Sports / Football

Bring on Dortmund, says Juve coach Allegri 21 Feb 2015 - 02:37 pm

Milan--Juventus are brimming with confidence ahead of taking their first step towards a possible Champions League last eight spot when they host Borussia...

French President calls victim of Chelsea fans' racist abuse 21 Feb 2015 - 02:33 pm

Paris--The black Frenchman who was the victim of racist abuse by Chelsea football fans on the Paris Metro has received a personal message...

QSL: Al Kharaitiyat stun Umm Salal 21 Feb 2015 - 01:21 am

Doha: Placed on 11th position at the Qatar Stars League (QSL) standings, Al Kharaitiyat scored in stoppage time to shock fifth placed Umm...

UN denounces racism of Chelsea fans toward black French man 20 Feb 2015 - 05:47 pm

Geneva---The UN human rights office on Friday strongly condemned the racism of a group of Chelsea footbal fans toward a black French man...

Chelsea "ashamed" and "disgusted" over racist fans 20 Feb 2015 - 05:46 pm

Jose Mourinho London---Jose Mourinho admits he and Chelsea are "ashamed" and owner Roman Abramovich is said to be "disgusted" at the now infamous...

Football: Five CAF Super Cup facts 20 Feb 2015 - 05:18 pm

Johannesburg - Five CAF Super Cup facts ahead of the 2015 match between Algerians Entente Setif and Egyptians Al Ahly in Blida near...

Football: Ahly Super Cup underdogs despite six titles 20 Feb 2015 - 05:15 pm

Johannesburg - Egyptians Al Ahly will be CAF Super Cup underdogs against Algerians Entente Setif on Saturday even though they have won the...

Football: Celtic held by Inter, Lukaku leads Everton to win 20 Feb 2015 - 03:43 pm

Paris - Celtic's rematch with Inter Milan ended in a memorable 3-3 draw in Glasgow in the first leg of the Europa League...

QSL: Lekhwiya edge Al Shamal 1-0 20 Feb 2015 - 06:37 am

Action from the match between Al Wakra and Al Shahaniya at Al Wakrah Stadium in Doha yesterday. DohA: Lekhwiya and Al Shahaniya registered...

Football: Tunisia lodge CAS appeal over 2017 Cup threat 19 Feb 2015 - 06:23 pm

Lausanne--Tunisia have appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport over the threat by Africa Cup of Nations organisers CAF to exclude them...

Qatar World Cup in Nov-Dec 'done deal' 19 Feb 2015 - 05:44 pm

New York--Staging the 2022 Qatar World Cup in November and December to avoid blazing summer heat is "a done deal," Sports Illustrated reported...

Ronaldo helps Real equal record, Porto hold Basel 19 Feb 2015 - 05:38 pm

Paris--Cristiano Ronaldo ended a rare three game goalscoring drought with the first goal in Real Madrid's record equalling 10th straight Champions League win...

Figo calls for 'zero-tolerance' on racism 19 Feb 2015 - 04:45 pm

London--FIFA presidential candidate Luis Figo said on Thursday that Arrigo Sacchi's comments about black players and an incident involving Chelsea fans in Paris...

Football: Juve regulars set for rest ahead of Borussia clash 19 Feb 2015 - 04:19 pm

Milan--Juventus warm up for their Champions League last 16 clash against Borussia Dortmund by hosting Atalanta on Friday, when Massimiliano Allegri could rest...

Football: FIFA candidate Figo proposes 48-team World Cup 19 Feb 2015 - 03:41 pm

London--Former Portugal winger Luis Figo launched his campaign for the FIFA presidency on Thursday by revealing plans to expand the World Cup to...

Schalke 04 v Real Madrid Champions League result 19 Feb 2015 - 11:48 am

Gelsenkirchen, Germany---Full result of Champions League last 16 first leg match between Schalke 04 and Real Madrid in Gelsenkirchen on Wednesday: Schalke 04...

Title contenders Lekhwiya face Al Shamal today 19 Feb 2015 - 03:44 am

Lekhwiya head coach Michael Laudrup (left) and Al Shamal head coach Dragan Cvetkovic during a press conference on the eve of their Qatar...

Football: Chelsea fans spark new football racism storm 18 Feb 2015 - 07:47 pm

Paris--French and British police on Wednesday launched a hunt for self-proclaimed "racist" Chelsea football fans who pushed a black man off a Paris...