Sports / Football

Argentina press hails ‘heart of champions’ 15 Jul 2014 - 12:07 am

An Argentina supporter receives the team with a banner that says: ‘Thanks for everything’ in Buenos Aires, Argentina, yesterday. BUENOS AIRES: Argentina’s media...

Five best goals of the World Cup 15 Jul 2014 - 12:06 am

RIO DE JANEIRO: Five of the most memorable goals of the 2014 World Cup: Robin Van Persie, Netherlands vs Spain, Group B, Salvador,...

After FIFA 2014 success, beIN’s star-studded team anticipates home World Cup action at Qatar 2022 14 Jul 2014 - 11:35 pm

A photo taken on Sunday shows beIN Sports’ coverage of the closing ceremony of the 2014 World Cup. The Qatar-based television channel ensured...

Germany win World Cup 14 Jul 2014 - 05:56 am

Germany’s defender and captain Philipp Lahm (front-second right) holds up the World Cup trophy as he celebrates with his team-mates after winning the...

QMMF’s Prinz delighted with her show at maiden Grand Prix 14 Jul 2014 - 12:03 am

QMMF’s rider Nina Prinz gestures after finishing her German MotoGP race, yesterday in Sachsenring, Germany. This was Prinz’s maiden GP experience. SACHSENRING: QMMF...

Brazil pay heavy price for tactical naivety, immaturity 13 Jul 2014 - 11:52 pm

Brazilian players and coach Luiz Felipe Scolari (left) react during the third-place play-off match against Netherlands at the National Stadium in Brasilia on...

Robben rules out joining Van Gaal at Manchester 13 Jul 2014 - 11:51 pm

London: Netherlands striker Arjen Robben will stay with Bayern Munich rather than taking the opportunity to follow national coach Louis van Gaal to...

Adidas says will still work with Suarez 13 Jul 2014 - 11:50 pm

BERLIN: German sportswear maker Adidas yesterday said it would start using Uruguyan striker Luis Suarez again despite his four-month ban for biting a...

Silva issues apology 13 Jul 2014 - 11:50 pm

BRASiLIA: Brazil captain Thiago Silva issued an apology on behalf of his team after their World Cup campaign ended with a 3-0 defeat...

Julio Cesar admits his Brazil career is over 13 Jul 2014 - 11:49 pm

BRASiLIA: Goalkeeper Julio Cesar admitted on Saturday that his international career is over after Brazil’s World Cup campaign ended in disappointment. “This is...

Messi holds the key for defence too 13 Jul 2014 - 12:09 pm

RIO DE JANEIRO: Lionel Messi is not only Argentina’s key attacking threat but he is also instrumental in helping the defence. Long suspected...

Liverpool skipper praises departing Suarez 13 Jul 2014 - 12:08 pm

LONDON: Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard (pictured) paid an emotional tribute to Luis Suarez as the Uruguay striker’s move to Barcelona was confirmed on...

Ticket executive will be exonerated, says FIFA 13 Jul 2014 - 12:04 pm

RIO DE JANEIRO: FIFA said yesterday it was confident a World Cup ticketing services executive accused by Brazilian authorities of illegally selling match...

Germans ready to make history, says Loew 13 Jul 2014 - 12:04 pm

RIO DE JANEIRO: Joachim Loew says Germany is ready to make history by winning today’s final to become the first European side to...

Argentina prays for Messi goals in today’s final 13 Jul 2014 - 12:03 pm

BUENOS AIRES: Everyone in Rosario has a tale to tell about Lionel Messi, the Argentinian city’s most famous son who rivals Pope Francis...

Neymar on the World Cup best player shortlist 13 Jul 2014 - 12:03 pm

RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil’s injured star Neymar is on a shortlist for the World Cup’s best player which also includes seven names from...

More misery for Brazil as Netherlands finish third 13 Jul 2014 - 05:34 am

Netherlands’ team pose a group photo with their medals after winning the third place play-off match against Brazil during the 2014 FIFA World...

Neymar dares to back Messi’s Argentina in final amid hostility 12 Jul 2014 - 12:50 am

Argentina’s Lionel Messi (right) heads the ball next to team-mate Fernando Gago during a training session in Vespasiano yesterday, ahead of their 2014...