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I feel like a footballer again, says Suarez 05 Sep 2014 - 11:58 pm

FC Barcelona’s Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez in action during his first training session in Barcelona in this August 15 file photo. BARCELONA: Luis...

Ibrahimovic rules out Sweden cap record push 05 Sep 2014 - 11:57 pm

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...

Neymar named Brazil captain for friendlies 05 Sep 2014 - 11:52 pm

Brazilian player Neymar practises during a training session at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, Florida on Thursday. MIAMI: Brazil coach Dunga has confirmed...

Ex-Al Arabi manager to coach Korea 05 Sep 2014 - 11:50 pm

SEOUL: South Korea appointed former Germany international and managerial journeyman Uli Stielike as the national team’s new coach yesterday, in a surprise move...

Rooney rescues England in Norway win 04 Sep 2014 - 09:36 pm

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 beat Germany 4-2 in Cup final rematch 04 Sep 2014 - 09:36 pm

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:...

Barrett gets first start at flyhalf for All Blacks 03 Sep 2014 - 11:00 pm

Beauden Barrett of New Zealand scores a try during the third match against France in New Plymouth in this June 2013 file photo. ...

Arsenal capture Welbeck from United 02 Sep 2014 - 09:48 pm

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...

Argentina to take on Germany sans Messi 02 Sep 2014 - 09:48 pm

Germany’s head coach Joachim Loew answers questions during a press conference of the German team in Duesseldorf, Germany yesterday. Germany will play friendly...

Beckham ‘sad’ over Welbeck’s exit 02 Sep 2014 - 09:46 pm

LONDON: Former Manchester United midfielder David Beckham told the BBC that he was “sad” to see home-grown striker Danny Welbeck leave the club...

England seek fresh start in Norway friendly 02 Sep 2014 - 09:46 pm

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 confirm loan deal for Hernandez 01 Sep 2014 - 11:07 pm

Real Madrid’s new forward Javier Hernandez poses during his presentation to the media at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid yesterday. MADRID: European champions...

Falcao’s United move ends Europe transfer boom 01 Sep 2014 - 11:05 pm

Radamel Falcao (right) poses for a photo with a fan during a French Ligue 1 match at the Louis II Stadium in Monaco ...

Messi, Ozil ruled out of World Cup final rematch 01 Sep 2014 - 09:39 pm

MADRID: Argentina captain Lionel Messi will miss his side’s friendly against world champions Germany on Wednesday due to a groin strain, his club...

‘Horrible’ Real have to learn, Casillas fumes 01 Sep 2014 - 09:38 pm

FROM LEFT: Real Madrid’s forward Karim Benzema, defender Sergio Ramos, goalkeeper and captain Iker Casillas and midfielder Toni Kroos react after Real Sociedad...

PSG trounce Saint-Etienne with Ibrahimovic hat-trick 01 Sep 2014 - 09:36 pm

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...

Barca academy graduates steal early-season limelight 01 Sep 2014 - 09:35 pm

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...

Suarez pops by for Liverpool farewell 01 Sep 2014 - 09:35 pm

LONDON: Barcelona striker Luis Suarez said goodbye to his former Liverpool team-mates during a visit to the club’s Melwood training base yesterday, captain...