Sports / Football

Bale finally back for Real Madrid 27 Nov 2017 - 03:51 pm

Madrid: Gareth Bale is set to feature for the first time in two months when Real Madrid host third-tier Fuenlebrada in the Copa...

Conte fears City power as Chelsea struggle to keep up 27 Nov 2017 - 02:53 pm

London: Chelsea boss Antonio Conte fears Manchester City's "incredible" improvement this season could turn the Premier League race into a procession as the...

FIFA boss vows racism crackdown at Russia's World Cup 27 Nov 2017 - 02:51 pm

Moscow: FIFA President Gianno Infantino vowed on Monday to crack down hard on racist incidents when Russia hosts the World Cup next year....

Mourinho praises Lukaku's work rate 27 Nov 2017 - 01:40 pm

London: Jose Mourinho has hailed the prodigious work rate of striker Romelu Lukaku despite the striker's struggles in front of goal following an...

China club taps Ajax to build 'best football academy' 27 Nov 2017 - 01:28 pm

Shanghai: Dutch football giants Ajax announced a five-year partnership with Chinese Super League side Guangzhou R&F on Monday that will attempt to build...

Everton could be forced to spend to survive: Unsworth 27 Nov 2017 - 01:20 pm

London: Everton caretaker boss David Unsworth says the club could be forced to spend again in the January transfer window if they are...

AC Milan sack Montella, make Gattuso coach 27 Nov 2017 - 01:14 pm

Milan: Fallen Italian giants AC Milan have sacked coach Vincenzo Montella and named combative former player Gennaro Gattuso as their new boss, the...

Allegri plays down importance of Napoli clash 27 Nov 2017 - 12:48 pm

MILAN: Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri has played down the importance of his team's match away to arch-rivals and Serie A leaders Napoli on...

Swansea's Ayew sees positives from Bournemouth draw 27 Nov 2017 - 12:12 pm

Swansea City took just a point against Bournemouth on Saturday despite delivering their "best performance of the season" but forward Jordan Ayew says...

Jorginho puts Napoli top, De Rossi sees red for Roma 26 Nov 2017 - 08:22 pm

Milan: Italy midfielder Jorginho scored the only goal to put Napoli back top of Serie A on Sunday with a 1-0 win at...

Roma deprived of another away win after De Rossi loses his head 26 Nov 2017 - 07:50 pm

MILAN: AS Roma were denied their 13th successive away league win after their veteran midfielder Daniele De Rossi gave away a needless penalty...

Ronaldo relieved as Madrid edge five-goal thriller 25 Nov 2017 - 09:36 pm

Madrid: Cristiano Ronaldo's first La Liga goal for over a month ensured Real Madrid closed the gap on La Liga leaders Barcelona to...

Messi to end career at Barca after extending deal to 2021 25 Nov 2017 - 05:19 pm

Barcelona: Lionel Messi hopes to end his career at Barcelona after ending months of speculation on Saturday by signing a contract extension to...

Messi extends Barcelona contract until 2021 25 Nov 2017 - 02:29 pm

Barcelona: Lionel Messi on Saturday finally put pen to paper on a contract extension keeping him at Barcelona until 2021, the club announced,...

Manchester United must find the ideal balance: Rashford 25 Nov 2017 - 01:42 pm

Manchester United must make sure their strength in attack is combined with defensive solidarity, forward Marcus Rashford has said. United beat Newcastle United...

Messi maturing with age as he picks up fourth Golden Shoe 25 Nov 2017 - 01:35 pm

Barcelona: Lionel Messi insisted he was getting better with age after receiving the European Golden Shoe award for the fourth time on Friday....

Chelsea keeper Courtois among world's best, says Conte 25 Nov 2017 - 12:15 pm

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has described Thibaut Courtois as one of the best goalkeepers in the world and is eager for the Premier...

Ozil fitness heartens Wenger ahead of Burnley clash 25 Nov 2017 - 09:42 am

London: Arsene Wenger believes Mesut Ozil's recent resurgence is down to the Arsenal playmaker's improved fitness levels. Ozil was outstanding in last weekend's...