Sports / Football

FIFA names woman as secretary general for first time 14 May 2016 - 12:00 am

Photo Credit: FIFA Mexico City: FIFA named a Senegalese UN diplomat as its first ever female secretary general on Friday, a surprise and...

FIFA lifts Indonesia ban, keeps Kuwait suspension 14 May 2016 - 12:00 am

Mexico City: FIFA on Friday lifted Indonesia's year-long ban from international competitions but confirmed the suspensions of Kuwait and Benin over government interference...

Chelsea's Terry offered one-year contract 13 May 2016 - 06:07 pm

Chelsea's John Terry applauds the fans at the end of the match. Reuters / John SibleyLivepic LONDON: Chelsea captain John Terry, who feared...

Levski Sofia part ways with head coach Stoev 13 May 2016 - 06:04 pm

Sofia: Levski Sofia announced Friday that head coach Stoycho Stoev was leaving the club after defeat last week ruled them out of winning...

Ibrahimovic announces departure from PSG 13 May 2016 - 04:09 pm

A frame grab from an undated handout video released by French soccer club Paris Saint-Germain on 13 May 2016 shows an image of...

Everton sack coach Roberto Martinez 12 May 2016 - 04:55 pm

Everton manager Roberto Martinez. Reuters / Jason Cairnduff London: Roberto Martinez has been sacked as manager of Everton, Sky Sports and other British...

Sweden, Iceland Euro 2016 squads 12 May 2016 - 04:24 pm

Paris: Sweden and Iceland squads for the June 10-July 10 European Championship in France: Sweden Goalkeepers: Andreas Isaksson (Kasimpasa/TUR), Robin Olsen (Copenhagen/DEN), Patrik...

Keane tops bill in provisional 35-man Ireland squad 12 May 2016 - 02:42 pm

Dublin: The Republic of Ireland's record goal-scorer Robbie Keane headlined a 35-man squad announced on Thursday for the forthcoming friendly against the Netherlands...

Wallace, McKay, but no Griffiths in Scotland squad 12 May 2016 - 01:57 pm

London: Rangers pair Lee Wallace and Barrie McKay were named in Scotland's squad on Thursday for friendlies against Italy and France, but there...

Fists fly in great brawl of China 12 May 2016 - 12:10 pm

Photo credit: http://www.china.org.cn/ Shanghai: Chinese football authorities launched an investigation on Thursday after a mass brawl erupted at a Cup match involving big-spending...

Buffon, Barzagli sign new Juve deals 12 May 2016 - 12:00 am

Photo: Juventus.com Milan: A "proud" Gianluigi Buffon hinted he is still hopeful of becoming a Champions League winner with Juventus after he and...

West Ham vow life bans for bus attack fans 11 May 2016 - 02:30 pm

General view of West Hams fan inside the stadium concourse after the match. Reuters / John Sibley London: West Ham United on Wednesday...

Wilmots plays down chances of Euro 2016 glory 11 May 2016 - 02:10 pm

(FILES) This file photo taken on March 18, 2016 shows Belgium's head coach Marc Wilmots attending a press conference for the Belgian national...

West Ham sink Man United in farewell thriller 11 May 2016 - 11:54 am

West Ham's Andy Carroll celebrates with his child and Mark Noble after the match. (Reuters / Eddie Keogh) By Martyn Herman LONDON: West...

FIFA warns Nepal FA to get house in order or will step in 11 May 2016 - 11:22 am

By Karolos Grohmann BERLIN: Nepal's troubled football association could have a "normalisation committee" imposed on it, unless it reinstates suspended executives and calls...

Caixinia extends contract with Al Gharafa for one more season 11 May 2016 - 01:54 am

Al Gharafa’s Portuguese coach Pedro Caixinia has signed a new one-year deal with the club. Doha: Qatar Stars League (QSL) side Al Gharafa...

Emir Cup Trophy Tour visits Asian communities tourney 11 May 2016 - 01:53 am

Players taking part in the Asian Communities Football Tournament pose with the Emir Trophy during the Trophy Tour. RIGHT: Schoolchildren from Al Rashad...