Two Russian football internationals have been charged with battery and hooliganism after both were involved in brawls in Moscow earlier this month. Alexander Kokorin of Zenit St. Petersburg and Pavel Mamaev of FC Krasnodar were charged on Thursday following fights at a hotel and at a coffee shop. Three people were injured in the incidents.

Roma supporter Filippo Lombardi has been found not guilty of inflicting grievous bodily harm to Liverpool fan Sean Cox before last season’s Champions League semifinal. Cox, 53, was left in critical condition following an attack outside Anfield on April 24.  Lombardi, 21, had denied violent disorder and wounding/inflicting grievous bodily harm following his arrest, and

Juventus are to ensure their Allianz Stadium will be full for the visit of Genoa at the weekend, in spite of a partial closure, by inviting schoolchildren to fill the gaps. The Bianconeri were ordered to close the Curva Sud after fans in that area of the stadium were heard making racist and territorial discriminatory

Gab Marcotti calls the FA’s charges against Jose Mourinho ‘needless’ after the Man United manager’s comments were caught on camera against Newcastle. Jon Champion says Jose Mourinho makes himself an easy target for criticism and explains why the Man United boss’ antics make him uncomfortable. Paul Mariner reacts to Wayne Rooney’s defence of Jose Mourinho,

Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic lauded teammate Lionel Messi, after the Argentine was pivotal for the Catalans in their 4-2 win over Tottenham. Barcelona’s latter day golden era is the subject of an intriguing new documentary which is due for release next month entitled “Take the Ball, Pass the Ball”. Based on the book “Barca: The

Players from across the league share their thoughts on Usain Bolt’s pursuit of a contract with the Central Coast Mariners. Newcastle star Dimi Petratos is convinced the Jets can soar a little bit higher and win the A-League this season, despite missing two key strike weapons for the early part of the new campaign. The

Uganda goalkeeper Mathias Kigonya has parted ways with Kenyan Premier League side, Sofapaka FC, KweséESPN can confirm. The former Bright Stars custodian has been with Batoto Ba Mungu from June 2016, when he joined the side during some serious financial challenges. “I can confirm that I have left Sofapaka,” he told KweséESPN. “I sat down

Nigeria took a massive step towards the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday when they defeated Libya 3-2 away to move to the top of Group E. Despite wrapping up a third straight win to dislodge South Africa at the top of the group, things weren’t completely straightforward for the Super Eagles, who threw away

Cristiano Ronaldo’s son could be set to continue his legacy for years at Juventus, judging by a Twitter video of one of the club’s youth sides. In a video posted on Ronaldo Sr.’s social media, Ronaldo Jr. is seen in action for the Juventus under-9 team who he joined following his father’s move from Real

Harambee Stars head coach Sebastian Migne had downplayed injury fears about Victor Wanyama after the midfielder hobbled off during Kenya’s 3-0 win over Ethiopia in Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The Tottenham Hotspur powerhouse was substituted in the 72nd minute with an apparent hamstring injury after falling to the turf clutching his thigh following