Sports / Football

Australia's Cahill hoping for a chance to join the 'greats' 15 Jun 2018 - 01:13 am

SYDNEY: Tim Cahill would love nothing better than to join the select company of Pele, Uwe Seeler and Miroslav Klose by finding the...

Spain 'united' ahead of clash with Ronaldo's Portugal 15 Jun 2018 - 12:43 am

Sochi, Russia: Spain captain Sergio Ramos and new coach Fernando Hierro displayed a united front as they looked ahead to Friday's World Cup...

Salah set for comeback in Egypt's opener against Uruguay 14 Jun 2018 - 03:24 pm

YEKATERINBURG, Russia: Egypt forward Mohamed Salah has recovered from a shoulder injury and will play in their World Cup opener against Uruguay, coach...

No tropical paradise? No problem for Germany, says midfielder Kroos 14 Jun 2018 - 03:10 pm

VATUTINKI, Russia: Four years ago, the Germany team resided in a purpose-built five-star hotel on a tiny, picturesque island off the Brazilian mainland,...

Juventus coach Allegri rejected offer to manage Real Madrid 14 Jun 2018 - 01:07 pm

Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri turned down an offer to replace Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid, saying he had already committed to the Italian...

Rashford a concern for England on low-key arrival in Russia 14 Jun 2018 - 01:57 am

Repino, Russia: Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford will have an injury assessed on Wednesday, said England manager Gareth Southgate as his side touched...

'Jealous' Allardyce still hurting as Southgate leads England to Russia 14 Jun 2018 - 01:39 am

LONDON: Former England manager Sam Allardyce believes he should still be leading the national team and says he is "extremely jealous" as his...

England's Walker ready to sacrifice preferred right-back role 14 Jun 2018 - 01:39 am

England defender Kyle Walker is ready to sacrifice his preferred right-back spot and play as a centre-half at his first World Cup, the...

Lewandowski at the double as Poland rout Lithuania ahead of World Cup 14 Jun 2018 - 01:26 am

WARSAW: Two strikes from captain Robert Lewandowski followed by goals from Dawid Kownacki and Jakub Blaszczykowski gave Poland a 4-0 victory over Lithuania...

Former hero Ronaldo backs Brazil to end 16-year wait in Russia 14 Jun 2018 - 01:26 am

Former Brazil striker Ronaldo believes it is time for his country to live up to the expectations and end their 16-year wait for...

Grozny is a World Cup home away from home for Egypt squad 13 Jun 2018 - 08:02 pm

GROZNY, Russia: The Egypt squad in Russia for its first World Cup since 1990 has a nickname besides the Pharaohs. The country's all-Muslim...

FIFA eyes big crowds, bigger profits at 2026 World Cup 13 Jun 2018 - 04:49 pm

Los Angeles: The 2026 World Cup hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico promises to take the tournament to a new level,...

FIFA President Infantino to run for re-election in 2019 13 Jun 2018 - 04:04 pm

MOSCOW: FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday he will run for re-election as head of soccer's global governing body. Speaking at the...

Lopetegui fired by Spain two days before World Cup debut, Hierro takes charge 13 Jun 2018 - 03:34 pm

KRASNODAR, Russia: Spain coach Julen Lopetegui was sensationally sacked on Wednesday, two days before their opening World Cup match, for failing to tell...

Spain fires coach Lopetegui 2 days before World Cup opener 13 Jun 2018 - 12:54 pm

Krasnodar, Russia: Spain sacked coach Julen Lopetegui just two days before the team's opening game against Portugal at the World Cup, Spanish football...

Spain to hold press conference amid rumours of Lopetegui sacking 13 Jun 2018 - 11:48 am

KRASNODAR, Russia: Spain will hold a news conference on Wednesday amid rumours that coach Julen Lopetegui might be sacked, two days before their...

Eriksen's Denmark not a one-man show, says coach Hareide 13 Jun 2018 - 01:40 am

Anapa, Russia: Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen is Denmark's standout star but the Nordic side are far from a one-man team, coach Age Hareide...