Sports / Football

The top five goals 17 May 2013 - 04:48 am

LONDON: David Beckham yesterday announced he will retire from football at the end of the season. Here we look at five of the...

It’s the end of a chapter of an amazing story, says Blatter 17 May 2013 - 04:47 am

LONDON: David Beckham announced his retirement from professional football yesterday, after a memorable career in which he won league titles in four different...

Chelsea win Europa League 16 May 2013 - 05:34 am

Chelsea’s Branislav Ivanovic celebrates with his team-mate Juan Mata (right) after scoring a goal against Benfica during their Europa League final match at...

Raul, Khalfan and Madison vie for QSL Player of the Year award 16 May 2013 - 05:33 am

Abdulrahman Al Dosari (left), Qatar Stars League (QSL) Chief of Commercial, speaking during a press confernce, in Doha yesterday. Hassan Al Kuwari, Head...

Lekhwiya stun Al Hilal 1-0 in Riyadh 16 May 2013 - 05:32 am

Riyadh: Lekhwiya grabbed the initiative in their AFC Champions League Round of 16 clash with Saudi giants Al Hilal as a late deflected...

Ferdinand retires from England duty 16 May 2013 - 12:28 am

England defender Rio Ferdinand during a press conference at Old Trafford in Manchester, Britain, in this file picture of May 29, 2006. Ferdinand ...

Martinez coy over future as Wigan go down 16 May 2013 - 12:28 am

LONDON: Wigan manager Roberto Martinez refused to confirm his future lies with the FA Cup winners after his side’s 4-1 defeat at Arsenal...

Malaga deny allowing Pellegrini to leave 16 May 2013 - 12:27 am

MADRID: Spanish outfit Malaga yesterday denied reports that they have allowed coach Manuel Pellegrini to leave the club at the end of the...

Lyon women’s team offers Cup replay after referee’s error 16 May 2013 - 12:26 am

LYON: Olympique Lyon have offered to replay their women’s French Cup semi-final against Montpellier after going through on penalties thanks to a refereeing...

Qatar’s Eljaish held to 1-1 draw by Saudi’s Al Ahli 15 May 2013 - 03:29 am

Majed Mohammed (left) of Eljaish and Al Ahli’s Mansour Al Harbi vie for the ball during their side’s AFC Champions League last 16...

Pellegrini favourite to replace Mancini at City 15 May 2013 - 03:28 am

Former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini leaves the team hotel in London, yesterday. Manchester City sacked manager Roberto Mancini on Monday following his...

Chelsea, Benfica chase history in Europa League final today 14 May 2013 - 11:06 pm

Chelsea’s captain John Terry (front) arrives at the Schiphol airport outside Amsterdam, Netherlands, yesterday. The English Premier League team will face Portuguese side...

Italy to push UEFA for tough racism curbs 14 May 2013 - 11:06 pm

MILAN: Italian Football Federation President Giancarlo Abete will ask UEFA Chief Michel Platini to introduce tough new legislation in a bid to drive...

Booed Rooney lauds ‘fantastic’ Ferguson 14 May 2013 - 11:05 pm

Manchester United Manager Alex Ferguson speaks with Wayne Rooney (left) during the English Premier League trophy presentation at Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester,...

Spotlight falls on Brazil for Confed Cup 14 May 2013 - 11:04 pm

RIO DE JANEIRO: The first of three major international sporting events in Brazil begins next month, with football’s Confederations Cup pitting three former...

Al Ahli’s ace midfiedlers return for Eljaish game 13 May 2013 - 11:30 pm

Eljaish players Saad Al Shammari (second right) and Karim Ziani (number 10) celebrate a goal with team-mates during their Emir Cup clash against...

Aussie champs Mariners eye Guangzhou upset 13 May 2013 - 11:30 pm

SINGAPORE: Australia’s Central Coast Mariners can extend their fairytale season and send tremors through the AFC Champions League when they host Marcello Lippi’s...

Ferguson did it for wife Cathy! 13 May 2013 - 11:29 pm

Manchester United’s Manager Alex Ferguson arrives at Old Trafford before the English Premier League (EPL) match against Swansea City at Old Trafford Stadium...