Sports / Football

United face Yeovil aiming to avoid more Cup woe 03 Jan 2015 - 02:10 pm

Louis van Gaal YEOVIL, United Kingdom---Louis van Gaal has warned his Manchester United stars not to underestimate minnows Yeovil as they bid to...

Man City eye another Wembley FA Cup triumph 03 Jan 2015 - 01:51 pm

Manchester City LONDON---Manchester City's recent emergence as a genuine footballing power started with FA Cup success in 2011 and, if manager Manuel Pellegrini...

Sunderland up for another trip down Memory Lane 03 Jan 2015 - 01:01 pm

LONDON---Sunderland were handed an opportunity to relive arguably the greatest day in their 136-year history when they were paired with Leeds United in...

Real Madrid streak threatened by buoyant Valencia 03 Jan 2015 - 12:54 pm

Real Madrid MADRID---La Liga leaders Real Madrid face one of their toughest tests since embarking on a 22-game winning streak back in September...

Marseille look to avoid surprises in French Cup 03 Jan 2015 - 12:50 pm

Marseille PARIS---After a short winter break, Ligue 1 clubs are back in action this weekend in the round of 64 of the French...

Gerrard to leave Reds at the end of season 03 Jan 2015 - 01:58 am

LONDON: Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard announced yesterday he was leaving the club at the end of the season and would be heading abroad,...

Premier League clubs set to dominate in January window 03 Jan 2015 - 01:57 am

PARIS: The January transfer window in Europe is poised to open this weekend, with the bulk of the spending set to be done...

We have big ambitions: Belmadi 03 Jan 2015 - 01:51 am

Qatar’s national football team, the Gulf Cup champions, flex their muscles in Canberra, yesterday. The team is upbeat about their performance in the...

Irans’ reputation as Asian giant on the line 03 Jan 2015 - 01:49 am

SYDNEY: Recent form dictates that Iran, the top ranked team in Asia, are one of the favourites to win the Asian Cup but...

Lavezzi, Cavani finally return to PSG 03 Jan 2015 - 01:48 am

PARIS: Attacking duo Ezequiel Lavezzi and Edinson Cavani finally returned to the Paris Saint-Germain training ground yesterday afternoon after missing their team’s first...

Power struggle over Rangers rumbles on 02 Jan 2015 - 10:09 pm

Rangers: Charles Green is not still pulling strings, insists Sandy Easdale GLASGOW - Rangers remain in the grip of a major power struggle...

Lavezzi, Cavani risk PSG punishment 02 Jan 2015 - 09:27 pm

Paris Saint-Germain's Argentinian foward Ezequiel Lavezzi arrives at the club's headquarters at the Camp-des-Loges in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, western Paris PARIS - South American attacking...

Derby sign Villa striker Bent on loan 02 Jan 2015 - 09:07 pm

Derby have completed the loan signing of Aston Villa striker Darren Bent LONDON - Aston Villa striker Darren Bent joined Championship promotion chasers...

Pulis happy with Albion job description 02 Jan 2015 - 09:05 pm

Tony Pulis happy with West Bromwich Albion job description LONDON - West Bromwich Albion's new head coach Tony Pulis insists he has no...

Saint-Etienne coach Galtier staying put 02 Jan 2015 - 08:53 pm

Christophe Galtier,Head Coach of AS Saint-Etienne looks on during the UEFA Europa SAINT-ËTIENNE, France - Saint-Etienne coach Christophe Galtier insisted on Friday that...

Pardew appointment expected soon -- Millen 02 Jan 2015 - 08:51 pm

Millen: Crystal Palace must appoint Pardew quickly LONDON - Alan Pardew is expected to be confirmed as Crystal Palace's new manager in time...

Liverpool's Gerrard 'will never walk alone' 02 Jan 2015 - 08:48 pm

Saint-Etienne coach Galtier staying put 02 Jan 2015 - 06:23 pm

SAINT-ËTIENNE, France---Saint-Etienne coach Christophe Galtier insisted on Friday that he will be staying at the Ligue 1 club until the end of the...