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Embattled Van Gaal storms out of United press conference 24 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

Manchester, United Kingdom: Embattled Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal showed signs of cracking under pressure as he stormed out of a media...

Tottenham forward Njie out for up to three months 24 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

London: Tottenham striker Clinton Njie faces up to three months on the sidelines after undergoing knee surgery, coach Mauricio Pochettino revealed on Wednesday....

Van Gaal speculation disrespectful, says Wenger 23 Dec 2015 - 06:59 pm

LONDON: Speculation about Louis Van Gaal being replaced by Jose Mourinho as Manchester United manager is disrespectful, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger said on...

Red Star accept Liverpool offer for Grujic 23 Dec 2015 - 06:26 pm

By Zoran Milosavljevic BELGRADE: Cash-strapped former European Cup winners Red Star Belgrade say they have accepted a bid of 5.14 million pounds ($7.64...

Kompany fit for Sunderland clash, says Man City's Pellegrini 23 Dec 2015 - 06:24 pm

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany is likely to make his comeback following a six-week injury layoff in Saturday's Premier League encounter with Sunderland,...

Barcelona go to CAS after UEFA turn down appeal 23 Dec 2015 - 05:50 pm

BARCELONA: Barcelona will go to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) after UEFA dismissed the club's appeal against a 40,000 euro fine...

FIFA presents reform package for February congress 23 Dec 2015 - 05:08 pm

ZURICH: Shaken by corruption scandals, global soccer body FIFA on Wednesday presented the detailed reforms it will ask members to adopt in February...

Hiddink tells Chelsea players 'look in the mirror' 23 Dec 2015 - 05:03 pm

New Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink during the press conference. London: New Chelsea interim manager Guus Hiddink has asked his underperforming players to "look...

Toni awarded 1.25 mn euros over religious tax 23 Dec 2015 - 04:46 pm

Berlin: Former Italy striker Luca Toni has been awarded more than one million euros in repayments from his former tax advisors after a...

US investors reportedly in talks to buy Everton 23 Dec 2015 - 04:41 pm

London: A consortium led by two US technology investors is negotiating to buy Everton Football Club for an estimated £200 million (272 million...

England aim to dethrone test kings South Africa 23 Dec 2015 - 11:32 am

By Mark Gleeson DURBAN: South Africa's status as the top-ranked test-playing nation has been dented after their crushing defeat in India last month...

Mourinho has no formal offer from United, says agent Mendes 23 Dec 2015 - 11:23 am

Manchester United has made no official offer to Jose Mourinho to replace Louis van Gaal at the Premier League club, according to the...

Bradley voted US Soccer's Male Player of Year 23 Dec 2015 - 08:44 am

Chicago: US captain Michael Bradley has been voted the 2015 US Soccer Federation Male Player of the Year, the organization announced Tuesday. The...

The glitzy lives of S.American federation bosses 23 Dec 2015 - 08:38 am

Sao Paulo: When Brazilian Football Confederation president Marco Polo Del Nero was pictured aboard his yacht being kissed by a young model, he...

Action from Qatar-Serbia friendly 23 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

Action from the friendly match between Qatar under-23 and Serbia under-23 in Spain yesterday. The Qatar team is preparing for the AFC Under-23...

PSG to mount fresh assault after Doha break, says skipper Silva 23 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

Paris Saint-Germain’s Brazilian defender Thiago Silva (left) vies for the ball possession with Caen’s French forward Andy Delort during their French L1 match...