Sports / Football

Unbeaten Japan clash with Oman 14 Nov 2012 - 02:14 pm

SINGAPORE: Asian champions Japan can move within touching distance of the 2014 World Cup by extending their unbeaten record against Oman today, while...

Gerrard set to join England centurions 14 Nov 2012 - 02:14 pm

PARIS: Captain Steven Gerrard is expected to win his 100th England cap in today’s friendly against Sweden The England-sweden match is one of...

Mourinho happy with players after 2-1 win 13 Nov 2012 - 08:44 am

MADRID: Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has praised his side for battling to a 2-1 win at Levante in challenging conditions, to keep...

PSG held by Montpellier 13 Nov 2012 - 08:43 am

Paris: Remy Cabella cancelled out a rare goal from Maxwell as Paris Saint-Germain were held to a 1-1 draw at faltering defending champions...

Lampard in talks with Chinese team: Official 13 Nov 2012 - 08:43 am

BEIJING: Chelsea star Frank Lampard could be a step closer to following former team-mates Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka with a move to...

Late Dzeko strike gives Man City win over Spurs 12 Nov 2012 - 07:47 am

Manchester City’s Edin Dzeko celebrates after scoring during the English Premier League match at Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain, yesterday. LONDON: John Terry scored...

Messi surpasses Pele tally as Barca win 12 Nov 2012 - 07:47 am

MADRID: Lionel Messi struck twice as leaders Barcelona survived a second-half spellof pressure at Mallorca to win 4-2 and strengthen their position at...

Marseille, Lyon drop points 12 Nov 2012 - 07:46 am

PARIS: A late equaliser from Nice midfielder Fabrice Abriel held Marseille to a 2-2 draw yesterday, while Lyon were also pegged back as...

La Liga best in the world: Ronaldo 10 Nov 2012 - 06:15 am

MADRID: Cristiano Ronaldo (pictured) is adamant this season’s La Liga title will once again be a tale of two teams, despite his Real...

Ferguson unfazed by Rooney’s goal drought 10 Nov 2012 - 06:14 am

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom: Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson is certain that Wayne Rooney (pictured) will score 20 goals this season -- despite his...

Ulsan, Al Ahli eye maiden AFC crown 10 Nov 2012 - 06:14 am

ULSAN, South Korea: Ulsan Hyundai will bid to become the first South Korean team to clinch the AFC Champions League on home soil...

Man United reach last 16 stage 09 Nov 2012 - 12:54 pm

PARIS: Manchester United became the third club to reach the Champions League knockout stages after coming from behind to beat Braga 3-1 and...

Six host cities confirmed for Confederations Cup 09 Nov 2012 - 12:53 pm

SAO PAULO: Brazil faces a race against time to complete construction work on stadiums after FIFA gave the green light for six cities...

Barca, United a win away from Champions League knockouts 07 Nov 2012 - 07:49 am

PARIS: Manchester United can avenge the embarrassment of last year’s Champions League group stage exit with a victory in Braga today, while Barcelona...

Odemwingie double lifts West Brom to fifth 07 Nov 2012 - 07:48 am

LONDON: Peter Odemwingie struck twice to help West Bromwich Albion continue their bright start to the season with a comfortable 2-0 win over...

Ronaldo was my hero, says Messi 07 Nov 2012 - 07:48 am

LONDON: Barcelona striker Lionel Messi, widely considered the best player in the world, has revealed that Ronaldo was one of his heroes --...

Man United to unveil statue of manager Alex Ferguson 07 Nov 2012 - 07:47 am

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom: Manchester United will unveil a statue of manager Alex Ferguson (pictured) at Old Trafford later this month, the English Premier...

English giants look to rebound 06 Nov 2012 - 07:26 am

Arsenal’s Jack Wilshere (second right) and team-mate Thomas Vermaelen take part in a team training session on the eve of their Champions League...