Sports / Football

Man United act to halt slide 24 Apr 2014 - 12:27 am

LONDON: The balance of power in English soccer has shifted from one famous US-owned club to another, with Liverpool on course to win...

We will give our best to win this new Cup, says Eljaish striker Raynar 24 Apr 2014 - 12:18 am

Doha: Brazilian front man Wagnar Raynar (pictured) has scored seven goals and assisted on nine occasions for the Eljiash side finalists at the...

Qatar Cup final tickets still available: QSL 24 Apr 2014 - 12:17 am

Doha: The first-ever Qatar Cup has seen the tickets for the final almost sold out but there are still some available for the...

Syrian refugees to get Qatar Cup final proceeds 24 Apr 2014 - 12:16 am

Doha: The Qatar Stars League (QSL) signed an agreement with Qatar Charity whereby all of the money raised during the Qatar Cup final,...

Sao Paulo will be ready at ‘last minute’, says FIFA 24 Apr 2014 - 12:01 am

SAO PAULO: FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke on Tuesday said Sao Paulo’s delayed stadium would be ready “at the last minute” for the...

Forlan takes Cerezo into Asia’s last 16 24 Apr 2014 - 12:01 am

SINGAPORE: Uruguay star Diego Forlan struck a precious winner to take his new club Cerezo Osaka into the AFC Champions League last 16...

Rashidov’s late goal shatter Eljaish dream 24 Apr 2014 - 12:01 am

Doha: Sardor Rashidov scored with virtually the last kick of the game as Uzbek champions Bunyodkor secured their place in the knockout stage...

FIFA suspends Barcelona transfer ban 24 Apr 2014 - 12:00 am

ZURICH: FIFA yesterday suspended a ban on Barcelona signing players while the club makes an appeal against a 14-month transfer ban. World football’s...

Late Matuidi goal gives PSG victory 24 Apr 2014 - 12:00 am

PARIS: Blaise Matuidi struck in the 89th minute to give Paris Saint-Germain a 1-0 win against struggling Evian at the Parc des Princes...

United sack Moyes, Giggs appointed interim manager 23 Apr 2014 - 09:10 am

Manchester’s United manager David Moyes (right) speaks to midfielder Ryan Giggs during a training session at the team’s Carrington training complex in Manchester,...

Bayern, Real renew rivalry 23 Apr 2014 - 09:08 am

Real Madrid’s forward Cristiano Ronaldo and team-mate Gareth Bale practise during a training session on the eve of the UEFA Champions League semifinal...

Studious Giggs set for another reinvention 23 Apr 2014 - 09:07 am

LONDON: Following a record-breaking playing career, Ryan Giggs is poised to enter uncharted territory after being named as the interim successor to sacked...

Fifty One East official sponsor of Emir Cup 23 Apr 2014 - 08:59 am

Bader Al Darwish (left), Chairman and Managing Director of Darwish Holding and Saoud Al Mohannadi, Vice President of Qatar Football Association, exchanging documents...

Atletico and Chelsea draw 23 Apr 2014 - 04:02 am

Chelsea’s Australian goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer (centre) stops the ball during the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg match Club against Atletico Madrid at...

Keflezighi wins, Jeptoo repeats at Boston 22 Apr 2014 - 02:19 am

Runners approach the finish line of the 118th Boston Marathon in Boston, Massachusetts, yesterday. Tens of thousands of runners, cheered by a multitude...

Blatter repeats backing for winter 2022 World Cup 22 Apr 2014 - 02:16 am

PARIS: FIFA President Sepp Blatter has reiterated his desire for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to be played at the end of...

Shahaniya, Al Markhiya ahead 22 Apr 2014 - 02:16 am

Action from the first round matches of the Emir Cup between Al Shamal-Shahaniya and Mesaimer-Al Markhiya. Shahaniya and Al Markhiya won by identical...

Burnley promoted to the Premier League 22 Apr 2014 - 02:14 am

LONDON: Burnley ended their four-year wait to return to the Premier League in emphatic fashion as their 2-0 win over Wigan Athletic clinched...