Sports / Football

Van Persie signs for Fenerbahce from Man United 14 Jul 2015 - 08:47 pm

Manchester United's international striker Dutch Robin Van Persie greets fans during a signing ceremony with the Turkish Super Lig giants football club Fenerbahce...

Gianfranco Zola Takes Over Al Arabi Sports Club 14 Jul 2015 - 03:35 am

Tue 14 Jul 2015 00:57 Doha: Former Chelsea ace Gianfranco Zola took over as the new coach of Qatar Stars League club Al...

‘C’est fini’, says tearful Casillas as he quits Real 13 Jul 2015 - 02:30 am

MADRID: “C’est fini (it’s all over” . With those few words in French a tearful Iker Casillas brought to an end his farewell...

Casillas leaves Real for new challenge at Porto 12 Jul 2015 - 01:31 pm

MADRID: Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas left Real Madrid on Saturday after 16 seasons as an iconic figure at the Bernabeu to take on...

Marseille's Fanni Qatar bound 11 Jul 2015 - 09:09 pm

Paris: Marseille's French international defender Rod Fanni, out of contract with the Ligue 1 side, has signed for two seasons with Al Arabi,...

McAllister back at Liverpool as coach 11 Jul 2015 - 12:57 pm

Liverpool: Gary McAllister is returning to Liverpool as manager Brendan Rodger's latest backroom staff appointment, the Premier League club announced on Saturday. The...

US heroines get historic parade 11 Jul 2015 - 01:16 am

The US women’s soccer team cheer during a reception at New York City Hall following a ticker tape parade to celebrate their success...

Prolific Chhetri draws highest bid 11 Jul 2015 - 12:51 am

Mumbai City FC player Sunil Chhetri poses with team co-owner and Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor at a news conference during the domestic player...

Back to obscurity for all but a few after World Cup 07 Jul 2015 - 06:23 pm

USA goalkeeper Hope Solo raises the trophy after the FIFA Women's World Cup 2015 final match between USA and Japan, at BC Place...

FIFA's Webb charged in Cayman Island's corruption case: media 04 Jul 2015 - 01:00 pm

FIFA President Joseph ''Sepp'' Blatter (R) gestures next to CONCACAF President Jeffrey Webb during a news conference at the CONCACAF congress in Panama...

Guerrero on target as Peru clinch Copa third place again 04 Jul 2015 - 05:31 am

CONCEPCION, Chile: Striker Paolo Guerrero scored his fourth goal of the Copa America on Friday as Peru beat Paraguay 2-0 to finish in...

Chile and Argentina face off in Copa final 03 Jul 2015 - 01:30 am

Argentina’s national team players, Lionel Messi (left) and Pablo Zabaleta (right), during a training session at the CAP stadium in Talcahuano city, Chile,...

Indian League buzzing with reports of Carlos arrival 03 Jul 2015 - 01:22 am

MUMBAI: Amid talks of former Brazil and Real Madrid defender Roberto Carlos (pictured) joining the Delhi team as marquee manager, the second season...

Japan into final after England's injury time own goal 02 Jul 2015 - 01:55 pm

Goalkeeper Ayumi Kaihori of Japan saves a shot against England during the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup Semi Final. EDMONTON: An injury time...

Lloyd lifts USA into World Cup final 02 Jul 2015 - 01:38 am

USA’s midfielder Carli Lloyd (centre) celebrates with her team-mates after scoring a penalty against Germany during a semi-final match of the FIFA Women’s...

Lekhwiya to begin training with new coach Belmadi 02 Jul 2015 - 01:36 am

DOHA: Lekhwiya Sports Club will regroup this Sunday to start preparations for the new Qatar Stars League (QSL) season. The players have had...

Sweden beat Portugal to win first Euro U-21 title 02 Jul 2015 - 01:19 am

Prague: Goalkeeper Patrik Carlgren saved two penalties in a shoot-out to lead Sweden to victory over Portugal and their first European Under-21 title...

USA beats Germany to reach Women's World Cup final 01 Jul 2015 - 12:14 pm

USA defender Kelley O'Hara (5) celebrates her goal against Germany during their 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup semi-final. Montreal: An inspired performance from...