Football Australia’s Asian Cup credentials face first real test in quarter-finals DOHA: Australia’s Asian Cup title credentials and stingy defence will be properly put to the test for the first time... Published 29 Jan, 2024 05:39pm
Football Palestine expect ‘celebration’ in debut of Asian Cup last 16 DOHA: Palestine striker Tamer Seyam said Monday’s historic Asian Cup last-16 match against hosts Qatar will be a... Published 28 Jan, 2024 05:24pm
Football Pochettino wants to build side worthy of Chelsea’s history LONDON: Mauricio Pochettino aims to build a Chelsea team with the “capacity to win titles” as he bids to create a... Published 24 Jan, 2024 08:05pm
Football Ronaldo ‘health reason’ spurs sudden delay of two China matches BEIJING: A rare chance for Chinese football fans to see Cristiano Ronaldo play in their country was scuppered... Published 23 Jan, 2024 08:09pm
Football Syria beat India to reach Asian Cup knockouts for first time DOHA: Syria reached the Asian Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their history on Tuesday with a 1-0 win over... Published 23 Jan, 2024 08:06pm
Football Salah has ‘proper tear’ in hamstring, sidelined 3-4 weeks LIVERPOOL: Mohamed Salah has returned to England for treatment on a hamstring tear to give him the best possible... Published 23 Jan, 2024 07:59pm
Football Bayern ‘falling well short of expectations’, says coach Tuchel BERLIN: Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel admitted on Tuesday his side “are falling well short of our expectations”... Published 23 Jan, 2024 06:13pm
Football Benzema feels under ‘pressure’, wants to leave Saudi club: source close to club RIYADH: Karim Benzema feels under “pressure” at his Saudi club Al-Ittihad and wants to leave “temporarily”, a source... Published 23 Jan, 2024 06:10pm
Football Palestine eye ‘historic’ win to keep Asian Cup hopes alive DOHA: Forward Tamer Seyam and his teammates “want to make a historic achievement for Palestine” when they face Hong... Published 22 Jan, 2024 05:48pm
Football Injured Salah convinced AFCON success will come ‘sooner or later’ ABIDJAN: Mohamed Salah said Sunday he is convinced he will win the Africa Cup of Nations with Egypt “sooner or... Published 21 Jan, 2024 07:13pm
Football Mancini warns Saudis against Japan-type Asian Cup shock DOHA: Roberto Mancini warned Saudi Arabia against falling victim to the kind of Asian Cup shock suffered by... Published 20 Jan, 2024 06:08pm
Football Hungry Madrid in better form but Barca strong: Xavi RIYADH: Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez admitted Saturday that “hungry” rivals Real Madrid are in better form but... Published 13 Jan, 2024 04:59pm
Football Japan’s Endo vows to make Klopp wait by winning Asian Cup DOHA: Jurgen Klopp may have to wait a while for the return of Wataru Endo after the Liverpool ace vowed on Saturday... Published 13 Jan, 2024 04:39pm
Football Verona striker Henry denounces death threats after Inter penalty miss MILAN: Thomas Henry has lamented the death threats he and his family received after he missed a last-gasp penalty in... Published 07 Jan, 2024 06:31pm
Football Late Frattesi goal gives Inter 2-1 win over Verona in dramatic finish MILAN: Inter Milan’s Davide Frattesi struck in added time to snatch a 2-1 win against Hellas Verona, who missed a... Published 06 Jan, 2024 06:49pm
Football Rooney hit hard by ‘setback’ after Birmingham City sacking LONDON: Wayne Rooney said it would “take some time to get over this setback” after he was sacked as manager of... Published 02 Jan, 2024 05:20pm
Football Salah leads Egypt at African Cup of Nations CAIRO: Mohamed Salah will lead Egypt at the African Cup of Nations in the Ivory Coast, skippering a 27-man squad... Published 31 Dec, 2023 03:33pm
Football FIFA suspends new agent rules worldwide until case in Europe settled FIFA has temporarily suspended its new agent regulations (FFAR) worldwide until the European Court of Justice gives... Published 30 Dec, 2023 07:22pm
Football Pochettino says ‘crazy to think’ he won’t be involved in Chelsea’s Jan transfer window Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino said he is confident of having a say when the Premier League side embarks on... Published 30 Dec, 2023 05:41pm
Football Gakpo backs Liverpool forwards to fill in for absent Salah LONDON: Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo believes his side have the forward firepower to cope without Mohamed Salah when the... Published 27 Dec, 2023 04:29pm
Football Liverpool need slice of luck amid injury crisis, says Klopp Liverpool will wrap Joe Gomez in cotton wool and pray the defender does not become yet another addition to the... Published 25 Dec, 2023 10:39am
Football Chelsea’s Pochettino rues early missed chances in Wolves defeat Chelsea can only blame themselves for missing early chances in their 2-1 Premier League defeat at Wolverhampton... Published 25 Dec, 2023 09:49am
Football INEOS’s Ratcliffe agrees deal to buy 25 percent of Man Utd LONDON: INEOS chairman Jim Ratcliffe has agreed a deal to buy a 25 percent stake in Manchester United for about... Published 24 Dec, 2023 09:48pm
Football Rangers beat Motherwell to close on Celtic GLASGOW: Rangers beat Motherwell 2-0 at a wet and wild Fir Park on Sunday to return to within two points of Scottish... Published 24 Dec, 2023 08:41pm
Football Vlahovic nets winner as Juventus beat Frosinone 2-1 MILAN: Second-half substitute Dusan Vlahovic scored a late winner to give Juventus a 2-1 win over Frosinone in Serie... Published 23 Dec, 2023 07:42pm
