Sports / Football

Robben rules out joining Van Gaal at Manchester 13 Jul 2014 - 11:51 pm

London: Netherlands striker Arjen Robben will stay with Bayern Munich rather than taking the opportunity to follow national coach Louis van Gaal to...

Adidas says will still work with Suarez 13 Jul 2014 - 11:50 pm

BERLIN: German sportswear maker Adidas yesterday said it would start using Uruguyan striker Luis Suarez again despite his four-month ban for biting a...

Silva issues apology 13 Jul 2014 - 11:50 pm

BRASiLIA: Brazil captain Thiago Silva issued an apology on behalf of his team after their World Cup campaign ended with a 3-0 defeat...

Julio Cesar admits his Brazil career is over 13 Jul 2014 - 11:49 pm

BRASiLIA: Goalkeeper Julio Cesar admitted on Saturday that his international career is over after Brazil’s World Cup campaign ended in disappointment. “This is...

Messi holds the key for defence too 13 Jul 2014 - 12:09 pm

RIO DE JANEIRO: Lionel Messi is not only Argentina’s key attacking threat but he is also instrumental in helping the defence. Long suspected...

Liverpool skipper praises departing Suarez 13 Jul 2014 - 12:08 pm

LONDON: Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard (pictured) paid an emotional tribute to Luis Suarez as the Uruguay striker’s move to Barcelona was confirmed on...

Ticket executive will be exonerated, says FIFA 13 Jul 2014 - 12:04 pm

RIO DE JANEIRO: FIFA said yesterday it was confident a World Cup ticketing services executive accused by Brazilian authorities of illegally selling match...

Germans ready to make history, says Loew 13 Jul 2014 - 12:04 pm

RIO DE JANEIRO: Joachim Loew says Germany is ready to make history by winning today’s final to become the first European side to...

Argentina prays for Messi goals in today’s final 13 Jul 2014 - 12:03 pm

BUENOS AIRES: Everyone in Rosario has a tale to tell about Lionel Messi, the Argentinian city’s most famous son who rivals Pope Francis...

Neymar on the World Cup best player shortlist 13 Jul 2014 - 12:03 pm

RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil’s injured star Neymar is on a shortlist for the World Cup’s best player which also includes seven names from...

More misery for Brazil as Netherlands finish third 13 Jul 2014 - 05:34 am

Netherlands’ team pose a group photo with their medals after winning the third place play-off match against Brazil during the 2014 FIFA World...

Neymar dares to back Messi’s Argentina in final amid hostility 12 Jul 2014 - 12:50 am

Argentina’s Lionel Messi (right) heads the ball next to team-mate Fernando Gago during a training session in Vespasiano yesterday, ahead of their 2014...

Barcelona complete deadly trio as they rope in disgraced Suarez 12 Jul 2014 - 12:43 am

Uruguayan forward Luis Suarez gestures in a handout photo released by FC Barcelona yesterday. FC Barcelona have reached an agreement with English club...

Klose to turn ‘party beast’ if Germany win 12 Jul 2014 - 12:41 am

SANTO ANDRE: The World Cup’s top-scorer Miroslav Klose has threatened to abandon his strict fitness regime to become a ‘party animal’ if Germany...

Argentina coach to step down after Cup final 12 Jul 2014 - 12:41 am

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella is to step down after the World Cup final against Germany regardless of the result, his agent...

Brazil look to salvage some pride against reluctant Dutch 11 Jul 2014 - 11:35 pm

Brazilian player Neymar embraces coach Luiz Felipe Scolari during a training session at Granja Comary in Teresopolis yesterday. The injured star paid a...

Police launch manhunt after FIFA partner executive flees arrest 11 Jul 2014 - 11:34 pm

Raymond Whelan, the CEO of Match Hospitality, a subsidiary company of FIFA in charge of World Cup ticket packages, at a police station...

AFC president to seek re-election 11 Jul 2014 - 11:32 pm

SINGAPORE: The head of Asian football has said he will seek re-election next year as he tries to revamp regional soccer after previous...