Two-time FIFA Player of the Year Lionel Messi called Bayern a "dangerous team" and wants to play his whole life with Barcelona while dreaming of anonymity.

Nov 4, 2011 – David Hein

Record champs Bayern play at Bochum and Gladbach host holders Schalke as one of four all-Bundesliga match-ups in the 2011-12 German DFB Cup Round Of 16.

Nov 2, 2011 – David Hein

The FA Cup first round draw was made at Wembley on Sunday 30 October. This article gives the full draw and picks out some of the more interesting ties.

Oct 30, 2011 – Steve Rogerson

Record champions Bayern Munich blasted into the Round of 16 of the German DFB Cup while holders Schalke won but 2011 finalists MSV Duisburg were defeated.

Oct 26, 2011 – David Hein

Chelsea and Liverpool are battling for the services of English 14-year-old Oluwaseyi Ojo, who was offered 2 million pounds by Chelsea.

Oct 26, 2011 – David Hein

Netherlands international striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has scored 18 in his last 15 games with Schalke and is looking to be Europe's top scorer.

Oct 22, 2011 – David Hein

Manchester United and Manchester City have been facing off in English football for 130 years. The city rivals square off for the 161st derby of Red vs Blue.

Oct 22, 2011 – David Hein

The once dominating SSC Napoli are back in the Champions League after an impressive comeback from the dead, which hit rock bottom with bankruptcy in 2004.

Oct 18, 2011 – David Hein

A number of Bundesliga records are threatened by German football league leaders Bayern Munich's super start to the season.

Oct 17, 2011 – David Hein

Wayne Rooney's three match suspension is a bitter blow to England's chances at Euro 2012, but there are other reasons to doubt Fabio Capello's side too.

Oct 14, 2011 – Tim Ellis

Turkey will face Croatia, Estonia play Ireland, Czech Republic take on Montenegro and Bosnia-Herzegovina play Portugal again in the Euro2012 play-offs.

Oct 14, 2011 – David Hein

Germany set a national mark with 10 victories in 10 qualifiers for a major tournament. Other iconic German national team records are close to being broken.

Oct 12, 2011 – David Hein

Reigning European and world champions Spain and Germany both finished their Euro2012 qualification campaign perfect. Four spots still open.

Oct 12, 2011 – David Hein

English clubs enjoyed success in the Europa League on Thursday 29th September as Stoke, Tottenham, Fulham and Birmingham City all earned three vital points.

Sep 29, 2011 – Darren Plant

Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United all faced tough tests in Europe. Could the English sides get wins to take command of their groups?

Sep 28, 2011 – Jamie Clark

The two favourites to make the knockout stages from Group E met on matchday 2. Juan Manuel Mata faced his former club, having left Valencia for Chelsea

Sep 28, 2011 – Jamie Clark

In the 15 months since Jose Mourinho left Inter Milan after winning an historic treble three managers have now come and gone. Can this enigma be followed?

Sep 22, 2011 – Jamie Clark

Ringwood Town uses Facebook to invite amateur footballers to trial in a pair of matches as it desperately seeks to strengthen its injury hit first team

Sep 17, 2011 – Elaine Findlay

Manchester United shared the spoils with their hosts in Lisbon last night, getting their Champions League campaign off and running in Group C

Sep 15, 2011 – Jamie Clark

The opening fixture in Group C was a repeat of the 1968 European Cup final. Benfica hosted last season's runners up Manchester United

Sep 14, 2011 – Jamie Clark