Sports / Football

Lewandowski ruled out of Poland's clash with England 29 Mar 2021 - 02:30 pm

LONDON: Poland suffered a massive blow ahead of this week's crunch World Cup qualifier away to England when striker Robert Lewandowski was ruled...

Ibrahimovic adapts to mentor role with Sweden after comeback 29 Mar 2021 - 02:28 pm

The return of Zlatan Ibrahimovic to international soccer has been a resounding success for Sweden’s national team, even though the AC Milan striker...

Dembele inspires France to 2-0 win in Kazakhstan 28 Mar 2021 - 06:02 pm

NUR-SULTAN: Ousmane Dembele inspired France to a 2-0 victory over Kazakhstan on Sunday in their second match in World Cup qualifying Group D....

We switched off, Jota says after Ronaldo denied winner 28 Mar 2021 - 12:15 pm

Belgrade: Portugal have themselves to blame for squandering a two-goal lead against Serbia in their World Cup qualifier before a livid Cristiano Ronaldo...

Manchester United women's team makes its Old Trafford debut 27 Mar 2021 - 03:17 pm

MANCHESTER, England: The Manchester United women's team made its Old Trafford debut on Saturday in a league game against West Ham. The team...

Henry hopes quitting social media inspires others to stand up to online abuse 27 Mar 2021 - 12:58 pm

Former France international Thierry Henry hopes his decision to turn his back on social media can inspire others in the fight against racism...

Mourinho brushes off critics, says he's still one of most important managers 27 Mar 2021 - 12:34 pm

Tottenham Hotspur boss Jose Mourinho said he had learnt to turn a deaf ear to the criticism of his coaching methods and that...

Injured Rashford, Saka out of England's World Cup qualifiers 26 Mar 2021 - 10:02 pm

England will be without striker Marcus Rashford and winger Bukayo Saka for their World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Poland due to injury,...

Man United freeze ticket prices for 10th straight season 24 Mar 2021 - 03:41 pm

Manchester United have frozen their season ticket prices for the 10th straight campaign in general admission areas of the stadium as they plan...

Real Madrid can host Liverpool in Spain after flight restrictions lifted 23 Mar 2021 - 06:47 pm

MADRID: Real Madrid's Champions League quarter-final first leg at home to Liverpool in April will not have to be moved abroad after the...

Poland forward Lewandowski receives honour from president 22 Mar 2021 - 04:02 pm

WARSAW: Soccer player Robert Lewandowski received an honour from the Polish president on Monday, giving the striker named Best FIFA Men's Player in...

Ibrahimovic makes history as AC Milan edge Fiorentina thriller 21 Mar 2021 - 10:37 pm

Zlatan Ibrahimovic marked his return to the AC Milan starting line-up with a goal in a thrilling 3-2 win at Fiorentina on Sunday,...

Juventus suffer shock loss to Benevento 21 Mar 2021 - 07:24 pm

Benevento dented Juventus’ Serie A title hopes on Sunday as Adolfo Gaich’s second-half strike sealed a shock 1-0 victory in Turin and ended...

Chelsea beats Sheffield United 2-0 to reach FA Cup semis 21 Mar 2021 - 07:15 pm

LONDON: Chelsea reached the semifinals of the FA Cup with a 2-0 win over Sheffield United on Sunday courtesy of Oliver Norwood’s own-goal...

Euro 2020 drone interrupts La Liga game 20 Mar 2021 - 06:24 pm

A drone carrying a flag opposing Euro 2020 matches in Bilbao interrupted Athletic Bilbao's match at home to Eibar in La Liga on...

Saints march into FA Cup semis with 3-0 win at Bournemouth 20 Mar 2021 - 05:37 pm

BOURNEMOUTH, England: Southampton's Nathan Redmond scored twice and fellow winger Moussa Djenepo bagged another in a 3-0 win over south-coast rivals Bournemouth on...

Leeds record goalscorer Peter Lorimer dead at age 74 20 Mar 2021 - 03:37 pm

LEEDS, England: Peter Lorimer, the record goalscorer and youngest-ever player for English soccer club Leeds, has died. He was 74. Leeds announced Lorimer's...

Chelsea owner Abramovich defends hire-and-fire policy 20 Mar 2021 - 11:39 am

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich said the London club's glittering trophy cabinet justified the high turnover of managers under his stewardship. Chelsea have had...