Sports / Football

Chelsea ‘regret’ racism charges against referee 28 Nov 2012 - 12:27 am

LONDON: Chelsea yesterday expressed their “regrets” over the way they complained of racist abuse by referee Mark Clattenburg (pictured). The European champions, in...

UEFA considers scrapping Europa League, says Platini 28 Nov 2012 - 12:27 am

RENNES, France: European football’s governing body are considering scrapping the Europa League in favour of extending the Champions League, UEFA president Michel Platini...

Celtic players give backing to Lennon 28 Nov 2012 - 12:25 am

Glasgow: Celtic star Efe Ambrose has urged the Parkhead club’s supporters to lay off manager Neil Lennon ahead of today’s trip to Tynecastle...

Higginbotham wary of Wales 28 Nov 2012 - 12:15 am

Italy’s Simone Favaro (second left) is tackled by Australia’s Digby Ioane (second right) during their rugby union Test match at the Franchi Stadium...

Fly-half Carter expects to face England 28 Nov 2012 - 12:15 am

LONDON: New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter expects to face England at Twickenham on Saturday in the final match of the world champions’ European...

Al Rayyan Satellite Channel to sponsor ‘Qatar Mile’ 27 Nov 2012 - 07:00 am

Fahad Mohamed Behzad, (centre) CEO of Qatar Racing Club speaks during a press conference in Doha yesterday. ‘Qatar Mile’ a new high speed...

Messi closes in on record as Barca thrash Levante 27 Nov 2012 - 06:56 am

MADRID: Lionel Messi struck twice as Barcelona won 4-0 at Levante late on Sunday to remain three points clear of Atletico Madrid at...

Marseille go level on top with PSG 27 Nov 2012 - 06:56 am

PARIS: Marseille pulled level with arch-rivals Paris Saint-Germain at the top of Ligue 1 yesterday following a 1-0 victory at home to 10-man...

Chelsea boss Benitez vows to convince fans 27 Nov 2012 - 06:55 am

LONDON: Rafael Benitez has vowed to win over the Chelsea supporters who are so opposed to his arrival at Stamford Bridge that they...

Brazil deny Guardiola interest 27 Nov 2012 - 06:55 am

RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazilian Football Confederation president Jose Maria Marin yesterday dismissed reports the five-time world champions are going to sign former Barcelona...

Guardiola linked with Brazil job: Report 25 Nov 2012 - 11:59 pm

RIO DE JANEIRO: Former Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola would leap at the chance to coach Brazil, who sacked Mano Menezes this week, Lance...

Chelsea hold Man City; Spurs sink West Ham 25 Nov 2012 - 11:57 pm

LONDON: Rafael Benitez was given a toxic welcome by Chelsea supporters as his first match as manager ended in a 0-0 draw at...

Away-day blues continue for Real 25 Nov 2012 - 11:47 pm

MADRID: Real Madrid suffered a major setback to their Spanish title hopes when they slumped to a 1-0 defeat at Real Betis late...

Manchester United come from behind to win 3-1 25 Nov 2012 - 01:20 am

LONDON: A quick-fire three-goal salvo saw Manchester United come from behind to beat Harry Redknapp’s new club Queens Park Rangers 3-1 yesterday, propelling...

Fourth straight win for Lekhwiya 25 Nov 2012 - 01:15 am

Al Arabi’s Mohamed Malalla Al Kubaisi (left) plays the ball past Umm Salal’s Khalid Nooruldeen during their Qatar Stars League (QSL) match in...

Tough Manchester City clash for new Chelsea boss Benitez 24 Nov 2012 - 08:40 am

LONDON: Rafael Benitez began his reign as Chelsea interim manager insisting working with Roman Abramovich will be “easier” than the US ownership duo...

Menezes fired as Brazil coach 24 Nov 2012 - 08:39 am

SAO PAULO: Mano Menezes was sensationally sacked as coach of five-time world champions Brazil yesterday, dealing a hammer blow to the misfiring hosts...

Lekhwiya aiming for fourth straight win 24 Nov 2012 - 08:39 am

DOHA: Defending Qatar Stars League (QSL) champions Lekhwiya will be aiming to win their fourth straight match when they face Al Kharaitiyat today....