Sports / Football

Shakir’s Iraq promotion ends Maradona speculations 30 Dec 2012 - 11:07 pm

Manama, Bahrain: Iraq football association has promoted Hakeem Shakir to the head coach’s post, ending speculations of a possible appointment of Diego Maradona...

Mancini in ref rage after Nasri red card 30 Dec 2012 - 11:05 pm

NORWICH, United Kingdom:Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini claims his team are being victimised by officials after Samir Nasri was sent off for a...

United maintain seven-point lead 30 Dec 2012 - 12:51 am

Manchester City’s Argentinian striker Sergio Aguero celebrates after scoring their third goal during the English Premier League match against Norwich City at Carrow...

Ancelotti rules out Beckham move 30 Dec 2012 - 12:45 am

PSG coach Carlo Ancelotti (left) and midfield player Blaise Matuidi address journalists during the press conference at Aspire Academy yesterday. PICTURES BY: KAMMUTTY...

Lucas leaves Brazil with a heavy heart 30 Dec 2012 - 12:44 am

Paris:Paris St Germain’s first January recruit Lucas (pictured) says he has a “heavy heart” as he prepares to leave Sao Paulo and is...

United out to extend lead on arch rivals Man City 29 Dec 2012 - 04:53 am

Manchester United’s manager Sir Alex Ferguson shakes hands with club mascot Fred the Red as he walks to his seat before their English...

Platini renews Qatar winter World Cup call 29 Dec 2012 - 04:53 am

DUBAI: UEFA president Michel Platini renewed his call yesterday for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to be switched to the winter to...

Goals will come for Man City, says Platt 29 Dec 2012 - 04:53 am

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom: Assistant manager David Platt insists there should be no concerns about Manchester City’s lack of goals. City, who trail United...

Yobo hits back at Odemwingie 29 Dec 2012 - 04:52 am

LAGOS: Nigeria captain Joseph Yobo has lashed out at Peter Odemwingie for being disrespectful after the West Bromwich Albion striker said the country...

Dominant Egypt crush Qatar 29 Dec 2012 - 04:51 am

Qatar’s Younes Ali (right) vies for the ball with Egypt’s Ahmed Hassan Mekki during their international friendly match in Doha yesterday. The money...

PSG coach rules out move for Ronaldo 29 Dec 2012 - 04:49 am

ROME: Paris Saint Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti (pictured) has ruled out making a bid to bring Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo to the...

Walters double inspires Stoke to comeback victory 28 Dec 2012 - 04:55 am

Stoke City’s Kenwyne Jones (right) celebrates after scoring during their English Premier League match against Liverpool at the Britannia stadium in Stoke-on-Trent, northern...

Ferguson avoids punishment from the English FA 28 Dec 2012 - 04:50 am

LONDON: Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson will not be punished for his confrontation with the officials during his side’s 4-3 win over Newcastle...

Qatar target Gulf Cup glory, ready for Egypt friendly 27 Dec 2012 - 09:45 am

DOHA: Qatar will be playing to win the 2013 Gulf Cup title, coach Paulo Autuori (pictured) said yesterday. Coach Autuori will lead the...

UEFA appeals own Serbia racism fine 27 Dec 2012 - 09:44 am

Nyon, Switzerland: UEFA are appealing their own decision to fine Serbia 80,000 euros for the violence and racist abuse in an Under-21 match...

Barca back in charge in Spain 26 Dec 2012 - 12:51 am

BARCELONA: With Barcelona having made a record start to the season and Lionel Messi hitting the most goals in a calendar year it...

A testing time for the points leaders 26 Dec 2012 - 12:49 am

LONDON: Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson (pictured) has presided over enough festive fixtures to know rotation is the key as he prepares for...

Benitez eyes title push with resurgent Chelsea 26 Dec 2012 - 12:48 am

NORWICH, United Kingdom: Rafael Benitez believes Chelsea are showing signs they are capable of mounting a title challenge as the Blues prepare to...