Sports / Football

Qatar begin Asian Cup training 30 Dec 2014 - 01:05 am

Qatar football team members take a selfie ahead of their first training session in Canberra, Australia yesterday. The Al Anabi are in Australia...

Newcastle boss Pardew set for Palace job 29 Dec 2014 - 09:21 pm

Alan Pardew: Did not speak to press after Newcastle's win LONDON - Alan Pardew is reportedly set to quit Newcastle and take over...

Brazil Cup battering had been coming -- Zico 29 Dec 2014 - 08:26 pm

Brazil Cup battering had been coming RIO DE JANEIRO - Former Brazil star Zico says his country's World Cup battering by Germany was...

Pardew no-show increases Palace speculation 29 Dec 2014 - 07:05 pm

Alan Pardew no-show increases Crystal Palace speculation NEWCASTLE, United Kingdom - Newcastle manager Alan Pardew cast his future into doubt after failing to...

Pellegrini fumes after sloppy City blow the lead 29 Dec 2014 - 07:03 pm

Manchester City's Frank Lampard (R) and Burnley's Kieran Trippier during their Premier League match at Etihad Stadium on December 28, 2014 MANCHESTER, United...

Wenger eyes top four berth as Arsenal hit stride 29 Dec 2014 - 07:00 pm

Arsenal's Mathieu Debuchy (L) and West Ham United's Cheikhou Kouyate during their Premier League match at the Boleyn Ground on December 28, 2014...

Mourinho cries foul over Chelsea diving focus 29 Dec 2014 - 06:56 pm

Chelsea's Cesc Fabregas (L) reacts as referee Anthony Taylor shows him a yellow card for simulation after Febregas went down in the Southampton...

Upbeat Van Gaal still hopeful of title charge 29 Dec 2014 - 06:53 pm

Upbeat Van Gaal still hopeful of title charge LONDON - Louis van Gaal believes Manchester United are still in the Premier League title...

Europe the place to be for Brazil's Lucas 29 Dec 2014 - 06:50 pm

Europe the place to be for Brazil's Lucas RIO DE JANEIRO - Paris Saint Germain's Brazilian international star Lucas Moura said Sunday that...

After Gulf Cup, Qatar set sights on Asian Cup title 29 Dec 2014 - 01:07 am

Qatari players celebrate with the Gulf Cup trophy after defeating Saudi Arabia 2-1 in the final of the 22nd edition of the tournament...

Rangers boss says sorry after 4-0 loss 29 Dec 2014 - 12:50 am

EDINBURGH: Rangers caretaker manager Kenny McDowall said sorry to the Glasgow club’s support after his first match in charge ended in a 4-0...

Platini pushes ‘white card’ idea again 29 Dec 2014 - 12:34 am

DUBAI: UEFA president Michel Platini yesterday reiterated his desire to introduce a ‘white card’ that would lead to a player being sin-binned. The...

Chelsea confirm Torres Milan move 29 Dec 2014 - 12:34 am

LONDON: Spain striker Fernando Torres will join AC Milan permanently from Chelsea in the New Year, the English Premier League leaders said on...

Mourinho says new Terry deal ‘a formality’ 29 Dec 2014 - 12:32 am

LONDON: Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has declared that a new contract for long-serving captain John Terry (pictured) will be “a formality”, according to...

Chelsea run aground at Southampton 29 Dec 2014 - 12:31 am

LONDON: Leaders Chelsea and second-place Manchester City both succumbed to post-Christmas hangovers yesterday as they dropped points in the Premier League title race....

Marseille's Lemina refuses Gabon's CAN call-up 28 Dec 2014 - 08:52 pm

Lemina refuse la convocation du Gabon pour la CAN ! PARIS - Marseille midfielder Mario Lemina has rejected his country of birth Gabon's...

Lloris curbs Man United's title surge 28 Dec 2014 - 08:38 pm

Hugo Lloris curbs Manchester United`s title surge LONDON - Manchester United's efforts to force their way into the Premier League title race faltered...

Platini pushes 'white card' idea again 28 Dec 2014 - 08:34 pm

Michel Platini DUBAI - UEFA president Michel Platini on Sunday reiterated his desire to introduce a 'white card' that would lead to a...