Sports / Football

Manchester City need to earn respect in Europe, says manager Pep Guardiola 07 Dec 2016 - 12:37 pm

MANCHESTER, England: Manchester City's recent history may be filled with domestic success, but manager Pep Guardiola said his side go into the Champions...

Real Madrid eyes second Club World Cup triumph in Japan 07 Dec 2016 - 11:42 am

Real Madrid are targetting a second Club World Cup triumph in three years to complete a sensational year of renewal under former midfield...

Another strong performance could boost Auckland City coach's ambitions 07 Dec 2016 - 11:36 am

WELLINGTON: The Club World Cup could not have come at a better time for Auckland City coach Ramon Tribulietx, with the Spaniard hoping...

Messi or Ronaldo? No thanks, says Leipzig boss 07 Dec 2016 - 10:40 am

Leipzig, Germany: Neither Lionel Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo would be considered fresh enough at youthful Bundesliga leaders RB Leipzig, says sports director Ralf...

Leicester City to field second-string side against Porto 07 Dec 2016 - 10:19 am

Leicester City will play it safe and field a second-string side in their inconsequential final Group G Champions League match against Porto on...

Real Madrid demand respect for "exemplary" Cristiano Ronaldo 07 Dec 2016 - 08:15 am

Madrid: Real Madrid launched a staunch defence of star forward Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday, demanding respect for the three-time World Player of the...

Arsenal keeping their tabs on Draxler 06 Dec 2016 - 07:46 pm

Julian Draxler has put Europe’s biggest clubs on red-alert this week, reiterating his desire to leave Wolfsburg in January. Mr. Unpopular He was...

Toby Alderweireld to return for Tottenham - CSKA clash 06 Dec 2016 - 06:14 pm

LONDON: Tottenham Hotspur welcome back defender Toby Alderweireld for Wednesday's Champions League clash with CSKA Moscow, but will be without injured Erik Lamela,...

Sunderland: Duncan Watmore will miss rest of the season 06 Dec 2016 - 04:39 pm

London: Young Sunderland forward Duncan Watmore will miss the rest of the season with a cruciate ligament injury, the Premier League club announced...

Leverkusen hunt first win over Monaco in six 06 Dec 2016 - 03:15 pm

Berlin: Bayer Leverkusen are chasing a first Champions League win over Monaco at the sixth attempt on Wednesday with both sides already through...

Record-breaking night awaits as Real Madrid hosts Borussia Dortmund 06 Dec 2016 - 02:11 pm

MADRID: It could be a night of records at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Wednesday. In addition to trying to win their Champions League...

Per Mertesacker: Germany Centre back eyes new year return for Arsenal 06 Dec 2016 - 01:58 pm

Arsenal centre back Per Mertesacker is nearing match fitness and is eyeing a return to action in the new year after spending the...

Stoke City must carry Burnley form into tricky run: Marc Muniesa 06 Dec 2016 - 01:57 pm

Stoke City must carry the momentum from a convincing 2-0 win over Burnley into a tough run of games, defender Marc Muniesa said....

Lyon must put firecracker trauma behind them in group finale 06 Dec 2016 - 12:27 pm

PARIS: Olympique Lyonnais need to shake off the psychological shock of the firecracker attack on their goalkeeper Anthony Lopes when they take on...

Manchester United must stop dropping points: Phil Jones 06 Dec 2016 - 12:07 pm

Phil Jones was left "gutted" when Manchester United once gain failed to close out a match from a promising position after conceding a...

Porto, Sevilla hunt final knockout berths in the Champions League 06 Dec 2016 - 12:01 pm

Paris: While Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund grapple for top spot in Group F, twice former winners Porto and Sevilla look to clinch...

Unsettled Manchester City target Celtic reaction 05 Dec 2016 - 07:20 pm

London: Pep Guardiola's Manchester City will look to turn the page on their turbulent weekend defeat by Chelsea when they entertain Celtic in...

Nottingham Forest owner quits Kuwait federation 05 Dec 2016 - 04:56 pm

Kuwait City: Fawaz al-Hassawi, the owner of English Premier League side Nottingham Forest, has resigned from his post as head of Kuwait's temporary...