I preferred my old life, says Cape Verde World Cup hero Vozinha

Vozinha kept clean sheets against eventual champions Spain and Saudi Arabia with his exceptional goalkeeping to help Cape Verde reach the World Cup round of 32 this year, but the 40-year-old feels powerless to cope with the intense attention that fame has brought his way.

Football

Mancini says 'double contract' during Man City tenure 'not my concern'

Roberto Mancini, who led Manchester City to their first top-flight title in over four decades in 2012, has brushed aside concerns over a "double contract" the Italian is alleged to have had in his four-year spell as the Premier League club's manager.

Football

Premier League set for long wait as Man City face prospect of sanctions

Manchester City may face sanctions ranging from fines and a points deduction to relegation after being found guilty of 114 breaches of Premier League financial rules but the road to any enforcement remains long with the club expected to appeal.

Badminton

Chong Wei: Tun Dr Siti Hasmah treated us as her own kids

The passing of Tun Dr Siti Hasmah today at the age of 100 has left a huge void in the hearts of Malaysians, none more so than Lee Chong Wei.

Badminton

Asian Games: Pearly-Thinaah must overcome 2-year winless drought against Chinese pair to reach final

National women's doubles pair Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah must find a way to overcome a two-year losing streak against their opponents if they intend to reach the Asian Games final.

Football

Gordon's goal continues debate over England's footballing identity

England winger Anthony Gordon's exhilarating counter-attacking goal against Spain on Saturday may have provided strong evidence for his argument that the home side should embrace their own strengths rather than try to imitate the world champions.