Sports / Football

Payet gets winner as France mark anniversary of attacks 12 Nov 2016 - 08:54 am

Paris: Paul Pogba and Dimitri Payet scored as France fought back to beat Sweden 2-1 in a World Cup qualifier on Friday that...

Germany's Sami Khedira says busy schedule a strain for players 10 Nov 2016 - 05:00 pm

BERLIN:Germany and Juventus midfielder Sami Khedira said on Thursday that soccer's busy playing schedule was challenging its top professionals both physically and mentally....

Brazil eye Argentina ambush, World Cup exorcism 10 Nov 2016 - 03:50 pm

Belo Horizonte, Brazil: A resurgent Brazil return to the scene of the most humiliating defeat in their history on Thursday when they face...

Victor Moses: Why the Nigerian is no longer Chelsea’s forgotten man 10 Nov 2016 - 03:21 pm

Jamie Redknapp will find it difficult to live down his description of Victor Moses as a “good, young English talent doing well” during...

Eden Hazard: How the Chelsea star rediscovered his golden form 10 Nov 2016 - 02:55 pm

Last season, Eden Hazard endured arguably the most difficult time of his career. After a brilliant 2014/15 campaign, the Belgian failed to replicate...

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney returns to captain England in Scotland clash 10 Nov 2016 - 02:38 pm

Striker Wayne Rooney will return to England's starting line-up as captain for Friday's World Cup qualifier against Scotland as his experience in the...

Henrikh Mkhitaryan determined to 'achieve dream' at Manchester United 10 Nov 2016 - 12:16 pm

Henrikh Mkhitaryan will stop at nothing to nail down a place in Manchester United's starting line-up following a lacklustre start to the Armenian...

Saido Mane: Why His AFCON Absence Will Be A Blow To Liverpool’s Title Chances 09 Nov 2016 - 06:30 pm

Liverpool have had a great start to the season complimented by their free-flowing attacking football they have been playing under Klopp. A lot...

Stefan de Vrij: Arsenal battling with Chelsea for the Dutch center-back 09 Nov 2016 - 06:02 pm

According to UK’s The Metro, Arsenal is going toe to toe with Chelsea for Lazio center-back Stefan de Vrij. As stated by The...

Manchester United: Why the aging Carrick is still a gem for the Red Devils 09 Nov 2016 - 05:42 pm

Jose Mourinho was forced to watch from the stands as his side blitzed past Swansea City with a 3-1 victory on Sunday at...

Bayern Munich's Philipp Lahm drops retirement hint 09 Nov 2016 - 01:54 pm

Berlin: Philipp Lahm, Germany's World Cup-winning captain and Bayern Munich's current skipper, hinted that he may retire from football at the end of...

Wilshere not afraid to look for pastures new 09 Nov 2016 - 09:08 am

Midfielder Jack Wilshere would not hesitate to leave Arsenal when his loan spell at Bournemouth ends if he fails to break back into...

Inter's eight coaches since Jose Mourinho left in 2010 08 Nov 2016 - 06:50 pm

MILAN: Stefano Pioli became Inter Milan's ninth coach since Jose Mourinho's departure in 2010 when he was appointed on Tuesday. This is what...

Pioli appointed Inter Milan coach 08 Nov 2016 - 06:35 pm

Milan: Italian Stefano Pioli has been appointed coach of Inter Milan, the Serie A club announced on Tuesday. The 51-year-old replaces Dutchman Frank...

Jose Mourinho blasts lay bare Manchester United tensions 08 Nov 2016 - 03:17 pm

London: Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho's man-management skills are under scrutiny after he appeared to publicly accuse defenders Luke Shaw and Chris Smalling...

Wales lose West Ham's Collins for Serbia clash 08 Nov 2016 - 02:52 pm

Cardiff, United Kingdom: West Ham United centre-back James Collins has withdrawn from the Wales squad ahead of Saturday's World Cup qualifier at home...

The Manchester Musings: Why It Is Crunch Time For The Inconsistent Red Devils 08 Nov 2016 - 02:33 pm

Another 3-game week with Manchester United, another win/loss/draw. A 0-0 stalemate at home vs Burnley was followed by an abject away showing against...

Turkish-German player acquitted over 'terror propaganda' 08 Nov 2016 - 02:18 pm

Diyarbakir, Turkey: A court in southeastern Turkey on Tuesday acquitted a Turkish professional footballer born in Germany on charges of making terror propaganda...