Sports / Football

Griezmann one of the world's top three: Simeone 21 May 2016 - 02:41 pm

Atletico Madrid's French forward Antoine Griezmann listens during a press conference after a training session during the club's Open Media Day at Wanda...

Barca agree reported record Nike deal 21 May 2016 - 12:13 pm

Luis Suarez of Barcelona (file photo) Barcelona: Barcelona agreed a "long-term" contract extension with American sportswear giants Nike on Saturday, which will reportedly...

Watford confirm Mazzarri as new manager 21 May 2016 - 11:36 am

Walter Mazzarri (file photo / Reuters) By Ken Ferris LONDON: Italian Walter Mazzarri will manage Watford in the English Premier League next season...

Xavi says he 'would love to lift Emir Cup trophy' in season’s last game 20 May 2016 - 12:00 am

Xavi Hernandez (file photo) Doha: Al Sadd captain Xavi Hernandez’s first season in Qatar will come to a fitting finale on Friday when...

Hales, Bairstow revive England after Shanaka triple strike 20 May 2016 - 12:00 am

Sri Lanka's Dasun Shanaka (L) celebrates after taking the wicket of England's captain Alastair Cook (2nd L) during play on the first morning...

Emir Cup final: Clash of the titans 19 May 2016 - 06:06 pm

Al Sadd stadium reach for Emir Cup 2016 Final. (Photo: Abdul Basit) DOHA: Hosts Al Sadd will take on Lekhwiya in the final...

Aston Villa to be 'most famous club in China' after $87m swoop 19 May 2016 - 08:18 am

London: Aston Villa revealed ambitions to become the most popular team in China after Harvard-educated businessman Tony Jiantong Xia snapped up the relegated...

Leicester City owners shoot for Thai World Cup entry 19 May 2016 - 07:31 am

Leicester City FC's owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha speaks on stage during a presentation of the English Premier League trophy at the King Power duty-free...

Qatari striker Akram Afif signs Villarreal contract 19 May 2016 - 12:00 am

Villarreal CF Chairman Fernando Roig Negueroles with Qatari striker Akram Afif. Photo: www.villarrealcf.es Qatari striker Akram Afif officially signed the contract with Villarreal...

Sevilla stuns Liverpool with 3-1 win in Europa League final 19 May 2016 - 12:00 am

Sevilla's players celebrate with the trophy after winning the UEFA Europa League final football match between Liverpool FC and Sevilla FC at the...

Waning Rooney sees future in the midfield 18 May 2016 - 03:57 pm

Manchester United's Wayne Rooney applauds fans during a lap of honour after the game. (Reuters / Carl Recine) Manchester: Manchester United captain Wayne...

We will sign amazing players: Leicester City vice-chairman 18 May 2016 - 03:54 pm

Leicester City Football Club vice chairman, Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha looks at the Premier League trophy during an event at the King Power headquarters in...

Barcelona's Qatar friendly postponed 18 May 2016 - 03:42 pm

Barcelona: Spanish champions Barcelona's scheduled friendly against Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli Saudi in Doha, Qatar, has been cancelled by the club's Qatari sponsors...

Terry in one-year deal with Chelsea to end exit talk 18 May 2016 - 03:14 pm

Chelsea's John Terry acknowledges fans after the game (Reuters / Stefan Wermuth) London: Chelsea captain John Terry signed a new one-year contract with...

Adebayor wants FA Cup win to seal his time in England 18 May 2016 - 02:29 pm

Crystal Palace forward Emmanuel Adebayor is unsure of whether he will extend his contract with the Premier League club, but hopes to sign...

John Terry: The end of an era? Should Chelsea keep their iconic skipper? 18 May 2016 - 02:17 pm

Chelsea fans unfurl a banner in support of Chelsea's English defender John Terry after the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and...

Garlands, amulets and selfies greet Leicester City in Thailand 18 May 2016 - 01:54 pm

Leicester City FC's captain Wes Morgan (C) lifts the trophy as the club owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha (R), his son and vice-chairman Aiyawatt "Top"...

Alaba wants to bid farewell to Guardiola with seventh title 18 May 2016 - 12:00 am

Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge (C) thanks Bayern Munich's Spanish headcoach Pep Guardiola (L) beside of Bayern Munich's Austrian defender David Alaba (R)...