Sports / Football

Real Madrid extends Modric's contract until 2023 08 Jun 2022 - 03:05 pm

MADRID: Spanish soccer club Real Madrid said on Wednesday it had extended the contract with veteran Croatian midfielder Luka Modric to June 2023....

Australia beat UAE to keep Qatar 2022 hopes alive 08 Jun 2022 - 10:29 am

Doha: Australia will take on Peru next week for a place at November's World Cup finals after beating the United Arab Emirates 2-1...

PSG's Mbappe is world's most valuable player, study shows 07 Jun 2022 - 11:58 am

Paris St Germain forward KylianMbappeis the most valuable soccer player in the world, according Swiss research group CIES Football Observatory, followed by Real...

Belgium's Lukaku out of Poland game due to ankle injury 06 Jun 2022 - 07:29 pm

Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku will miss Wednesday's UEFA Nations League group game against Poland due to a right ankle injury sustained in their...

Wales end Ukraine's World Cup dream and 64 year wait 05 Jun 2022 - 09:09 pm

CARDIFF, Wales- Wales ended their 64-year wait for a place in the World Cup finals as they beat Ukraine 1-0 on Sunday to...

UAE vs Australia: Four players to watch out for during Play-off at Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium 05 Jun 2022 - 09:24 am

Doha: With the clock ticking down to the kick-off of the AFC Asian Qualifiers Road to Qatar Play-off between the United Arab Emirates...

Talisman Bale ready for Wales’ World Cup bid 04 Jun 2022 - 06:43 pm

CARDIFF: Wales manager Rob Page believes his team’s talisman Gareth Bale will be ready for Sunday’s World Cup playoff against Ukraine after sitting...

Konate earns first France call-up after Varane injured 04 Jun 2022 - 04:21 pm

Liverpool centre back Ibrahima Konate was called up to France's senior squad for the first time on Saturday, with the 23-year-old replacing the...

‘Qualifying for the World Cup is the ultimate’: Tim Cahill 04 Jun 2022 - 12:39 pm

Having represented Australia at four FIFA World Cup tournaments, Tim Cahill understands the importance of the intercontinental play-off matches set to take place...

Kane has eyes firmly set on Rooney's England record 04 Jun 2022 - 11:44 am

Harry Kane is determined to break Wayne Rooney's England goal-scoring record before this year's World Cup finals in Qatar, but the Tottenham Hotspur...

Mane says he will listen to Senegalese people on Liverpool decision 04 Jun 2022 - 11:25 am

Liverpool forward SadioManesaid he will listen to the Senegalese people while deciding his future at the Premier League club amid speculation that he...

UEFA apologise to fans for 'distressing events' at Champions League final 03 Jun 2022 - 09:27 pm

UEFA have issued an apology to the fans who were affected by the events surrounding the Champions League final after ticket fraud and...

Real Madrid sign defender Rudiger from Chelsea 02 Jun 2022 - 03:03 pm

Real Madrid have agreed a deal to sign Germany international defender Antonio Rudiger on a free transfer with his contract with Premier League...

Argentina outclass Italy to win 'Finalissima' 02 Jun 2022 - 12:01 am

LONDON- Argentina marked the revival of the Cup of Champions in style as they outclassed Italy 3-0 in a heavyweight clash billed as...

Ukraine beat Scotland to keep World Cup dream alive 01 Jun 2022 - 11:57 pm

GLASGOW, Scotland- Ukraine kept alive their dream of reaching the World Cup finals, beating Scotland 3-1 in their playoff at Hampden Park on...

Liverpool offer support to fans over Champions League final trouble 01 Jun 2022 - 09:32 pm

Liverpool are working with expert mental health organisations to offer "urgent support" to their fans following the trouble that marred Saturday's Champions League...

Ronaldo, De Bruyne among nominees for Player of the Year 01 Jun 2022 - 08:32 pm

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo and Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne were on Wednesday named among the six nominees for the English...