Sports / Football

Confident Qatar blank Estonia in Doha friendly 28 Dec 2014 - 12:22 am

Qatari players celebrate after scoring a goal against Estonia during a friendly at the Lekhwiya Stadium in Doha yesterday. RIGHT: A Qatari player...

Torres set for Atletico return 27 Dec 2014 - 10:35 pm

Fernando Torres is set to rejoin Atletico Madrid MADRID - Spain's former Chelsea and Liverpool striker Fernando Torres is set to return to...

Scottish Premier League results 27 Dec 2014 - 10:11 pm

Celtic's Joe Ledley scores against Dundee United Scottish Premier League GLASGOW - Scottish Premier League results on Saturday: Celtic 0 Ross County 0...

Hibs dent Rangers title hopes with home hammering 27 Dec 2014 - 09:03 pm

Martin Canning tackles Kevin Thomson (Hibs vs Rangers) EDINBURGH - Hibernian secured their biggest victory over Rangers since 1912 as a turbulent week...

Carrick targets title for surging United 27 Dec 2014 - 08:06 pm

Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick believes the club should be aiming for a record-extending MANCHESTER, United Kingdom - Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick...

Crystal Palace sack manager Warnock - club 27 Dec 2014 - 07:23 pm

Neil Warnock has lost his job as the manager of Crystal Palace after defeat LONDON - Neil Warnock was on Saturday sacked as...

Crystal Palace sack manager Warnock 27 Dec 2014 - 04:14 pm

Neil Warnock LONDON---Neil Warnock was on Saturday sacked as manager of Crystal Palace, the struggling Premier League club announced. "Crystal Palace Football Club...

Rampant Ronaldo looking to improve on outstanding 2014 27 Dec 2014 - 02:51 pm

Cristiano Ronaldo MADRID---Not content with four titles in 2014, including his second Champions League, prolific Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo is determined to...

Japan coach denies Spain match fixing allegations 27 Dec 2014 - 02:01 pm

Javier Aguirre TOKYO, Dec 27---Japan coach Javier Aguirre on Saturday denied allegations that he was part of a match-fixing scandal that has rocked...

Terry's all gold for Chelsea and Mourinho 27 Dec 2014 - 12:45 pm

John Terry, Left LONDON---Former England captain John Terry is performing as well in central defence as he was a decade ago, according to...

Toure close to fourth straight African award 27 Dec 2014 - 12:33 pm

Yaya Toure JOHANNESBURG---Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure moved closer to a record fourth consecutive African Footballer of the Year title on Friday when...

Rodgers encouraged by battling Liverpool 27 Dec 2014 - 12:13 pm

Brendan Rodgers BURNLEY, United Kingdom---Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers believes his side proved they have the guts to rescue their spluttering season after grinding...

Neuer cautious over Ballon d’Or prospects 27 Dec 2014 - 01:28 am

BERLIN: Germany’s World Cup winning goalkeeper Manuel Neuer on Friday played down his prospects of securing the World Player of the Year award...

Qatar prepare for Estonia friendly 27 Dec 2014 - 12:28 am

Qatar team’s players attend a training session ahead of their friendly match against Estonia, to be played today at the Lekhwiya Stadium. The...

Chelsea, City notch up victories 27 Dec 2014 - 12:28 am

Manchester City’s Spanish midfielder Jesus Navas applauds supporters after the English Premier League match against West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthorns in West...

Slick Chelsea give West Ham Christmas blues 26 Dec 2014 - 06:23 pm

LONDON---Premier League leaders Chelsea showed West Ham United no Christmas cheer on Friday with a one-sided 2-0 Boxing Day victory that enhanced their...

Van Gaal shows Man United festive cheer 25 Dec 2014 - 12:13 pm

Louis van Gaal MANCHESTER, United Kingdom---Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has entered into the festive spirit by granting his players Christmas Day...

Lampard hope lights Man City's striker gloom 25 Dec 2014 - 11:35 am

Lampard LONDON---While professional footballers in the rest of Europe sleep off their Christmas hangovers, the Premier League ploughs on regardless on Friday with...