Sports / Football

Chelsea's Hazard reveals Mourinho apology 06 Feb 2016 - 02:36 pm

London: Eden Hazard sent a text message to Jose Mourinho after his sacking to apologise for his poor form, the Chelsea winger revealed...

Al Sailiya shock Lekhwiya after Aaish double 06 Feb 2016 - 12:50 am

Umm Salal Sports Club’s Brazilian centre Welinton Souza Silva (on top) heads the ball during their Qatar Stars League match against Qatar Sports...

Qatar jump six spots in FIFA rankings 06 Feb 2016 - 12:46 am

ZURICH: Qatar have jumped six spots to be ranked 78, according to latest FIFA rankings released by the football governing body. Coached by...

Africa 'unanimously' backs Sheikh Salman for FIFA presidency 06 Feb 2016 - 12:00 am

Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim al-Khalifa is the president of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). AFP Kigali: The Confederation of African Football (CAF) said...

Koeman confirms Wenger bust-up 06 Feb 2016 - 12:00 am

CaptionSouthampton manager Ronald Koeman. REUTERS London: Southampton manager Ronald Koeman has confirmed he had a post-match row with Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger, but...

Players and fans concerned as European clubs flex their muscles 06 Feb 2016 - 12:00 am

File photo of Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, CEO of FC Bayern and chairman of the European Club Association. REUTERS By Brian Homewood ZURICH: Europe's biggest...

Wenger wary of financial threat posed by China 06 Feb 2016 - 12:00 am

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger. London: Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger warned on Friday of the growing threat facing the Premier League posed by the...

Nigeria's El-Kanemi Warriors aim for home 04 Feb 2016 - 09:37 am

Maiduguri, Nigeria: The Nigerian city of Maiduguri has been among the worst affected by Boko Haram Islamists' deadly insurgency. Less noticed among the...

King of bling Neymar untarnished by transfer scandal 04 Feb 2016 - 09:10 am

Barcelona: Sporting earrings, shades and posing for selfies with devoted fans, Brazilian superstar Neymar's swagger was better suited to the red carpet than...

Neville won't quit despite 7-0 Barca thrashing 04 Feb 2016 - 09:03 am

Barcelona: Valencia boss Gary Neville admitted his side's 7-0 Copa del Rey semi-final mauling at the hands of Barcelona on Wednesday was one...

Napoli coach Sarri sorry for racism target Koulibaly 04 Feb 2016 - 08:47 am

Milan: Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri hailed the match referee for suspending their Serie A clash away to Lazio on Wednesday after fans targeted...

Napoli stay top after game suspended for racist chanting 04 Feb 2016 - 08:29 am

MILAN: Napoli maintained their two-point advantage at the top of Serie with a 2-0 victory at Lazio on Wednesday in a game suspended...

PSG set new French league unbeaten record 04 Feb 2016 - 08:25 am

Paris: French champions Paris Saint-Germain established a new Ligue 1 record on Wednesday when they stretched their undefeated run to 33 matches after...

Gomes denies Chelsea, Everton end slump 04 Feb 2016 - 08:21 am

London: Chelsea captain John Terry began his long goodbye by marshalling his defence to a clean sheet in a 0-0 draw at Watford...

Suarez, Messi hat-tricks hit Neville's Valencia for seven 04 Feb 2016 - 08:20 am

Barcelona: Luis Suarez scored four and Lionel Messi hit a hat-trick as Barcelona piled more misery on Gary Neville's ill-fated reign as Valencia...

QSL: Al Sadd eye return to winning ways 04 Feb 2016 - 01:45 am

From left: Al Sadd Portuguese coach Jesualdo Ferreira speaking during a press conference on the eve of the Qatar Stars League (QSL) Round...

Vardy wakes England up to Leicester title threat 04 Feb 2016 - 12:00 am

London: As Jamie Vardy's breathtaking shot plunged into the Liverpool net on Tuesday, the thought dawned on Leicester City's Premier League rivals that...

Bayern boss denies Vidal booze claims, defends Guardiola 03 Feb 2016 - 06:10 pm

Berlin: Bayern Munich director of sport Mathias Sammer has threatened legal action over reports Arturo Vidal has an alcohol problem and defended Pep...