Sports / Football

Eljaish confirm striker Benitez died of a heart attack 01 Aug 2013 - 05:11 am

Ronny Benitez, brother of Ecuador international striker Christian Benitez, cries during a mass in Mexico City, on July 29, 2013. \ DOHA: Ecuador...

Real Madrid make £85m bid for Bale: Report 01 Aug 2013 - 05:09 am

MADRID: Spanish giants Real Madrid have made a £85m bid for Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Gareth Bale (pictured), according to a report on Skysports.com,...

Cancer victim Metsu facing ‘match of his life’ 01 Aug 2013 - 05:05 am

PARIS, France: Former Senegal coach Bruno Metsu () once told his players they were playing the match of their lives as he sought...

Argentina to play in front of the Pope in friendly against Italy 01 Aug 2013 - 05:05 am

BUENOS AIRES: Barcelona star Lionel Messi will be part of an Argentina squad to face Italy in a friendly in Rome next month...

Spurs deal for Soldado done: Valencia chief 01 Aug 2013 - 05:04 am

London: A deal between Valencia and Tottenham Hotspur for the sale of Spain striker Roberto Soldado has been completed, the La Liga club’s...

Aspire Academy logo to feature on AZF-owned club KAS Eupen’s jerseys 01 Aug 2013 - 05:04 am

DOHA: Belgium’s second division football club KAS Eupen, owned by Aspire Zone Foundation (AZF) will have the Aspire Academy logos printed on their...

England ‘too tired’ for internationals: Capello 31 Jul 2013 - 12:52 am

PARIS, France: England have been unable to challenge for major international trophies because the demands of the country’s gruelling domestic season leaves players...

El Jaish striker Benitez dies in Qatar 30 Jul 2013 - 02:04 am

(FILES) Christian Benitez of America celebrates the first goal against Pumas during their Mexican Clausura Tournament quarterfinal football match on May 11, 2013...

Sheikh Jassim Cup 30 Jul 2013 - 01:35 am

Al Ahli player Alyan Dayako (in green) and Mohammad Mosi Ali of Lekhwiya vie for the ball during the Sheikh Jassim Cup match...

Goalkeeper Reina slams Reds over Napoli loan 30 Jul 2013 - 12:35 am

LONDON, England: Spanish goalkeeper Jose Reina yesterday launched a scathing attack on Liverpool after accusing the club of forcing him to join Napoli...

Champs Juventus begin title defence with trip to Sampdoria 30 Jul 2013 - 12:34 am

ROME: Champions Juventus will begin the defence of their Serie A title with a trip to Sampdoria on the opening day of the...

USA edge Panama to win Gold Cup 30 Jul 2013 - 12:34 am

CHICAGO: Brek Shea scored in the 69th minute to give the United States a 1-0 victory over Panama in yesterday’s title match of...

First Bayern defeat doesn’t faze Guardiola 29 Jul 2013 - 12:55 am

Liverpool’s Steven Gerrard (centre) poses for the media with his team-mates and Thailand’s national team members during the prize ceremony after their friendly...

We will get new players in, says United coach 29 Jul 2013 - 12:55 am

Hong Kong: Manchester United manager David Moyes yesterday said he was confident of getting new players in before the end of the transfer...

Benzema leads Real Madrid past PSG 29 Jul 2013 - 12:54 am

GOTHENBURG, Sweden: Carlo Ancelotti enjoyed a slice of enjoyment against his former club as Real Madrid edged Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 in a pre-season...

Manchester City coach Pellegrini wins first trophy 28 Jul 2013 - 01:34 am

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany (centre) poses with the cup trophy after beating Sunderland in the final of the Barclays Asia Trophy friendly...

Coach Moyes concerned over Hong Kong pitch 28 Jul 2013 - 01:34 am

HONG KONG: Manchester United manager David Moyes admitted he is concerned about the pitch in Hong Kong, where his side landed yesterday on...

Zaha rescues Man United 27 Jul 2013 - 01:26 am

Manchester United’s Rio Ferdinand (second left) and team-mates celebrate after Wilfried Zaha (second right) scored against Cerezo Osaka during their friendly match in...