Sports / Football

Napoli visit begins Xavi's final chance of Barca pride 19 Feb 2024 - 10:11 pm

Barcelona: Xavi Hernandez left Barcelona in 2015 after lifting a glorious treble, but his hopes of a second triumphant farewell as coach have...

Guardiola says Man City's success creates sky-high demands 19 Feb 2024 - 05:54 pm

London: Pep Guardiola said Monday that higher expectations faced by Manchester City are the price of years of success as he prepares his...

Bayern suffer nine-year low in shock loss, slip eight points off title pace 18 Feb 2024 - 10:53 pm

Berlin: Bayern Munich slumped to a shock 3-2 loss at lowly Bochum on Sunday, suffering a third successive defeat for the first time...

Rayo hold subdued Liga leaders Madrid 18 Feb 2024 - 06:16 pm

Madrid: La Liga leaders Real Madrid stumbled to a frustrating 1-1 draw at neighbours Rayo Vallecano on Sunday. Joselu fired the visitors in...

Lewandowski penalty gives Barcelona win over Celta 17 Feb 2024 - 11:24 pm

Madrid: Robert Lewandowski converted a penalty kick in stoppage time after missing his first attempt for Barcelona to win at Celta Vigo 2-1...

Gomes double earns Wolves second win against Tottenham this season 17 Feb 2024 - 09:45 pm

London: Two goals from Joao Gomes secured Wolves a surprise 2-1 win at Tottenham in the English Premier League on Saturday. Defeat at...

Crisis-club Napoli held by Genoa ahead of Barca visit 17 Feb 2024 - 07:15 pm

Milan: Napoli's crisis deepened on Saturday after beating held to a 1-1 home draw by Genoa, another heavy blow for the ailing Serie...

Salah scores on return as leaders Liverpool rout Brentford 17 Feb 2024 - 05:45 pm

London: Mohamed Salah returned in style with a goal in Liverpool's 4-1 rout of Brentford as the Premier League leaders survived a rash...

South Korea's Son hurt finger in brawl with teammate before Asian Cup loss: KFA 16 Feb 2024 - 09:28 pm

Seoul: Tottenham Hotspurs captain Son Heung-min injured his finger in a brawl with a teammate on the eve of South Korea's humiliating loss...

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah could feature Saturday against Brentford 16 Feb 2024 - 06:56 pm

Liverpool, England: Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah could play against Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday after recovering from a hamstring injury, manager...

'The fun is back' says Werner after Spurs move 16 Feb 2024 - 03:51 pm

Berlin: Tottenham winger Timo Werner said on Friday "the fun has completely returned" as a result of his loan move from RB Leipzig...

Klinsmann sacked as South Korea coach after less than a year 16 Feb 2024 - 09:04 am

Seoul: Jurgen Klinsmann was sacked as South Korea coach Friday following defeat to Jordan in the semi-finals of the Asian Cup and revelations...

Qatar surges 21 places in latest FIFA Rankings 15 Feb 2024 - 12:51 pm

Doha, Qatar: Two-time Asian Cup champions Qatar made big strides in the latest edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking, after scaling 21...

Klinsmann faces sack by South Korea after Asian Cup semi-final exit 15 Feb 2024 - 11:59 am

Seoul: Jurgen Klinsmann looks set to be fired as coach after top South Korean football officials said Thursday that "a change of leadership...

Klinsmann fate as coach in balance as South Korean FA meets 15 Feb 2024 - 10:04 am

Seoul: Jurgen Klinsmann's fate as coach topped the agenda as South Korean football bosses met Thursday, a day after revelations about an Asian...

Man City fret over Grealish after injury blow 14 Feb 2024 - 03:01 pm

London: Pep Guardiola is sweating over Jack Grealish's fitness after the Manchester City winger limped off during his side's Champions League win against...

Dazzling Diaz sends Real to victory in Leipzig 14 Feb 2024 - 01:08 am

Leipzig, Germany: Brahim Diaz scored an incredible solo goal as Real Madrid won 1-0 away at RB Leipzig in Tuesday's Champions League last...

Struggling Mainz hire Henriksen as new coach 13 Feb 2024 - 02:31 pm

Berlin: Struggling Bundesliga club Mainz on Tuesday announced the appointment of Bo Henriksen as their third coach of the season, tasked with helping...