Sports / Football

Nigeria suffer Nations Cup shock 08 Sep 2014 - 12:03 am

Action from the AFC U-16 Championship match between Iran and Qatar at Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok yesterday. Iran won 3-2. JOHANNESBURG: Holders Nigeria...

AFC U-16: Iran edge Qatar 3-2 08 Sep 2014 - 12:00 am

Bangkok: Reza Shekari scored twice as former AFC U-16 Championship winners Iran edged out Qatar 3-2 yesterday in a highly-entertaining Group D opener...

Platini threatens retired Ribery with suspension 08 Sep 2014 - 12:00 am

BERLIN: UEFA President Michel Platini has threatened compatriot and now-retired former France playmaker Franck Ribery with a suspension, according to yesterday’s version of...

Neymar stunner gives Brazil win 06 Sep 2014 - 10:58 pm

Neymar of Brazil dribbles with the ball during a friendly match against Colombia at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on Friday...

Euro 2016: Road to France begins in earnest 06 Sep 2014 - 10:57 pm

Dutch team head coach Guus Hiddink during a training session in Seefeld, Austria, yesterday. The Netherlands will face Czech Republic in an UEFA...

Ronaldinho joins Mexican club Queretaro 06 Sep 2014 - 10:54 pm

MEXICO CITY: Brazilian legend Ronaldinho made a surprise move to Mexico’s first division on Friday night, joining the White Roosters of Queretaro on...

FIFA completes probe into 2018, 2022 bids 06 Sep 2014 - 02:30 am

BERNE: FIFA ethics committee investigator Michael Garcia has completed a probe into the bidding process for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, awarded...

Italy off to flying start under Conte with victory over Dutch 05 Sep 2014 - 11:59 pm

Italy’s midfielder Daniele De Rossi (left) celebrates after scoring a penalty kick at a friendly game against the Netherlands on Thursday at the...

I feel like a footballer again, says Suarez 05 Sep 2014 - 11:58 pm

FC Barcelona’s Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez in action during his first training session in Barcelona in this August 15 file photo. BARCELONA: Luis...

Ibrahimovic rules out Sweden cap record push 05 Sep 2014 - 11:57 pm

STOCKHOLM: Sweden’s star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic does not expect to finish his career as his country’s all-time record cap winner. The PSG forward...

Neymar named Brazil captain for friendlies 05 Sep 2014 - 11:52 pm

Brazilian player Neymar practises during a training session at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, Florida on Thursday. MIAMI: Brazil coach Dunga has confirmed...

Ex-Al Arabi manager to coach Korea 05 Sep 2014 - 11:50 pm

SEOUL: South Korea appointed former Germany international and managerial journeyman Uli Stielike as the national team’s new coach yesterday, in a surprise move...

Rooney rescues England in Norway win 04 Sep 2014 - 09:36 pm

England’s captain Wayne Rooney gestures during their friendly match against Norway at Wembley Stadium in London on Wednesday night. LONDON: Wayne Rooney marked...

Argentina beat Germany 4-2 in Cup final rematch 04 Sep 2014 - 09:36 pm

Argentina’s Angel Di Maria kicks the ball during the friendly match against Germany in Duesseldorf on Wednesday night. Argentina won 4-2. DUSSELDORF, Germany:...

Barrett gets first start at flyhalf for All Blacks 03 Sep 2014 - 11:00 pm

Beauden Barrett of New Zealand scores a try during the third match against France in New Plymouth in this June 2013 file photo. ...

Arsenal capture Welbeck from United 02 Sep 2014 - 09:48 pm

England’s Jack Wilshere (right) is challenged by Danny Welbeck during a training session at Arsenal’s training facility in London on Monday. LONDON: Arsenal...

Argentina to take on Germany sans Messi 02 Sep 2014 - 09:48 pm

Germany’s head coach Joachim Loew answers questions during a press conference of the German team in Duesseldorf, Germany yesterday. Germany will play friendly...

Beckham ‘sad’ over Welbeck’s exit 02 Sep 2014 - 09:46 pm

LONDON: Former Manchester United midfielder David Beckham told the BBC that he was “sad” to see home-grown striker Danny Welbeck leave the club...