Sports / Football

Eventful night for Ibra as PSG start with draw 09 Aug 2014 - 11:07 pm

Paris Saint-Germain’s Swedish midfielder Zlatan Ibrahimovic celebrates after scoring during the French L1 match against Stade de Reims at the Auguste Delaune Stadium...

Mourinho admits Lampard is impossible to replace 09 Aug 2014 - 11:06 pm

LONDON: Jose Mourinho admits it will be impossible to find a replacement for Chelsea legend Frank Lampard. Lampard was released by the Blues...

Moyes’ season was a disaster says Neville 09 Aug 2014 - 11:05 pm

LONDON: Phil Neville has branded Manchester United’s miserable season under failed boss David Moyes as a complete disaster. Former United defender Neville was...

Suarez appeals to have biting ban halved 08 Aug 2014 - 11:27 pm

Barcelona’s Uruguayan forward Luis Suarez who is currently serving a four-month suspension arrives for his appeals before the Court of Arbitration for Sport...

Celtic earn play-off reprieve as Legia Warsaw kicked out 08 Aug 2014 - 11:25 pm

NYON, Switzerland: Celtic will take their place in Champions League play-off draw despite crashing out of the qualifying competition, after an unlikely reprieve...

UEFA approves vanishing spray 08 Aug 2014 - 11:22 pm

NYON, Switzerland: European football’s governing body UEFA yesterday approved the use of vanishing spray to police free-kicks in Champions League and Europa League...

Drogba calls quits on national career 08 Aug 2014 - 11:11 pm

CAPE TOWN: Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba announced his international retirement yesterday after scoring 61 goals in 103 appearances for his country. “It...

Pellegrini defends Lampard deal 08 Aug 2014 - 11:02 pm

MANCHESTER: Manuel Pellegrini has claimed Manchester City have done nothing wrong with the loan signing of Frank Lampard despite criticism from Arsenal boss...

King Louis can bring smile back to Man United 08 Aug 2014 - 10:57 pm

LONDON: Charismatic, assured and meticulous, Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal (pictured) has quickly stamped his authority on a club desperate to return...

Ba hat-trick fires Besiktas to victory 07 Aug 2014 - 09:23 pm

Besiktas Istanbul’s Demba Ba (up left) celebrates with his team-mates after scoring the 2-1 lead during the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round...

MLS All-Stars edge Bayern in friendly 07 Aug 2014 - 09:21 pm

PORTLAND: Landon Donovan’s goal in the 70th minute yesterday gave the Major League Soccer All-Stars a 2-1 victory over German champions Bayern Munich...

World Cup turf irks women players 07 Aug 2014 - 09:18 pm

TORONTO: Some of the world’s top women soccer players say FIFA’s proposal to play the 2015 Women’s World Cup finals in Canada on...

Japan to face Brazil in October friendly 07 Aug 2014 - 09:17 pm

TOKYO: Asian champions Japan will face Brazil in a friendly in Singapore on October 14, in a high-profile test for new coach Javier...

Blanc wary as understrength PSG begin title defence today 07 Aug 2014 - 09:16 pm

PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain coach Laurent Blanc knows it will be difficult for his team to hit the ground running as they begin the...

PSG end Di Maria transfer talks 07 Aug 2014 - 09:16 pm

PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain have pulled out of talks with Real Madrid over the transfer of Angel Di Maria because the Argentine midfielder is...

Nike and Adidas battle for kit dominance 07 Aug 2014 - 12:12 am

Nike golf bags are seen on a green during a practice round prior to the start of the 96th PGA Championship at Valhalla...

QPR swoop for Juventus defender Isla 07 Aug 2014 - 12:03 am

Juventus’ Chilean player Mauricio Isla controls the ball during the group B Champions League match against Galatasaray at Juventus Stadium in Turin in...

Van Gaal in for a shock, says Rodgers 07 Aug 2014 - 12:01 am

LONDON: Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has warned his new Manchester United counterpart Louis van Gaal that the competitiveness of the Premier League will...