Sports / Football

Zidane keeps cool as Real march on 18 Feb 2016 - 08:03 am

AS Roma v Real Madrid - UEFA Champions League Round of 16 First Leg - Olympic stadium, Rome, Italy - 17/2/16 Real Madrid's...

Draxler double sees Wolfsburg home against Gent 18 Feb 2016 - 07:48 am

Wolfsburg's Julian Draxler celebrates after scoring the 1-0 lead during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 match between KAA Gent and VfL...

Ronaldo, Jese on target as Real beat Roma 18 Feb 2016 - 07:44 am

Real Madrid's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo (C) celebrates with Real Madrid's defender Sergio Ramos and Real Madrid's French coach Zinedine Zidane after scoring...

Man United's Rooney faces spell out with knee injury 18 Feb 2016 - 12:00 am

Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney has suffered a knee injury and faces a spell on the sidelines, manager Louis van Gaal said on...

UEFA opens disciplinary proceedings after Putin tribute 17 Feb 2016 - 04:31 pm

Lokomotiv Moscow's Dmitri Tarasov wearing a t-shirt depicting Russian President Vladimir Putin leaves the pitch after the match. The sign reads, "Most polite...

PSG's Argentine forward Lavezzi signs for Hebei China Fortune: club 17 Feb 2016 - 01:21 pm

This file photo taken on September 11, 2015 shows Paris Saint-Germain's Argentinian forward EzequielLavezzi running during the French L1 football match between Paris...

Last-gasp Jonas goal gives Benfica edge over Zenit 17 Feb 2016 - 07:44 am

Lisbon: In-form striker Jonas headed a dramatic injury-time winner for Benfica as the Portuguese champions beat 10-man Zenit St Petersburg 1-0 in the...

Cavani comes off bench to give PSG edge against Chelsea 17 Feb 2016 - 07:39 am

Paris: The much-maligned Edinson Cavani came off the bench to score the winner as Paris Saint-Germain edged Chelsea 2-1 in the first leg...

Brazilian team to play two matches on same day 16 Feb 2016 - 05:48 pm

(file photo / Reuters) SAO PAULO: Brazilian side Bahia will play two games at the same time on the same day in different...

Roma won't focus on Ronaldo, says Spalletti 16 Feb 2016 - 04:41 pm

AS Roma's head coach Luciano Spalletti attends a press conference on February 16, 2016 at Roma's training camp in Trigoria , in the...

FIFA hears Blatter appeal against eight-year ban 16 Feb 2016 - 04:40 pm

Banned FIFA president Sepp Blatter (file photo / Reuters) ZURICH: Banned FIFA president Sepp Blatter was at the headquarters of soccer's governing body...

Arsenal defeat will not stall Leicester's season, says Morgan 16 Feb 2016 - 01:17 pm

Leicester's Jamie Vardy and Wes Morgan look dejected after the game. (Reuters / Tony O'Brien) London: Skipper Wes Morgan is confident that Leicester...

Saudi row could see Iran clubs quit Champions League 16 Feb 2016 - 01:06 pm

Photo: AFC By Patrick Johnston Iran may withdraw its teams from Asia's biggest club tournament if they are blocked from hosting matches against...

Resurgent Wolfsburg head to Ghent buoyed by Draxler 16 Feb 2016 - 07:57 am

Berlin: VfL Wolfsburg head to Belgian league side Ghent for Wednesday's Champions League last 16, first-leg, with renewed confidence after Germany's Julian Draxler...

Confidence key for Keita as Roma await Zidane's Real 16 Feb 2016 - 07:51 am

Milan: The prospect of spoiling Zinedine Zidane's Champions League coaching debut with Real Madrid may be formidable, but Roma midfielder Seydou Keita believes...

Mighty Al Rayyan look unstoppable 16 Feb 2016 - 01:07 am

Al Rayyan players celebrate after scoring a second goal against El Jaish during their Qatar Stars League, in this November 2015 file photo....

Round 19: Al Rayyan, Al Arabi to clash in mouth-watering fixture 16 Feb 2016 - 01:06 am

Al Arabi player Paulo Sergio scores from a penalty kick during a Qatar Stars League clash against Al Kharaitiyat at Al Arabi Stadium...

Ticket prices reduced for FA Cup's showpiece matches 16 Feb 2016 - 12:00 am

London: The English Football Association on Monday responded to the growing controversy over ticket prices by reducing the cost of attending the FA...