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Jose Mourinho, Cristiano Ronaldo get two-match bans

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:38:04 +0530

Mourinho was dismissed for vigorously disputing a refereeing decision in the 75th minute of Friday's 2-1 final defeat by Atletico.

Adriano Correia's versatility helps secure new Barcelona contract

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:33:30 +0530

Adriano Correia has agreed a four-year contract extension until 2017, the La Liga champions said in a statement on Wednesday.

Borussia Dortmund's Mario Goetze out of Champions League final

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:05:44 +0530

Goetze will miss Champions League final against Bayern after failing to recover from a hamstring injury, leaving the team without one of their best players.

Alex Ferguson's last chewed gum sold for 390,000 pounds on Ebay

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:04:18 +0530

What is allegedly the last stick of chewing gum chewed by the retired Manchester United manager has been sold on the online auction site, with all proceeds going to charity.

Malaga have European ban lifted by UEFA

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:45:29 +0530

The Costa del Sol club, who reached the quarter-finals of this season's Champions League, had been given a one-year ban by UEFA due to financial irregularities

Neymar to join Barcelona in July: reports

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:39:44 +0530

The 21-year-old striker is understood to have signed a deal last week to join the Spanish giants following the Confederations Cup.

Bhowmick quits Churchill Brothers

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:20:22 +0530

Bhowmick is the second coach whose contract is not renewed after Churchill Brothers won the I-League title.

Mario Goetze pulls out of training, in doubt for final

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:09:55 +0530

Goetze pulled out of training on his comeback from a hamstring injury, putting his participation in the Champions League final against Bayern Munich in doubt.

Manchester City and Yankees launch new MLS team

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:13:06 +0530

Manchester City, owned by Sheikh Mansour of Abu Dhabi, will be the majority partner in New York City Football Club with the Yankees.

Bhutia, Chhetri to play in AIFF's new league tournament

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:17:31 +0530

IMG-Reliance have already approached nine players, and they have shown their interest in playing in the eight-team tournament which will be held from January 14-March 13 next year.

Napoli chief denies Benitez talks, keen on Dzeko

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:42:09 +0530

Napoli president admits he is interested in selling Edinson Cavani to sign Manchester City's Edin Dzeko.

Inter's Moratti hints at change on Stramaccioni future

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:04:01 +0530

Moratti dropped a hint on Tuesday that he might backtrack on his promise to keep Andrea Stramaccioni as coach.

Real president under scrutiny after Mourinho exit

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:09:59 +0530

Perez, who is up for reelection next month, announced on Monday Mourinho would be leaving at the end of the season.

Manchester United earns 60.8 million pounds from broadcasters

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:55:09 +0530

Manchester City, who finished 11 points behind United in second, received 58.1 million pounds, according to figures released by the league.

Spain not yet on Brazil's level: Andres Iniesta

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:15:19 +0530

The Barcelona midfielder has been a key member of a Spain team that has won the two European Championships and the 2010 World Cup.

Lowdown on the life and career of Jose Mourinho

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:43:43 +0530

Here is a look at the life and career of Jose Mourinho, the charismatic Portuguese manager, who will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season.

Italy coach Prandelli calls for zero tolerance to racism

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:15:58 +0530

AC Milan forward Mario Balotelli has said he will walk off the field the next time he is racially abused.

Mallorca beat Real Betis 1-0 in Spanish league

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:10:39 +0530

With two rounds left, 19th-place Mallorca are three points behind 17th-place Deportivo La Coruna but with an inferior goal difference.

Jose Mourinho's memorable quotes

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:00:45 +0530

Jose Mourinho will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season having once again produced some golden quotes. Here are some of his most memorable utterances over the years as well as what others have said about him.

Ferguson heads into retirement with manager of year award

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:23:26 +0530

The 71-year-old Scot's unparallelled success in British soccer ended on Sunday with a remarkable 5-5 draw against West Bromwich Albion.

IBNLive's EPL team of the season 2012-13

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:04:01 +0530

With the 2012-13 English Premier League (EPL) title having been decided, IBNLive runs the rule over the most valuable players.

Real Madrid confirm Jose Mourinho to leave at end of season

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:42:21 +0530

Jose Mourinho will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season after three years at the Spanish club, paving the way for his expected return to Chelsea.

Milan's Christian Abbiati signs 1-year contract extension

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:19:27 +0530

Abbiati's contract was set to expire next month but he agreed to a new deal tying him to the club until June 2014.

Club to support Falcao's decision: Atletico Madrid

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:42:32 +0530

Atletico Madrid will not stand in the way of striker Radamel Falcao if he wants to leave the club this off-season, says general manager Miguel Angel.

Hummels likely to recover in time for Bayern clash

Mon, 20 May 2013 04:11:50 +0530

Borussia Dortmund's central defender Mats Hummels is expected to recover from an ankle injury in time to play in the Champions League final against Bayern Munich.

Italy's Nicola Rizzoli to referee Champions League final

Mon, 20 May 2013 03:59:59 +0530

Nicola Rizzoli of Italy will referee the Champions League final between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich.

Fiorentina furious over Milan's 'gifted' penalty

Mon, 20 May 2013 02:34:55 +0530

Milan, needing to beat relegated Siena to hold on to third spot, won 2-1 after equalising with a controversial penalty won and converted by Mario Balotelli before Philippe Mexes grabbed the winner.

Roberto Carlos to coach Turkish Sivasspor club

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:48:20 +0530

Sivasspor officials announced that they had offered the coaching job to the Brazilian after former coach Riza Calimbay called it quits.

