Sports / Football

Japan aim to end losing run against Iraq in semis 26 Jan 2016 - 02:27 am

Japan coach Makoto Teguramori (left) and Shahad Abdulghani of Iraq speaking to reporters on the eve of their AFC U23 semi-final match in...

Great chance to reach Rio: Al Ansari 26 Jan 2016 - 02:26 am

DOHA: Hosts Qatar need just one more win to seal their berth at the football competition at this summer’s Olympic Games and Qatar...

Qatar one win away from world stage 26 Jan 2016 - 12:00 am

Doha: Qatar are just one win away from qualifying for the Olympics but victory against South Korea at the AFC U23 championships on...

Impact, Drogba confirm his 2016 MLS return 25 Jan 2016 - 05:14 pm

Montreal: Didier Drogba, the former Chelsea standout who joined the Montreal Impact last season, will return to the Canadian club for the 2016...

Salman would offer senior FIFA post to England's Scudamore 25 Jan 2016 - 03:42 pm

Chief Executive of the Premier League Richard Scudamore LONDON: The Bahraini sheikh bidding to become FIFA president next month says he would like...

Zidane 'proud' despite dent in Madrid title hopes 25 Jan 2016 - 07:46 am

Real Madrid's French coach Zinedine Zidane tries to catch the ball during the Spanish league football match Real Betis Balompie vs Real Madrid...

Arsenal don't have Chelsea block, says Wenger 25 Jan 2016 - 07:36 am

London: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger dismissed suggestions that his side have a mental block regarding London rivals Chelsea following a 1-0 home defeat...

Dybala late show stuns Roma in Turin 25 Jan 2016 - 07:30 am

Juventus' forward Paulo Dybala (front) celebrates with his teammates after scoring the winning goal during the Italian Serie A soccer match between Juventus...

Experienced duo key to Qatar’s success 25 Jan 2016 - 01:57 am

Qatar’s Ahmed Yasser tries to win the ball against China’s Zhang Yuning during their Group A clash on the opening day of the...

Yeon demands more from South Koreans 25 Jan 2016 - 01:56 am

Korea Republic players celebrate a goal during the AFC U23 Championship match in Doha. Doha: Korea Republic captain Yeon Jei-min has called for...

AFC providing world class health care for U23 stars 25 Jan 2016 - 01:55 am

A player getting medical attention during the AFC U23 Championship in Doha. Doha: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has provided, through the Local...

Guidolin off to winning Swansea start 25 Jan 2016 - 12:00 am

Swansea head coach Francesco Guidolin and coach Gabriele Ambrosetti (R), Reuters / Andrew Yates Liverpool: Francesco Guidolin's first game in charge of Swansea...

Higuain hits 21st Serie A goal as Inter stumble 25 Jan 2016 - 12:00 am

Napoli's Gonzalo Higuain celebrates after the Italian Serie A soccer match between UC Sampdoria and SSC Napoli at Luigi Ferraris stadium in Genoa,...

Frankfurt shock Wolfsburg as Meier claims hat-trick 25 Jan 2016 - 12:00 am

Frankfurt's Alexander Meier (R) and Wolfsburg's Christian Traesch vie for the ball during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Eintracht Frankfurt and VfL...

Standard Liege sign former Barcelona keeper on loan 24 Jan 2016 - 04:51 pm

Victor Valdes has agreed to join Standard Liege on loan from Manchester United until the end of 2015-16 season, subject to a medical....

Ilicic, Rodriguez on target as Viola up to third 24 Jan 2016 - 04:44 pm

Fiorentina's Joisp Ilicic (C) in action during the Italian Serie A soccer match ACF Fiorentina vs Torino FC at Artemio Franchi stadium in...

United results not good enough, says top director Gill 24 Jan 2016 - 04:43 pm

David Gill London: Manchester United's results are not good enough after the investment made in the team, but top director David Gill called...

Van Gaal admits United fury getting worse 24 Jan 2016 - 07:59 am

Manchester, United Kingdom: Louis van Gaal admitted the furious reaction of Manchester United supporters to their side's dismal 1-0 defeat against Southampton was...