Football West Ham leapfrog Man Utd with 2-0 win LONDON: Jarrod Bowen and Mohammed Kudus’ second-half goals gave West Ham a 2-0 win over Manchester United in the... Published 23 Dec, 2023 07:40pm
Football PSG’s Luis Enrique happy to return to Spain in Champions League Paris St Germain head coach Luis Enrique is happy to be facing Spanish side Real Sociedad in the Champions League... Published 19 Dec, 2023 07:36pm
Football Wenger defends expanded Club World Cup format amid concerns over player welfare FIFA’s chief of Global Football Development Arsene Wenger said the governing body’s decision to expand the Club... Published 19 Dec, 2023 07:27pm
Football Dortmund forward Adeyemi to miss ‘several weeks’ with injury BERLIN: Borussia Dortmund forward Karim Adeyemi will be missing for “several weeks” due to an ankle injury, the... Published 18 Dec, 2023 05:28pm
Football Reijnders delivers early Christmas present for impressive Milan MILAN: A brilliant early goal from Tijjani Reijnders inspired AC Milan to a comfortable 3-0 win over Monza on Sunday... Published 17 Dec, 2023 06:56pm
Football Italy icon Chiellini calls time on playing career MILAN: Giorgio Chiellini on Tuesday announced his retirement at the age of 39, bringing the curtain down on a... Published 12 Dec, 2023 09:13pm
Football Lukaku banned for one match after Fiorentina marching orders MILAN: Romelu Lukaku has been given a one-match ban after being sent off late in Roma’s dramatic draw with... Published 12 Dec, 2023 06:26pm
Football Zlatan Ibrahimovic returns to AC Milan as advisor MILAN: Zlatan Ibrahimovic has returned to AC Milan as an advisor to the Serie A club’s management, owners RedBird... Published 11 Dec, 2023 06:24pm
Football ‘Great feeling’ for Salah after landmark Liverpool goal LONDON: Mohamed Salah admitted his 200th Liverpool goal was a “great feeling” as the Egypt star urged his side to do... Published 09 Dec, 2023 08:04pm
Football FIFA confirm three candidates to host 2027 Women’s World Cup PARIS: FIFA on Saturday confirmed that three bids to host the Women’s World Cup in 2027 had been lodged “across... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:12pm
Football Ronaldinho says Mbappe could win Ballon d’Or with PSG BANGKOK: Star French striker Kylian Mbappe can win the Ballon d’Or in “any team”, Ronaldinho told AFP Sunday, but... Published 03 Dec, 2023 05:24pm
Football PSG ‘far’ from Luis Enrique’s expectations before Newcastle clash PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said Monday his team were “far” from meeting his expectations and had... Published 27 Nov, 2023 09:00pm
Football Xavi says Porto match represents ‘turning point’ for Barcelona BARCELONA: Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez says Tuesday’s Champions League match at home to FC Porto could be a... Published 27 Nov, 2023 07:44pm
Football Ticket revenues from Qatar Asian Cup to support Palestinians DOHA: Ticket revenues for the Asian Cup 2023 in Qatar are to be donated to support Palestinian relief efforts, the... Published 20 Nov, 2023 06:49pm
Football Gavi faces surgery after serious knee injury on Spain duty BARCELONA: Barcelona midfielder Gavi faces surgery after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament in Spain’s Euro 2024... Published 20 Nov, 2023 06:26pm
Football Messi’s 2022 World Cup jerseys to go up for auction NEW YORK: A set of six jerseys that Lionel Messi wore during Argentina’s victorious 2022 World Cup run will be... Published 20 Nov, 2023 06:23pm
Football Ueda scores hat-trick as Japan thrash Myanmar to start World Cup bid OSAKA: Ayase Ueda scored a hat-trick as Japan got their bid to reach an eighth straight World Cup off to an emphatic... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:47pm
Football Khephren Thuram replaces injured Camavinga in France squad PARIS: Midfielder Khephren Thuram was called into the France squad on Thursday to replace Eduardo Camavinga, who has... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:24pm
Football Italy coach Spalletti calls up Mancini for Euro 2024 clashes ROME: Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni has withdrawn from Italy’s last two Euro 2024 qualifiers and has been... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:23pm
Football Beckham says Messi at Inter Miami is ‘our gift to America’ MUMBAI: David Beckham told AFP in an interview on Wednesday that his Inter Miami franchise signed Lionel Messi as... Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:53pm
Football Saudi Arabia only bidder for 2034 World Cup LAUSANNE: Saudi Arabia is in line to host the 2034 World Cup after FIFA announced on Tuesday that the kingdom was ... Published 31 Oct, 2023 10:29pm
Football Mbappe strikes late to earn PSG win at Brest BREST: A late Kylian Mbappe goal won the day for Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday as the side from the capital ran out... Published 29 Oct, 2023 08:17pm
Football Salah double downs 10-man Everton in controversial Merseyside derby LIVERPOOL: Liverpool continued their stranglehold over local rivals Everton on Saturday, but had fortune on their... Published 21 Oct, 2023 07:53pm
Football Pakistan advance in World Cup qualifying as Hamid downs Cambodia MACAU: Pakistan qualified for the second round of Asia’s World Cup 2026 preliminaries for the first time on Tuesday... Published 17 Oct, 2023 08:58pm
Football Messi doubtful for Argentina qualifier with Paraguay MONTEVIDEO: Lionel Messi is doubtful for Argentina’s South American World Cup qualifier against Paraguay on Thursday... Published 12 Oct, 2023 10:32am
Football Messi called up for Argentina qualifiers despite injury BUENOS AIRES: Argentina have called up Lionel Messi for their upcoming South American World Cup qualifiers despite... Published 05 Oct, 2023 07:51pm
