Sports / Football

Football is the new cricket, says India coach Constantine 13 Jan 2019 - 11:26 am

Abu Dhabi: A nomadic English coach whose colourful career has taken him from Millwall to Malawi has got cricket-mad India dreaming of Asian...

Salah penalty sends 'mature' Liverpool seven points clear again 12 Jan 2019 - 09:08 pm

Brighton, United Kingdom: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp hailed his side's maturity as Premier League contenders after breaking down an obdurate Brighton thanks to...

Sevilla sign El Haddadi but Nolito expected to be out for 3 months 12 Jan 2019 - 05:40 pm

Seville, Spain: Sevilla have signed one forward in Munir El Haddadi from Barcelona but lost another after the club confirmed on Saturday that...

Monaco boost midfield options with Vainqueur signing 12 Jan 2019 - 04:03 pm

PARIS: Struggling AS Monaco followed up the signing of Cesc Fabregas by reinforcing their midfield with Frenchman William Vainqueur joining on loan from...

Coutinho penalty gives Barca hope despite cup defeat to Levante 12 Jan 2019 - 01:03 am

Madrid: Philippe Coutinho scored a crucial away goal but Barcelona have work to do to avoid a surprise exit from the Copa del...

Asian Cup: South Korea, China make last 16 as Socceroos bounce back 12 Jan 2019 - 01:03 am

Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates: South Korea and China ensured their places in the Asian Cup last 16 on Friday after continuing their perfect...

AFC Asian Cup: UAE beat India to keep hopes alive 11 Jan 2019 - 01:12 am

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates edged a step closer to a place in the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019’s Round of 16...

Figo, Kaka seek 'promise' of football in cricket-mad Pakistan 10 Jan 2019 - 05:05 pm

Karachi: Portuguese great Luis Figo and Brazilian star Kaka Thursday vowed to help develop the "great promise" of football in Pakistan, a country...

Ramsey set to swap Arsenal for Juventus: reports 10 Jan 2019 - 08:16 am

Italian champions Juventus are set to sign Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey at the end of the season on a free transfer, according to...

Japan survive fright against Turkmenistan at Asian Cup 10 Jan 2019 - 12:23 am

Al Ain, UAE: Yuya Osako’s quickfire double spared Japan’s blushes against lowly Turkmenistan as Uzbekistan’s late winner saw off Oman at the Asian...

Bayern eager to complete signing of Chelsea teenager Hudson-Odoi 10 Jan 2019 - 12:04 am

Doha: Bayern Munich, who are targeting young talent in the current transfer window, have confirmed their strong interest in English teenager Callum Hudson-Odoi...

Madrid injury problems deepen with Courtois setback 09 Jan 2019 - 07:31 pm

MADRID: Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has been sidelined with a hip problem, leaving the stuttering European champions without a total of seven...

Barcelona icon Iniesta apologises over blackface photo 09 Jan 2019 - 05:28 pm

Tokyo: Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta has apologised after posting a photo on social media with two people in blackface as part of Epiphany...

Bayern recruitment drive starts with France defender Pavard 09 Jan 2019 - 12:57 pm

BERLIN: Bayern Munich have reached an agreement to sign French defender Benjamin Pavard, who will join the German champions on a five-year deal...

Diaz Real deal shows Man City depth: Guardiola 08 Jan 2019 - 06:47 pm

London: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes Brahim Diaz's departure for Real Madrid is a sign of good work being done by the...

Egypt to host African Cup; Salah's chance to shine at home 08 Jan 2019 - 04:06 pm

Egypt will replace Cameroon as the host of this year's African Cup of Nations soccer tournament, giving Mohamed Salah a chance to shine...

Rowett sacked by Stoke City after poor run of results 08 Jan 2019 - 01:53 pm

Stoke City have sacked manager Gary Rowett with immediate effect after eight months in charge, the English Championship (second-tier) club announced on Tuesday....