Sports / Football

England seek fresh start in Norway friendly 02 Sep 2014 - 09:46 pm

LONDON: After a dismal World Cup, England will enter an uncertain new era today when they tackle Norway in a low-key friendly game...

Real Madrid confirm loan deal for Hernandez 01 Sep 2014 - 11:07 pm

Real Madrid’s new forward Javier Hernandez poses during his presentation to the media at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid yesterday. MADRID: European champions...

Falcao’s United move ends Europe transfer boom 01 Sep 2014 - 11:05 pm

Radamel Falcao (right) poses for a photo with a fan during a French Ligue 1 match at the Louis II Stadium in Monaco ...

Messi, Ozil ruled out of World Cup final rematch 01 Sep 2014 - 09:39 pm

MADRID: Argentina captain Lionel Messi will miss his side’s friendly against world champions Germany on Wednesday due to a groin strain, his club...

‘Horrible’ Real have to learn, Casillas fumes 01 Sep 2014 - 09:38 pm

FROM LEFT: Real Madrid’s forward Karim Benzema, defender Sergio Ramos, goalkeeper and captain Iker Casillas and midfielder Toni Kroos react after Real Sociedad...

PSG trounce Saint-Etienne with Ibrahimovic hat-trick 01 Sep 2014 - 09:36 pm

Paris Saint-Germain’s Swedish midfielder Zlatan Ibrahimovic (right) and defender David Luiz react after the former scored a goal during a French Ligue 1...

Barca academy graduates steal early-season limelight 01 Sep 2014 - 09:35 pm

BARCELONA: Barcelona’s 1-0 La Liga win at Villarreal on Sunday was engineered by Lionel Messi but it was not the four-times World Player...

Suarez pops by for Liverpool farewell 01 Sep 2014 - 09:35 pm

LONDON: Barcelona striker Luis Suarez said goodbye to his former Liverpool team-mates during a visit to the club’s Melwood training base yesterday, captain...

Debutant Sandro hands Barca win at Villarreal 31 Aug 2014 - 11:20 pm

Barcelona’s players celebrate after Sandro Ramirez (second right) scored against Villarreal during their at the Madrigal Stadium in Villarreal yesterday. MADRID: Barcelona made...

Liverpool rout Spurs 3-0, Arsenal held by Leicester 31 Aug 2014 - 11:19 pm

Liverpool’s English midfielder Steven Gerrard (centre) along with with Italian striker Mario Balotelli (left) and English striker Daniel Sturridge (right) celebrates after scoring...

We don’t look world-class at the moment, admits Van Gaal 31 Aug 2014 - 11:18 pm

Manchester United’s Dutch manager Louis van Gaal applauds the fans as he leaves the pitch after the final whistle in the English Premier...

Lopez helps Milan win on Inzaghi’s debut 31 Aug 2014 - 11:17 pm

MILAN: Goalkeeper Diego Lopez made an inspired debut for AC Milan as he helped them beat Lazio 3-1 in their first competitive game...

Brazil draft Robinho for friendlies 31 Aug 2014 - 11:16 pm

RIO DE JANEIRO: New Brazil coach Dunga has called up former Real Madrid, Manchester City and AC Milan forward Robinho in place of...

Manchester City lose at home as Chelsea hit Everton for six 30 Aug 2014 - 11:37 pm

Everton’s goalkeeper Tim Howard (left) argues with Chelsea’s Diego Costa (centre) after the Spanish footballer scored a goal during their English Premier League...

O’Connor’s last chance a potential gift for Wallabies 30 Aug 2014 - 10:33 pm

Australia’s James O’ Connor kicks over a penalty kick during their Tri-Nations Rugby Union match at Kings Park in Durban, in this August...

Valencia romp to 3-0 win over 10-man Malaga 30 Aug 2014 - 10:29 pm

Valencia’s manager Nuno Espirito Santo celebrates the second goal against Malaga at the Mestalla Stadium on Friday. Valencia: Valencia’s Paco Alcacer, Dani Parejo...

Barca welcome back Neymar, lose Iniesta 30 Aug 2014 - 10:28 pm

MADRID: Brazilian star Neymar will make his first appearance of the season when Barcelona travel to face Villarreal today, but the Catalans will...

Monaco leave out Falcao for Lille clash 30 Aug 2014 - 10:27 pm

MONACO: Radamel Falcao was dropped at the last minute from Monaco’s matchday squad for yesterday’s Ligue 1 clash with Lille amid mounting speculation...