Sports / Football

Al Sadd bounce back to overcome spirited Al Ahli 18 Oct 2014 - 02:30 am

Al Arabi’s head coach Petrescu Dan Vasile shouts during his team’s match against Al Wakra at Al Wakra Stadium yesterday. RIGHT: Al Arabi’s...

Messi eyes record on milestone as Barcelona seek Clasico boost 18 Oct 2014 - 02:25 am

MADRID: In the week that he marked the 10th anniversary of his competitive debut for Barcelona, Lionel Messi could become the all-time top...

We have achieved the dream, says Qatar coach Sanchez 17 Oct 2014 - 11:09 pm

A Qatar striker scores past a diving China goalkeeper. Nay Pyi Taw: Coach Felix Sanchez Bas praised his Qatar players for accomplishing their...

Thiago Silva fit but Ibra and Luiz out, says Blanc 17 Oct 2014 - 07:51 am

This picture taken in Amsterdam on September 17, 2014 shows PSG players David Luiz (left) and Zlatan Ibrahimovic waiting before taking a free-kick...

Platini wants to see sin-bin introduced 17 Oct 2014 - 07:51 am

PARIS: UEFA President Michel Platini says he wants to see the sin bin introduced in football, but only to combat back-chat from players....

Messi had nothing to do with tax affairs, father insists 17 Oct 2014 - 07:51 am

MADRID: Barcelona and Argentina forward Lionel Messi had nothing to do with his own tax affairs and should not be included in an...

Albania says stones, concrete, coins hurled at players 17 Oct 2014 - 07:50 am

Serbia’s Stefan Mitrovic grabs a flag with Albanian national symbols flown by a remotely-operated drone during a Euro 2016 qualifying match between Serbia...

Al Sailiya eye victory over Al Shamal this weekend 16 Oct 2014 - 07:02 am

Younes Ali Rahmati of Al Ahli (right) tries to stop striker Abdulrahman Mohammed of Al Sailiya during their Qatar Stars League clash at...

Coach Piturca appears set to quit Romania job 16 Oct 2014 - 07:02 am

Egypt’s national team player Ahmed Fathy (left) fights for the ball against Botswana’s Mogogi Gabonamong during their Africa Cup of Nations 2015 qualifying...

Nigeria boost Nations bid with Sudan scalp 16 Oct 2014 - 07:00 am

ABUJA: African champions Nigeria revived their hopes of qualifying for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations when they defeated Sudan 3-1 in Abuja...

Henderson grateful for Gerrard example 16 Oct 2014 - 06:59 am

Barcelona’s Uruguayan forward Luis Suarez poses with his wife Sofia Balbi after receiving the 2014 Golden Boot, awarded to the European football competition’s...

Grassroots not ISL should be focus for India, says Valcke 16 Oct 2014 - 06:58 am

NEW DELHI: While a glitzy new league may inspire youngsters to take up the sport, India’s hopes of becoming a soccer power rest...

Japan confidence shredded by Neymar bashing in Singapore 16 Oct 2014 - 06:57 am

Brazil’s Neymar (left) talks with Japan’s Keisuke Honda after their friendly match at the National Stadium in Singapore on Tuesday. TOKYO: With their...

Clubs could do more for fans: Lampard 16 Oct 2014 - 06:55 am

LONDON: Former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard sympathises with fans’ fears over the rising cost of watching football in England and believes clubs should...

Australia reach for panic button after Qatar loss 16 Oct 2014 - 06:55 am

Qatar’s Wesam Rezek speaks to journalists after the friendly match against Australia at Lekhwiya Stadium on Tuesday. Qatar won 1-0. picture by: Baher...

Becker backs more women coaches 16 Oct 2014 - 06:54 am

By Armstrong Vas Doha: Men’s tennis will see a flurry of women coaches after Andy Murray broke down a gender barrier by hiring...

Kaymer wins GS title in play-off 16 Oct 2014 - 06:44 am

SOUTHAMPTON, Bermuda, US: Open champion Martin Kaymer sank an eight-foot birdie putt at the first extra hole to beat Bubba Watson in the...

Gignac stars as France outclass Armenia 3-0 15 Oct 2014 - 07:38 am

France’s Andre Pierre Gignac (left) challenges Armenia’s defender Taron Voskanyan during a friendly football match at the Republican Stadium in Yerevan yesterday. YEREVAN:...