London: David Beckham has suffered from a mild form of asthma since childhood, the England midfielder's spokesman was quoted as saying in British newspapers on Tuesday.

London: Manchester United defender Gary Neville has criticized Premier League's millionaire stars for wasting hundreds of thousands of pounds a year on agents.

Handling the ball is a "Touch-me-not" rule in the game of football. But as Thierry Henry showed in the World Cup qualifier against Ireland, rules can be 'handed' the Red Card if the referee isn't looking. Take a look at images of two other footballers who have done it before.

Real Madrid are the new leaders of La Liga after they beat Racing Santander 1-0 at home on Saturday, and Barcelona were held 1-1 at Athletic Bilbao.

MILAN: AC Milan were imperious in attack but woeful defensively in an enthralling 4-3 home win over Cagliari on Sunday which summed up their topsy-turvy season.

MADRID: Valencia swept aside Osasuna 3-1 away with a trio of impressive goals to move back into the Champions League places in La Liga on Sunday.

London: England striker Jermain Defoe scored five second-half goals as an irresistible Tottenham Hotspur demolished Wigan Athletic 9-1 to go fourth in the Premier League on Sunday.

London: French striker Thierry Henry could miss the start of the World Cup if the FIFA disciplinary panel decides that his handball in the build-up to France''s winning goal against Ireland in Paris last Wednesday night constituted "unsporting behaviour".

LONDON: Chelsea trounced Wolverhampton Wanderers 4-0 to stay five points clear of champions Manchester United at the top of the Premier League on Saturday.