Sports / Football

Carrick hurt, could miss 10 weeks 17 Jul 2014 - 10:38 pm

LONDON: Manchester United’s Michael Carrick could miss the start of forthcoming season after suffering a serious ankle injury, new manager Louis van Gaal...

World Cup winner Toni Kroos joins Real 17 Jul 2014 - 10:37 pm

New Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos of Germany poses during his presentation at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid yesterday. MADRID: Toni Kroos...

Germany return to top of FIFA rankings 17 Jul 2014 - 10:34 pm

Andre Schuerrle of Germany celebrates with the World Cup trophy at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday. PARIS: Germany’s charge...

Red card for Nico Rosberg’s World Cup trophy helmet 17 Jul 2014 - 10:32 pm

Formula One driver Nico Rosberg shows his new helmet during a press conference at the Hockenheimring circuit in Germany yesterday. HOCKENHEIM, Germany: Formula...

Rinaldi Brazil’s new technical director 17 Jul 2014 - 10:29 pm

Former Brazilian goalkeeper Gilmar Rinaldi speaks during a press conference where he was unveiled as the new technical director of the Brazilian team,...

Allegri takes over from Conte as Juventus coach 17 Jul 2014 - 01:13 am

AC Milan’s coach Massimiliano Allegri gestures during the Italian Serie A football match against Inter Milan at San Siro Stadium in Milan in...

Barcelona accept Luis Suarez ‘imperfections’ 17 Jul 2014 - 01:12 am

BARCELONA: Barcelona will accept Luis Suarez (pictured) with his “imperfections” and believes he will play a positive role despite his notorious World Cup...

Defender Ismael joins Al Sadd 17 Jul 2014 - 01:11 am

Doha: Former Al Rayyan right-back Hammid Ismael (pictured) started training yesterday with his new club Al Sadd. He has been brought in to...

Defender Ismael joins Al Sadd 17 Jul 2014 - 01:10 am

Doha: Former Al Rayyan right-back Hammid Ismael (pictured) started training yesterday with his new club Al Sadd. He has been brought in to...

Celtic off to a solid start in Iceland 17 Jul 2014 - 01:10 am

REYKJAVIK: Scottish champions Celtic gave themselves a sporting chance of progressing in the Champions League after cruising to a 1-0 away win over...

Backroom staff of Brazil resign 17 Jul 2014 - 01:09 am

RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil continued a mass clearout of their World Cup backroom staff yesterday following the resignation of coach Luiz Felipe Scolari....

Brazil league restarts with new signings keen to impress 17 Jul 2014 - 01:09 am

SAO PAULO: The Brazilian first division starts again after its World Cup break yesterday with champions Cruzeiro in pole position but Corinthians and...

2022 Cup will be a great celebration 17 Jul 2014 - 12:08 am

London: The 2022 World Cup will take place as planned in Qatar and the country has nothing to hide over allegations of corruption...

Van Gaal starts new era at Manchester United 17 Jul 2014 - 12:07 am

Dutch head coach Louis van Gaal and Manchester United manager arrives at the Hague Airport, in Rotterdam, the Netherlands on July 13. MANCHESTER,...

Scolari resigns as Brazil coach 16 Jul 2014 - 12:22 am

SAO PAULO: Luiz Felipe Scolari has resigned as Brazil manager after the hosts suffered two of their worst defeats in World Cup history,...

Al Sailiya sign Tunisia’s Jemaa for two seasons 16 Jul 2014 - 12:22 am

Issam Jemaa will be seen in action in the Qatar Stars League as the Tunisian striker has been signed by Al Sailiya for...

Germany World Cup win inspires Kaymer 16 Jul 2014 - 12:02 am

HOYLAKE, United Kingdom: Martin Kaymer is hoping to ride a wave of German success into the British Open at Hoylake this week, saying...

Messi didn’t deserve Golden Ball: Maradona 15 Jul 2014 - 10:33 am

Germany’s goalkeeper Manuel Neuer (left) and Argentina’s forward and captain Lionel Messi hold their respective trophies of ‘Golden Glove’ and ‘Golden Ball’ during...