Football UK and Ireland set to host Euro 2028 after Turkiye withdraws bid LAUSANNE: A joint bid from the United Kingdom and Ireland to host Euro 2028 now has no rivals after Turkiye withdraw... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:06pm
Football Messi misses Miami’s Atlanta trip due to fatigue: source MIAMI: Lionel Messi will skip Inter Miami’s game at Atalanta United on Saturday having not travelled with the team... Published 16 Sep, 2023 08:58pm
Football Salah wants to stay at Liverpool, says Szoboszlai LIVERPOOL: Mohamed Salah wants to remain at Liverpool despite interest from the Saudi Pro League, said his teammate... Published 03 Sep, 2023 08:58pm
Football Premier League clubs spend record 2.36bn pounds in transfer window Premier League clubs spent a record 2.36 billion pounds ($2.97 billion) on new players in the transfer window that... Published 02 Sep, 2023 05:29pm
Football Lukaku gets Belgium call-up despite lack of playing time Belgium’s record scorer Romelu Lukaku has been called up to their squad for this month’s European Championship... Published 01 Sep, 2023 06:56pm
Football Liverpool reject Al-Ittihad offer for Salah: reports LONDON: Liverpool have rejected a blockbuster £150 million ($190 million) offer for Mohamed Salah from Saudi Arabian... Published 01 Sep, 2023 06:09pm
Football Ronaldo named in Portugal squad for Euro 2024 qualifiers LISBON: Cristiano Ronaldo was named in Portugal’s squad on Friday for upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers against Slovakia... Published 01 Sep, 2023 04:58pm
Football Lukaku completes loan to Roma from Chelsea MILAN: Romelu Lukaku completed his season-long loan move to Roma from Chelsea on Wednesday after being welcomed as a... Published 30 Aug, 2023 09:09pm
Football Lukaku says signing for Roma on loan from Chelsea: Belgian media ROME: Romelu Lukaku has revealed he is set to sign for Roma from Chelsea, according to Belgian media on Saturday, as... Published 26 Aug, 2023 06:58pm
Football Tottenham beat Bournemouth to go top of the Premier League LONDON: Tottenham’s bright start under Ange Postecoglou continued as James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski struck in a... Published 26 Aug, 2023 06:56pm
Football Neymar, Benzema to get first taste of Asian Champions League action KUALA LUMPUR: Saudi Pro League superstar Neymar will get his first taste of Asian Champions League football after... Published 24 Aug, 2023 05:08pm
Football Spain tame England to win Women’s World Cup for first time SYDNEY: Spain won the Women’s World Cup for the first time in their history with skipper Olga Carmona sweeping in... Published 20 Aug, 2023 05:37pm
Football Neymar set for gala welcome at megabucks Saudi club RIYADH: Brazilian superstar Neymar will be unveiled to fans at Al-Hilal on Saturday as he becomes the latest... Published 19 Aug, 2023 08:34pm
Football Sweden take third place to spoil Australia’s World Cup party BRISBANE: Sweden scored either side of half-time to spoil Australia’s party and claim third spot at the Women’s... Published 19 Aug, 2023 05:45pm
Football Emotional Kerr says Australia inspired nation with World Cup run SYDNEY: An emotional Sam Kerr said her Australia side had inspired the host nation despite the crushing... Published 16 Aug, 2023 07:02pm
Football Ruthless England beat Australia to set up World Cup final with Spain SYDNEY: Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo did the damage late on in Sydney as England shattered Australian dreams... Published 16 Aug, 2023 06:06pm
Football Neymar ‘probably leaving’ Paris Saint-Germain: source PARIS: Neymar is “probably leaving” Paris Saint-Germain, with an offer from Saudi Arabia said to be on the table, a... Published 13 Aug, 2023 06:24pm
Football Mbappe reinstated by PSG to first team PARIS: French superstar Kylian Mbappe was reinstated in Paris Saint-Germain’s first team on Sunday after being... Published 13 Aug, 2023 05:26pm
Football England survive bruising Colombia test to reach World Cup semi-finals SYDNEY: England fought back from a goal down to beat Colombia 2-1 on Saturday in a bruising encounter and set up a... Published 12 Aug, 2023 06:57pm
Football PSG sideline Mbappe for season-opener as Dembele arrives PARIS: French superstar Kylian Mbappe has been left out of Paris Saint-Germain’s season opener on Saturday deepening... Published 12 Aug, 2023 05:36pm
Football Guardiola says Man City treble ‘once in a lifetime’ feat LONDON: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said Thursday that last season’s remarkable treble success was a “once... Published 10 Aug, 2023 06:25pm
Football Man Utd sign Danish striker Hojlund from Atalanta Manchester United have signed Denmark striker Rasmus Hojlund from Serie A side Atalanta on a five-year contract... Published 05 Aug, 2023 06:41pm
Football United States meet Sweden in heavyweight World Cup last-16 clash AUCKLAND: The United States find themselves in unfamiliar territory as group runners-up at the Women’s World Cup and... Published 05 Aug, 2023 06:37pm
Football Ikeda delighted with ‘tougher’ Japan in Norway win WELLINGTON: Japan are firming their status as one of the favourites to win the Women’s World Cup after romping into... Published 05 Aug, 2023 06:33pm
Football Klopp concerned over Saudi transfer window SINGAPORE: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp on Tuesday urged football authorities to address the late closure of the... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:09pm
