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Bale fit for Madrid derby, says Real coach Ancelotti 24 Sep 2013 - 10:38 pm

MADRID: Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Gareth Bale will be fit to finally make his home debut for the club...

Footballer gets suspended prison term for referee attack 24 Sep 2013 - 10:38 pm

ARRAS, France: A French amateur footballer who reacted to being sent off by assaulting the referee was given an eight-month suspended prison sentence...

Lippi’s Guangzhou face Japanese road-block 24 Sep 2013 - 10:38 pm

SINGAPORE: Marcello Lippi’s Guangzhou Evergrande face the only unbeaten team left in the tournament when they take on Japan’s Kashiwa Reysol in the...

Galacticos like Bale were ‘cheap’, says Perez 24 Sep 2013 - 10:37 pm

MADRID: Real Madrid president Florentino Perez (pictured) has defended his policy of signing the best players in the world for huge transfer fees...

Malaysian team suspended over match-fixing suspicions 24 Sep 2013 - 10:37 pm

Kuala Lumpur: Players and officials of a Malaysian state football team have been slapped with a two-week suspension while an investigation takes place...

Van Persie ruled out of Liverpool Cup clash 24 Sep 2013 - 09:45 pm

Manchester United striker Robin Van Persie in thie file photo. RIGHT: Manchester United coach David Moyes looks on during his side’s match against...

Walcott to miss England World Cup qualifiers 24 Sep 2013 - 09:44 pm

LONDON: Arsenal and England forward Theo Walcott is to undergo “minor” surgery on his abdomen today which will keep him out of action...

Ibrahimovic extends PSG contract 24 Sep 2013 - 09:44 pm

PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain yesterday announced that Zlatan Ibrahimovic (pictured) has extended his contract, tying him to the club until 2016. The Swede, whose...

Roma’s lead under pressure as Napoli face Sassuolo at home 24 Sep 2013 - 09:43 pm

MILAN: Roma’s bid to tighten their grip on Serie A is likely to be kept in check today when the Italian top flight’s...

Dortmund coach Klopp handed one-match suspension 24 Sep 2013 - 09:43 pm

BERLIN: Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp has been handed a one-match ban by European football’s governing body UEFA following his “pathetic” antics during...

Sunderland sack coach Di Canio 24 Sep 2013 - 01:10 am

Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio reacts towards the Sunderland fans after the English Premier League match against West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns...

Villas-Boas glad Spurs effort gets reward 24 Sep 2013 - 01:08 am

Tottenham Hotspur’s Portuguese manager Andre Villas-Boas (right) shakes hands with Tromso’s manager Agnar Christensen before the UEFA Europa League Group K match at...

Martino not bothered by style debate 24 Sep 2013 - 01:06 am

Barcelona’s Argentinian forward Lionel Messi (left) vies with Rayo Vallecano’s defender Nacho during the Spanish league match at the Vallecas Stadium in Madrid...

Bruce blames style as reason for downfall 24 Sep 2013 - 01:05 am

LONDON: Hull manager Steve Bruce believes Paulo Di Canio’s heavy-handed managerial style was one of the key reasons that led to the Italian’s...

Malaysia club suspends staff in fixing probe 24 Sep 2013 - 01:04 am

KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysian football club suspended all of its coaches and officials for two weeks yesterday over suspected match-fixing following a series...

Suarez set for League Cup comeback at United 24 Sep 2013 - 12:59 am

Liverpool’s Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez (back row right) watches from a hospitality box during the English Premier League match against Southampton at Anfield...

Monaco hold PSG to retain top spot 24 Sep 2013 - 12:57 am

PARIS: Monaco came from behind to earn a 1-1 draw with defending French champions Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday night to keep hold of...

Profitable Arsenal prepared to spend again 24 Sep 2013 - 12:52 am

LONDON: Premier League leaders Arsenal are prepared to spend more on their squad after the record signing of German playmaker Mesut Ozil, the...