Sports / Football

Spurs and Bale in talks over contract 27 Jul 2013 - 01:25 am

HONG KONG: Spurs are in talks with Gareth Bale over a new contract, manager Andre Villas-Boas said yesterday, in a bid to keep...

Ribery, Neuer to miss Super Cup against Dortmund 27 Jul 2013 - 01:25 am

BERLIN: Treble winners Bayern Munich will be without winger Franck Ribery and goalkeeper Manuel Neuer when they travel to Borussia Dortmund for the...

Al Sadd beat Al Khartiyat 26 Jul 2013 - 02:05 am

Action from the Sheikh Jassim Cup match between Al Sadd and Al Khartiyat at the Qatar Sports Club yesterday. Al Sadd won 2-0....

Winter World Cup would cause chaos: Scudamore 26 Jul 2013 - 02:02 am

Members of Manchester United, wearing their new away uniforms for the 2013-14 season, (from left) Rio Ferdinand, Tom Cleverley, Patrice Evra, Shinji Kagawa,...

Chelsea’s power show in Jakarta 26 Jul 2013 - 02:01 am

Chelsea’s players celebrate during their friendly match against Indonesia’s All-Star team in Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta yesterday. Chelsea, who won 8-1,...

Qatar coach Staab predicts bright future 26 Jul 2013 - 02:01 am

DOHA: Qatar’s women’s national team coach Monika Staab has revealed her admiration for the country’s sports infrastructure, saying that she expects positive change...

Donovan shines as US reaches Gold Cup final 26 Jul 2013 - 02:00 am

DALLAS, Texas: The United States men’s national team advanced to the CONCACAF Gold Cup final by beating Honduras 3-1 yesterday behind two goals...

What are they smoking? Liverpool owner Henry mocks Suarez bid 25 Jul 2013 - 03:00 am

John W Henry, owner of Liverpool is seen in this file photo in London. RIGHT: Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has a look at...

Gerrard delights Aussie crowd with super strike 25 Jul 2013 - 02:58 am

Steven Gerrard of Liverpool celebrates the opening goal with team-mates during the pre-season tour match against Melbourne Victory at the Melbourne Cricket Ground...

Higuain and Reina pass Napoli medicals 25 Jul 2013 - 02:58 am

ROME, Latium: Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain and Spanish goalkeeper Pepe Reina moved closer to completing their prospective moves to Napoli yesterday as they...

Vertonghen injured in Spurs defeat 25 Jul 2013 - 02:57 am

HONG KONG: Spurs defender Jan Vertonghen faces a race to be fit for the start of the season after injuring his ankle in...

Italian federation probes alleged racism in AC Milan game 25 Jul 2013 - 02:56 am

MILAN: Italy’s football federation (FIGC) has opened an investigation into alleged racist chanting after AC Milan midfielder Kevin Constant fired a ball into...

Unheralded Martino named new Barca coach 24 Jul 2013 - 05:46 am

A picture taken on July 3, 2013 shows the coach of Argentinian Newell’s Old Boys, Gerardo “Tata” Martino looking on during the Copa...

Moyes driven by fear factor 24 Jul 2013 - 05:32 am

Manchester United’s forward Robin van Persie (left) fights for the ball with Yokohama Marinos’ defender Masakazu Tashiro during their friendly match in Yokohama,...

No mind games with United coach, says Mourinho 24 Jul 2013 - 05:31 am

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho (left) listens as player Ashley Cole speaks during a press conference at a hotel in Jakarta yesterday. Chelsea will...

Richards wants to stay at City 24 Jul 2013 - 05:31 am

HONG KONG: Versatile defender Micah Richards wants to remain at Manchester City -- but warned that he must be playing regularly. The 25-year-old,...

Villas-Boas confirms Soldado interest 24 Jul 2013 - 05:30 am

HONG KONG: Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas said yesterday Spurs are in talks to sign Valencia and Spain striker Roberto Soldado, but denied that...

We won’t lose Rooney, says the Scot 24 Jul 2013 - 05:30 am

YOKOHAMA, Japan: Manchester United boss David Moyes yesterday said Wayne Rooney is coming back to fitness after a hamstring injury and moved to...