Sports / Football

Real hope misfiring Ronaldo to catch fire 28 Oct 2016 - 10:55 pm

Madrid: Real Madrid are hoping Cristiano Ronaldo can end a lean period in front of goal as they attempt to keep their noses...

New China coach Lippi looks to restore confidence 28 Oct 2016 - 10:51 pm

BEIJING: Marcello Lippi said his first priority as China coach is to restore some confidence to his players as he looks to breathe...

Guardiola plots City upturn as Liverpool eyes top of the table 28 Oct 2016 - 10:51 pm

London: Pep Guardiola takes Manchester City to West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League today still trying to figure out how to lift...

Pardew wants Palace to step up focus ahead of Liverpool game 28 Oct 2016 - 01:03 pm

Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew says his side must maintain their concentration for the full 90 minutes this weekend or risk being punished...

Manchester United's Shaw hoping for opportunity to impress 28 Oct 2016 - 10:41 am

Manchester United left back Luke Shaw did not even merit a place on the bench as his side were crushed 4-0 by Chelsea...

Liverpool ready to challenge under Klopp - Ferguson 28 Oct 2016 - 10:07 am

Liverpool have found their identity under manager Juergen Klopp, who has transformed the Merseyside club into genuine Premier League title contenders this season,...

Even Messi couldn't save S-League, says Pennant 28 Oct 2016 - 09:53 am

Singapore: English footballer Jermaine Pennant fired a parting shot as he left his Singapore club, saying even Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi couldn't lift...

Bayern march on in Cup, Dortmund survive 28 Oct 2016 - 12:51 am

Berlin: Holders Bayern Munich reached the third round of the German Cup with a 3-1 win over Augsburg on Wednesday while second-division Union...

Real run riot in 7-1 Spanish Cup win 28 Oct 2016 - 12:48 am

León, Spain: A much-weakened Real Madrid went goal crazy in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday, smashing third-division minnows Cultural Leonesa 7-1 away...

Higuain adds even more spice to Juventus-Napoli rivalry in Serie-A 28 Oct 2016 - 12:14 am

MILAN: Gonzalo Higuain (pictured) will face former club Napoli for the first time tomorrow since his acrimonious departure for Juventus, adding even more...

FIFA parts with CEO of its $140m soccer museum 28 Oct 2016 - 12:11 am

ZURICH: FIFA says the CEO of its $140m soccer museum in Zurich is leaving amid reports of poor visitor numbers since opening in...

Mata sinks City, noisy West Ham stun Chelsea 28 Oct 2016 - 12:09 am

Manchester: Juan Mata’s second-half strike earned Manchester United a 1-0 win over holders Manchester City on Wednesday as Jose Mourinho’s resurgent side reached...

Violence returns to haunt English football matches 28 Oct 2016 - 12:07 am

LONDON: Snarling football supporters pelted each other with ripped-up seats and coins at West Ham United’s game with Chelsea on Wednesday. The eruption...

Real Madrid's misfiring 'BBC' under pressure 27 Oct 2016 - 05:03 pm

MADRID: Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane is under pressure to break up his misfiring attacking trio of Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Gareth...

Former Arsenal and Liverpool Pennant to quit Singapore football club 27 Oct 2016 - 03:47 pm

Singapore: Former Arsenal and Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant is set to leave his Singapore football club just nine months after signing, the team's...

The Mind of Conte: How the Italian’s blueprint is finally taking shape at Chelsea 27 Oct 2016 - 03:06 pm

Following the most impressive wins from the men in blue against Leicester City and Manchester United, here are some thoughts on what stood...

Santi Cazorla: Why Arsenal need their Spanish maestro back 27 Oct 2016 - 02:51 pm

Given Arsenal’s recent form and goalscoring prowess, many believed Saturday’s encounter with Middlesbrough would be a forgone conclusion. The Gunners, coming off a...