Sports / Football

Turkish fans await mystery Euro 2016 song 28 May 2016 - 02:05 pm

By Satuk Bugra Kutlugun ANKARA: Turkey’s epic footballing journey to the European Championship in France is almost ready to begin but one vital...

Champions League final tactical preview 28 May 2016 - 01:15 pm

A picture shows the interior of the San Siro Stadium in Milan, on May 27, 2016, on the eve of the UEFA Champions...

Rashford made a bold claim for a place at Euro 2016 28 May 2016 - 12:58 pm

Britain Football Soccer - England v Australia - International Friendly - Stadium of Light, Sunderland - 27/5/16 Wayne Rooney celebrates with Jordan Henderson...

Twitter reaction to Mourinho signing as Man United manager 28 May 2016 - 12:41 pm

Scarves featuring the image of Manchester United's new Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho are displayed for sale outside the club's Old Trafford football stadium...

Jose Mourinho's five best quotes 28 May 2016 - 12:37 pm

Manchester United's new Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho (C) gestures as he returns to his home in central London on May 27, 2016. AFP...

Jose Mourinho factfile 28 May 2016 - 12:31 pm

Jose Mourinho gestures as he walks towards his house in London, Britain, May 27, 2016. REUTERS/Toby Melville Manchester, United Kingdom: Factfile on Jose...

Mourinho and Guardiola set for first faceoff in Beijing 28 May 2016 - 12:21 pm

Photo: Reuters LONDON: The new managers of Manchester United and Manchester City will face an early confrontation when the teams meet in a...

Milan readies for glitzy, all-Spanish Champions League final 28 May 2016 - 12:17 pm

The 2016 UEFA Champions League Final logo at the Piazza Duomo in Milan, Italy, on 26 May 2016. EPA/DANIEL DAL ZENNARO Milan: Milan's...

Messi worries Argentina with back injury in 1-0 win 28 May 2016 - 11:55 am

Argentina's forward Lionel Messi (C) is assisted after being injured during a friendly football match against Honduras at Bicentenario stadium in San Juan,...

Zidane expects Ronaldo to lead them to victory 28 May 2016 - 10:48 am

Real Madrid's French coach Zinedine Zidane (C) looks on as Real Madrid's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo (L) kicks the ball during a training...

Islamic State has Euro 2016 in its sights, German spy chief says 28 May 2016 - 12:00 am

BERLIN: Islamic State militants have the Euro 2016 soccer tournament in their sights though there is no concrete evidence at the moment of...

Five key clashes in the Champions League final 26 May 2016 - 04:39 pm

The 2016 UEFA Champions League Final logo at the Piazza Duomo in Milan, Italy, on 26 May 2016. EPA/DANIEL DAL ZENNARO Madrid: Real...

Will Ibrahimovic play for Man Utd? Receives offers from England and Italy 26 May 2016 - 03:03 pm

Sweden's Zlatan Ibrahimovic smiles during a presser following a training session with Sweden's national soccer team at the Friends Arena in Stockholm, Sweden,...

Mega-spending spree likely as Man United-Mourinho talks lingers on 26 May 2016 - 02:45 pm

Jose Mourinho leaves is driven away from his home in central London on May 25, 2016. AFP / ADRIAN DENNIS Manchester, United Kingdom: ...

Lekhwiya pip El Jaish to reach ACL quarters 26 May 2016 - 01:44 am

Lekhwiya Ali Afif (left) attempts a volley while being challenged by El Jaish’s Murad Naji (second left) during their AFC Champions League (ACL)...

Ageing but dangerous, Portugal are still a threat 26 May 2016 - 12:00 am

Portuguese team members (L-R) Adrien Silva, Joao Moutinho, Joao Mario, Rafael Guerreiro, William Carvalho and Eder during a national team training session in...

Benitez signs three-year deal to stay at Newcastle United 26 May 2016 - 12:00 am

LONDON: Rafael Benitez has signed a three-year contract to stay on as Newcastle United manager, after agreeing to lead their quest for an...

Benfica extend Julio Cesar contract 26 May 2016 - 12:00 am

Lisbon: Portuguese champions Benfica have secured the services of Brazilian international goalkeeper Julio Cesar for a further two seasons, the club said on...