Sports / Football

Brazil coach Scolari happy with draw 02 Dec 2012 - 12:22 am

SAO PAULO: New Brazil manager Luiz Felipe Scolari welcomed a tough Confederations Cup draw that pitted his team against Japan, Mexico and Italy...

Beckham wants Champions League swansong 02 Dec 2012 - 12:22 am

LOS ANGELES: David Beckham (pictured) has targeted one final fling in the European Champions League before hanging up his boots once he leaves...

Al Rayyan close gap on Al Sadd 02 Dec 2012 - 12:21 am

Al Rayyan players celebrate a goal during their Qatar Stars League (QSL) match against Al Wakra yesterday. Al Rayyan won 3-1. Lekhwiya’s Mourad...

Al Sadd edge Al Gharafa 01 Dec 2012 - 12:57 am

Al Kharaitiyat’s Mohammed Abdullah fights for the ball with Eljaish’s Karim Ziani (top) during their QSL match in Doha, yesterday. DOHA: Midfielder Wasim...

Beckham to keep playing 01 Dec 2012 - 12:54 am

CARSON, California: David Beckham is flattered by the “interesting and exciting options” facing him as he prepares to farewell LA Galaxy and Major...

I am obliged to win the World Cup, says Scolari 01 Dec 2012 - 12:54 am

SAO PAULO: Luiz Felipe Scolari believes Brazil have a solemn duty to win the World Cup on home soil in 2014, but admitted...

Malaga face UEFA sanctions over debts 01 Dec 2012 - 12:53 am

LAUSANNE, Switzerland: Qatari-owned Spanish La Liga outfit Malaga are among nine clubs facing UEFA sanctions over unpaid bills, European football’s governing body said...

Ribery ‘100 percent sure’ Bayern will be champions 01 Dec 2012 - 12:53 am

MUNICH, Germany: France winger Franck Ribery has said he is “100 percent sure” that Bayern Munich will finish the season as Bundesliga champions...

Scolari set to return as Brazil coach: Source 29 Nov 2012 - 12:28 am

BRASILIA: Brazil’s 2002 World Cup-winning coach Luiz Felipe Scolari (pictured) is to return to lead his country’s bid to win a sixth world...

Redknapp starts QPR reign with stalemate 29 Nov 2012 - 12:24 am

Aston Villa’s Belgian forward Christian Benteke (centre) vies for the ball with Reading’s British-born Jamaican defender Adrian Mariappa (right) and Reading’s Antiguan midfielder...

Malaga survive scare to advance 29 Nov 2012 - 12:22 am

Madrid: Tiny Cacereno from the Spanish third tier came within centimetres of upsetting Malaga in the King’s Cup late on Tuesday, winning 1-0...

Zico quits as Iraq coach 29 Nov 2012 - 12:22 am

Paris: Brazilian legend Zico (pictured) has resigned as coach of the Iraqi national team blaming a dispute over his contract. “I would like...

St Etienne edge PSG on penalties to reach semis 29 Nov 2012 - 12:21 am

PARIS: St Etienne had goalkeeper Stephane Ruffier to thank as they reached the League Cup semi-finals by beating Paris St Germain 5-3 on...

English football needs revamp, says national coach Hodgson 29 Nov 2012 - 12:21 am

RIO DE JANEIRO: A walk along Rio de Janeiro’s beachfront opened Roy Hodgson’s (pictured) eyes to how dedicated Brazilians are to honing their...

CEO Galliani admits Milan may sell more players 29 Nov 2012 - 12:20 am

MILAN, Italy: AC Milan CEO Adriano Galliani said the club will have to trim their playing personnel before any new players can be...

Scolari touted for Brazil return: Report 28 Nov 2012 - 12:36 am

SAO PAULO: Brazil are set to delve back into their glorious past by re-appointing 2002 World Cup-winning coach Felipe Scolari (pictured) to deliver...

Cech urges patience ahead of derby clash with Fulham 28 Nov 2012 - 12:29 am

Chelsea’s interim head coach Rafael Benitez attends a media conference at their training ground in Cobham, south of London, yesterday. LONDON: Chelsea goalkeeper...

Marseille, Lyon clash for Ligue 1 top spot 28 Nov 2012 - 12:28 am

MARSEILLE, France: Marseille host Lyon in today’s sole Ligue 1 clash in a game postponed from last month because of bad weather with...