Sports / Football

Redknapp starts QPR reign with stalemate 29 Nov 2012 - 12:24 am

Aston Villa’s Belgian forward Christian Benteke (centre) vies for the ball with Reading’s British-born Jamaican defender Adrian Mariappa (right) and Reading’s Antiguan midfielder...

Malaga survive scare to advance 29 Nov 2012 - 12:22 am

Madrid: Tiny Cacereno from the Spanish third tier came within centimetres of upsetting Malaga in the King’s Cup late on Tuesday, winning 1-0...

Zico quits as Iraq coach 29 Nov 2012 - 12:22 am

Paris: Brazilian legend Zico (pictured) has resigned as coach of the Iraqi national team blaming a dispute over his contract. “I would like...

St Etienne edge PSG on penalties to reach semis 29 Nov 2012 - 12:21 am

PARIS: St Etienne had goalkeeper Stephane Ruffier to thank as they reached the League Cup semi-finals by beating Paris St Germain 5-3 on...

English football needs revamp, says national coach Hodgson 29 Nov 2012 - 12:21 am

RIO DE JANEIRO: A walk along Rio de Janeiro’s beachfront opened Roy Hodgson’s (pictured) eyes to how dedicated Brazilians are to honing their...

CEO Galliani admits Milan may sell more players 29 Nov 2012 - 12:20 am

MILAN, Italy: AC Milan CEO Adriano Galliani said the club will have to trim their playing personnel before any new players can be...

Scolari touted for Brazil return: Report 28 Nov 2012 - 12:36 am

SAO PAULO: Brazil are set to delve back into their glorious past by re-appointing 2002 World Cup-winning coach Felipe Scolari (pictured) to deliver...

Cech urges patience ahead of derby clash with Fulham 28 Nov 2012 - 12:29 am

Chelsea’s interim head coach Rafael Benitez attends a media conference at their training ground in Cobham, south of London, yesterday. LONDON: Chelsea goalkeeper...

Marseille, Lyon clash for Ligue 1 top spot 28 Nov 2012 - 12:28 am

MARSEILLE, France: Marseille host Lyon in today’s sole Ligue 1 clash in a game postponed from last month because of bad weather with...

Chelsea ‘regret’ racism charges against referee 28 Nov 2012 - 12:27 am

LONDON: Chelsea yesterday expressed their “regrets” over the way they complained of racist abuse by referee Mark Clattenburg (pictured). The European champions, in...

UEFA considers scrapping Europa League, says Platini 28 Nov 2012 - 12:27 am

RENNES, France: European football’s governing body are considering scrapping the Europa League in favour of extending the Champions League, UEFA president Michel Platini...

Celtic players give backing to Lennon 28 Nov 2012 - 12:25 am

Glasgow: Celtic star Efe Ambrose has urged the Parkhead club’s supporters to lay off manager Neil Lennon ahead of today’s trip to Tynecastle...

Higginbotham wary of Wales 28 Nov 2012 - 12:15 am

Italy’s Simone Favaro (second left) is tackled by Australia’s Digby Ioane (second right) during their rugby union Test match at the Franchi Stadium...

Fly-half Carter expects to face England 28 Nov 2012 - 12:15 am

LONDON: New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter expects to face England at Twickenham on Saturday in the final match of the world champions’ European...

Al Rayyan Satellite Channel to sponsor ‘Qatar Mile’ 27 Nov 2012 - 07:00 am

Fahad Mohamed Behzad, (centre) CEO of Qatar Racing Club speaks during a press conference in Doha yesterday. ‘Qatar Mile’ a new high speed...

Messi closes in on record as Barca thrash Levante 27 Nov 2012 - 06:56 am

MADRID: Lionel Messi struck twice as Barcelona won 4-0 at Levante late on Sunday to remain three points clear of Atletico Madrid at...

Marseille go level on top with PSG 27 Nov 2012 - 06:56 am

PARIS: Marseille pulled level with arch-rivals Paris Saint-Germain at the top of Ligue 1 yesterday following a 1-0 victory at home to 10-man...

Chelsea boss Benitez vows to convince fans 27 Nov 2012 - 06:55 am

LONDON: Rafael Benitez has vowed to win over the Chelsea supporters who are so opposed to his arrival at Stamford Bridge that they...