Sports / Football

Juventus midfielder Khedira out for 2-3 weeks 03 Feb 2016 - 05:20 pm

Juventus midfielder Sami Khedira will be sidelined for two to three weeks after medical tests revealed a muscle tear in his right thigh,...

Pakistan launches high-octane T20 league in UAE 03 Feb 2016 - 03:05 pm

Dubai: Pakistan is set to launch its first franchise-based Twenty20 league in the UAE on Thursday as its cash-strapped cricket board seeks to...

Atletico's Martinez joins China's Evergrande in record 42 mn euro deal 03 Feb 2016 - 09:00 am

Beijing: Chinese side Guangzhou Evergrande have signed Atletico Madrid's Colombian striker Jackson Martinez for 42 million euros ($46 million), the club said Wednesday,...

Early goal removed Man Utd shackles - Van Gaal 03 Feb 2016 - 08:53 am

Manchester, United Kingdom: Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal said an early goal had made all the difference after his side beat Stoke...

Vardy vows to stay after firing stunner for Leicester 03 Feb 2016 - 08:51 am

Leicester, United Kingdom: Jamie Vardy pledged his future to Leicester after the best goal of his remarkable career inspired a 2-0 win over...

Monaco tighten grip on second, Marseille extend run 03 Feb 2016 - 08:27 am

Portuguese midfielder Joao Moutinho (R) celebrates with Monaco's Portuguese coach Leonardo Jardim (L) at the end of the French L1 football match Monaco...

West Ham exploit Ayew's red-mist moment 03 Feb 2016 - 08:23 am

London: Aston Villa paid the price for Jordan Ayew's early dismissal as West Ham United enhanced their European prospects with a 2-0 home...

United stroll provides welcome tonic for Van Gaal 03 Feb 2016 - 08:15 am

Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney celebrates after scoring the third goal against Stoke City at Old Trafford. – Reuters pic, February 3, 2016. Manchester,...

QSL: Muriqui departs from Al Sadd 03 Feb 2016 - 02:29 am

Muriqui Doha: QSL outfit Al Sadd has confirmed the departure of Brazilian striker Muriqui from the club. The former Guangzhou Evergrande hit-man joined...

QFA and Qatar Shell to celebrate National Sport Day with Koora Time 03 Feb 2016 - 02:25 am

Doha: Qatar Football Association (QFA) and Qatar Shell will celebrate this year’s National Sport Day with a Koora Time ‘Run the Distance’ football...

Tasci hopes to help Bayern, despite Rummenigge slur 02 Feb 2016 - 05:26 pm

Berlin: Bayern Munich's emergency signing Serdar Tasci hopes to prove himself at the Bundesliga leaders, especially after club chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge stated "there...

Hosts France to prepare for Euro 2016 in Biarritz 02 Feb 2016 - 04:34 pm

Hotel Reginam, Biarritz. Bordeaux: Hosts France will break with tradition and prepare for their Euro 2016 campaign in the upmarket south-western French resort...

Al Sadd confirm Muriqui departure 02 Feb 2016 - 04:07 pm

Doha: QSL outfit Al Sadd has confirmed the departure of Brazilian striker Muriqui from the club. The former Guangzhou Evergrande hit-man joined Sadd...

Messi will not play at Rio Olympics, says Argentina coach 02 Feb 2016 - 04:00 pm

FC Barcelona's Argentinian striker Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring the 1-1 equalizer during the Spanish Liga Primera Division soccer match between FC Barcelona...

Ivory Coast, Mali renew old rivalry in CHAN semis 02 Feb 2016 - 03:40 pm

Nairobi: African champions Ivory Coast will attempt to keep their momentum going when they face arch-rivals Mali in the African Nations Championship semi-final...

FIFA wants two-year ban for South Korean who failed doping test 02 Feb 2016 - 03:15 pm

ZURICH: FIFA has appealed for a ban on South Korean player, Kang Soo-il, to be increased to two years, the second increase after...

Liverpool's Klopp a fan of Leicester's playing style 02 Feb 2016 - 11:32 am

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp London: Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp said he was aware of Leicester City's game plan ahead of Tuesday's trip to...

Under-fire Neville faces daunting Barca Cup semi 02 Feb 2016 - 09:07 am

Barcelona: European champions Barcelona continue their quest for a second consecutive treble when Gary Neville's off-form Valencia visit the Camp Nou in the...