Sports / Football

Platt denies Balotelli move 29 Jan 2013 - 12:08 am

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom: Manchester City assistant manager David Platt insisted yesterday he knew nothing about reports temperamental striker Mario Balotelli (pictured) was set...

Peru player fails doping test in World Cup qualifier 29 Jan 2013 - 12:07 am

BERNE: A Peru player has been provisionally suspended after failing a doping test in the World Cup qualifier against Bolivia in October, FIFA...

Al Arabi, Al Gharafa share spoils 27 Jan 2013 - 11:32 pm

Al Gharafa SC defender Bilal Mohammed Rajab (left) vies for the ball with Al Arabi SC midfielder Abdulaziz Abdulla Al Sulaiti during their...

Qatar to play Lebanon in friendly on January 31 27 Jan 2013 - 11:28 pm

Doha: Qatar will host Lebanon in an international friendly on January 31, the Qatar Football Association (QFA) announced. The match will be played...

Oldham earn shock victory over Liverpool; Spurs out 27 Jan 2013 - 11:24 pm

Oldham Athletic’s Matt Smith (right) shoots to score his side’s second goal during their FA Cup fourth round match against Liverpool at Boundary...

Ronaldo hits hat-trick as Real cruise past Getafe 27 Jan 2013 - 11:23 pm

MADRID: Cristiano Ronaldo hit a hat-trick and Sergio Ramos got the other as Real Madrid beat Getafe 4-0 in their La Liga clash...

St Mirren end Celtic’s treble hopes 27 Jan 2013 - 11:23 pm

GLASGOW: St Mirren ended Celtic’s hopes of a domestic treble as they progressed to the Scottish League Cup final with a well-deserved 3-2...

Marseille held at Rennes 27 Jan 2013 - 12:48 am

PARIS: Marseille missed the chance to climb back into second spot in Ligue 1 as they were held to a 2-2 draw by...

Hearts rally to beat Inverness in penalties 27 Jan 2013 - 12:39 am

EDINBURGH: Ten-man Hearts came from behind to progress to the Scottish League Cup final 5-4 on penalties as they made Inverness pay for...

Four-goal Barcelona set up Real Cup clash 26 Jan 2013 - 12:48 am

MADRID: Barcelona defeated Malaga 4-2 yesterday to set-up a mouthwatering Spanish Cup semi-final clash against bitter rivals Real Madrid. Barcelona, who suffered their...

Lekhwiya, Al Rayyan clash today in Qatar Stars League 26 Jan 2013 - 12:47 am

Doha: Defending champions Lekhwiya and third-placed Al Rayyan will clash in the Qatar Stars League match here today at Thani bin Jassim Stadium....

United’s camp in Doha draws end 25 Jan 2013 - 05:52 am

England striker Wayne Rooney (left) and Netherlands forward Robin van Persie share a laugh during a training session at Asipre Academy yesterday. Manchester...

Europeans propose 12-year limit for FIFA president 25 Jan 2013 - 05:51 am

NYON, Switzerland: Future FIFA presidents should serve an initial term of eight years and a maximum of 12 years overall, European football associations...

United defend spate of new sponsors 25 Jan 2013 - 05:51 am

LONDON: Premier League giants Manchester United have dismissed suggestions that they have diluted their brand by announcing a glut of new sponsorship deals....

Players back Hazard over ball boy scuffle 25 Jan 2013 - 05:50 am

LONDON: Players and ex-professionals spoke out in support of Eden Hazard yesterday after the Chelsea winger was sent off for kicking a ball...

QPR’s Nelsen to take up Toronto coaching job next month 24 Jan 2013 - 12:26 pm

London: Ryan Nelsen will play his last match for Queens Park Rangers against Manchester City next week before taking over as full-time coach...

Four-tier club Bradford reach League Cup final 24 Jan 2013 - 12:26 pm

LONDON: Bradford City struck a blow for the paupers and restored the faith of those who say Premier League riches have killed the...

Man United training draws big turnout in Qatar 23 Jan 2013 - 08:56 am

BY DENZIL PINTo DOHA: Manchester United sparked a fan-frenzy at Aspire Academy when the 19-time English Premier League (EPL) champions trained in an...