Sports / Football

India draw first blood in landmark series 17 Aug 2014 - 11:07 pm

BANGALORE: India defeated Pakistan 1-0 yesterday in an emotionally-charged opener to take the lead in a two-match football series, the first between the...

Celtic thrash Dundee United 6-1 17 Aug 2014 - 01:13 am

GLASGOW: Celtic thrashed Dundee United 6-1 in their first home game of the new Scottish Premier League season to continue their perfect start...

Swansea ruin Van Gaal bow; Ramsey saves Arsenal blushes 17 Aug 2014 - 12:40 am

Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsey celebrates after scoring a goal against Crystal Palace during their English Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium in London...

Youth teams train at Aspire Academy 17 Aug 2014 - 12:38 am

DOHA: The Aspire Academy for Sports Excellence here has kicked off its football season with an “International U17 Tournament” which began on Tuesday....

United take on Swansea as Premier League begins 15 Aug 2014 - 10:21 pm

Manchester United’s English striker Wayne Rooney (right) speaks to Spanish midfielder Juan Mata before taking a free kick during the pre-season friendly against...

Scholes writes off title hopes 15 Aug 2014 - 10:20 pm

Manchester United’s Welsh assistant manager Ryan Giggs (left) and manager Louis Van Gaal look on before the pre-season football friendly against Valencia at...

Suarez ‘centre of attention’ at Barcelona’s training camp 15 Aug 2014 - 10:19 pm

FC Barcelona’s Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez in action during his first training session in Barcelona.The International Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) announced...

Conte named as new Italy coach 15 Aug 2014 - 10:18 pm

ROME: Former Juventus boss Antonio Conte was named the new coach of Italy on a two-year contract, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) announced....

Top 10 Premier League transfers this year 15 Aug 2014 - 12:10 am

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Frank Lampard, Diego Costa, Cesc Fabregas and Alexis Sanchez LONDON: The Premier League has lost Luis Suarez following his...

Ronaldo double helps Real Madrid lift the Super Cup 13 Aug 2014 - 10:38 pm

Real Madrid’s players celebrate on the pitch with the trophy after the UEFA Super Cup football match against Sevilla at Cardiff City Stadium...

Ribery retires from French international duty 13 Aug 2014 - 10:37 pm

BERLIN: French winger Franck Ribery (pictured) has announced his retirement from international football, he said in an interview with the German magazine Kicker....

Suarez to learn CAS ban appeal verdict today 13 Aug 2014 - 10:37 pm

PARIS: Luis Suarez will find out today whether he has been successful in his appeal to have a four-month ban for biting Italy’s...

Martino named new coach of Argentina 13 Aug 2014 - 10:36 pm

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina named former Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino (pictured) as the new manager of the national soccer team yesterday following Alejandro Sabella’s...

Danish League lockout looms 13 Aug 2014 - 10:36 pm

COPENHAGEN: A labour dispute between the Danish League and the country’s professional players leaves FC Copenhagen facing the prospect of taking on the...

Rooney named United captain by Van Gaal 13 Aug 2014 - 10:35 pm

LONDON: Wayne Rooney has been named Manchester United captain by new manager Louis van Gaal, the club announced yesterday. The 28-year-old England striker...

No more signings for Bayern Munich, says coach Guardiola 12 Aug 2014 - 10:15 pm

Thomas Mueller (left), Bastian Schweinsteiger (centre) and Philipp Lahm of Bayer Munich smile during the team presentation at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany,...

Manchester City set for more Silva service 12 Aug 2014 - 09:59 pm

LONDON: David Silva has signed a new five-year contract with Manchester City, the English Premier League champions announced yesterday. Spain playmaker Silva, who...

Tavecchio is new Italian chief amid racism row 12 Aug 2014 - 09:57 pm

ROME: Carlo Tavecchio was elected president of the Italian football federation (FIGC) yesterday, less than one month after he caused an outcry by...