Sports / Football

Focus on short-term goals, says Waqar 02 Jul 2014 - 12:33 am

LAHORE: Pakistan cricket coach Waqar Younis insisted yesterday that next year’s World Cup would not distract his side as they prepare for tough...

FIFA tight-lipped as Cameroon launches World Cup fixing probe 02 Jul 2014 - 12:32 am

Referee Pedro Garcia issues a red card to Cameroon’s midfielder Alexandre Song during the World Cup match against Croatia on June 20. The...

Robben defends comments after FIFA rules out action 02 Jul 2014 - 12:31 am

RIO DE JANEIRO: Arjen Robben defended his admission of diving during Holland’s last 16 victory over Mexico as FIFA confirmed he would not...

Super Eagles look to future sans coach Keshi and captain Yobo 02 Jul 2014 - 12:28 am

ABUJA: Nigeria were yesterday looking to a future without coach Stephen Keshi and captain Joseph Yobo after the African champions’ World Cup campaign...

Africa’s good, bad and ugly at World Cup 02 Jul 2014 - 12:28 am

RIO DE JANEIRO: Algeria and Nigeria headed home yesterday after another five-prong African World Cup challenge came to a disappointing end in Brazil. ...

Germany beat Algeria 2-1 in extra time 01 Jul 2014 - 11:27 am

Germany’s Andre Schuerrle celebrates his goal against Algeria during extra time in their World Cup round of 16 match at the Beira Rio...

Messi up against ‘Alpine Messi’ for place in quarter-finals 01 Jul 2014 - 11:26 am

SAO PAULO: Switzerland’s “Alpine Messi” Xherdan Shaqiri, hot from a hat-trick against Honduras in his last game, meets the real Messi today as...

USA, Belgium prepare for ‘war’ 01 Jul 2014 - 11:25 am

SALVADOR: The United States’ declaration of their attacking intentions may awaken the more thrill-seeking instincts of unbeaten, but so far underwhelming, Belgium as...

‘Ghana’s preparation was a nightmare’ 01 Jul 2014 - 11:24 am

Ghana players form a wall as they defend a free kick in a match against Portugal at the Brasilia National Stadium last week....

Robben sorry for dive amid heavy criticism 01 Jul 2014 - 11:24 am

Klaas Jan Huntelaar of the Netherlands (right) celebrates converting a penalty for the 2-1 winner goal with team-mate Arjen Robben during the Last...

As a kid, Suarez allegedly head butted but never bit 01 Jul 2014 - 11:23 am

SALTO: Uruguay’s star striker Luis Suarez always had a temper when things did not go well on the pitch but coaches, relatives and...

Greece captain announces retirement after 139 caps 01 Jul 2014 - 11:21 am

ATHENS: Greece captain Giorgos Karagounis (pictured) announced his retirement from an international football career spanning 139 caps over 15 years following his team’s...

Suarez apologises to Italy’s Chiellini 01 Jul 2014 - 11:20 am

RIO DE JANIERO: Uruguay striker Luis Suarez has finally apologised for biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini during a World Cup match and vowed...

Greece turn down bonus 01 Jul 2014 - 11:20 am

ATHENS: Greece’s World Cup players have turned down their World Cup bonus and called for the money to be used to build a...

Brazil official suspended after flare-up report 01 Jul 2014 - 11:19 am

RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil’s senior press official has been given a one-match ban for his role in a flare-up in the tunnel at...

Les Bleus send Super Eagles flying 01 Jul 2014 - 06:11 am

Nigeria’s goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama hangs his head as France’s players celebrate after scoring a goal during the World Cup round of 16 match...

Netherlands strike in dying minutes to eliminate Mexico 30 Jun 2014 - 11:39 am

Mexico’s Francisco Rodriguez reacts after losing against Netherlands at the Castelao Arena in Fortaleza yesterday. RIGHT: Klaas Jan Huntelaar of the Netherlands kicks...

Algeria eye glory, revenge against ruthless Germans 30 Jun 2014 - 11:38 am

Algeria’s Bosnian coach Vahid Halilhodzic (centre) takes part in a training session on Saturday in Sorocaba. RIGHT: German head coach Joachim Loew speaks...