Sports / Football

Ronaldo to the rescue as Juventus stumble to draw with Sassuolo 01 Dec 2019 - 11:58 pm

TURIN, Italy: Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first Juventus goal since October to rescue a 2-2 draw against Sassuolo in Turin on Sunday as...

First club arrives in Qatar for FIFA Club World Cup 2019 01 Dec 2019 - 05:13 pm

Hienghène Sport, winners of this year's Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Champions League, touched down in Doha at the weekend ahead of the start...

Manchester City stumble again to Shelvey stunner at Newcastle 30 Nov 2019 - 05:38 pm

Newcastle, United Kingdom: Manchester City's Premier League title hopes faltered once more as the champions twice blew a lead to draw 2-2 at...

Real Madrid dig deep to see off Alaves and go top 30 Nov 2019 - 05:21 pm

VITORIA-GASTEIZ, Spain: Real Madrid earned a spirited 2-1 win at Alaves on Saturday with a scrappy late goal from defender Dani Carvajal to...

Sacked Emery says 'honour' to have coached Arsenal 30 Nov 2019 - 11:22 am

London: Unai Emery said it had been an "honour" to coach Arsenal despite being sacked as manager of the Premier League club on...

Messi celebrates, Liverpool frustrated in Champions League 28 Nov 2019 - 08:33 am

Another day to celebrate for Lionel Messi. Another frustrating day for Liverpool against a familiar opponent. Messi marked his 700th game for Barcelona...

Real's Hazard has bruised ankle, should make 'Clasico' 27 Nov 2019 - 11:49 pm

MADRID: Real Madrid forward Eden Hazard is set to be fit for the 'Clasico' against Liga leaders Barcelona after tests showed he had...

Dybala stunner seals top-spot for Juventus but Atletico must wait 27 Nov 2019 - 08:04 am

Turin, Italy: Paulo Dybala's ferocious curled free-kick earned Juventus a 1-0 home win over Atletico Madrid and top spot in Champions League Group...

Mourinho back in Champs League, on charm offensive at Spurs 25 Nov 2019 - 09:56 pm

Jose Mourinho’s charm offensive has been in overdrive during his whirlwind first few days at Tottenham. He has lauded Tottenham’s training complex as...

Ronaldo 'improving' but in doubt for Atletico clash 25 Nov 2019 - 09:56 pm

Turin, Italy: Cristiano Ronaldo remains in doubt for Tuesday's Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid in Turin, Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri said on...

Balotelli targeted with more racism--by his club president 25 Nov 2019 - 06:30 pm

MILAN: Mario Balotelli was the subject of a racist remark made by the president of his club Monday in the latest discriminatory incident...

Zidane urges critical Real fans to start backing Bale again 24 Nov 2019 - 11:53 pm

MADRID: Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane asked supporters to start backing Gareth Bale and move on from the club versus country row which...

Real Madrid recover from Ramos blunder to keep pace with Barca 24 Nov 2019 - 09:14 am

MADRID - Real Madrid overcame an early howler from Sergio Ramos to beat Real Sociedad 3-1 at home on Saturday and stay level...

Late goals give Flamengo dramatic Copa Libertadores title 24 Nov 2019 - 07:46 am

LIMA, Peru: Three minutes and eight seconds. That was the difference between despair and glory for Flamengo, the new champion of the Copa...

Mourinho makes instant impact as Spurs beat West Ham 23 Nov 2019 - 05:50 pm

London: Jose Mourinho delivered Tottenham's first away win in the Premier League since January in his first game in charge with a 3-2...

Suárez, Vidal score in Barcelona’s 2-1 fightback at Leganés 23 Nov 2019 - 04:41 pm

MADRID: Luis Suárez and Arturo Vidal scored second-half goals to lead Barcelona’s recovery in a 2-1 win at last-place Leganés in the Spanish...

Guardiola defends Bernardo Silva over racism ban 22 Nov 2019 - 06:47 pm

Manchester, United Kingdom: Pep Guardiola has reluctantly accepted Bernardo Silva's one-match ban for a tweet comparing teammate Benjamin Mendy to a black cartoon...

Wiser Mourinho launches charm offensive at Spurs 21 Nov 2019 - 09:04 pm

LONDON: Jose Mourinho has reinvented himself several times during his successful managerial career at some of Europe's biggest clubs and has always demanded...