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Lucas set to make PSG debut against Lekhwiya 01 Jan 2013 - 12:33 am

PARIS: Brazilian international midfielder Lucas Moura is all set to make his debut for Paris Saint Germain in a friendly in Qatar, the...

Redknapp targets battle-ready signings for QPR 01 Jan 2013 - 12:25 am

LONDON: Harry Redknapp says only committed players need apply to join Queens Park Rangers’ fight against relegation, after his side were left eight...

Lampard nets twice to give Chelsea 2-1 victory 30 Dec 2012 - 11:28 pm

Chelsea’s Frank Lampard (left) celebrates with Juan Mata after scoring against Everton during their English Premier League match at Goodison Park in Liverpool,...

Qatar squad resumes training 30 Dec 2012 - 11:27 pm

Qatar national players Abdullah Afifa (left) and Younes Ali take part in a training session at Aspire Academy, yesterday. RIGHT: Paris Saint Germain’s...

Blame me for Celtic loss: Lennon 30 Dec 2012 - 11:12 pm

GLASGOW: Celtic manager Neil Lennon said his formation was to blame for his side’s 1-0 defeat to Hibernian on Saturday that saw their...

League season start in Egypt delayed again 30 Dec 2012 - 11:10 pm

CAIRO:The launch of the league in Egypt this season has been postponed for a third time, this time until February 1, the Egyptian...

Shakir’s Iraq promotion ends Maradona speculations 30 Dec 2012 - 11:07 pm

Manama, Bahrain: Iraq football association has promoted Hakeem Shakir to the head coach’s post, ending speculations of a possible appointment of Diego Maradona...

Mancini in ref rage after Nasri red card 30 Dec 2012 - 11:05 pm

NORWICH, United Kingdom:Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini claims his team are being victimised by officials after Samir Nasri was sent off for a...

United maintain seven-point lead 30 Dec 2012 - 12:51 am

Manchester City’s Argentinian striker Sergio Aguero celebrates after scoring their third goal during the English Premier League match against Norwich City at Carrow...

Ancelotti rules out Beckham move 30 Dec 2012 - 12:45 am

PSG coach Carlo Ancelotti (left) and midfield player Blaise Matuidi address journalists during the press conference at Aspire Academy yesterday. PICTURES BY: KAMMUTTY...

Lucas leaves Brazil with a heavy heart 30 Dec 2012 - 12:44 am

Paris:Paris St Germain’s first January recruit Lucas (pictured) says he has a “heavy heart” as he prepares to leave Sao Paulo and is...

United out to extend lead on arch rivals Man City 29 Dec 2012 - 04:53 am

Manchester United’s manager Sir Alex Ferguson shakes hands with club mascot Fred the Red as he walks to his seat before their English...

Platini renews Qatar winter World Cup call 29 Dec 2012 - 04:53 am

DUBAI: UEFA president Michel Platini renewed his call yesterday for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to be switched to the winter to...

Goals will come for Man City, says Platt 29 Dec 2012 - 04:53 am

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom: Assistant manager David Platt insists there should be no concerns about Manchester City’s lack of goals. City, who trail United...

Yobo hits back at Odemwingie 29 Dec 2012 - 04:52 am

LAGOS: Nigeria captain Joseph Yobo has lashed out at Peter Odemwingie for being disrespectful after the West Bromwich Albion striker said the country...

Dominant Egypt crush Qatar 29 Dec 2012 - 04:51 am

Qatar’s Younes Ali (right) vies for the ball with Egypt’s Ahmed Hassan Mekki during their international friendly match in Doha yesterday. The money...

PSG coach rules out move for Ronaldo 29 Dec 2012 - 04:49 am

ROME: Paris Saint Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti (pictured) has ruled out making a bid to bring Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo to the...

Walters double inspires Stoke to comeback victory 28 Dec 2012 - 04:55 am

Stoke City’s Kenwyne Jones (right) celebrates after scoring during their English Premier League match against Liverpool at the Britannia stadium in Stoke-on-Trent, northern...