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Liverpool can beat Real if they conquer their nerves: Alonso 22 May 2018 - 12:27 am

Madrid: Xabi Alonso believes Liverpool can beat Real Madrid and be European champions but only if they cope with the pressure of playing...

Barcelona concludes league campaign, Iniesta farewell 22 May 2018 - 12:26 am

Barcelona: Andres Iniesta's illustrious Barcelona career came to an end with a 1-0 win over Real Sociedad at a Camp Nou in celebratory...

Iniesta bids farewell to Barcelona, Torres to Atletico; both in style 22 May 2018 - 12:26 am

MADRID: First it was Fernando Torres, then Andres Iniesta. The league season in Spain ended Sunday with two Spanish soccer idols bidding farewell...

Qatar’s Al Muftah re-elected as ISSF executive member 22 May 2018 - 12:00 am

DOHA: In a new achievement for the sports fraternity in the country, Abdulrahman Al Muftah, a top official of Qatar School Sports Association...

Tuchel embraces PSG challenge 22 May 2018 - 12:00 am

Paris: Paris Saint-Germain did not waste time turning the page on Unai Emery’s time in charge, and the arrival of the fresh-faced Thomas...

Klopp seeks fitting finale to long road to Kiev 22 May 2018 - 12:00 am

Liverpool: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is quietly confident his side can upset the odds by preventing Real Madrid from claiming a third consecutive...

Cazorla to leave Arsenal in June 21 May 2018 - 09:27 pm

London: Santi Cazorla will bring the curtain down on his injury-ravaged Arsenal career when the Spanish midfielder leaves at the end of his...

Wigan owners confirm sale to Hong Kong consortium 21 May 2018 - 08:27 pm

London: Wigan's owners confirmed the proposed sale of their shareholding in the League One champions to a Hong Kong-based consortium on Monday. The...

Inter striker Icardi left out of Argentina World Cup squad 21 May 2018 - 08:19 pm

Buenos Aires: Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi, the joint-leading scorer in Italy this season, was a notable omission from Argentina's 23-man World Cup...

Italy football shakeup offers hope to Juve's rivals 21 May 2018 - 03:54 pm

Milan: The shakeup in Italian football promised by Roberto Mancini following the Azzurri's World Cup flop has offered hope to Juventus's rivals that...

Curry comes alive to score 35, Warriors rout Rockets by 41 21 May 2018 - 03:39 pm

OAKLAND, Calif.: Stephen Curry shook, shimmied and screamed, letting his adoring fans and the Rockets know that Oracle Arena was his house. Once...

Nadal regains No.1 spot before French Open 21 May 2018 - 02:46 pm

Paris: Rafael Nadal regained the number one spot ahead of the French Open in the world rankings on Monday after winning his eighth...

Alvaro Morata left out of Spain's World Cup list 21 May 2018 - 02:43 pm

MADRID: Alvaro Morata was left out of Spain's 23-player list for the World Cup on Monday. Spain coach Julen Lopetegui decided to pick...

Chennai's Lungi pleasantly surprised by pace-friendly Pune track 21 May 2018 - 09:49 am

NEW DELHI: Fast bowlers usually have uncharitable words to describe Indian wickets but Lungi Ngidi was full of praise for the Pune surface...

Klopp grateful Zidane showdown is confined to touchline 21 May 2018 - 08:11 am

Liverpool are relishing the prospect of facing Real Madrid in Saturday's Champions League final but manager Juergen Klopp is glad that his duel...

Seeking first major, Jimenez grabs 3-shot lead at Regions 21 May 2018 - 12:14 am

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.: Miguel Angel Jimenez wasn't about to change his evening plans even with a shot at winning his first senior major championship....

Rhododendron, Crystal Ocean claim titles at Al Shaqab’s Newbury meeting 21 May 2018 - 12:13 am

Doha: Rhododendron and Crystal Ocean bagged honours at the Al Shaqab-sponsored Newbury meeting, winning the prestigious Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes (Gr1) and the...