Sports / Football

Italy holds it breath as World Cup showdown looms 13 Nov 2017 - 06:06 pm

Rome: Italy was Monday anxiously counting down to kick-off in a showdown with Sweden that will determine whether the football superpower misses the...

Prove yourselves, German stars told for French test 13 Nov 2017 - 03:40 pm

Berlin: Germany coach Joachim Loew has told his side to prove themselves in Tuesday's international friendly against France as part of the defending...

England's Rashford reveals Ronaldo inspiration ahead of Brazil game 13 Nov 2017 - 02:45 pm

Watching Brazilian striker Ronaldo score a Champions League hat-trick for Real Madrid against Manchester United 14 years ago provided a lasting inspiration for...

Southgate thinks outside the box to overcome England penalty curse 13 Nov 2017 - 02:41 pm

LONDON: England manager Gareth Southgate is thinking of putting his team through a mock penalty shootout before a Wembley crowd in an attempt...

Russia vows to improve Luzhniki stadium transport after complaints 13 Nov 2017 - 02:33 pm

Moscow: Russian authorities said Monday they would improve Luzhniki stadium before next year's World Cup after fans at the Russia v Argentina friendly...

Liverpool's Mane suffers injury scare on Senegal duty 13 Nov 2017 - 02:15 pm

Liverpool and Senegal forward Sadio Mane has returned to the Premier League club earlier than scheduled after tweaking his hamstring on international duty,...

Timely win can boost Everton's performances, says Calvert-Lewin 13 Nov 2017 - 02:05 pm

Everton's 3-2 win against Watford in the Premier League came at the right time and will help the struggling side put in improved...

Was embarrassed to make international return: Messi 13 Nov 2017 - 11:28 am

Madrid, Argentina star Lionel Messi said he was embarrassed to make a comeback to international football after announcing his retirement during the 2014...

'We're Italy, we'll qualify', insists Ventura 12 Nov 2017 - 06:26 pm

Milan: "We're Italy and if we qualify it will be by playing football," coach Gian Piero Ventura insisted on Sunday on the eve...

Morocco, Tunisia take different paths to World Cup 12 Nov 2017 - 06:14 pm

Johannesburg: North African nations Morocco and Tunisia took contrasting routes Saturday as they qualified for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Morocco scored...

Neymar not immune to criticism, says Mbappe 12 Nov 2017 - 03:45 pm

Paris: Kylian Mbappe insisted his Paris Saint-Germain team-mate Neymar is "human like everyone else" after the Brazilian was reduced to tears on Friday...

Ousted Evra backed by Mandanda 12 Nov 2017 - 03:41 pm

Paris: After being hit with a season-long ban and losing his job at Marseille for a karate kick on a supporter, Patrice Evra...

Spain's Isco to miss Russia trip 12 Nov 2017 - 02:07 pm

Madrid: Real Madrid playmaker Isco withdrew on Sunday from the Spain squad for Tuesday's friendly away to Russia in preparation for next year's...

Italy's old guard in final stand 12 Nov 2017 - 01:13 pm

Milan: Italy's old guard face a final stand in Monday's World Cup play-off against Sweden in the San Siro after Gian Piero Ventura's...

Pirlo joins the criticism as Italy fears the worst 11 Nov 2017 - 01:33 pm

MILAN: Former playmaker Andrea Pirlo joined the criticism after Italy's 1-0 defeat to Sweden on Friday left the four-times champions on the brink...

'Karate kick' Evra leaves Marseille, banned until June 30 11 Nov 2017 - 09:07 am

Marseille: Patrice Evra parted ways with Marseille on Friday after his infamous karate kick on one of his own fans, just moments after...

Toothless Peru held in New Zealand 11 Nov 2017 - 08:38 am

Wellington: Peru failed to break down a resolute New Zealand defence in a 0-0 draw in Wellington Saturday to leave their dream of...

Aussie coach Postecoglou happy after Honduras stalemate 11 Nov 2017 - 08:29 am

San Pedro Sula, Honduras: Australia coach Ange Postecoglou praised the way his side dealt with hostile conditions on Friday after the Socceroos held...