FIFA has banned Diego Maradona from all soccer activities for two months for the Argentina’s coach expletive-filled rants after his team qualified for the World Cup.

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) -- Los Angeles Galaxy forward Landon Donovan will be among those missing when the United States plays Slovakia in an exhibition game Saturday.

Chelsea and England captain John Terry has taunted the Premier League leaders' title rivals, telling Manchester United, Arsenal and the rest: Catch us if you can.

Hull's players are backing Phil Brown as they bought their manager precious breathing space with a victory. The win over Stoke lifted the Tigers out of the relegation zone.

Bayern Munich are ready to cash in on unhappy France winger Franck Ribery. The struggling Bundesliga giants are disappointed with the 26-year-old's return this season and could accept about £30m for the player.