Sports / Football

Americans descend on Lyon hoping to witness 'Tour de Four' 07 Jul 2019 - 05:37 pm

LYON, France: Americans on scooters, Americans in cafes, Americans in bars, Americans draped in flags and George Washington wigs, Americans in starred bandanas...

Messi slams referees, corruption after Copa America red card 07 Jul 2019 - 11:25 am

SÃO PAULO, After another frustrating Copa América ending, Lionel Messi boycotted the medal ceremony to protest the refereeing and "corruption," claiming Argentina had...

Copa América: Messi sent off as Argentina takes 3rd place 07 Jul 2019 - 11:16 am

SÃO PAULO, For a match that didn't mean much, there was a lot going on as Argentina defeated Chile 2-1 to finish third...

Sweden down England to finish third at World Cup 06 Jul 2019 - 09:23 pm

Nice, France: Sweden ended their women's World Cup campaign on a high by beating England 2-1 in Saturday's third-place play-off in Nice, as...

Pogba's future the main cloud as United head east 06 Jul 2019 - 09:06 pm

LONDON: As Manchester United prepared to fly to Australia for their pre-season tour this weekend, their unsettled midfielder Paul Pogba enjoyed himself thousands...

Rapinoe slams FIFA over schedule, prize money 06 Jul 2019 - 07:19 pm

LYON, France: United States co-captain Megan Rapinoe launched a scathing attack on world soccer's governing body FIFA, on the eve of the women's...

Morgan says tea-sipping celebration was nod to Sophie Turner 06 Jul 2019 - 05:26 pm

LYON, France: Alex Morgan said her tea-sipping celebration at the Women's World Cup was a nod to actress Sophie Turner's amusing Instagram posts....

Mane says he will step down as Senegal penalty-taker for now 06 Jul 2019 - 12:13 pm

Cairo: Senegal forward Sadio Mane has said will step aside as his team's penalty taker for the time being after missing spot kicks...

Brazil downplays heavy favorite status in Copa América final 04 Jul 2019 - 08:46 pm

TERESÓPOLIS, Brazil: Only 13 days ago, Brazil thrashed Peru 5-0 in a Copa América group stage match, with samba-style soccer, goals from long...

Lampard returns to Chelsea as manager after impressive Derby audition 04 Jul 2019 - 11:31 am

Chelsea appointed Frank Lampard as their new manager on Thursday, as owner Roman Abramovich turned to a familiar face rather than an experienced...

Football Leaks hacker victim of 'judicial harassment', say lawyers 03 Jul 2019 - 08:49 pm

Lisbon: Lawyers for Rui Pinto, the hacker behind the "Football Leaks" revelations, said on Wednesday that the continued pre-trial detention of their client...

'We'll get there': England's women look to future after latest near miss 03 Jul 2019 - 03:41 pm

Lyon: The feeling of crushing disappointment after a semi-final defeat is nothing new for England's women, who are left wondering when they will...

Argentina angry as VAR stays out of the spotlight 03 Jul 2019 - 08:42 am

Belo Horizonte, Brazil: Argentina's Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero lashed out at the officiating after their 2-0 Copa America semi-final defeat to Brazil...

Tottenham breaks transfer record to sign Ndombele from Lyon 02 Jul 2019 - 11:15 pm

LONDON: Tottenham signed midfielder Tanguy Ndombele for a club-record 60 million euros ($68 million) as the English club ended 18 months of transfer...

Madagascar president charters plane for Africa Cup fans 02 Jul 2019 - 06:32 pm

Antananarivo: Madagascan President Andry Rajoelina has chartered a special plane to take football fans to Egypt for the Africa Cup of Nations after...

Qatar residents can watch Brazil-Argentina Copa semi Wednesday early morning 01 Jul 2019 - 06:54 pm

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil: Brazil will be under pressure for its future and Argentina for its past when they meet in the Copa América...

Rashford extends Man United stay with new four-year deal 30 Jun 2019 - 09:47 pm

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has signed a new four-year contract with the option to extend a further year, the Premier League club...

Brazil focusing on positives ahead of Argentina semi at traumatic venue 30 Jun 2019 - 07:34 pm

Belo Horizonte, Brazil: Brazil center-back Thiago Silva says the hosts are concentrating on positive thoughts ahead of their Copa America semi-final against Argentina,...