Italy’s midfielder Daniele De Rossi (left) celebrates after scoring a penalty kick at a friendly game against the Netherlands on Thursday at the...
Italy’s midfielder Daniele De Rossi (left) celebrates after scoring a penalty kick at a friendly game against the Netherlands on Thursday at the...
FC Barcelona’s Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez in action during his first training session in Barcelona in this August 15 file photo. BARCELONA: Luis...
STOCKHOLM: Sweden’s star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic does not expect to finish his career as his country’s all-time record cap winner. The PSG forward...
Brazilian player Neymar practises during a training session at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, Florida on Thursday. MIAMI: Brazil coach Dunga has confirmed...
SEOUL: South Korea appointed former Germany international and managerial journeyman Uli Stielike as the national team’s new coach yesterday, in a surprise move...
England’s captain Wayne Rooney gestures during their friendly match against Norway at Wembley Stadium in London on Wednesday night. LONDON: Wayne Rooney marked...
Argentina’s Angel Di Maria kicks the ball during the friendly match against Germany in Duesseldorf on Wednesday night. Argentina won 4-2. DUSSELDORF, Germany:...
Beauden Barrett of New Zealand scores a try during the third match against France in New Plymouth in this June 2013 file photo. ...
England’s Jack Wilshere (right) is challenged by Danny Welbeck during a training session at Arsenal’s training facility in London on Monday. LONDON: Arsenal...
Germany’s head coach Joachim Loew answers questions during a press conference of the German team in Duesseldorf, Germany yesterday. Germany will play friendly...
LONDON: Former Manchester United midfielder David Beckham told the BBC that he was “sad” to see home-grown striker Danny Welbeck leave the club...
LONDON: After a dismal World Cup, England will enter an uncertain new era today when they tackle Norway in a low-key friendly game...
Real Madrid’s new forward Javier Hernandez poses during his presentation to the media at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid yesterday. MADRID: European champions...
Radamel Falcao (right) poses for a photo with a fan during a French Ligue 1 match at the Louis II Stadium in Monaco ...
MADRID: Argentina captain Lionel Messi will miss his side’s friendly against world champions Germany on Wednesday due to a groin strain, his club...
FROM LEFT: Real Madrid’s forward Karim Benzema, defender Sergio Ramos, goalkeeper and captain Iker Casillas and midfielder Toni Kroos react after Real Sociedad...
Paris Saint-Germain’s Swedish midfielder Zlatan Ibrahimovic (right) and defender David Luiz react after the former scored a goal during a French Ligue 1...
BARCELONA: Barcelona’s 1-0 La Liga win at Villarreal on Sunday was engineered by Lionel Messi but it was not the four-times World Player...
