Sports / Football

Buffon gesture hailed by French president 05 Sep 2016 - 05:51 pm

Rome: French president Francois Hollande has sent a message of gratitude to the charismatic captain of Italy's football team, who hushed fans booing...

Stefano Okaka: Why the Italian could be a valuable signing for Watford 05 Sep 2016 - 04:41 pm

Stefano Okaka (Photo: Watford) by Brian Humphrey Watford have completed the signing of forward Stefano Okaka from Belgian side Anderlecht. The Italian striker...

Rooney defends England role after win over Slovakia 05 Sep 2016 - 02:08 pm

England's forward Wayne Rooney celebrates the winning goal for England during the World Cup 2018 football qualification match between Slovakia and England in...

Michail Antonio: How the West Ham star brings power to Allardyce’s England 05 Sep 2016 - 12:30 pm

Michail Antonio (Reuters) By Adam Gray Although much derided, Sam Allardyce’s use of comedians Bradley Walsh and Paddy McGuiness to host a quiz...

Wilfried Bony: Why the Ivorian’s time at Man City is coming to an end 05 Sep 2016 - 12:00 am

Wilfried Bony (Reuters) By Brian Humphrey Manchester City striker Wilfried Bony has completed a loan move to Premier League side Stoke City. The...

England Beat Slovakia with Injury Time Goal 05 Sep 2016 - 12:00 am

England's Dele Alli and John Stones applauds fans after the game. Reuters / Carl Recine Trnava: England football team's life under manager Sam...

Deadline Day Rewind: The Premier League’s best and worst signings of the Past 3 Seasons 04 Sep 2016 - 02:52 pm

France's forward Anthony Martial celebrates after scoring a goal during the friendly football match Italy vs France on September 1, 2016 at San...

Juventus: Why this summer’s transfer window is a historic one for the Old Lady 04 Sep 2016 - 12:18 pm

(Photo: Juventus / Twitter) By JP Iannuzzi As the summer transfer window comes to a close, clubs are rushing and stressing trying to...

Joe Hart: Why the England keeper is an astute signing for Torino 04 Sep 2016 - 12:00 am

British goalkeeper Joe Hart poses upon his arrival for a medical check before joining the Torino football club from former club Manchester City...

Luke Shaw ruled out of England's World Cup qualifier match against Slovakia 04 Sep 2016 - 12:00 am

London: Manchester United defender Luke Shaw has been ruled out of England's World Cup qualifier against Slovakia after missing training on Saturday. Shaw...

Balotelli agent slams Klopp's treatment of striker 03 Sep 2016 - 06:32 pm

Rome: Mario Balotelli's agent Mino Raiola has blasted Jurgen Klopp's treatment of the former Liverpool striker, after the Italy international signed for Nice...

La Liga pushes for video referee trials 03 Sep 2016 - 05:14 pm

Caption Madrid: Spanish football officials want trials with video referees similar to those taking place in other countries to start as early as...

Mkhitaryan a derby doubt for Man United after training injury 03 Sep 2016 - 04:36 pm

Henrikh Mkhitaryan is a doubt for Manchester United's derby against rivals Manchester City next weekend after picking up an injury on international duty...

Enner Valencia: Why the Ecuadorian could be a vital signing for Everton 03 Sep 2016 - 04:33 pm

Ecuador's player Enner Valencia takes part in a training session in Quito on August 31, 2016 ahead of their Russia 2018 World Cup...

Schweinsteiger left out of Man United's Europa League squad 03 Sep 2016 - 03:44 pm

Bastian Schweinsteiger has been left out of Manchester United's Europa League squad by coach Jose Mourinho, as the midfielder continues to be marginalised...

David Luiz: Masterstroke or a £34 million waste of money? 03 Sep 2016 - 03:02 pm

David Luiz (Chelsea/Twitter) By Brian Humphrey The 2016 summer transfer window has unconventionally turned out to be one nostalgic reunion party in most...

Alli, Sturridge, Smalling out for Allardyce's England opener 03 Sep 2016 - 02:39 pm

England manager Sam Allardyce (C) watches a training session at St George's Park near Burton-Upon-Trent in Central England on September 3, 2016 ahead...