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Mexes goal gives Milan win over Inter 26 Jul 2015 - 01:11 am

Shenzhen, China: Sinisa Mihajlovic yesterday showed his team was willing to put the fight back into AC Milan with a 1-0 result over...

FIFA passes resolution offering full support for holding 2018 World Cup in Russia 25 Jul 2015 - 06:56 pm

FIFA's President Sepp Blatter shakes hands with Russia's President Vladimir Putin (R) during the preliminary draw for the 2018 FIFA World Cup at...

Hulk pulls out of World Cup draw 25 Jul 2015 - 12:59 am

ST PETERSBURG: Zenit St Petersburg striker Hulk (pictured) has pulled out of today’s World Cup qualifying draw, only days after complaining of “gross...

FIFA Secretary General Valcke says he will leave with Blatter 25 Jul 2015 - 12:56 am

The Secretary General of FIFA, Jerome Valcke, at a press conference at the Constantine Palace in St Petersburg, Russia, yesterday. ST PETERSBURG: Jerome...

Ronaldo dazzles as Real Madrid rout Man City 25 Jul 2015 - 12:12 am

Real Madrid’s players celebrate their victory over Manchester City in the final match of the International Champions Cup, at the MCG in Melbourne...

USA begins fightback against Panama 25 Jul 2015 - 12:11 am

USA’s head coach Jurgen Klinsmann reacts during his side’s Gold Cup semi-final match against Jamaica at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia, on...

Liverpool end Asia swing with 1-1 draw in Malaysia 24 Jul 2015 - 09:18 pm

Liverpool's Lucas Leiva (left) in action with Malaysia's Vincent Bikana. Kuala Lumpur: Rising Liverpool star Jordon Ibe mustered a superb solo effort to...

Panama yells 'robbery' after loss to Mexico 23 Jul 2015 - 01:21 pm

Referee Mark Geiger (centre) is surrounded by officials during a stoppage in play between Panama and Mexico during the second half of their...

Jamaica stuns USA 2-1 to reach Gold Cup final 23 Jul 2015 - 01:09 pm

Jamaica forward Giles Barnes scores a goal on a free kick against the United States in the first half during the CONCACAF Gold...

Chelsea football fans banned over Paris racism incident 22 Jul 2015 - 06:17 pm

London: Five Chelsea fans have been banned from all football matches for up to five years over an incident of racism in Paris...

Mourinho rules out transfer splurge 22 Jul 2015 - 10:11 am

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho speaks during a press conference in Montreal, Canada yesterday. Montreal: Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho insists the Premier League champions...

Sterling scores quick debut goal as Man City win 22 Jul 2015 - 10:09 am

Melbourne: Record signing Raheem Sterling took just over two minutes to score his debut goal as Manchester City downed AS Roma on penalties...

Milner scores in Liverpool’s 2-0 win 21 Jul 2015 - 09:23 am

Los Angeles Lakers basketball star Kobe Bryant (left) and Barcelona team captain Andres Iniesta Lujan (right) pose with other members of the FC...

FIFA presidential election to be held on Feb 26 20 Jul 2015 - 03:29 pm

ZURICH: The election to select a new president of world soccer's governing body FIFA will be held on Feb. 26 in Zurich, the...

Everton manager frustrated over Chelsea pursuit of Stones 20 Jul 2015 - 09:28 am

Singapore: Everton manager Roberto Martinez expressed disappointment on Saturday following reports that Chelsea were looking to increase their bid for defender John Stones...

Bartomeu re-elected as Barcelona President 20 Jul 2015 - 09:25 am

Barcelona: Josep Maria Bartomeu was re-elected as President of European and Spanish champions Barcelona after seeing off rival Joan Laporta (pictured right). Bartomeu,...

Ex-FIFA official Webb pleads not guilty to U.S. charges 19 Jul 2015 - 01:10 pm

FIFA President Joseph ''Sepp'' Blatter (R) gestures next to CONCACAF President Jeffrey Webb during a news conference at the CONCACAF congress in Panama...

Jamaica edge Haiti, face USA in Gold Cup semi 19 Jul 2015 - 09:21 am

Baltimore: Giles Barnes scored the only goal in the seventh minute and Jamaica edged Haiti 1-0 Saturday, advancing the "Reggae Boyz" to a...