Sports / Football

Van Gaal holds tongue amid Mourinho reports 22 May 2016 - 12:00 am

Jose Mourinho. Reuters London: Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal refused to discuss his future on Saturday amid reports that Jose Mourinho is...

Bayern Munich win German Cup 22 May 2016 - 12:00 am

Bayern Munich's Thomas Mueller scores penalty goal. REUTERS / Kai Pfaffenbach Berlin: Bayern Munich won the German Cup in a penalty shoot-out against...

Crystal Palace v Man Utd FA Cup final teams 21 May 2016 - 06:40 pm

General view outside the stadium before the match. Reuters / Toby Melville London: Starting line-ups in the FA Cup final between Crystal Palace...

CSKA beat Rostov to Russian title on final day 21 May 2016 - 05:12 pm

Moscow: CSKA Moscow claimed the Russian title in dramatic fashion on the final day of the season with a 1-0 win at Rubin...

Barcelona, Sevilla aim for second trophy of season in Cup final 21 May 2016 - 03:59 pm

(photo: twitter) Madrid: Both FC Barcelona and Sevilla have the chance to end the season on a high note when they face each...

Why Chelsea star Diego Costa’s omission from Euro 2016 is justified 21 May 2016 - 03:18 pm

Diego Costa (file photo / Reuters) By Mark Sochon Most Euro 2016 squad announcements over the past couple of weeks have passed by...

Three Reasons why delivering FA Cup shouldn’t save Louis van Gaal's job 21 May 2016 - 03:14 pm

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal during training. (Reuters / Craig Brough) By Brian Humphrey Manchester United will travel to the English capital...

Griezmann one of the world's top three: Simeone 21 May 2016 - 02:41 pm

Atletico Madrid's French forward Antoine Griezmann listens during a press conference after a training session during the club's Open Media Day at Wanda...

Barca agree reported record Nike deal 21 May 2016 - 12:13 pm

Luis Suarez of Barcelona (file photo) Barcelona: Barcelona agreed a "long-term" contract extension with American sportswear giants Nike on Saturday, which will reportedly...

Watford confirm Mazzarri as new manager 21 May 2016 - 11:36 am

Walter Mazzarri (file photo / Reuters) By Ken Ferris LONDON: Italian Walter Mazzarri will manage Watford in the English Premier League next season...

Xavi says he 'would love to lift Emir Cup trophy' in season’s last game 20 May 2016 - 12:00 am

Xavi Hernandez (file photo) Doha: Al Sadd captain Xavi Hernandez’s first season in Qatar will come to a fitting finale on Friday when...

Hales, Bairstow revive England after Shanaka triple strike 20 May 2016 - 12:00 am

Sri Lanka's Dasun Shanaka (L) celebrates after taking the wicket of England's captain Alastair Cook (2nd L) during play on the first morning...

Emir Cup final: Clash of the titans 19 May 2016 - 06:06 pm

Al Sadd stadium reach for Emir Cup 2016 Final. (Photo: Abdul Basit) DOHA: Hosts Al Sadd will take on Lekhwiya in the final...

Aston Villa to be 'most famous club in China' after $87m swoop 19 May 2016 - 08:18 am

London: Aston Villa revealed ambitions to become the most popular team in China after Harvard-educated businessman Tony Jiantong Xia snapped up the relegated...

Leicester City owners shoot for Thai World Cup entry 19 May 2016 - 07:31 am

Leicester City FC's owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha speaks on stage during a presentation of the English Premier League trophy at the King Power duty-free...

Qatari striker Akram Afif signs Villarreal contract 19 May 2016 - 12:00 am

Villarreal CF Chairman Fernando Roig Negueroles with Qatari striker Akram Afif. Photo: www.villarrealcf.es Qatari striker Akram Afif officially signed the contract with Villarreal...

Sevilla stuns Liverpool with 3-1 win in Europa League final 19 May 2016 - 12:00 am

Sevilla's players celebrate with the trophy after winning the UEFA Europa League final football match between Liverpool FC and Sevilla FC at the...

Waning Rooney sees future in the midfield 18 May 2016 - 03:57 pm

Manchester United's Wayne Rooney applauds fans during a lap of honour after the game. (Reuters / Carl Recine) Manchester: Manchester United captain Wayne...