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Liverpool rout Spurs 3-0, Arsenal held by Leicester 31 Aug 2014 - 11:19 pm

Liverpool’s English midfielder Steven Gerrard (centre) along with with Italian striker Mario Balotelli (left) and English striker Daniel Sturridge (right) celebrates after scoring...

We don’t look world-class at the moment, admits Van Gaal 31 Aug 2014 - 11:18 pm

Manchester United’s Dutch manager Louis van Gaal applauds the fans as he leaves the pitch after the final whistle in the English Premier...

Lopez helps Milan win on Inzaghi’s debut 31 Aug 2014 - 11:17 pm

MILAN: Goalkeeper Diego Lopez made an inspired debut for AC Milan as he helped them beat Lazio 3-1 in their first competitive game...

Brazil draft Robinho for friendlies 31 Aug 2014 - 11:16 pm

RIO DE JANEIRO: New Brazil coach Dunga has called up former Real Madrid, Manchester City and AC Milan forward Robinho in place of...

Manchester City lose at home as Chelsea hit Everton for six 30 Aug 2014 - 11:37 pm

Everton’s goalkeeper Tim Howard (left) argues with Chelsea’s Diego Costa (centre) after the Spanish footballer scored a goal during their English Premier League...

O’Connor’s last chance a potential gift for Wallabies 30 Aug 2014 - 10:33 pm

Australia’s James O’ Connor kicks over a penalty kick during their Tri-Nations Rugby Union match at Kings Park in Durban, in this August...

Valencia romp to 3-0 win over 10-man Malaga 30 Aug 2014 - 10:29 pm

Valencia’s manager Nuno Espirito Santo celebrates the second goal against Malaga at the Mestalla Stadium on Friday. Valencia: Valencia’s Paco Alcacer, Dani Parejo...

Barca welcome back Neymar, lose Iniesta 30 Aug 2014 - 10:28 pm

MADRID: Brazilian star Neymar will make his first appearance of the season when Barcelona travel to face Villarreal today, but the Catalans will...

Monaco leave out Falcao for Lille clash 30 Aug 2014 - 10:27 pm

MONACO: Radamel Falcao was dropped at the last minute from Monaco’s matchday squad for yesterday’s Ligue 1 clash with Lille amid mounting speculation...

Chelsea’s flop striker Torres set to join AC Milan on loan 30 Aug 2014 - 10:27 pm

LONDON: Chelsea striker Fernando Torres is set to end his miserable spell at Stamford Bridge by joining AC Milan on loan for the...

United seek Di Maria spark at Burnley today 29 Aug 2014 - 11:35 pm

Manchester United’s newly-signed Argentinian midfielder Angel di Maria poses with his shirt during an official presentation on the pitch at Old Trafford in...

Balotelli, Lallana in line for Liverpool debuts tomorrow 29 Aug 2014 - 11:34 pm

Italian striker Mario Balotelli who signed for Liverpool in the crowd during the English Premier League match between Manchester City and Liverpool in...

Reus, Gomez back for Germany 29 Aug 2014 - 11:21 pm

BERLIN: German coach Joachim Loew yesterday named 18 of his World Cup winning squad for a friendly match against Argentina and the opening...

Ronaldo named European Player of the Year 29 Aug 2014 - 11:21 pm

Monaco: Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo was on Thursday named European Footballer of the Year, the Portuguese striker topping the journalists’ poll ahead of...

Arsenal qualify again, Bilbao oust shambolic Napoli 29 Aug 2014 - 01:20 am

Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez (left) celebrates with team-mate Santi Cazorla after scoring a goal against Beskitas JK during their UEFA Champions League play-off second...

Platini rules out running for FIFA presidency 29 Aug 2014 - 01:19 am

UEFA President Michel Platini (left) and FIFA President Sepp Blatter MONACO: UEFA President Michel Platini ruled himself out of the running for the...

England name Man United’s Rooney as new captain 29 Aug 2014 - 01:18 am

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney LONDON: Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney will take over from Steven Gerrard as England captain, manager Roy Hodgson...

Alonso announces international retirement 28 Aug 2014 - 01:30 am

Xabi Alonso MADRID: Real Madrid’s midfielder Xabi Alonso has announced his retirement from international football. “I want to announce that my time with...