Sports / Football

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...

Ferguson avoids punishment from the English FA 28 Dec 2012 - 04:50 am

LONDON: Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson will not be punished for his confrontation with the officials during his side’s 4-3 win over Newcastle...

Qatar target Gulf Cup glory, ready for Egypt friendly 27 Dec 2012 - 09:45 am

DOHA: Qatar will be playing to win the 2013 Gulf Cup title, coach Paulo Autuori (pictured) said yesterday. Coach Autuori will lead the...

UEFA appeals own Serbia racism fine 27 Dec 2012 - 09:44 am

Nyon, Switzerland: UEFA are appealing their own decision to fine Serbia 80,000 euros for the violence and racist abuse in an Under-21 match...

Barca back in charge in Spain 26 Dec 2012 - 12:51 am

BARCELONA: With Barcelona having made a record start to the season and Lionel Messi hitting the most goals in a calendar year it...

A testing time for the points leaders 26 Dec 2012 - 12:49 am

LONDON: Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson (pictured) has presided over enough festive fixtures to know rotation is the key as he prepares for...

Benitez eyes title push with resurgent Chelsea 26 Dec 2012 - 12:48 am

NORWICH, United Kingdom: Rafael Benitez believes Chelsea are showing signs they are capable of mounting a title challenge as the Blues prepare to...

Williams walks free after English FA take no action 24 Dec 2012 - 11:25 pm

LONDON: Swansea defender Ashley Williams will not face the Football Association charge after Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson slammed the Wales star for...

Lampard admits uncertainty over Chelsea future 24 Dec 2012 - 11:25 pm

LONDON: Frank Lampard admits his Chelsea future remains uncertain despite the midfielder establishing himself as the club’s leading top-flight scorer in the 8-0...

Marseille win 1-0 to keep title hopes alive 24 Dec 2012 - 11:25 pm

PARIS: Andre Ayew struck just before the break to give Olympique Marseille (OM) a 1-0 home win against St Etienne late on Sunday...

Wilshere urges Walcott to stay at Arsenal 24 Dec 2012 - 11:24 pm

LONDON: Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has urged England winger Theo Walcott to follow his example by pledging his future to the Gunners. Wilshere,...

Odemwingie furious over Nigeria snub 24 Dec 2012 - 11:24 pm

LONDON: Veteran striker Peter Odemwingie launched a furious broadside at Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi over his surprise omission from the Africa Cup of...

Rodgers keen to extend captain Gerrard’s contract 24 Dec 2012 - 11:24 pm

Liverpool: Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has expressed his desire to extend Steven Gerrard’s contract as soon as possible to ward off potential suitors...

Chelsea hit Villa for eight; United held 24 Dec 2012 - 10:31 am

Chelsea’s Fernando Torres (right) celebrates his goal against Aston Villa with team-mate Victor Moses during their English Premier League match at Stamford Bridge...

Real boss Mourinho under fire after 3-2 loss to Malaga 24 Dec 2012 - 10:25 am

Real Madrid’s coach Jose Mourinho (right) gestures during his Spanish First Division match against Malaga at La Rosaleda Stadium in Malaga, southern Spain,...

City close gap on United 23 Dec 2012 - 10:11 am

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero (right) vies with Reading midfielder Mikele Leigertwood during their English Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium in...

Messi scores as Barca beat Valladolid 23 Dec 2012 - 10:10 am

MADRID: Xavi Hernandez, Lionel Messi and Cristian Tello steered La Liga leaders Barcelona to a 3-1 win at Valladolid yesterday. Jordi Roura took...

Second-half blitz carries Celtic five points clear 23 Dec 2012 - 10:09 am

GLASGOW: Celtic scored four second-half goals as they increased their lead at the top of the Scottish Premier League to five points with...