Sports / Football

8 clubs earn last-16 Champions League spots 23 Nov 2017 - 01:56 pm

ANKARA: Eight teams -- including Istanbul’s Besiktas -- are guaranteed a last-16 Champions League place after Tuesday and Wednesday's group matches. Besiktas, Tottenham,...

Neymar turns it on as seven-up PSG destroy Celtic 23 Nov 2017 - 01:14 am

Paris: Neymar was back in the mood with the Brazilian scoring twice to set up Paris Saint-Germain's comeback from behind as they hammered...

Smalling 'nothing to prove' as he bids to regain England place 22 Nov 2017 - 02:38 pm

London: Manchester United defender Chris Smalling says he has nothing to prove despite the shock of losing his England place and seeing his...

Sevilla coach Berizzo in prostate cancer shock 22 Nov 2017 - 01:10 pm

Seville, Spain: Sevilla's Argentine coach Eduardo Berizzo has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, the club confirmed on Wednesday, just hours after his side...

Real Madrid, Besiktas advance in Champions League 22 Nov 2017 - 12:53 pm

Defending champion Real Madrid advanced again to the Champions League knockout stages after beating APOEL 6-0 and Tottenham piled the misery on Borussia...

Swansea boss Clement plays down Abraham injury fears 22 Nov 2017 - 09:20 am

Swansea City striker Tammy Abraham is expected to be fit for Saturday's Premier League clash against Bournemouth, despite suffering an injury scare in...

Bengaluru beat Mumbai on ISL debut 21 Nov 2017 - 07:36 pm

Bengaluru: Bengaluru FC made an emphatic debut in the Hero Indian Super League (ISL), defeating Mumbai City FC 2-0 at the Kanteerava Stadium...

Bayern have defensive woes at Anderlecht 21 Nov 2017 - 06:07 pm

Berlin: Bayern Munich have woes out wide for Wednesday's Champions League match at Anderlecht with left-backs David Alaba and Rafinha both injured. Alaba...

Neymar's nocturnal antics not a worry to PSG coach 21 Nov 2017 - 05:58 pm

Paris: Paris Saint-Germain coach Unai Emery insists he is not concerned about Neymar's lifestyle after the Brazilian superstar was photographed at a Paris...

Former Italian soccer president accused of harassment 21 Nov 2017 - 05:17 pm

Rome: Carlo Tavecchio, who quit as head of Italian football on Monday, was accused of sexual harassment by a former executive of the...

Udinese sack coach Del Neri 21 Nov 2017 - 05:14 pm

Rome: Luigi Del Neri was fired as Udinese coach on Tuesday with the club 14th in Serie A just three points above the...

FIFA bans three disgraced officials for life 21 Nov 2017 - 03:34 pm

Geneva: FIFA's ethics committee on Tuesday slapped lifetime bans on three former world football executives who have all pleaded guilty to corruption charges...

Dybala, Messi renew rivalry in Turin 21 Nov 2017 - 02:49 pm

Turin, Italy: Juventus star Paulo Dybala has rediscovered his scoring form just in time as he renews his rivalry with fellow Argentina Lionel...

Klopp says Liverpool have overcome early instability 21 Nov 2017 - 01:53 pm

Liverpool have overcome the instability that contributed to their inconsistent start to the season, manager Juergen Klopp said ahead of Tuesday's Champions League...

Russia fears games in freezing east will hurt stars 21 Nov 2017 - 01:39 pm

Moscow: Loud calls grew in Russia on Tuesday to cancel table-topping Lokomotiv Moscow's upcoming away match in the country's freezing Far East to...

Conte urges Chelsea to ease pressure with Qarabag triumph 21 Nov 2017 - 12:21 pm

Chelsea must seal progression to the Champions League knockout stages with a crucial win over Qarabag on Wednesday to help ease the pressure...

Spurs target Dortmund win to rebound from Arsenal loss 21 Nov 2017 - 10:32 am

Tottenham Hotspur must quickly get over the disappointment of the Premier League defeat at Arsenal by getting a morale-boosting victory at Borussia Dortmund...

Arsenal name Mislintat head of recruitment 20 Nov 2017 - 07:54 pm

London: Arsenal have appointed Borussia Dortmund's chief scout Sven Mislintat as their new head of recruitment, the Premier League club announced on Monday....