Sports / Football

Blatter seeks to stay as FIFA president into his 80s 09 Sep 2014 - 12:14 am

MANCHESTER, England: The prospect of Sepp Blatter continuing as FIFA president into his early 80s came a step nearer yesterday when he confirmed...

Qatar Sports Club’s Hasek gets the chop 09 Sep 2014 - 12:14 am

Doha: Ivan Hašek the head coach of Qatar Sports Club has had his contract terminated and will now be replaced by Iraqi coach...

Contador extends Tour of Spain lead 09 Sep 2014 - 12:13 am

LA FARRAPONA, Spain: Alberto Contador moved a huge step closer to his third Tour of Spain victory as he saw off Britain’s Chris...

Nigeria suffer Nations Cup shock 08 Sep 2014 - 12:03 am

Action from the AFC U-16 Championship match between Iran and Qatar at Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok yesterday. Iran won 3-2. JOHANNESBURG: Holders Nigeria...

AFC U-16: Iran edge Qatar 3-2 08 Sep 2014 - 12:00 am

Bangkok: Reza Shekari scored twice as former AFC U-16 Championship winners Iran edged out Qatar 3-2 yesterday in a highly-entertaining Group D opener...

Platini threatens retired Ribery with suspension 08 Sep 2014 - 12:00 am

BERLIN: UEFA President Michel Platini has threatened compatriot and now-retired former France playmaker Franck Ribery with a suspension, according to yesterday’s version of...

Neymar stunner gives Brazil win 06 Sep 2014 - 10:58 pm

Neymar of Brazil dribbles with the ball during a friendly match against Colombia at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on Friday...

Euro 2016: Road to France begins in earnest 06 Sep 2014 - 10:57 pm

Dutch team head coach Guus Hiddink during a training session in Seefeld, Austria, yesterday. The Netherlands will face Czech Republic in an UEFA...

Ronaldinho joins Mexican club Queretaro 06 Sep 2014 - 10:54 pm

MEXICO CITY: Brazilian legend Ronaldinho made a surprise move to Mexico’s first division on Friday night, joining the White Roosters of Queretaro on...

FIFA completes probe into 2018, 2022 bids 06 Sep 2014 - 02:30 am

BERNE: FIFA ethics committee investigator Michael Garcia has completed a probe into the bidding process for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, awarded...

Italy off to flying start under Conte with victory over Dutch 05 Sep 2014 - 11:59 pm

Italy’s midfielder Daniele De Rossi (left) celebrates after scoring a penalty kick at a friendly game against the Netherlands on Thursday at the...

I feel like a footballer again, says Suarez 05 Sep 2014 - 11:58 pm

FC Barcelona’s Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez in action during his first training session in Barcelona in this August 15 file photo. BARCELONA: Luis...

Ibrahimovic rules out Sweden cap record push 05 Sep 2014 - 11:57 pm

STOCKHOLM: Sweden’s star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic does not expect to finish his career as his country’s all-time record cap winner. The PSG forward...

Neymar named Brazil captain for friendlies 05 Sep 2014 - 11:52 pm

Brazilian player Neymar practises during a training session at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, Florida on Thursday. MIAMI: Brazil coach Dunga has confirmed...

Ex-Al Arabi manager to coach Korea 05 Sep 2014 - 11:50 pm

SEOUL: South Korea appointed former Germany international and managerial journeyman Uli Stielike as the national team’s new coach yesterday, in a surprise move...

Rooney rescues England in Norway win 04 Sep 2014 - 09:36 pm

England’s captain Wayne Rooney gestures during their friendly match against Norway at Wembley Stadium in London on Wednesday night. LONDON: Wayne Rooney marked...

Argentina beat Germany 4-2 in Cup final rematch 04 Sep 2014 - 09:36 pm

Argentina’s Angel Di Maria kicks the ball during the friendly match against Germany in Duesseldorf on Wednesday night. Argentina won 4-2. DUSSELDORF, Germany:...

Barrett gets first start at flyhalf for All Blacks 03 Sep 2014 - 11:00 pm

Beauden Barrett of New Zealand scores a try during the third match against France in New Plymouth in this June 2013 file photo. ...