Sports / Football

Fabregas rules out United move 09 Aug 2013 - 04:28 am

KUALA LUMPUR: Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas (pictured) slammed the door yesterday on a potential move to Manchester United, insisting the Catalan giants remain...

Rooney training with reserves 09 Aug 2013 - 04:27 am

Manchester: Wayne Rooney continued his quest for fitness by training with the Manchester United reserves yesterday. But while some may assume that to...

Barnes slams Suarez ‘superstar’ mentality 09 Aug 2013 - 04:26 am

LONDON, England: Former Liverpool and England winger John Barnes hit out at wantaway striker Luis Suarez in a radio interview broadcast yesterday, criticising...

Football: Arsenal’s Suarez bid on standby: Wenger 08 Aug 2013 - 01:34 am

LONDON: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said yesterday that his side’s interest in Luis Suarez was “on standby”, after the unsettled striker called on...

Neymar bags first Barca goal 08 Aug 2013 - 01:28 am

BANGKOK: Brazilian wonderkid Neymar scored his first goal in Barcelona colours as the Catalan giants swatted aside Thailand 7-1 in a friendly in...

Al Gharafa must be competitive to win, says new coach Zico 07 Aug 2013 - 01:42 am

New Al Gharafa coach Zico (right) poses with a club official with the club’s jersey after being unveiled as the new coach during...

Still time for Qatar to develop a good team for 2022 World Cup, says the Brazil legend 07 Aug 2013 - 01:39 am

DOHA: Brazilian football legend Zico yesterday said Qatar had sufficient time to develop a good side for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Zico,...

Shared series still in captain Clarke’s sights 07 Aug 2013 - 01:36 am

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom: Australia captain Michael Clarke said drawing the Test series with England would still be a notable achievement after dreams of...

England’s ‘fighting character’ delights Cook 07 Aug 2013 - 01:35 am

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom: England captain Alastair Cook praised his side’s resilience as they just did enough to secure a draw with Australia in...

Spurs director says they cannot force Bale to stay 07 Aug 2013 - 01:32 am

LONDON: Tottenham Hotspur director Keith Mills says the Premier League club cannot force Gareth Bale to stay if the player decides he wants...

Ex-England star Ince urges action on fan disorder 07 Aug 2013 - 01:32 am

LONDON, England: Blackpool manager Paul Ince has called for tighter security at English grounds after crowd trouble marred his side’s 1-0 loss at...

Messi says ‘sacrifice’ took him to the top 07 Aug 2013 - 01:30 am

BANGKOK: Lionel Messi (pictured) yesterday attributed his stunning achievements to hard work and sacrifice as his Barcelona side prepare for the first game...

United reject second Chelsea bid for Rooney 06 Aug 2013 - 03:14 am

LONDON: Manchester United have rejected a second offer from rivals Chelsea for unsettled forward Wayne Rooney, the Premier League champions said yesterday. Chelsea...

‘Other’ Ronaldo dismisses Mourinho jibe ahead of friendly 06 Aug 2013 - 03:10 am

New York: Cristiano Ronaldo spiced up the forthcoming friendly between Real Madrid and Chelsea when he took a swipe at his former boss...

Chelsea sink AC Milan 2-0 in the US 06 Aug 2013 - 03:10 am

EAST RUTHERFORD, United States/New Jersey: Goals from Kevin de Bruyne and Andre Schuerlle lifted Chelsea to a 2-0 victory over AC Milan yesterday...

Man United have given up on Fabregas: Barca chief 06 Aug 2013 - 03:10 am

BARCELONA, Catalonia: Barcelona sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta has claimed that Manchester United have abandoned their interest in Cesc Fabregas, according to reports in...

Mourinho reveals he rejected England job 05 Aug 2013 - 03:19 am

LONDON, England: Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has claimed he was close to taking charge of England in 2007 before realising he would be...

Perenara gets All Blacks call; Weepu and Vito out 05 Aug 2013 - 03:16 am

WELLINGTON: New Zealand coach Steve Hansen continued his gradual overhaul of the world champion All Blacks by dropping experienced scrumhalf Piri Weepu and...