Sports / Football

Sabella to decide next move on Wednesday 20 Jul 2014 - 09:36 am

BUENOS AIRES: With a September friendly looming for Argentina against their World Cup final conquerors Germany, coach Alejandro Sabella (pictured) is aware of...

Gourcuff named new Algeria coach 20 Jul 2014 - 09:35 am

Algiers: Frenchman Christian Gourcuff was named the new coach of Algeria yesterday, replacing Vahid Halilhodzic who took them to the second round of...

FIFA lifts Nigeria suspension from international football 19 Jul 2014 - 07:13 am

A file picture of Nigerian players celebrating after scoring a goal against Ethiopia during a 2014 World Cup qualifying play-off match in Calabar....

Lahm goes out at the top 19 Jul 2014 - 07:12 am

Philipp Lahm holds the World Cup trophy during a victory parade for Germany’s national football team at Berlin’s landmark Brandenburg Gate on Tuesday....

UEFA bans Atletico’s Simeone, Real’s Xabi 19 Jul 2014 - 07:11 am

GENEVA: European football’s governing body UEFA yesterday banned Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone and Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso for one match for...

Qatar move up FIFA rankings 19 Jul 2014 - 07:11 am

DOHA: Qatar has jumped to 86 in the FIFA world rankings, their highest-ever climb in recent years. Ranked 100 at the end of...

Van Gaal gives kids chance to shine 19 Jul 2014 - 07:10 am

LONDON: Louis van Gaal will take a close look at Manchester United’s next generation of talent after including several youngsters in his squad...

Real Madrid, Barcelona top Forbes rich list 18 Jul 2014 - 01:40 am

NEW YORK: Spain may have been embarrassingly dethroned as World Cup holders, but Real Madrid and Barcelona are still champions at making money...

Van Gaal to juggle football and commercial demands 17 Jul 2014 - 10:39 pm

Manchester United’s newly-appointed Dutch manager Louis van Gaal (left) poses for pictures with retired English footballer Sir Bobby Charlton at Old Trafford in...

Carrick hurt, could miss 10 weeks 17 Jul 2014 - 10:38 pm

LONDON: Manchester United’s Michael Carrick could miss the start of forthcoming season after suffering a serious ankle injury, new manager Louis van Gaal...

World Cup winner Toni Kroos joins Real 17 Jul 2014 - 10:37 pm

New Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos of Germany poses during his presentation at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid yesterday. MADRID: Toni Kroos...

Germany return to top of FIFA rankings 17 Jul 2014 - 10:34 pm

Andre Schuerrle of Germany celebrates with the World Cup trophy at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday. PARIS: Germany’s charge...

Red card for Nico Rosberg’s World Cup trophy helmet 17 Jul 2014 - 10:32 pm

Formula One driver Nico Rosberg shows his new helmet during a press conference at the Hockenheimring circuit in Germany yesterday. HOCKENHEIM, Germany: Formula...

Rinaldi Brazil’s new technical director 17 Jul 2014 - 10:29 pm

Former Brazilian goalkeeper Gilmar Rinaldi speaks during a press conference where he was unveiled as the new technical director of the Brazilian team,...

Allegri takes over from Conte as Juventus coach 17 Jul 2014 - 01:13 am

AC Milan’s coach Massimiliano Allegri gestures during the Italian Serie A football match against Inter Milan at San Siro Stadium in Milan in...

Barcelona accept Luis Suarez ‘imperfections’ 17 Jul 2014 - 01:12 am

BARCELONA: Barcelona will accept Luis Suarez (pictured) with his “imperfections” and believes he will play a positive role despite his notorious World Cup...

Defender Ismael joins Al Sadd 17 Jul 2014 - 01:11 am

Doha: Former Al Rayyan right-back Hammid Ismael (pictured) started training yesterday with his new club Al Sadd. He has been brought in to...

Defender Ismael joins Al Sadd 17 Jul 2014 - 01:10 am

Doha: Former Al Rayyan right-back Hammid Ismael (pictured) started training yesterday with his new club Al Sadd. He has been brought in to...