Sports / Football

Messi not rushing recovery for Argentina, Clasico 22 Oct 2015 - 05:38 pm

Argentinian striker Lionel Messi (c) during the Copa America 2015 match between Argentina and Colombia (file photo). MADRID: Four-time World Player of the...

Diminished Madrid were 'exceptional': Benitez 22 Oct 2015 - 08:50 am

Paris: Real Madrid coach Rafa Benitez described his injury-hit team's performance in holding Paris Saint-Germain to a 0-0 draw at the Parc des...

Pellegrini purrs over 'perfect' De Bruyne 22 Oct 2015 - 08:47 am

Manchester, United Kingdom: Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini branded Kevin De Bruyne the "perfect" signing after the Belgian forward's 91st-minute goal snatched a...

Allegri slams 'selfish' Juventus players 22 Oct 2015 - 08:45 am

Turin, Italy: Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri slammed the selfish players whose misses heaped unwelcome pressure on the Italian champions following a scoreless draw...

De Bruyne lifts City past Sevilla, Martial saves United 22 Oct 2015 - 08:29 am

Paris: Belgian playmaker Kevin De Bruyne saw Manchester City home against Sevilla in dramatic style in Wednesday's Champions League action as Paris Saint-Germain...

Lekhwiya eager to regain lost ground 22 Oct 2015 - 02:34 am

DOHA: Defending champions Lekhwiya are desperate to regain lost ground after the country’s football giants were shocked by Al Arabi in round five...

Edgy Al Gharafa look to bounce back in round 6 22 Oct 2015 - 02:32 am

DOHA: Former champions Al Gharafa are eyeing a return to winning form when they take on Al Wakrah at Lekhwiya Stadium today. El...

Minnows Mesaimeer eye first points 22 Oct 2015 - 02:30 am

DOHA: Still without a win after five Qatar Stars League (QSL) matches, football minnows Mesaimeer are looking to pick up their first points...

Scottish official speaks on football management 22 Oct 2015 - 02:17 am

Neil Doncaster, Chief Executive of the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL), Non-Executive Board Director for the Association of European Professional Football Leagues and...

FIFA scandal threatens crown of Germany's 'Kaiser' 21 Oct 2015 - 06:37 pm

Franz Beckenbauer BERLIN: In football-mad Germany, Franz Beckenbauer is referred to as 'the Kaiser', the regal defender who steered his country to World...

Sergi Roberto adds to Barca injury woes 21 Oct 2015 - 05:26 pm

Madrid: Barcelona midfielder Sergi Roberto has added to the European champions' growing injury list with a groin strain that could keep him out...

Klopp out to run down Rubin on Anfield first night 21 Oct 2015 - 09:41 am

London: Anfield's patrons will run the rule over Jurgen Klopp for the first time on Thursday when he supervises his maiden Liverpool home...

Arsenal revive Champions League hopes, Chelsea held 21 Oct 2015 - 09:27 am

Paris: Olivier Giroud and Mesut Ozil struck late on as Arsenal gave their Champions League hopes a shot in the arm with a...

QSL: Lekhwiya desperate for victory against rivals El Jaish 21 Oct 2015 - 12:00 am

Lekhwiya’s players celebrating after a goal against Al Sailiya during their QSL match in this October 1, 2015 file photo. Doha: Following a...

FIFA leaves door open to Platini's president bid 20 Oct 2015 - 06:00 pm

Zurich: Michel Platini's bid to be FIFA president remains on hold while he serves his suspension -- but football's governing body on Tuesday...

Moratti hints at selling Inter Milan stake 20 Oct 2015 - 05:57 pm

Milan: Former Inter Milan owner Massimo Moratti could be poised to sell his minority stake in the Serie A giants after indicating he...

Aguero out for a month, Pellegrini confirms 20 Oct 2015 - 05:12 pm

London: Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini confirmed on Tuesday that star striker Sergio Aguero will be out for a month with a hamstring...

PSG host Real in top clash, Sevilla in City's way 20 Oct 2015 - 05:05 pm

Paris: Real Madrid travel to Paris Saint-Germain in the plum clash of Wednesday's Champions League matches as improving Manchester City host Sevilla and...