Sports / Football

Platini still backs Qatar 2022 World Cup in winter 31 Aug 2013 - 01:02 am

Real Madrid’s captain Iker Casillas (left) and Brazilian midfielder Kaka pose with the trophy after beating Deportivo La Coruna 4-0 in the Teresa...

Transfer system is robbery, says Michel 31 Aug 2013 - 01:02 am

MONTE CARLO: UEFA president Michel Platini (pictured) called for a sweeping reform of the transfer system yesterday, describing the current system to a...

Bosque retains Casillas, drops Chelsea trio 31 Aug 2013 - 01:02 am

MADRID, Community of Madrid: Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has once again kept faith with captain Iker Casillas as he named his squad...

Signings not guaranteed: Moyes 31 Aug 2013 - 01:02 am

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom: Manchester United manager David Moyes says he is still not sure whether he will bring any new players into Old...

Bale to cost Real €91m, says report 31 Aug 2013 - 01:01 am

MADRID, Community of Madrid: Gareth Bale’s prolonged transfer from Tottenham Hotspur to Real Madrid is set to be finalised after the two clubs...

Barca win Super Cup on away goals 30 Aug 2013 - 04:44 am

BARCELONA, Catalonia: Barcelona lifted the first silverware of the Spanish season on away goals after a 0-0 draw with Atletico Madrid in the...

Forrest fires Celtic to victory 30 Aug 2013 - 04:44 am

GLASGOW: A dramatic stoppage time strike from James Forrest secured Celtic’s place in the Champions League group phase as the Scottish champions defeated...

I will coach in England one day, says Guardiola 30 Aug 2013 - 04:43 am

PRAGUE: Pep Guardiola would like to work in England one day, said the new Bayern Munich coach on the eve of the UEFA...

Cameroon great Eto’o signs for Chelsea 30 Aug 2013 - 04:43 am

LONDON, England: African superstar Samuel Eto’o will test himself in English football after Chelsea announced yesterday that he has joined the Premier League...

Bayern and Chelsea all set for grudge match 30 Aug 2013 - 04:43 am

PRAGUE: Champions League winners Bayern Munich and Europa League holders Chelsea meet in the European Super Cup today with the usually relaxed atmosphere...

Milan face Barca yet again in Champions League 30 Aug 2013 - 04:43 am

MONTE CARLO: Seven-times champions AC Milan, knocked out of the Champions League by Barcelona in the last two seasons, were drawn against the...

UEFA Chief Platini undecided on FIFA candidacy 29 Aug 2013 - 12:31 am

PARIS: UEFA president Michel Platini (pictured) says he remains unsure whether he will run for the same post at the head of world...

Arsenal, Schalke advance 29 Aug 2013 - 12:27 am

Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsey (left) celebrates his goal against Fenerbahce with team-mate Yaya Sanogo during their Champions League match at the Emirates Stadium in...

Chelsea complete £30m Willian deal 29 Aug 2013 - 12:27 am

LONDON: Brazil attacking midfielder Willian formally joined Chelsea from Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala yesterday after the two clubs reached agreement last week. The...

Bayern drop first points of season 29 Aug 2013 - 12:27 am

BERLIN: European champions Bayern Munich dropped their first points of the Bundesliga season in a 1-1 draw at Freiburg on Tuesday night ahead...

Spurs could fine Bale ahead of ‘dream’ move 29 Aug 2013 - 12:26 am

LONDON: Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas said the club could fine forward Gareth Bale for failing to attend training ahead of an expected...

QFA elections on October 9 29 Aug 2013 - 12:25 am

DOHA: The name of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani (pictured), has been nominated to run for yet another term as...

Aussie squad for Brazil clash 29 Aug 2013 - 12:24 am

SYDNEY, New South Wales: Australia will take a strong squad to Brazil for a friendly next month with coach Holger Osieck saying yesterday...