Football Australia captain Kerr ‘available’ for Canada World Cup clash BRISBANE: Australia captain Sam Kerr has declared herself fit and “available” for the Matildas’ must-win Women’s... Published 29 Jul, 2023 08:47am
Football Man City’s Mahrez joins Saudi club Al-Ahli LONDON: Manchester City forward Riyad Mahrez has joined Saudi side Al-Ahli, the two clubs announced on Friday,... Published 28 Jul, 2023 05:17pm
Football PSG say Saudi’s Al Hilal can talk to Mbappe after 300-million-euro bid: source OSAKA: Paris Saint-Germain have given Saudi club Al Hilal permission to speak to Kylian Mbappe after tabling a... Published 24 Jul, 2023 05:49pm
Football Saudi spending spree won’t harm MLS’s Messi-led global push: Garber FORT LAUDERDALE: Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber said Saudi Arabia’s big spending on international... Published 17 Jul, 2023 10:03am
Football Gimenez the hero as Mexico down Panama 1-0 to lift 9th Gold Cup LOS ANGELES: Santiago Gimenez scored the game-winner minutes after entering the match Sunday as Mexico beat Panama... Published 17 Jul, 2023 09:45am
Football Ancelotti to coach Brazil from 2024 Copa America: source SAO PAULO: Real Madrid’s Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti will take over as head coach of Brazil’s national team for... Published 05 Jul, 2023 10:07am
Football Neymar fined $3.3 million for building lake at mansion RIO DE JANEIRO: A prosecutor in Brazil fined soccer star Neymar 16 million reais ($3.3 million) for building a lake... Published 04 Jul, 2023 09:37am
Football Ferreira hat-trick as USA hit six, Jamaica crush Trinidad MIAMI: Jesus Ferreira struck a hat trick as the United States crushed St. Kitts and Nevis 6-0 in the CONCACAF Gold... Published 29 Jun, 2023 09:55am
Football Man Utd expect record revenue despite takeover saga LONDON: Manchester United on Tuesday projected record annual revenue of up to £640 million ($815 million) in its... Published 27 Jun, 2023 06:12pm
Football Barcelona confirm Gundogan signing from Man City BARCELONA: Ilkay Gundogan has signed for Barcelona on a free transfer at the end of his Manchester City contract,... Published 26 Jun, 2023 05:25pm
Football Messi set for July 21 debut, Miami planning ‘3-5’ signings MIAMI: Inter Miami are targeting a July 21 debut for superstar signing Lionel Messi as the club plans to bolster the... Published 20 Jun, 2023 09:39pm
Football You know where Mbappe wants to go: Guardiola BARCELONA: Pep Guardiola indicated Manchester City would not move for Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian... Published 19 Jun, 2023 06:12pm
Football Macron to ‘try to push’ for Mbappe to stay at PSG PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday he would “try to push” for Kylian Mbappe to stay at Paris... Published 14 Jun, 2023 09:34pm
Football Chinese superfan books into Messi hotel for glimpse of hero BEIJING: It took hours of waiting, a pricey hotel room and an exhausting chase through Beijing, but it was all worth... Published 12 Jun, 2023 05:23pm
Football Guardiola’s luck turns to end Champions League tales of woe ISTANBUL: Pep Guardiola’s long struggle to win the Champions League again came to an end on Saturday as Manchester... Published 11 Jun, 2023 10:24am
Football After Messi decision, Inter Miami fall to sixth straight loss MIAMI: Lionel Messi’s future club Inter Miami suffered a sixth straight defeat and remained rooted to the bottom of... Published 11 Jun, 2023 10:21am
Football Real Madrid great Benzema to leave club MADRID: Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has agreed a deal to leave the club, the Spanish giants said Sunday. The... Published 04 Jun, 2023 05:39pm
Football Juventus to pay $790,000 fine, no further points deducted MILAN: Juventus will pay a fine of 718,000 euros ($790,000)and not challenge a 10-point penalty in a settlement... Published 30 May, 2023 07:00pm
Football Pochettino handed task of reviving Chelsea’s fortunes LONDON: Chelsea appointed Mauricio Pochettino as head coach on Monday, tasking the former Tottenham Hotspur and... Published 29 May, 2023 06:47pm
Football Bellingham named Bundesliga player of the year BERLIN: Two days after the heartbreak of watching his team lose the German title in the last match, Dortmund’s... Published 29 May, 2023 05:49pm
Football Klopp won’t take break from management despite Liverpool’s struggles LONDON: Jurgen Klopp insists he does not need a break from management as he looks to put Liverpool back on track... Published 29 May, 2023 05:37pm
Football PSG goalkeeper Rico in ‘serious’ condition after horse riding accident SEVILLE: Paris Saint-Germain back-up goalkeeper Sergio Rico is in “serious” condition after a horse riding accident,... Published 28 May, 2023 07:04pm
Football Ronaldo ends disappointing debut season in Saudi empty-handed Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr could not resist the temptation to sign five-times Ballon D’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo in... Published 28 May, 2023 05:58pm
Football ‘Good’ first season at Man Utd not enough for Ten Hag MANCHESTER: Erik ten Hag said Manchester United must strive for more even though his team look set to clinch a place... Published 24 May, 2023 06:53pm
Football Guardiola wants Premier League charges dealt with ‘as soon as possible’ LONDON: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he wants more than 100 Premier League charges levelled against... Published 24 May, 2023 06:03pm
Football Saka signs new ‘long-term’ Arsenal deal LONDON: Bukayo Saka has signed a new long-term contract at Arsenal, the Premier League club announced on... Published 23 May, 2023 07:48pm
