Sports / Football

Greece captain announces retirement after 139 caps 01 Jul 2014 - 11:21 am

ATHENS: Greece captain Giorgos Karagounis (pictured) announced his retirement from an international football career spanning 139 caps over 15 years following his team’s...

Suarez apologises to Italy’s Chiellini 01 Jul 2014 - 11:20 am

RIO DE JANIERO: Uruguay striker Luis Suarez has finally apologised for biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini during a World Cup match and vowed...

Greece turn down bonus 01 Jul 2014 - 11:20 am

ATHENS: Greece’s World Cup players have turned down their World Cup bonus and called for the money to be used to build a...

Brazil official suspended after flare-up report 01 Jul 2014 - 11:19 am

RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil’s senior press official has been given a one-match ban for his role in a flare-up in the tunnel at...

Les Bleus send Super Eagles flying 01 Jul 2014 - 06:11 am

Nigeria’s goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama hangs his head as France’s players celebrate after scoring a goal during the World Cup round of 16 match...

Netherlands strike in dying minutes to eliminate Mexico 30 Jun 2014 - 11:39 am

Mexico’s Francisco Rodriguez reacts after losing against Netherlands at the Castelao Arena in Fortaleza yesterday. RIGHT: Klaas Jan Huntelaar of the Netherlands kicks...

Algeria eye glory, revenge against ruthless Germans 30 Jun 2014 - 11:38 am

Algeria’s Bosnian coach Vahid Halilhodzic (centre) takes part in a training session on Saturday in Sorocaba. RIGHT: German head coach Joachim Loew speaks...

Youth ambassadors enjoy Brazil experience 30 Jun 2014 - 11:35 am

The young ambassadors pose for a group photo during their tour of Brazil for World Cup matches under the ‘Generation Amazing’ programme. DOHA:...

Onus on Benzema as France look to overcome Nigeria 30 Jun 2014 - 11:34 am

France’s forward Karim Benzema controls the ball during a training session at the Santa Cruz Stadium in Ribeirao Preto on Saturday. BRASILIA: When...

Rodriguez and Neymar steal the spotlight on the grandest stage 30 Jun 2014 - 11:33 am

RIO DE JANEIRO: James Rodriguez and Neymar showed the bright and sporting side of individual South American football talent in Saturday’s last 16...

Tabarez refuses to blame Suarez 30 Jun 2014 - 11:32 am

RIO DE JANEIRO: Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez said his team’s World Cup hopes had been ended by Colombia’s quality and not the fallout...

Brazil must improve, says Scolari 30 Jun 2014 - 11:30 am

SAO PAULO: Brazil’s players had yesterday off after an exhausting win over Chile but they will be back at work early today when...

beIN SPORTS gets 6m ‘Likes’ on Facebook 30 Jun 2014 - 11:30 am

Doha: Qatar’s beIN SPORTS’ huge global following was reflected yet again on the network’s official Facebook page, which received a landmark 6m “Likes”...

FIFA to probe alleged player-official clash 30 Jun 2014 - 11:29 am

RIO DE JANEIRO: FIFA is probing an alleged confrontation between a Brazilian press official and Chile player Mauricio Pinilla (pictured) in the tunnel...

Costa Rica defeat Greece on penalties 30 Jun 2014 - 05:30 am

Costa Rica's players react as goalkeeper Keilor Navas makes a save against Greece's Theofanis Gekas during their penalty shootout in their 2014 World...

Rodriguez brace takes Colombia into quarters 29 Jun 2014 - 09:07 am

RIO DE JANEIRO: James Rodriguez knocked Luis Suarez out of the headlines with an exquisite goal as Colombia beat Uruguay 2-0 yesterday to...

Venezuela: Suarez punished for hurting football powers 29 Jun 2014 - 09:03 am

Uruguay’s striker Luis Suarez holds his children Benjamin and Delfina as he greets fans from his mother’s home in Lagomar, near Montevideo on...

FIFA defends Suarez ban 29 Jun 2014 - 08:59 am

RIO DE JANEIRO: FIFA defended the harsh punishment it handed down to Uruguay striker Luis Suarez for biting an opponent during the World...