Football Updates from Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)

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Gold Coast United failed to get their A-League season off to a  winning start today as they were held to a goalless draw by Brisbane  Roar at Skilled Park.

Gold Coast denied by Roar

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Sunderland's pre-season campaign ended in defeat as they were beaten 3-1 by German side Hoffenheim at the Rhein-Neckar Arena.

Black Cats lose in Germany, Latics are victorious

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Former Marseille coach Gerard Gili has emerged as the front-runner for the vacant post of Côte d'Ivoire coach ahead of tomorrow's friendly with Italy in London.

Ivorians, Italians, rely on new men

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Fabio Capello sidestepped reports of a communication problem with his England squad after Paul Robinson and Wes Brown both retired from international football at the weekend.

Capello: I accept retirements

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Argentine pair Diego Milito and Javier Zanetti have signed contract extensions with European champions Inter Milan.

Argentine duo sign Inter extensions

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Despite being the leading goalscorer last season in England, Chelsea striker Didier Drogba says Premier League defenders have yet to see him at his best.

Drogba: My best is yet to come

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In what for many will be their first games since appearing at the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, international sides around the world are preparing for battle, with new players or coaches on show.

Change in the air for national teams

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Former France international midfielder Camel Meriem has signed a one-year contract with French first division newcomers Arles.

Veteran Meriem signs for Arles

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Ten-man Peruvian side Universidad San Martin battled from a goal down in Lima to beat Ecuador's Deportivo Quito 2-1 and reach the second round of the Copa Sudamericana.

San Martin edge into second round

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There has been little movement in the new edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, with only two matches taken into consideration following the FIFA World Cup™.

Rest period restricts movement