Sports / Football

Lekhwiya falter in title bid 05 Mar 2013 - 09:12 am

Lekhwiya’s Luiz Mairton Junior (left) and Al Kharaitiyat’s Alain Dioko Kaluyituka vie for the ball during their Qatar Stars League clash at Abdullah...

Man United, Real resume Champions League battle 05 Mar 2013 - 09:11 am

LONDON: The latest intriguing duel between friendly rivals and master tacticians Alex Ferguson and Jose Mourinho will take place today as Manchester United...

Borussia Dortmund won’t underestimate Shakhtar Donetsk 05 Mar 2013 - 08:28 am

DORTMUND, Germany: Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp has insisted his side still face a tough task to see off Shakhtar Donetsk in today’s...

Coach Hiddink considers extending stay at Makhachkala 05 Mar 2013 - 08:27 am

Moscow: Dutch coach Guus Hiddink said in an interview published on Monday that he has not ruled out extending his time at Russian...

Striker Bendtner gets six-month international suspension 05 Mar 2013 - 08:26 am

COPENHAGEN: The Danish Football Federation (DBU) has suspended striker Nicklas Bendtner from international football for six months after being arrested for drink driving,...

Atletico fail to take full advantage of Barca loss 05 Mar 2013 - 08:24 am

Atletico Madrid’s Diego Costa (left) reacts after missing an opportunity to score against Malaga during their Spanish First Division match at La Rosaleda...

Qatari seeks FIFA role; Bahraini among nominees for AFC presidency 05 Mar 2013 - 08:23 am

MUMBAI: Asian Football Confederation (AFC), yesterday confirmed that Qatar’s Hassan Al Thawadi (pictured) will stand for the FIFA executive committee position. The AFC...

Maradona reveals dream to coach Barca 05 Mar 2013 - 08:23 am

MADRID: Argentine legend and former Barcelona star Diego Maradona has revealed he dreams of coaching his compatriot Lionel Messi at the Catalan club....

Beckham named China football ambassador 05 Mar 2013 - 08:22 am

BEIJING: Football superstar David Beckham has been named an ambassador for the Chinese Super League, the country’s football association said, a move that...

Bale shines as Spurs add to Arsenal’s misery 04 Mar 2013 - 12:13 am

LONDON: Gareth Bale stole the spotlight yet again as the Tottenham star inspired his side to a crucial 2-1 win over Arsenal that...

Arsenal say Kroenke has no plans to sell the club 04 Mar 2013 - 12:13 am

LONDON: Stan Kroenke has no plans to sell his majority stake in Arsenal, a spokesman for the Premier League soccer club said yesterday,...

Late Ramos strike gives Real win over Barca 03 Mar 2013 - 06:37 am

Real Madrid players celebrate after Sergio Ramos scored the team’s second goal during their La Liga match against Barcelona at the Bernabeu Stadium,...

Kagawa’s hat-trick sinks Norwich; QPR beat Saints 03 Mar 2013 - 06:25 am

Liverpool’s Luis Suarez (front) celebrates after scoring against Wigan Athletic during their English Premier League match in Wigan, northern England, yesterday. RIGHT: Manchester...

PSG suffer shock defeat at Reims 03 Mar 2013 - 06:24 am

PARIS: Paris St Germain slumped to a second defeat in three Ligue 1 games, losing 1-0 at 10-man Stade Reims yesterday as they...

Celtic hold off St Mirren, reach Cup semi-finals 03 Mar 2013 - 06:23 am

GLASGOW: Celtic remain on course for a domestic league and Cup double as they progressed to the last four of the Scottish Cup...

Qatar must hold winter World Cup, says Platini 03 Mar 2013 - 06:23 am

BERLIN: The 2022 World Cup in Qatar must be held in winter in order to protect players and fans from searing desert heat,...

Lewandowski scores brace in Dortmund’s win 03 Mar 2013 - 06:23 am

BERLIN: Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski scored twice in a 3-1 victory over Hanover 96 yesterday as Juergen Klopp’s side quickly put their...

Al Sadd coach wary of Al Khor 03 Mar 2013 - 06:22 am

DOHA: Al Sadd coach Hussein Amotta said his players will be expecting a tough match when the Qatar Stars League (QSL) points leaders...