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Italy off to flying start under Conte with victory over Dutch 05 Sep 2014 - 11:59 pm

Italy’s midfielder Daniele De Rossi (left) celebrates after scoring a penalty kick at a friendly game against the Netherlands on Thursday at the...

I feel like a footballer again, says Suarez 05 Sep 2014 - 11:58 pm

FC Barcelona’s Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez in action during his first training session in Barcelona in this August 15 file photo. BARCELONA: Luis...

Ibrahimovic rules out Sweden cap record push 05 Sep 2014 - 11:57 pm

STOCKHOLM: Sweden’s star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic does not expect to finish his career as his country’s all-time record cap winner. The PSG forward...

Shiraz Rally set to begin on Sep 24 05 Sep 2014 - 11:56 pm

SHIRAZ, Iran: Hani Shaaban, the Manager of Shiraz Trial Rally confirmed that all the administrative and technical teams are ready for the first...

England ‘Root’ out threat of whitewash with easy win 05 Sep 2014 - 11:54 pm

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is presented with the trophy after the fifth ODI against England in Leeds, Northern England yesterday. India clinch...

India series: Shaharyar admits Mumbai attacks still a hurdle 05 Sep 2014 - 11:53 pm

Shaharyar Khan, Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board speaks with media representatives in Karachi yesterday. KARACHI: Pakistan cricket chief Shaharyar Khan yesterday admitted...

Neymar named Brazil captain for friendlies 05 Sep 2014 - 11:52 pm

Brazilian player Neymar practises during a training session at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, Florida on Thursday. MIAMI: Brazil coach Dunga has confirmed...

Shehzad to face disciplinary action for religious ‘banter’ 05 Sep 2014 - 11:51 pm

Pakistan’s Ahmed Shehzad (left) gestures with Tillakaratne Dilshan of Sri Lanka in this last week’s file photo. KARACHI: Opening batsman Ahmed Shehzad faces...

Pakistan court ends national board row 05 Sep 2014 - 11:51 pm

ISLAMABAD: A Pakistani court yesterday rejected objections to the national cricket board’s new constitution, saving the sport another administrative crisis after a previous...

Ex-Al Arabi manager to coach Korea 05 Sep 2014 - 11:50 pm

SEOUL: South Korea appointed former Germany international and managerial journeyman Uli Stielike as the national team’s new coach yesterday, in a surprise move...

Qatar Stars League and QSL clubs donate money to Gaza 04 Sep 2014 - 09:39 pm

Palestine ambassador HE Moner Ganem to Qatar receiving the donation from the Qatar Stars League officials and representatives of QSL clubs. Doha: Qatar...

Lekhwiya’s Laudrup named QSL Coach of the Month 04 Sep 2014 - 09:38 pm

Michael Laudrup of Lekhwiya, winner of the of Qatar Stars League (QSL) Coach of the Month award for August, poses with his trophy. ...

Rooney rescues England in Norway win 04 Sep 2014 - 09:36 pm

England’s captain Wayne Rooney gestures during their friendly match against Norway at Wembley Stadium in London on Wednesday night. LONDON: Wayne Rooney marked...

Argentina beat Germany 4-2 in Cup final rematch 04 Sep 2014 - 09:36 pm

Argentina’s Angel Di Maria kicks the ball during the friendly match against Germany in Duesseldorf on Wednesday night. Argentina won 4-2. DUSSELDORF, Germany:...

Qatar draw Morocco in Casablanca friendly 04 Sep 2014 - 09:34 pm

Casablanca, Morocco: Despite a spirited performance at the Mohammed V Stadium, Qatar could only muster a 0-0 friendly draw with Morocco in an...

British world champion Brook stabbed on holiday in Spain 04 Sep 2014 - 09:33 pm

LONDON: Britain’s IBF world welterweight champion Kell Brook is in hospital on the Spanish island of Tenerife after being stabbed in the leg...

Valverde eats into Contador lead at Tour of Spain 04 Sep 2014 - 09:32 pm

MADRID: Alberto Contador held on to the Tour of Spain leader’s red jersey but saw his lead cut to 20 seconds by Spanish...

Americans ease past Dominicans 04 Sep 2014 - 09:31 pm

Dominican James Feldeine (right) throws the ball past USA’s Anthony Davis during their FIBA Basketball World Cup Group C match at the Bizkaia...