Sports / Football

Nedved replaces Beckham as China ambassador 31 Mar 2016 - 12:00 am

Prague: Former Czech midfielder Pavel Nedved said on Wednesday he has been named ambassador of China's cash-filled Super League, replacing David Beckham. "I...

Greek teams face international ban after Cup halted 30 Mar 2016 - 05:40 pm

Athens: Greek teams face a ban from international competition after a meeting on Wednesday between the country's government, FIFA and UEFA officials failed...

Bilbao's Laporte to miss rest of the season 30 Mar 2016 - 04:08 pm

Madrid: Athletic Bilbao defender Aymeric Laporte will be sidelined for the rest of the season after suffering a broken ankle on international duty...

Nigeria fret over World Cup after AFCON exit 30 Mar 2016 - 04:05 pm

Egypt's Rami Rabia and Nigeria’s Aminu Umar in action. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh Abuja: Nigeria's failure to qualify for a second straight Africa Cup...

Winning for Cruyff motivates Barca: Iniesta 30 Mar 2016 - 03:28 pm

FC Barcelona's players Marc Bartra (L-R), Sergi Roberto, Gerard Pique, Jordi Alba, assistant coach Juan Carlos Unzue, head coach Luis Enrique Martinez, the...

Vardy hopes England goal spree helps Leicester title bid 30 Mar 2016 - 03:11 pm

England's Jamie Vardy reacts during an International friendly soccer match between England and the Netherlands at Wembley stadium in London, Britain, 29 March...

Renard hails Africa Cup qualifiers Morocco 30 Mar 2016 - 02:49 pm

The Morocco's Coach Herve Renard Stands before the match Morocco vs Cap Verde on March 29, 2016 in Marrakesh. / AFP / FADEL...

Dortmund's teenager Pulisic makes USA debut 30 Mar 2016 - 02:04 pm

Berlin: Borussia Dortmund's American teenager Christian Pulisic has made his USA debut and at 17, six months, become the youngest Stars and Stripes...

Loew targets key areas for Germany before Euro 2016 30 Mar 2016 - 01:31 pm

(L-R) Italian headcoach Antonio Conte, Italian goalkeeper Gianliugi Buffon and Gemany's headcoach Joachim Loew shake hands after the friendly football match Germany vs...

Italy's Bonucci waiting to discover Euros fate 30 Mar 2016 - 01:24 pm

Italy's Leonardo Bonucci is carried off the pitch injured REUTERS/Michael Dalder Munich, Germany: Experienced Italy defender Leonardo Bonucci is set to discover on...

Messi hits 50th, Brazil snatch draw 30 Mar 2016 - 01:21 pm

Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring against Bolivia during their Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup South American Qualifiers' football match in Cordoba, Argentina,...

Man City's Demichelis charged over betting 30 Mar 2016 - 01:19 pm

Argentina's Martin Demichelis (top) and teammates celebrate after Gabriel Mercado (2) scored against Bolivia during their Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup South American...

Rooney excited by competition for England places 30 Mar 2016 - 12:16 pm

Wayne Rooney (file photo / reuters) Injured captain Wayne Rooney is excited to be part of the fierce competition for places in England's...

Benitez believes minor tweaks can transform Newcastle 30 Mar 2016 - 11:44 am

Rafa Benitez (file photo / Reuters) Only small changes are required to turn Newcastle United's fortunes around this season, manager Rafa Benitez has...

Tears in China over 'miracle' of Xi'an 30 Mar 2016 - 11:06 am

Wu Lei of China celebrates with teammates after winning against Qatar. (Reuters) Beijing: Chinese fans were left dreaming of World Cup glory on...

US back on track in qualifying with 4-0 win over Guatemala 30 Mar 2016 - 10:20 am

Clint Dempsey #8 of the United States Men's National Team takes control of the ball in the second half in front of Carlos...

China ends Qatar’s unbeaten run 30 Mar 2016 - 01:43 am

Action from the 2018 World Cup qualifying match between Qatar and China in Xi’an, northwest China’s Shanxi province yesterday. Xi’an: China produced a...