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Oldham earn shock victory over Liverpool; Spurs out 27 Jan 2013 - 11:24 pm

Oldham Athletic’s Matt Smith (right) shoots to score his side’s second goal during their FA Cup fourth round match against Liverpool at Boundary...

Ronaldo hits hat-trick as Real cruise past Getafe 27 Jan 2013 - 11:23 pm

MADRID: Cristiano Ronaldo hit a hat-trick and Sergio Ramos got the other as Real Madrid beat Getafe 4-0 in their La Liga clash...

St Mirren end Celtic’s treble hopes 27 Jan 2013 - 11:23 pm

GLASGOW: St Mirren ended Celtic’s hopes of a domestic treble as they progressed to the Scottish League Cup final with a well-deserved 3-2...

Marseille held at Rennes 27 Jan 2013 - 12:48 am

PARIS: Marseille missed the chance to climb back into second spot in Ligue 1 as they were held to a 2-2 draw by...

Hearts rally to beat Inverness in penalties 27 Jan 2013 - 12:39 am

EDINBURGH: Ten-man Hearts came from behind to progress to the Scottish League Cup final 5-4 on penalties as they made Inverness pay for...

Four-goal Barcelona set up Real Cup clash 26 Jan 2013 - 12:48 am

MADRID: Barcelona defeated Malaga 4-2 yesterday to set-up a mouthwatering Spanish Cup semi-final clash against bitter rivals Real Madrid. Barcelona, who suffered their...

Lekhwiya, Al Rayyan clash today in Qatar Stars League 26 Jan 2013 - 12:47 am

Doha: Defending champions Lekhwiya and third-placed Al Rayyan will clash in the Qatar Stars League match here today at Thani bin Jassim Stadium....

United’s camp in Doha draws end 25 Jan 2013 - 05:52 am

England striker Wayne Rooney (left) and Netherlands forward Robin van Persie share a laugh during a training session at Asipre Academy yesterday. Manchester...

Europeans propose 12-year limit for FIFA president 25 Jan 2013 - 05:51 am

NYON, Switzerland: Future FIFA presidents should serve an initial term of eight years and a maximum of 12 years overall, European football associations...

United defend spate of new sponsors 25 Jan 2013 - 05:51 am

LONDON: Premier League giants Manchester United have dismissed suggestions that they have diluted their brand by announcing a glut of new sponsorship deals....

Players back Hazard over ball boy scuffle 25 Jan 2013 - 05:50 am

LONDON: Players and ex-professionals spoke out in support of Eden Hazard yesterday after the Chelsea winger was sent off for kicking a ball...

QPR’s Nelsen to take up Toronto coaching job next month 24 Jan 2013 - 12:26 pm

London: Ryan Nelsen will play his last match for Queens Park Rangers against Manchester City next week before taking over as full-time coach...

Four-tier club Bradford reach League Cup final 24 Jan 2013 - 12:26 pm

LONDON: Bradford City struck a blow for the paupers and restored the faith of those who say Premier League riches have killed the...

Man United training draws big turnout in Qatar 23 Jan 2013 - 08:56 am

BY DENZIL PINTo DOHA: Manchester United sparked a fan-frenzy at Aspire Academy when the 19-time English Premier League (EPL) champions trained in an...

Al Sadd battle past Qatar SC 23 Jan 2013 - 08:48 am

Al Sadd’s Hassan Khalid Alhaydos controls the ball during his team’s Qatar Stars League (QSL) match against Qatar Sports Club yesterday. RIGHT: A...

Pochettino debut ends in stalemate 23 Jan 2013 - 08:40 am

SOUTHAMPTON, United Kingdom:Mauricio Pochettino’s first match as manager of Southampton ended in a goalless draw at home to Everton at St Mary’s on...

Lekhwiya rally to defeat Eljaish; Al Rayyan win 3-1 22 Jan 2013 - 07:33 am

DOHA: Nam Tae-Hee scored a brace to help defending champions Lekhwiya win 2-1 against Eljaish in the Qatar Stars League (QSL) yesterday. The...

Thirty-two teams for National Sport Day six-a-side football championship 22 Jan 2013 - 07:25 am

Doha: A six-a-side football tournament at the Aspire Academy will draw attention on the National Sport Day, which will be held on February...