Soccer

One-legged Egyptian soccer players aim for a league of their own

CAIRO: A group of Egyptian soccer players have formed a team for one-legged players, hoping… Read More

Messi maturing with age as he picks up fourth Golden Shoe

BARCELONA: Lionel Messi insisted he was getting better with age after receiving the European Golden… Read More

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi set for another duel

LONDON: Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will again be dueling for the title of world's… Read More

Mixed emotions among Barca fans as Neymar leaves

BARCELONA: Some understood, others were enraged, but most supporters of Barcelona reacted with sadness Wednesday… Read More

Liverpool, Man City bid to stay on Chelsea’s heels

LONDON: The much-anticipated clash between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield on Saturday looks like… Read More

It was a perfect year, says Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo signed off his stellar 2016 in style on Sunday, scoring a hat-trick to… Read More

What was Castro’s last goal?

HAVANA, Cuba: Fidel Castro is remembered around the world as a charismatic revolutionary, but in… Read More

Palestine youths march on Israel settlement in message to FIFA

MAALE ADUMIM: Palestinian children marched on an Israeli settlement to play football there on Tuesday,… Read More

FIFA president suggests a 48-team World Cup

ZURICH: FIFA president Gianni Infantino, whose election promises included expanding the World Cup to 40… Read More

Messi Argentina return in doubt, Aguero out injured

BUENOS AIRES: Lionel Messi's return to international duty with Argentina could be delayed by a… Read More

Copa America: Coach Klinsmann thinks US will attack Argentina

HOUSTON: United States coach Jurgen Klinsmann promised his team would go "eye to eye" with Argentina… Read More

Chinese consortium offers to buy AC Milan soccer club

ROME: An unknown Chinese consortium has offered to buy AC Milan soccer club owned by… Read More

Egypt court sentences 11 to death over soccer violence

CAIRO: A court sentenced 11 men to death on Tuesday for their part in Egypt's… Read More

Nike says cooperating with FIFA scandal probe

NEW YORK: US sportswear giant Nike said Wednesday it was cooperating with the investigation into… Read More

Twenty-two people killed outside Cairo soccer stadium

CAIRO: Twenty-two people were killed outside an Egyptian soccer stadium on Sunday when security forces barred… Read More

Messi nets 30th hat-trick as Barcelona crush Deportivo

MADRID: Lionel Messi struck a stunning hat-trick to ensure Barcelona maintained the pressure on La… Read More

Brazil legend Ronaldo ponders comeback

FORT LAUDERDALE: Brazilian football legend Ronaldo has hinted he might come out of retirement at… Read More

Ronaldo beats Messi, Neuer to win third Ballon d'Or

ZURICH: Portuguese and Real Madrid great Cristiano Ronaldo won his third Ballon d'Or on Monday… Read More

Cristiano Ronaldo returns home for statue unveiling

LISBON: World player of the year Cristiano Ronaldo returned to his home town of Funchal… Read More

FIFA to decide Qatar World Cup dates in March

MARRAKEH: FIFA hope to finalise the dates for the 2022 Qatar World Cup in March,… Read More