Sports / Football

India clubs oppose new IPL-style football league 16 Jul 2013 - 09:56 am

NEW DELHI: India’s top football clubs are up in arms against the national federation over moves to stage a cash-rich franchise-based tournament inspired...

Coach Moyes still coming to terms with scrutiny 14 Jul 2013 - 10:44 pm

FROM LEFT: Rio Ferdinand, Michael Carrick, coach David Moyes and Ryan Giggs pose in front of the Sydney Harbour Bridge prior to a...

United have cash for ‘stellar’ buy 14 Jul 2013 - 10:44 pm

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom: Manchester United say there is sufficient cash in the kitty to allow new manager David Moyes to chase a “stellar...

Napoli’s Cavani set for PSG medical today: Reports 14 Jul 2013 - 10:43 pm

ROME: Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani is expected to undergo a medical today as he completes his move to French champions Paris Saint-Germain from...

Bayern Munich sign Thiago from Barca 14 Jul 2013 - 10:43 pm

BERLIN: Bayern Munich have signed Spain Under-21 captain Thiago Alcantara from Barcelona on a four-year contract in a deal worth €25m ($32.6m), the...

Moyes’ United reign begins with shock loss 14 Jul 2013 - 12:25 am

Manchester United’s Brazilian midfielder Anderson (left) in action against Singha All Star team’s Thitipan Puangchan during the friendly match at Rajamangala National Stadium...

Mourinho warns rivals he’s better than ever 14 Jul 2013 - 12:24 am

BANGKOK: Jose Mourinho has warned that he is returning to Chelsea as a much better manager as he bids to win back the...

Rooney is ours, United boss tells Mourinho 13 Jul 2013 - 12:39 am

Manchester United manager David Moyes during a press conference at Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, yesterday. RIGHT: Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho attends a...

Wenger keeps quiet over Suarez bid 13 Jul 2013 - 12:38 am

JAKARTA: Manager Arsene Wenger refused to be drawn yesterday on whether Arsenal would match Liverpool’s reported asking price for striker Luis Suarez, after...

Guardiola lashes out at Barca bosses 13 Jul 2013 - 12:38 am

MADRID: Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola whipped up a media storm in Spain yesterday by accusing his former bosses at Barcelona of trying...

Real sign $51m Illarramendi from Sociedad 13 Jul 2013 - 12:38 am

MADRID: Real Madrid extended their new policy of snapping up promising home-grown talent by paying €39m ($51m) to buy Spain Under-21 midfielder Asier...

‘Sexist’ Euro ad falls offside with German fans 13 Jul 2013 - 12:27 am

BERLIN: German public broadcaster ZDF has fallen offside with football fans over a controversial television advert to promote matches involving the national women’s...

City consider increasing Etihad capacity 13 Jul 2013 - 12:27 am

LONDON: Manchester City’s plans to increase the capacity of the Etihad Stadium from 47,500 to as much as 60,000 were revealed at a...

Pep got bored at Barca 12 Jul 2013 - 05:25 am

New Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola attends a press conference at the team training camp in Arco, Italy, yesterday. RIVA DEL GARDA, Italy: ...

Rousing reception for EPL giants Man United 12 Jul 2013 - 05:25 am

BANGKOK: Hundreds of cheering fans gave Manchester United a stirring welcome yesterday as the English champions jetted into Thailand at the start of...

Liverpool vow to splash the cash 12 Jul 2013 - 05:24 am

LONDON: Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers admits he is keen to make several major signings before the start of the new Premier League campaign....

Pellegrini aims to bring style, trophies to Man City 11 Jul 2013 - 06:02 am

Manchester City’s Chilean manager Manuel Pellegrini (right) poses for photographers with new midfielder Fernandinho during his first press conference as Manchester City manager...

Fulham keep quiet on sale reports 11 Jul 2013 - 06:02 am

LONDON: Fulham have refused to be drawn on a report that Mohamed Al Fayed is ready to sell the Premier League club to...