Football Guardiola demands Man City intensity despite Premier League triumph LONDON: Pep Guardiola has demanded his treble-chasing Manchester City players maintain their sky-high standards even... Published 23 May, 2023 07:43pm
Football Pogba promises to return after ‘very complicated’ year ROME: Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba vowed Sunday to give his all to return next season at his best after a trying... Updated 21 May, 2023 10:42pm
Football Pogba likely to miss end of season after further injury ROME: Paul Pogba’s injury-blighted season is ending as it started with the French midfielder out for two to three... Published 15 May, 2023 07:32pm
Football Leeds snatch 2-2 draw with Newcastle after penalty nightmare LEEDS: Defender Rasmus Kristensen scored a late equaliser to give Leeds United a share of the points in a thrilling... Published 13 May, 2023 07:20pm
Football Real Madrid lose $440mn sponsorship battle with Abu Dhabi fund MADRID: Spanish soccer’s Real Madrid have lost a $440 million court battle with Abu Dhabi sovereign investor... Updated 13 May, 2023 10:36pm
Football Messi’s move to Saudi a ‘done deal’: source close to negotiations RIYADH: Argentine superstar Lionel Messi will play in Saudi Arabia next season under a “huge” deal, a source with... Published 09 May, 2023 02:39pm
Football Madrid must halt ‘unstoppable’ City, not only Haaland: Ancelotti MADRID: Carlo Ancelotti said his Real Madrid side must stop Manchester City’s whole team and not just striker Erling... Published 08 May, 2023 09:38pm
Football Messi back in training with PSG Lionel Messi is training with Paris St Germain again, the Ligue 1 team said on Monday, after the forward was... Published 08 May, 2023 05:15pm
Football Juventus up to second in Serie A with 2-0 win at Atalanta BERGAMO: Juventus moved up to second in Serie A with a hard-fought 2-0 victory at Atalanta on Sunday after... Published 07 May, 2023 05:54pm
Football Urawa beat Al Hilal to win Asian Champions League SAITAMA: Japan’s Urawa Red Diamonds won the Asian Champions League after beating Saudi Arabian defending champions... Published 06 May, 2023 05:42pm
Football Ronaldo scores to keep Al-Nassr’s slim title hopes alive Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first goal in four games on Friday to help Al-Nassr to a 4-0 win over Al-Raed, keeping... Published 29 Apr, 2023 04:47pm
Football Ten Hag tells Man Utd to expect ‘mad’ Tottenham LONDON: Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag expects to face a “mad” Tottenham on Thursday following Spurs’... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:28pm
Football Liverpool still have to improve despite recent uptick in form: Klopp Liverpool still have room for improvement despite a resurgence in recent Premier League games, manager Juergen Klopp... Published 25 Apr, 2023 06:36pm
Football Dembele ready to return for Barca on Saturday: Xavi BARCELONA: Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez confirmed winger Ousmane Dembele will return from injury on Saturday... Published 25 Apr, 2023 05:58pm
Football Klopp says ‘things have changed’ for resurgent Liverpool Liverpool have shown a marked improvement in their performances in recent weeks, manager Jurgen Klopp said after a... Published 23 Apr, 2023 10:28am
Football Guardiola delighted after ‘perfect’ Man City clear FA Cup semi-final hurdle Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he was “happy and really satisfied” after his side eased past second-tier... Published 23 Apr, 2023 10:18am
Football Messi ‘could not’ currently rejoin Barcelona, says La Liga boss Tebas MADRID: Barcelona would not be able to resign Lionel Messi from Paris Saint-Germain in their current financial... Published 19 Apr, 2023 09:26pm
Football Juventus win appeal over stand closure for Lukaku racist abuse MILAN: Juventus have won their appeal against a one-match stand closure for their fans racially abusing Inter Milan... Published 19 Apr, 2023 07:49pm
Football I hope to play with Messi next season at Barca: Lewandowski BARCELONA: Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski said he would love Lionel Messi to return to the Catalan club from... Published 11 Apr, 2023 07:32pm
Football Madrid coach Ancelotti saddened by Chelsea slump MADRID: Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said he was sad to see Chelsea’s slump this season, ahead of their... Published 11 Apr, 2023 05:39pm
Football Guardiola ready to pit his wits against old rival Tuchel LONDON: Pep Guardiola is relishing the chance to pit his wits against Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel as the... Published 10 Apr, 2023 08:24pm
Football Lionel Messi ‘likely’ to leave PSG at end of season: source close to club PARIS: Lionel Messi is “much more likely” to leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season than sign a new... Published 04 Apr, 2023 07:40pm
Football Madrid must not go crazy in cup Clasico: Ancelotti MADRID: Real Madrid will try to keep cool heads as they bid to overturn a 1-0 deficit in the Copa del Rey Clasico... Published 04 Apr, 2023 06:40pm
Football Xavi expecting ‘wounded’ Madrid to wage war in cup Clasico BARCELONA: Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez warned his team on Tuesday that their Copa del Rey semi-final opponents... Published 04 Apr, 2023 06:39pm
Football Shaw extends contract at Man Utd to 2027 MANCHESTER: Luke Shaw said he wants to be part of “something special’ at Manchester United after signing a new... Published 04 Apr, 2023 05:57pm
