Sports / Football

Serbian barber snips Messi 'headshot' for soccer fans 13 Jun 2018 - 12:09 am

Novi Sad, Serbia: Looking for a new haircut to celebrate the World Cup in style? A hairdresser is clipping 'portraits' of stars Lionel...

Messi the star attraction as Banega trains apart 12 Jun 2018 - 11:46 pm

Bronnitsy, Russia: Around 400 eager fans turned out at Argentina's World Cup base camp to catch a glimpse of Lionel Messi and his...

Salah makes World Cup headlines for Chechnya photo 12 Jun 2018 - 09:40 pm

Grozny, Russia: Mohamed Salah, a star attraction ahead of football's 2018 World Cup in Russia, has made headlines for a smiling photo with...

Zidane's Champions League volley remembered in art 12 Jun 2018 - 08:16 pm

PARIS: It was a stunning goal, worthy of winning any title, and now Zinedine Zidane's majestic volley for Real Madrid in their 2002...

Germany looks to become 1st repeat Cup champ in half-century 12 Jun 2018 - 07:43 pm

MOSCOW: The soccer world gathers in 11 cities across the European portion of Russia starting Thursday for a 32-day, 64-match championship. The United...

Lopetegui to coach Real Madrid after World Cup 12 Jun 2018 - 07:37 pm

Madrid: Spain coach Julen Lopetegui will replace Zinedine Zidane in charge of Real Madrid after the World Cup, the Spanish giants said Tuesday...

With Mane, Senegal expects team to match 2002 run 12 Jun 2018 - 07:09 pm

DAKAR, Senegal: When the World Cup trophy tour reached Senegal, President Macky Sall got the taste of being a champion. It's an experience...

Pogba can shine at World Cup, says Sagna 12 Jun 2018 - 03:13 pm

France midfielder Paul Pogba can put an underwhelming season at Manchester United behind him and make an impact at the World Cup, according...

Buttons fly in Brazilian tabletop football game 12 Jun 2018 - 02:37 pm

Rio de Janeiro: The ball goes right over the defenders and into the corner of the net. Goal for Zidane! Well, at least...

Zidane happy to have his feet up 11 Jun 2018 - 08:18 pm

Paris: Zinedine Zidane said Monday he was happy to have some time off after stepping down as Real Madrid coach just days after...

Patrick Vieira takes over as Nice coach 11 Jun 2018 - 08:12 pm

Nice, France: After more than 20 years away, former Arsenal and France star Patrick Vieira, is returning to Ligue 1 to take the...

Messi says Argentina future depends on World Cup 11 Jun 2018 - 10:44 am

Bronnitsy, Russia: Argentina captain Lionel Messi said his international future will be determined by his country's performance at the World Cup in Russia....

Australia head to Russia 'buzzing' after Hungary win 11 Jun 2018 - 02:12 am

MELBOURNE: Australia made heavy weather of their final World Cup warm-up against Hungary on Saturday but will head to Russia with confidence high...

World Cup hopefuls France arrive in Russia 10 Jun 2018 - 09:52 pm

Moscow: France's attack-minded squad arrived in Russia on Sunday full of hope that they can win a second World Cup 20 years after...

Indian captain Chhetri equals Messi's tally of 64 goals 10 Jun 2018 - 08:43 pm

Mumbai: India's football captain Sunil Chhetri Sunday joined Argentine star Lionel Messi as the second highest international goal scorer among active players with...

Giant mural tribute to 'legend' Messi at Argentina base camp 10 Jun 2018 - 08:18 pm

Bronnitsy, Russia: With his arms crossed and a face bursting with pride, Argentina superstar Lionel Messi towers above all those on the main...

Giroud expected to be fit, Pogba to start against Australia: Deschamps 10 Jun 2018 - 04:51 pm

PARIS: Olivier Giroud should be fit to play France's World Cup opening game against Australia after leaving the pitch with a bloodied forehead...

Lyon cancel dealings with Liverpool over Fekir transfer 09 Jun 2018 - 10:28 pm

Lyon: Lyon ended negotiations with Liverpool on Saturday over the possible transfer of forward Nabil Fekir to the Premier League club. "Nabil Fekir...