Liverpool have confirmed that defender Daniel Agger has signed a new contract with the club. The 27-year-old Dane has made 177 appearances since signing from Brondby in 2006 and spoke of his delight about signing the extension, the length of which was not revealed. “It means everything to me. This is where I want to be and I’m happy the ... Read More »

The final matchday of the CAF Champions League group phase saw the already-qualified four-time champions TP Mazembe slump to a 1-0 defeat in Ghana against Berekum Chelsea. The defeat meant they finished runners-up in Group B behind Egyptian giants Al Ahly, which, in turn, saw them qualify for a semi-final against defending champions Esperance. The Tunisians were assured of topping Group A ... Read More »

Japan’s stunning march to the world crown at last year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup in Germany was built around technically gifted players, along with a possession-based brand of football. And the nation’s showing at the recent FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Japan 2012, which resulted in a third-place finish, suggests that Japan’s systemic approach across their various national teams will ... Read More »