Sports / Football

Champs Juventus begin title defence with trip to Sampdoria 30 Jul 2013 - 12:34 am

ROME: Champions Juventus will begin the defence of their Serie A title with a trip to Sampdoria on the opening day of the...

USA edge Panama to win Gold Cup 30 Jul 2013 - 12:34 am

CHICAGO: Brek Shea scored in the 69th minute to give the United States a 1-0 victory over Panama in yesterday’s title match of...

First Bayern defeat doesn’t faze Guardiola 29 Jul 2013 - 12:55 am

Liverpool’s Steven Gerrard (centre) poses for the media with his team-mates and Thailand’s national team members during the prize ceremony after their friendly...

We will get new players in, says United coach 29 Jul 2013 - 12:55 am

Hong Kong: Manchester United manager David Moyes yesterday said he was confident of getting new players in before the end of the transfer...

Benzema leads Real Madrid past PSG 29 Jul 2013 - 12:54 am

GOTHENBURG, Sweden: Carlo Ancelotti enjoyed a slice of enjoyment against his former club as Real Madrid edged Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 in a pre-season...

Manchester City coach Pellegrini wins first trophy 28 Jul 2013 - 01:34 am

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany (centre) poses with the cup trophy after beating Sunderland in the final of the Barclays Asia Trophy friendly...

Coach Moyes concerned over Hong Kong pitch 28 Jul 2013 - 01:34 am

HONG KONG: Manchester United manager David Moyes admitted he is concerned about the pitch in Hong Kong, where his side landed yesterday on...

Zaha rescues Man United 27 Jul 2013 - 01:26 am

Manchester United’s Rio Ferdinand (second left) and team-mates celebrate after Wilfried Zaha (second right) scored against Cerezo Osaka during their friendly match in...

Chelsea coach Mourinho ‘calm’ over Rooney 27 Jul 2013 - 01:26 am

JAKARTA, Indonesia: Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho said he was “calm” over his high-stakes bid for Wayne Rooney after emerging star Romelu Lukaku burnished...

Fabregas is staying at Barca, says new coach Martino 27 Jul 2013 - 01:26 am

BARCELONA: Barcelona’s new coach Gerardo Martino has made it clear he is counting on Cesc Fabregas for next season and does not want...

Spurs and Bale in talks over contract 27 Jul 2013 - 01:25 am

HONG KONG: Spurs are in talks with Gareth Bale over a new contract, manager Andre Villas-Boas said yesterday, in a bid to keep...

Ribery, Neuer to miss Super Cup against Dortmund 27 Jul 2013 - 01:25 am

BERLIN: Treble winners Bayern Munich will be without winger Franck Ribery and goalkeeper Manuel Neuer when they travel to Borussia Dortmund for the...

Al Sadd beat Al Khartiyat 26 Jul 2013 - 02:05 am

Action from the Sheikh Jassim Cup match between Al Sadd and Al Khartiyat at the Qatar Sports Club yesterday. Al Sadd won 2-0....

Winter World Cup would cause chaos: Scudamore 26 Jul 2013 - 02:02 am

Members of Manchester United, wearing their new away uniforms for the 2013-14 season, (from left) Rio Ferdinand, Tom Cleverley, Patrice Evra, Shinji Kagawa,...

Chelsea’s power show in Jakarta 26 Jul 2013 - 02:01 am

Chelsea’s players celebrate during their friendly match against Indonesia’s All-Star team in Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta yesterday. Chelsea, who won 8-1,...

Qatar coach Staab predicts bright future 26 Jul 2013 - 02:01 am

DOHA: Qatar’s women’s national team coach Monika Staab has revealed her admiration for the country’s sports infrastructure, saying that she expects positive change...

Donovan shines as US reaches Gold Cup final 26 Jul 2013 - 02:00 am

DALLAS, Texas: The United States men’s national team advanced to the CONCACAF Gold Cup final by beating Honduras 3-1 yesterday behind two goals...

What are they smoking? Liverpool owner Henry mocks Suarez bid 25 Jul 2013 - 03:00 am

John W Henry, owner of Liverpool is seen in this file photo in London. RIGHT: Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has a look at...