Football Messi becomes a target for fan discontent as PSG malaise deepens PARIS: A malaise has set in around Paris Saint-Germain since their exit from the Champions League, with a section of... Published 03 Apr, 2023 09:57pm
Football FIFA strips under-17 World Cup from Peru PARIS: FIFA said on Monday it had withdrawn the 2023 under-17 World Cup from Peru “given the inability of the host... Published 03 Apr, 2023 09:53pm
Football Klopp not afraid of losing Liverpool job despite wave of departures LIVERPOOL: Jurgen Klopp says he is not afraid of the axe after a spate of Premier League casualties but admits... Published 03 Apr, 2023 06:12pm
Football Madrid’s Ancelotti confirms ‘exciting’ Brazil interest MADRID: Carlo Ancelotti confirmed the interest of the Brazilian national team in hiring him and his excitement at... Published 01 Apr, 2023 05:22pm
Football FIFA strips Indonesia of Under-20 World Cup LAUSANNE: FIFA announced on Wednesday it had removed Indonesia as hosts of this year’s under-20 World Cup amid... Published 29 Mar, 2023 09:27pm
Football FIFA to pay clubs $355 million for sending players to 2026 and 2030 World Cups FIFA’s compensation paid to clubs that release players for the men’s World Cup has been increased by nearly 70% to... Published 27 Mar, 2023 07:54pm
Football Chelsea post 121.3 million pounds loss, blame sanctions on ex-owner Abramovich Chelsea had an overall net loss of 121.3 million pounds ($148.65 million) for 2021-22 due to “extraordinary expenses... Published 27 Mar, 2023 04:41pm
Football Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim submits new bid for Man Utd: reports LONDON: Manchester United have received a second Qatari bid to buy the English football giants, British media... Updated 25 Mar, 2023 09:25pm
Football Gianni Infantino re-elected FIFA president until 2027 KIGALI: Gianni Infantino has been re-elected as president of FIFA until 2027 after standing unopposed at the... Published 16 Mar, 2023 05:03pm
Football Ibrahimovic recalled to Sweden squad aged 41 STOCKHOLM: AC Milan’s veteran striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic was named on Thursday in Sweden’s squad for this month’s... Published 15 Mar, 2023 06:22pm
Football Pogba misses Sampdoria match with latest injury: Juventus MILAN: Paul Pogba will miss Juventus’ Serie A fixture with Sampdoria after yet another injury left him out of... Published 12 Mar, 2023 09:18pm
Football Neymar ‘happy’ but return uncertain after surgery: PSG DOHA: Doctors are still not certain when Brazilian striker Neymar will be able to return to play despite a... Published 11 Mar, 2023 05:51pm
Football Pogba dropped for Juve’s Freiburg clash for ‘disciplinary reasons’: club source MILAN: Paul Pogba has been dropped for the first leg of Juventus’ Europa League last-16 tie with Freiburg for... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:31pm
Football UEFA to reimburse Liverpool fans who attended Paris Champions League final PARIS: UEFA said Tuesday it will reimburse all Liverpool supporters who attended last year’s chaos-hit Champions... Published 07 Mar, 2023 05:47pm
Football Man Utd attempt reset after mauling by Liverpool LONDON: Manchester United’s embarrassing 7-0 mauling by Liverpool was a brutal reality check for Erik ten Hag’s... Published 06 Mar, 2023 05:31pm
Football Mbappe breaks goal record as PSG win ahead of Bayern showdown PARIS: Kylian Mbappe became Paris Saint-Germain’s all-time top scorer with his 201st goal for the club as the Ligue... Published 05 Mar, 2023 10:26am
Football Guardiola sees future threat to Man City from Newcastle MANCHESTER: Pep Guardiola warned of the threat Newcastle will pose to Manchester City’s grip on the Premier League... Published 04 Mar, 2023 09:34pm
Football Man City can’t afford to drop points in title race: Guardiola BRISTOL: Pep Guardiola admits Manchester City cannot afford to drop any more points if they are to catch leaders... Published 27 Feb, 2023 08:08pm
Football Sublime Messi free kick earns PSG 4-3 win over Lille PARIS: Lionel Messi scored a stunning free kick in added time to earn Paris St Germain a 4-3 comeback win over Lille... Published 19 Feb, 2023 08:40pm
Football Mbappe returns to training ahead of Bayern Champions League tie SAINT-GERMAIN-EN-LAYE: Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe has made a faster-than-expected return to training... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:42pm
Football Paul Pogba’s Juventus return delayed further ROME: Paul Pogba’s return from injury has been further delayed, Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri said on... Published 11 Feb, 2023 09:31pm
Football PSG in talks with Messi over renewing contract PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain’s football advisor Luis Campos says he will be “delighted” if Argentinian superstar... Published 05 Feb, 2023 08:04pm
Football Saudi Arabia wins bid to host 2027 Asian Cup MANAMA: Saudi Arabia has won a bid to host the 2027 Asian Cup, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said on... Published 01 Feb, 2023 07:18pm
Football Ancelotti says football calendar going ‘over the limit’ MADRID: Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti on Wednesday said the football calendar is too demanding for players. Los... Published 01 Feb, 2023 06:21pm
Football Mbappe, Messi and Neymar in same team not hindering PSG, says Galtier PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Galtier has denied that playing Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar... Published 31 Jan, 2023 08:23pm
Football Roma star Zaniolo out of Napoli trip after transfer spat, says Mourinho MILAN: Roma star Nicolo Zaniolo will not play in his team’s clash at Serie A leaders Napoli after a bitter transfer... Published 28 Jan, 2023 09:05pm
