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Wilshere, Gibbs are doubtful 06 Nov 2013 - 07:21 am

BERLIN: Arsenal’s Jack Wilshere and Kieran Gibbs are doubtful for the Champions League Group F trip to last season’s runners-up Borussia Dortmund with...

Manager Mourinho seeks improvement 06 Nov 2013 - 07:20 am

LONDON: Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho (pictured), who said he made “11 mistakes” in his team selection after Chelsea lost to Newcastle United on...

New Zealand boost for World Cup play-off 06 Nov 2013 - 07:20 am

WELLINGTON: New Zealand received a boost yesterday with attacking trio Shane Smeltz, Chris Wood and Marco Rojas declared fit for their World Cup...

Record allocation of World Cup tickets: FIFA 06 Nov 2013 - 07:18 am

RIO DE JANEIRO: Football’s governing body FIFA yesterday announced a record first allocation of tickets for next year’s World Cup in Brazil after...

PSG held 1-1 by Anderlecht 06 Nov 2013 - 06:16 am

Sacha Kljestan (left) of RSC Anderlecht vies for the ball with Lucas of Paris Saint Germain during the UEFA Champions League Group C...

Van Persie and Rooney hit form before Sociedad clash 05 Nov 2013 - 10:29 am

MADRID: Manchester United’s hopes of silverware this season will likely rest on the shoulders of Robin van Persie and Wayne Rooney and manager...

Mackay soaks up derby triumph 05 Nov 2013 - 10:28 am

CARDIFF, United Kingdom: Cardiff City manager Malky Mackay hopes his side’s 1-0 victory over Swansea City in the Premier League’s first ever Welsh...

Capello keen to stay on as Russia coach 05 Nov 2013 - 10:28 am

MOSCOW: Russia manager Fabio Capello has said he will discuss the details of a new contract today with Russian sports minister Vitaly Mutko....

Villas-Boas defends goal-shy Tottenham 05 Nov 2013 - 10:27 am

LIVERPOOL: Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas launched a staunch defence of his side’s Premier League goalscoring record after their 0-0 draw with Everton...

Knockout stage beckons for Bayern, Real and PSG 05 Nov 2013 - 03:13 am

Manchester United’s Shinji Kagawa challenges team-mate Wayne Rooney (right) during a training session at the Carrington training complex in Manchester, northern England, yesterday....

Wins for Al Rayyan, Al Arabi in Qatargas League 04 Nov 2013 - 09:08 am

A: Action from the Qatargas League match between Al Rayyan and Lekhwiya in Doha, yesterday. Al Rayyan won 4-2. In the other matches...

Cardiff win Welsh derby 04 Nov 2013 - 09:07 am

Cardiff City’s English defender Steven Caulker (left) jumps to score the opening goal of the English Premier League match against Swansea City at...

Villa, Costa on target for buoyant Atletico 04 Nov 2013 - 09:05 am

Atletico Madrid’s Spanish striker David Villa celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Spanish Primera Division match against Athletic Bilbao at Vicente...

I signed for United, claims Eriksson 04 Nov 2013 - 09:04 am

LONDON: Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has claimed that he signed a contract to succeed Alex Ferguson at Manchester United in 2002. The...

QSL: Al Sadd held by Al Gharafa; Al Rayyan pick up three points 03 Nov 2013 - 08:45 am

Al Sadd’s Lee Jung Soo (right) controls the ball during the Qatar Stars League (QSL) match against Al Gharafa at Al Gharafa Stadium...

Bayern Munich equal record with 2-1 victory over Hoffenheim 03 Nov 2013 - 08:44 am

BERLIN: Bayern Munich equalled the record for the longest unbeaten run in the history of the Bundesliga with a 2-1 win at Hoffenheim...

Cavani scores twice as PSG thrash Lorient 03 Nov 2013 - 08:44 am

PARIS: Paris St Germain’s in-form striker Edinson Cavani scored twice to help them crush lowly Lorient 4-0 and move three points clear at...

Sanchez strike helps Barca edge Espanyol 03 Nov 2013 - 08:44 am

MADRID: Barcelona extended their lead at the top of La Liga on Friday as they overcame stiff resistence from Espanyol to win the...