Sports / Football

Costa Rica expose South Korea’s poor defending 15 Oct 2014 - 07:21 am

Costa Rica’s Bryan Ruiz (right) challenges South Korea’s Jang Hyun-Soo during a friendly match at the Seoul World Cup Stadium yesterday. SEOUL: South...

‘Clasico’ comeback is fate, says Suarez 15 Oct 2014 - 07:20 am

BARCELONA: Luis Suarez is likely to play his first competitive game for Barcelona in La Liga’s “Clasico” against Real Madrid later this month...

Japan boss denies Blue Samurai lack passion 14 Oct 2014 - 04:17 am

Brazilian defender Dodo (left), forward and team captain Neymar (right front) and defender Miranda (right back) chat after a training session at the...

Australia will deliver a fantastic Asian Cup, says Postecoglou 14 Oct 2014 - 04:15 am

Ange Postecoglou, coach of the Australian football team speaks to journalists on the eve of their friendly match against Qatar in Doha yesterday.picture...

HK goalkeeper throws down gauntlet to Messi 14 Oct 2014 - 04:14 am

HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s goalkeeper threw down the gauntlet to four-time world player of the year Lionel Messi yesterday, declaring he was “very...

Milan can reach heights again, insists Berlusconi 14 Oct 2014 - 04:13 am

MILAN: AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi said he is confident the fallen Serie A giants will return to the forefront of European and...

Celtic team impressed with Qatar’s 2022 plans 14 Oct 2014 - 04:11 am

A computer-generated image of the Lusail Iconic Stadium. The stadium, which will be built especially for the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup, will...

Suarez nets first goals since ban 14 Oct 2014 - 04:09 am

Luis Suarez (9) of Uruguay scores his team’s second goal during a friendly match against Oman in AlBuraimi, Oman, yesterday. SOHAR, Oman: Luis...

Germany face tough test against Irish 14 Oct 2014 - 04:08 am

Germany’s head coach Joachim Loew talks to his players during a training session in Essen, Germany, yesterday. GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany: Germany’s coach Joachim Loew...

Czechs cruise to win in Euro 2016 qualifier 14 Oct 2014 - 04:07 am

ASTANA: The Czech Republic cruised to a 4-2 win over Kazakhstan yesterday as the visitors maintained their perfect start to their Euro 2016...

Australia ready for ‘tough’ Qatar 14 Oct 2014 - 03:11 am

Ange Postecoglou, coach of Australian football team speaking to journalists on the eve of their friendly match against Qatar in Doha yesterday. The...

Poland claim historic win over Germany in Warsaw 13 Oct 2014 - 06:58 am

Polish players (left) celebrate after winning the UEFA EURO 2016 Group D qualifying match against Germany at the National Stadium in Warsaw, Poland,...

Benzema outshines Ronaldo as France beat Portugal 2-1 13 Oct 2014 - 06:57 am

Portugal’s Eliseu (left) challenges France’s Karim Benzema during their friendly match at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis on Saturday. PARIS: Karim Benzema...

Atletico de Kolkata rout Mumbai City 3-0 as ISL kicks off in style 13 Oct 2014 - 06:56 am

Atletico de Kolkata’s goalkeeper Suvasish Roy Chowdhury celebrates their victory after the Indian Super League opening match against Mumbai City FC at Salt...

Ireland eye German scalp after upset 13 Oct 2014 - 06:56 am

BERLIN: Robbie Keane says the Republic of Ireland has nothing to fear from tomorrow’s Euro 2016 qualifier against Germany with the world champions...

Australia’s Postecoglou desperate for improvement 13 Oct 2014 - 06:45 am

Qatar’s coach Djamel Belmadi gives instructions to his players during a training session in Doha yesterday. Qatar will host Australia in a friendly...

Brazil blank Argentina in China 11 Oct 2014 - 11:46 pm

Argentina’s Lionel Messi (right) challenges Brazil’s Neymar (centre) during the international friendly soccer match titled “The Super Classic of the Americas”, at the...

Chiellini scores all three goals in Italy’s 2-1 win 11 Oct 2014 - 11:35 pm

Italy’s Giorgio Chiellini celebrates after scoring a goal against Azerbaijan at the UEFA Euro 2016 group H qualifying match late on Friday at...