursday afternoon, killing one person and injuring 16.

The young Brazil star is trying to prove he deserves the hype

Hall of Famer and former Baltimore Colts player John Mackey died Thursday at the age of 69, reports The Baltimore Sun.

Chelsea and Manchester United have been handed a blow in their pursuit of Tottenham midfielder Luka Modric after the player's agent revealed that the Croatian wouldn't hand in a transfer request.

Host nation Argentina's Copa America campaign is yet to spark after a 0-0 draw against Colombia in the Group A clash.

After Liverpool had a second big for Stewart Downing turned down by Aston Villa, the Reds are reportedly turning their interest to Valencia winger Juan Mata, who is also pursued by Arsenal.

New Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas will attempt to motivate his players by forcing them through a DVD of Manchester United's title celebrations last season, thereby instilling a feeling of revenge in their minds.

Arsenal miss out on Ricardo Alvarez as Inter Milan race first to secure his services.

With the European clubs all scheduled to return for pre-season training, here is a list of all the fixtures of the big-clubs till the start of the new season in August. Despite being friendlies, there are some eyecatching fixtures, including a repeat of last season's champions league final between Barcelona and Manchester United.

With the European clubs all scheduled to return for pre-season training, here is a list of all the fixtures of the big-clubs till the start of the new season in August. Despite being friendlies, there are some eyecatching fixtures, including a repeat of last season's champions league final between Barcelona and Manchester United.

Manchester United's player-turned-coach Paul Scholes has given a damning verdict on traditional-rivals Arsenal, stating that a failure to produce the results they need undermines the club's attractive style of play.

Arsenal duo Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri are expected to inform manager Arsene Wenger that they want to leave the London club in what promises to be awkward conversations.

Nike has re-signed NFL quarterback Michael Vick to an endorsement deal. Vick had lost his Nike deal and others when he was convicted of dog fighting charges, serving time in prison.

Much-wanted Brazilian striker Neymar is said to have chosen Real Madrid over Barcelona, Chelsea, Inter Milan and a host of other clubs who met his release clause.

New Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas set about dealing with one what will be one of his toughest judges during his Chelsea tenure - the media.

Equatorial Guinea, one of the smallest African countries but surely the fastest in women's soccer ascendancy, fought Norway today, a traditional powerhouse fallen on less stellar times in a Group D encounter.

A Bronx high school football star was slain when he and his father brawled with parking attendants the accused of stealing a gift from their car just minutes after graduation, police sources said.

Mark McGovern, 22, admitted at San Francisco General Hospital after sustaining injuries, is in a critical condition.

A scandal has sent eight under-22 players home before the football tournament in Argentina.

Wide spread reports in Brazil claim that five European sides have met the release €45 million release clause of Santos' Brazilian starlet Neymar.

Wide spread reports in Brazil claim that five European sides have met the release €45 million release clause of Santos' Brazilian starlet Neymar, with Real Madrid, Barcelona, Chelsea reported to be among the five.