ZURICH, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Switzerland coach Ottmar Hitzfeld has been given a two-match ban by FIFA for making an insulting gesture to the referee after his side's World Cup qualifier against Norway in October. FIFA said its disciplinary committee had found the German guilty of breaching rules on "offensive behaviour and fair play". He was also fined 7,000 Swiss Francs ($7,440) and 1,000 Swiss ...Full Story »

Arbroath boss Paul Sheerin has a fully-fit and suspension-free squad for the visit of rock-bottom Stranraer as they look to get the win that will lift them into fourth position. The Red Lichties are on a disappointing run in the league having lost their last three games and Sheerin is out to bring that to an end after seeing his men accept defeat all too easily against table-topping Queen of th...Full Story »

Roy Hodgson is considering bringing in a psychologist to help England’s footballers take penalties. The England manager has decided to take a deeper look into the issue after witnessing the country’s latest shootout agony against Italy at Euro 2012. Steven Gerrard admitted last week he found it ‘a million times’ harder taking a penalty in competition for England than ...Full Story »

David Beckham is to leave the Los Angeles Galaxy after next month's MLS Cup. The 37-year-old is in line to end his six-year Galaxy stay in style as they defend their title against the Houston Dynamo on December 1 before seeking to extend his playing career elsewhere. He told the Major League Soccer website: 'I've had an incredibly special time playing for the LA Galaxy, however, I wanted to ...Full Story »

The New York Red Bulls announced on Monday that the club would not be picking up the contract options of 10 first team players, continuing a clear-out process that began with Sporting Director Erik Soler in October and also saw manager Hans Backe out after leading the Red Bulls to a playoff exit at the hands of arch rival D.C. United. The list consists of forwards Jose Angulo, Jhonny Arteaga, a...Full Story »

Raymond Domenech believes that Nicolas Anelka "killed" the France squad that travelled to the 2010 World Cup by verbally abusing him. The striker famously aimed an expletive in the direction of his coach at halftime during the group stage clash with Mexico, and was subsequently sent home. "Strangely, I was less shocked by the insult than the 'tu' which broke the barriers of age and hie...Full Story »

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson stated that he would love to bring Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo back to Old Trafford, but that it is highly unlikely. The Portuguese forward recently admitted that he misses his former manager and described him as his “father in football.” This prompted Sir Alex to talk of his continued admiration for Ronaldo, but described him as &#...Full Story »

After eliminating Monterrey from the Liguilla MX over the weekend, Tijuana Coach Antonio Mohamed says that Xolos still have more to give on the road the Apertura championship. “This team can still give a little more. You’ll see it on the field, we have plenty of motivation,” the coach said in his post game declarations, after 1-1 tie in Tijuana sent the local team through to t...Full Story »

Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini insists that his side has the quality and ambition to finish in the Premier League’s top four this season. The Toffees have enjoyed a fantastic start to the campaign, and currently sitting fifth after losing just two of their opening 12 matches. With many finding it difficult to predict who will finish fourth this season, the Belgium international feel...Full Story »

The New England Revolution announced on Monday the acquisition of Mali international Kalifa Cisse, who will join the club for the 2013 MLS season. The French-born defensive midfielder, who can also slot in at central defense, spent eight years in Portugal and England, most recently as a part of the Bristol City side that finished 20th in the League Championship. He is the second central midfiel...Full Story »