Sports / Football

Aue apologises to Red Bull boss for fans' Nazi slur 07 Feb 2015 - 05:12 pm

Berlin---Second-division German side Erzgebirge Aue has apologised to RB Leipzig and Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz after Aue fans displayed a banner showing...

Morocco banned from 2017, 2019, Equatorial Guinea fined 07 Feb 2015 - 05:05 pm

Malabo, Equatorial Guinea---Morocco were kicked out of the 2017 and 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Friday while Equatorial Guinea were punished for the...

Tunisian president suspended, team facing CAN ban 07 Feb 2015 - 04:59 pm

Malabo, Equatorial Guinea---Tunisia football chief Wadie Jary was banned from all Confederation of African Football (CAF) activities on Friday following claims his side...

Barca boss not bothered by off-field controversy 07 Feb 2015 - 04:59 pm

Luis Enrique Madrid---Barcelona coach Luis Enrique has insisted that more legal action against the club for their dealings in the signing of Brazilian...

Derby to spur on Kane against Arsenal 07 Feb 2015 - 02:05 pm

Harry Kane London--Harry Kane will look to cement his status as a Tottenham Hotspur hero when the club face arch-rivals Arsenal in the...

Man United seek rhythm at battle-worn West Ham 07 Feb 2015 - 02:02 pm

London--With 15 games of the Premier League season remaining ahead of Sunday's trip to West Ham United, Manchester United know that the time...

Favoured Ivory Coast face Ghana in 'dream' final 07 Feb 2015 - 01:45 pm

Drogba cruising Bata, Equatorial Guinea--Ivory Coast face what is likely to be their sternest test of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations when...

Andre Ayew steps out of shadow of legendary father 07 Feb 2015 - 01:43 pm

Andre Ayew Bata, Equatorial Guinea--In Equatorial Guinea, Andre Ayew has not only shamed his critics but also moved a step closer to matching...

Five dramatic Africa Cup of Nations finals 07 Feb 2015 - 01:40 pm

Guinea team Bata, Equatorial Guinea--The 58-year history of the Africa Cup of Nations is littered with dramatic knockout matches and AFP sport recalls...

Lekhwiya consolidate top spot with Al Gharafa win 07 Feb 2015 - 12:50 am

Al Gharafa’s Hussain Ali Shehab (left) gestures as Lekhwiya’s players celebrate a goal during their QSL match at the Al Gharafa Stadium in...

DR Congo do not fear playing in Malabo 06 Feb 2015 - 05:14 pm

Malabo, Equatorial Guinea---Coach Florent Ibenge says Democratic Republic of Congo do not have "the slightest fear" about playing at the Malabo stadium where...

Spirited Al Wakrah hold Al Sadd as QSL resumes 06 Feb 2015 - 04:04 am

Al Sadd’s Khalfan Ibrahim (left) vies for possession of the ball against Al Wakrah’s Ahmed Fadel during a Qatar Stars League (QSL) match...

Gerrard's Cup dream still alive after Liverpool fightback 05 Feb 2015 - 05:42 pm

Liverpool's Gerrard Bolton, United Kingdom--Liverpool fought back to reach the FA Cup fifth round with a 2-1 victory over 10-man Bolton Wanderers to...

Madrid move four points clear with Sevilla win 05 Feb 2015 - 05:39 pm

Madrid--Real Madrid moved four points clear at the top of La Liga as goals from James Rodriguez and Jese handed them a 2-1...

Higuain scores to put holders Napoli into Cup semis 05 Feb 2015 - 05:37 pm

Milan--Gonzalo Higuain pounced on an Inter Milan defensive error to hit an injury-time winner for Napoli in a 1-0 win that sent the...

Renard unhappy despite semi-final triumph 05 Feb 2015 - 05:35 pm

Coach Herve Renard Bata, Equatorial Guinea--Ivory Coast coach Herve Renard said his team took many things for granted while coasting to the final...

Coutinho can fill Suarez vacuum, says Rodgers 05 Feb 2015 - 05:30 pm

Philippe Coutinho Bolton, United Kingdom--Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers believes Philippe Coutinho can scale the same heights as Luis Suarez after the Brazilian's stunning...

Pakistan, Afghanistan to play friendly 05 Feb 2015 - 04:56 pm

Karachi--Pakistan and Afghanistan will play a friendly football match in Lahore on Friday, which team officials describe as part of a "football friendship...