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AC Milan call up striker Balotelli 13 Jan 2016 - 05:47 pm

AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli (pictured) got a much needed call up for the upcoming Coppa Italia quarter-final against Carpi after being on...

De Villiers confirms 'bit of truth' in retirement rumours 13 Jan 2016 - 03:05 pm

Johannesburg: New South African captain AB de Villiers (pictured) said Wednesday he was fully committed to leading the team in the next two...

FIFA fires Secretary General Valcke 13 Jan 2016 - 01:18 pm

File photo of FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke attending a news conference in Samara, Russia, June 10, 2015. FIFA said January 13, 2016,...

Sharapova fully fit for Australian Open challenge 13 Jan 2016 - 11:32 am

Russia's Maria Sharapova hits a shot during a practice session at Melbourne Park, Australia, January 13, 2016. The Australian Open tennis tournament starts...

Dhoni unable to put positive spin on blunt attack 13 Jan 2016 - 11:02 am

Australia's Steve Smith hits a six as India's captain and wicketkeeper MS Dhoni looks on during the One Day International cricket match in...

'Perfect' Djokovic raises hopes of Golden Slam 13 Jan 2016 - 11:00 am

Novak Djokovic of Serbia during a practice session in preparation for the Australian Open at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia, 13 January...

Draw felt like a defeat for United says Van Gaal 13 Jan 2016 - 10:55 am

Manchester United's Memphis Depay waits to come on as manager Louis Van Gaal looks on LONDON: Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal said...

Louis Oosthuizen star attraction at Commercial Bank Qatar Masters 13 Jan 2016 - 12:31 am

South African Louis Oosthuizen will compete for the first time since 2013 at the $2.5m Commercial Bank Qatar Masters at Doha Golf Club....

Leon shines as El Jaish edge out Al Wakrah 13 Jan 2016 - 12:30 am

Al Rayyan’s players trying to spoil an attempt made by Al Shamal’s Kosar Abdulqadir to score a basket during their Qatar Men’s National...

QBF launches website 13 Jan 2016 - 12:20 am

The Qatar Boxing Federation’s (QBF) website - www.qatarboxingfederation.co - has been launched by its President Yusuf Ali al Kazim on Monday evening. Speaking...

Hassan the hero as Qatar beat China 3-1 13 Jan 2016 - 12:17 am

Qatar’s Ali Asad and China’s Li Yuangi vie for ball possession during their AFC U23 Group A match in Doha yesterday. Qatar won...

Blanc, PSG players discuss Cavani 'problem' 13 Jan 2016 - 12:00 am

Paris: Paris Saint-Germain coach Laurent Blanc admitted Tuesday that a "behavioural problem" concerning striker Edinson Cavani had been discussed during a team meeting...

Alli signs new five-year Tottenham deal 13 Jan 2016 - 12:00 am

London: Tottenham Hotspur breakthrough star Dele Alli has signed a new five-year contract tying him to White Hart Lane until 2021, the Premier...

Iran beat Syria 2-0 13 Jan 2016 - 12:00 am

Iran and Syria players vying for the ball in their AFC U23 Championship. Doha: Amir Motahhari scored one and set up the other...

Man City captain Kompany facing longer lay-off 12 Jan 2016 - 06:45 pm

London: Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany could be sidelined with a calf injury until "the last part of the season", manager Manuel Pellegrini...

Even I'm bored by United admits Van Gaal 12 Jan 2016 - 05:35 pm

London: Louis van Gaal admits there have been times this season when even he has been left feeling bored and angry by Manchester...

Barca eye quarters to end fiery Espanyol series 12 Jan 2016 - 05:27 pm

Madrid: Holders Barcelona will be looking to seal their place in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals on Wednesday in the final instalment of...

Balotelli poised to return from groin injury 12 Jan 2016 - 05:23 pm

Milan: AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli is set to return from a four-month injury lay-off in Wednesday's Coppa Italia quarter-final against Carpi, according...