Sports / Football

Blackburn bid to roll back the years against United 16 Feb 2017 - 10:03 pm

London: It is 22 years since Manchester United and Blackburn Rovers were duelling for Premier League supremacy but a rivalry that has faded...

FIFA chief Infantino not worried about Russia 2018 hooligans 16 Feb 2017 - 04:25 pm

Doha: FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Thursday he was not worried about hooliganism at next year's Russia World Cup, amid growing fears the...

Ancelotti's 'Big Bayern' hailed after 5-1 drubbing of Arsenal 16 Feb 2017 - 02:00 pm

Munich, Germany: The German media poured praise on Carlo Ancelotti's Bayern Munich on Thursday after their 5-1 drubbing of Arsenal allowed the Italian...

Tottenham Hotspur: Pochettino hopes for time to build winning mentality 16 Feb 2017 - 09:37 am

Tottenham Hotspur's 2-0 defeat at Liverpool on Saturday left them without an away win against any of their rivals in the top six...

Real Madrid boss Zidane warns against complacency after Napoli stroll 16 Feb 2017 - 08:24 am

MADRID: Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane warned that it was still all to play for in their Champions League last-16 clash against Napoli...

FA Cup: Sutton United heading for bumper payday as Arsenal Gunners loom 16 Feb 2017 - 08:20 am

LONDON: Win or lose, minor league giantkillers Sutton United are set for a bumper payday when they host 12 times winners Arsenal in...

Bayern Munich 5 Arsenal 1: No excuses for Arsene Wenger as pressure mounts 16 Feb 2017 - 07:57 am

MUNICH: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was not looking for excuses after his team were demolished 5-1 by Bayern Munich in their Champions League...

Real Madrid rallies to beat Napoli 3-1 in Champions League 16 Feb 2017 - 07:52 am

MADRID: The Real Madrid players kept their cool despite conceding a stunning early goal in the Champions League, producing an outstanding performance that...

Mane urges Liverpool to finish season on the front foot 15 Feb 2017 - 09:28 am

Liverpool must not dwell on their woeful start to 2017 but instead use it as motivation to turn their faltering season around, forward...

Reunions abound as Manchester United tackle Saint-Etienne 15 Feb 2017 - 08:51 am

London: Manchester United's quest for a trophy treble continues with a meeting against a fallen French giant on Thursday as Saint-Etienne visit Old...

Leicester City I'm leading a united dressing room, says Claudio Ranieri 15 Feb 2017 - 08:36 am

MONACO: Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri said on Tuesday he was not unsettled by speculation about his future as the Premier League champions...

Footballers prone to brain damage: study 15 Feb 2017 - 08:33 am

London: Professional footballers are at heightened risk of developing a brain disease that can cause dementia and is usually found in boxers and...

Barcelona's Busquets blames tactics, fitness for Paris St Germain nightmare 15 Feb 2017 - 08:26 am

Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets has criticised their tactical and physical frailties after a 4-0 thrashing at Paris St Germain in the last 16...

Paris St Germain 4 Barcelona 0: Cavani has last laugh over fellow Uruguay striker Suarez 15 Feb 2017 - 08:18 am

PARIS: Paris St Germain's Edinson Cavani swapped shirts with Barcelona and fellow Uruguay striker Luis Suarez after Tuesday's Champions League last-16, first leg...

Newcastle United stay top after late equaliser at Norwich City 15 Feb 2017 - 08:00 am

LONDON: Newcastle United stayed top of the English Championship (second tier) as Jamaal Lascelles grabbed an 81st-minute equaliser to salvage a 2-2 draw...