Football Pogba available for Monza clash, says Juve’s Allegri MILAN: Paul Pogba is available for Juventus’ Serie A fixture with Monza after recovering from a long-term knee... Published 28 Jan, 2023 07:08pm
Football Arsenal reaping rewards of patience with Arteta: Guardiola MANCHESTER: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes Premier League leaders Arsenal are benefitting from the... Published 26 Jan, 2023 07:49pm
Football Modric, Kroos key despite Madrid ‘transition’: Ancelotti MADRID: Carlo Ancelotti said on Wednesday veteran midfielders Luka Modric and Toni Kroos are still key for Real... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:11pm
Football Ronaldo to captain Al Nassr on Saudi Pro league debut Cristiano Ronaldo is set to captain Al Nassr on his debut in their Saudi Pro league game against Al Ettifaq on... Published 22 Jan, 2023 09:58pm
Football Ronaldo vs Messi: the last dance in Saudi Arabia or a fresh start? The rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo dominated football for more than a decade and the world will... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:54pm
Football Ronaldo-Messi rivalry set for new chapter in Riyadh A new chapter in the celebrated rivalry between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will unfurl on Thursday when they... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:32pm
Football Messi greater than Maradona, says Argentina coach Scaloni Lionel Messi has surpassed Diego Maradona as the greatest player of all time, Argentina’s World Cup winning coach... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:28pm
Football Klopp has no plans to quit as he plots Liverpool overhaul LIVERPOOL: Jurgen Klopp says he will not leave Liverpool unless he is told to go, hinting at a major overhaul of his... Published 17 Jan, 2023 05:07pm
Football Klopp urges Liverpool to go back to basics LONDON: Jurgen Klopp has told Liverpool to go back to basics as his troubled side try to stop their season... Published 16 Jan, 2023 09:02pm
Football PSG slip-ups give glimmer of hope to Ligue 1 rivals PARIS: Could their actually be a title race in France this season? That is the question being asked after Paris... Published 16 Jan, 2023 08:58pm
Football Man City must get Haaland more involved, admits Guardiola MANCHESTER: Pep Guardiola admits Manchester City must find a way to get Erling Haaland more involved after the... Published 16 Jan, 2023 03:39pm
Football Rashford earns Man Utd derby triumph over City MANCHESTER: Manchester United fans can “dream” of a Premier League title challenge said Erik ten Hag after a... Published 14 Jan, 2023 09:28pm
Football Real Madrid still hungry for success: Ancelotti RIYADH: Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said his team are still hungry for success ahead of their Spanish Super... Published 14 Jan, 2023 05:41pm
Football Phillips ‘ready’ to start for Guardiola’s Man City LONDON: Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said on Tuesday Kalvin Phillips was “ready” as he contemplates giving the... Published 10 Jan, 2023 08:36pm
Football Gareth Bale announces retirement from football LONDON: Gareth Bale announced his retirement from club and international football at the age of 33 on Monday,... Published 09 Jan, 2023 09:57pm
Football Messi, Ronaldo to meet in friendly between PSG and Saudi select PARIS: Lionel Messi and Paris Saint-Germain will play a friendly against a select side made up of players from... Published 09 Jan, 2023 06:48pm
Football Roberto Martinez named as Portugal coach LISBON: Roberto Martinez was named as the new coach of Portugal on Monday, having stepped down as Belgium coach... Published 09 Jan, 2023 06:43pm
Football PSG’s Messi to be rested for French Cup match at Chateauroux PARIS: Lionel Messi will be rested for Paris St Germain’s French Cup game at third division side Chateauroux as the... Published 05 Jan, 2023 07:24pm
Football Ronaldo’s Saudi debut on hold over player quota: sources RIYADH: Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo faces a wait to make his Al Nassr debut because the Saudi club have... Published 05 Jan, 2023 06:19pm
Football Messi leaves hometown to return to PSG BUENOS AIRES: Argentina captain Lionel Messi finally left for Paris in a private jet late on Monday after an... Published 03 Jan, 2023 07:28pm
Football FIFA to ask all countries to name a stadium for Pele: Infantino SANTOS: FIFA will ask all the world’s countries to name a stadium for Brazilian football legend Pele, the head of... Published 02 Jan, 2023 08:10pm
Football Ronaldo set for grand unveiling after shock Saudi move RIYADH: Portugese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo will be unveiled before thousands of fans at Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr... Published 02 Jan, 2023 05:11pm
Football Ronaldo joins Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr until 2025 Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr on a 2-1/2 year contract, the club... Published 31 Dec, 2022 08:00pm
Football Kane sparks Tottenham fightback in draw at Brentford LONDON: Harry Kane shook off any World Cup hangover to spark a Tottenham Hotspur revival in an entertaining 2-2 draw... Published 26 Dec, 2022 07:37pm
Football Rashford signs new Manchester United deal LONDON: Manchester United attacker Marcus Rashford has signed a contract extension keeping him at the club until... Published 24 Dec, 2022 06:00pm
