Arsenal permanently sign Hincapie after season on loan from Leverkusen

June 25 (Reuters) - Premier League champions Arsenal said on Thursday they have taken up the option to permanently sign defender Piero Hincapie, who joined on loan from Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen last season.

FIFA World Cup: South Africa’s Zwane appeal dismissed, to miss Canada tie

June 25 (Reuters) - FIFA has dismissed South Africa’s appeal against a three-match suspension for midfielder Themba Zwane, the country’s football association said on Thursday.

Japan great 'King Kazu' Miura, 59, to play on with Fukushima Utd after loan extension

Tze Yong leaves BAM

The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) and national men’s singles shuttler Ng Tze Yong have mutually decided to part ways.

Neymar returns for Brazil but there's a new Junior in town

MIAMI, June 24 (Reuters) - Neymar Junior returned to Brazil's colours after a gap of 981 days on Wednesday, coming on as a substitute for his 14th World Cup match as the Selecao eased into the Round of 32 with a 3-0 victory over Scotland.

Argentina sings collective happy birthday to Messi

BUENOS AIRES, June 24 (Reuters) - Moved by Lionel Messi's record-breaking form at the World Cup, Argentines have taken to the streets and social media to sing "Happy Birthday" to their favourite footballer who turned 39 on Wednesday.