Football Neymar and Marquinhos follow Mbappe back to PSG training PARIS: A day after Kylian Mbappe returned to work at Paris Saint-German, Brazilians Neymar and Marquinhos reported... Published 22 Dec, 2022 05:40pm
Football World Cup winners Argentina up to second in FIFA rankings PARIS: World Cup winners Argentina have risen to second in the FIFA rankings with quarter-finalists Brazil still... Published 22 Dec, 2022 05:38pm
Football Mbappe returns to training days after World Cup disappointment PARIS: France star Kylian Mbappe returned to training with Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday just three days after he... Published 21 Dec, 2022 05:37pm
Football ‘The Greatest’: Messi and Argentina the toast of world media DOHA: Legendary, greatest, immortal: News media across the planet ran out of superlatives after Lionel Messi led... Published 19 Dec, 2022 07:26pm
Football Argentina beat France on penalties to win World Cup Messi scored twice and France striker Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick as a thrilling World Cup final had finished 3-3 after extra time Updated 18 Dec, 2022 11:51pm
Football ‘Greatest-ever’ Messi powering underdogs Argentina: Martinez DOHA: Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez says the South Americans are happy to be underdogs as they prepare to... Published 17 Dec, 2022 07:13pm
Football Palestinians say World Cup proves their cause not ‘buried’ Morocco’s support for the Palestinians during the Atlas Lions’ historic World Cup run shows the cause has not been... Updated 14 Dec, 2022 09:57pm
Football Modric seeks to derail Messi’s bid for World Cup glory DOHA: Lionel Messi and Luka Modric face off in a mouthwatering World Cup semi-final between Argentina and Croatia on... Published 13 Dec, 2022 08:26pm
Football Neymar cleared of corruption over Barcelona transfer BARCELONA: Brazilian football superstar Neymar was cleared of corruption charges on Tuesday related to his transfer... Published 13 Dec, 2022 06:47pm
Football France favourites but Morocco eye another knockout punch DOHA: After putting Belgium, Portugal and Spain to the sword in Qatar, Morocco are looking to bring another soccer... Published 12 Dec, 2022 05:07pm
Football Don’t expect any man-marking of Messi in semi-final, say Croatia DOHA: Croatia will not attempt to stop Argentina superstar Lionel Messi by man-marking him but instead will focus on... Published 11 Dec, 2022 08:52pm
Football Cristiano Ronaldo equals world record for international caps of 196 DOHA: Cristiano Ronaldo equalled the men’s international world record of 196 selections when he came on as a... Published 10 Dec, 2022 09:46pm
Football Pele urges Neymar to ‘keep inspiring us’ after Brazil World Cup exit DOHA: Pele urged Neymar to “keep inspiring us” on Saturday after the Brazil forward dropped a retirement hint... Published 10 Dec, 2022 07:40pm
Football Morocco beat Portugal to go through to World Cup semi-final DOHA: Mococco extended their dream run at the World Cup on Saturday as they out-thought and out-fought Portugal in a... Updated 10 Dec, 2022 10:12pm
Football Giroud and Mbappe guide France past Poland and into World Cup quarter-finals DOHA: Kylian Mbappe set up a history-making goal for Olivier Giroud and then scored two himself as holders France... Published 04 Dec, 2022 10:23pm
Football Brazil’s Neymar fit to face South Korea, says coach Tite AL RAYYAN: Brazil forward Neymar will train later on Sunday and is set to play for the five-times champions in their... Published 04 Dec, 2022 06:25pm
Football France, England in World Cup spotlight after Messi helps Argentina into quarters DOHA: France’s bid to retain the World Cup continues against Poland on Sunday, while England’s pursuit of a first... Published 04 Dec, 2022 05:57pm
Football Spain warned over ‘collapse’ ahead of Morocco clash, says Rodri DOHA: Spain’s Rodri says his country have been warned about suffering another “collapse” when they face Morocco in... Published 04 Dec, 2022 05:30pm
Football Don’t write off Ronaldo, warns Shaqiri DOHA: Cristiano Ronaldo may be 37 and without a club but Switzerland’s Xherdan Shaqiri, whose team face Portugal in... Published 04 Dec, 2022 05:27pm
Football Brazil soccer legend Pele under palliative care amid cancer battle: report SAO PAULO: Brazilian soccer legend Pele is receiving palliative care after chemotherapy stopped having the expected... Published 03 Dec, 2022 07:22pm
Football World Cup fans see double standard in stadium politics ban DOHA: When is it and is not it acceptable to display a political banner at the World Cup in Qatar? The answer seems... Updated 03 Dec, 2022 08:00pm
Football Lloris ‘honoured’ to equal Thuram as France’s most-capped player DOHA: Hugo Lloris said Saturday he was “honoured and very proud” at the prospect of equalling Lilian Thuram as... Published 03 Dec, 2022 05:22pm
Football Japan target second World Cup upset against Spain DOHA: Japan will try to pull the plug on Spain’s “computer game” football in their World Cup showdown on Thursday,... Published 30 Nov, 2022 08:13pm
Football Mbappe rested as France make nine changes against Tunisia DOHA: Kylian Mbappe is among the players rested as France coach Didier Deschamps makes nine changes to his starting... Published 30 Nov, 2022 07:40pm
Football Croatia ‘will not be fooled’ by Belgium rumours DOHA: Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic said on Wednesday his team “will not be fooled” by reports of infighting in the... Published 30 Nov, 2022 06:53pm
Football Bale will continue as long as he is wanted by Wales DOHA: Gareth Bale shot down suggestions he could have played his final game for Wales after bowing out of the World... Published 30 Nov, 2022 06:44pm