Mazzarri quits as Napoli coach after end of season

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:22:26 +0530

Mazzarri had been in charge of Napoli for four seasons and steered the team to the Champions League for the second time in three years.

Ancelotti wants to leave PSG, says Real is an option

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:11:11 +0530

But it's believed the recently crowned French league champions are reluctant to release him a year before his contract expires.

AC Milan secure Champions League spot with dramatic win

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:49:54 +0530

AC Milan secured third spot and a place in the Champions League after coming from behind to win 2-1 at Siena.

Barcelona toast title with 2-1 win over Valladolid

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:26:52 +0530

Newly crowned Spanish champion Barcelona celebrated winning the league title in front of their home fans by easing to a 2-1 victory over Valladolid.

Arsenal into Champions League, Ferguson bows out

Sun, 19 May 2013 10:40:47 +0530

Arsenal edged Tottenham to fourth place, as Alex Ferguson bowed out as Man Utd manager with a 5-5 draw against West Brom.

Carlo Ancelotti's future still in doubt: reports

Sun, 19 May 2013 10:25:23 +0530

Ancelotti ducked questions about his future on Friday, saying he had not made his decision then.

Juventus confirm Carlos Tevez talks

Sun, 19 May 2013 04:25:38 +0530

Juventus general manager confirmed that the Serie A champions are in contact with Carlos Tevez in an attempt to sign the Argentine striker.

Brazilian president Rousseff opens Brasilia World Cup stadium

Sun, 19 May 2013 03:00:13 +0530

Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff officially opened Brasilia's Mane Garrincha World Cup stadium.

David Beckham walks off in tears after last home game

Sun, 19 May 2013 09:55:41 +0530

David Beckham hugged his team-mates with tears in his eyes, then walked off the pitch to a standing ovation - for the last time in front of a home crowd.

Emotional farewell for David Beckham

Sun, 19 May 2013 09:30:55 +0530

David Beckham, who retired from football earlier this week, shares his feelings following his last game for Paris St Germain.

Sampdoria beat Juventus 3-2 in final Serie A game

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:35:18 +0530

Sampdoria became the only team to beat Juventus twice in the league under Antonio Conte as they secured a 3-2 victory over the newly-crowned Serie A champion.

Real Sociedad, Valencia win to stay in fight for 4th in La Liga

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:29:11 +0530

Real Sociedad came back to win 2-1 at Sevilla and Valencia beat Getafe 1-0 on Saturday.

Fired Mancini thanks City fans in newspaper advert

Sat, 18 May 2013 08:45:34 +0530

The Italian was fired by City on Monday after failing to win a major trophy in a season of regression, even though he guided the club to a first Premier League title 12 months earlier.

Ferguson criticises City for Mancini sacking

Sat, 18 May 2013 07:47:52 +0530

The Italian boss was sacked on Monday having failed to retain the Premier League title.

Real Madrid and Mourinho contemplate "disastrous" season

Sat, 18 May 2013 05:10:33 +0530

Mourinho, who has a contract until June 2016, said he would sit down with Perez after Real's final two La Liga matches to decide whether he will continue.

Ferguson praises 'amazing' Beckham's longevity

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:31:18 +0530

David Beckham's longevity and his ability to reinvent himself were "absolutely incredible", retiring Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has said.

Real Madrid season worst of my career: Jose Mourinho

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:18:03 +0530

Mourinho described his season as "the worst of my career" following his side's 2-1 Copa del Rey final defeat by Atletico Madrid at Bernabeu.

Mourinho sent from the bench in Copa del Rey final

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:01:35 +0530

Mourinho was sent from the bench for protesting a referee's decision in the second-half of Copa del Rey final against Atletico Madrid.

David Beckham talking to MLS about owning a new team

Sat, 18 May 2013 08:56:04 +0530

David Beckham could return to the United States as owner of a new club and his advisors have already held talks with Major League Soccer.

Stoke investigate after Kenwyne Jones finds pig's head in locker

Sat, 18 May 2013 08:52:11 +0530

Stoke City opened an investigation after players reportedly left a pig's head in the locker of striker Kenwyne Jones.

Atletico Madrid stun Real Madrid 2-1 to win Copa del Rey

Sat, 18 May 2013 07:30:00 +0530

With the win on Friday night, Atletico Madrid ended a 14-year winless run against their city rivals.

Beckham not in the top 1,000 players, says Waddle

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:50:13 +0530

Beckham, 38, announced that he was retiring at the end of the season after winning trophies and titles in four countries and earning 111 caps for England.

Spurs minus Champions League still big draw: Villas-Boas

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:41:32 +0530

Tottenham, who are fifth going into the final weekend of the season, missed out on Europe's elite competition last season.

Tottenham and Arsenal in top-4 fight again

Fri, 17 May 2013 06:58:34 +0530

Tottenham squandered a 10-point lead over Arsenal last year to drop to fourth, which ended up costing Tottenham a place in Europe's premier tournament.

Arsenal deny Rooney approach, chasing Auxerre's Sanogo

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:59:54 +0530

British media had suggested the Gunners might move for England international Rooney, who has asked United for a transfer and was left out of the champions' last home game of the season.

Balotelli warned against walking off to protest racism

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:27:12 +0530

Italian Referee's Association president Marcello Nicchi has said that Balotelli will be sent off if he were to leave the field to protest racist chanting.

Retiring Ferguson seeks anything but a quiet life

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:16:34 +0530

Ferguson takes charge of his 1,500th and final United game at West Bromwich Albion before stepping down after more than 26 years at Old Trafford.

David Beckham praised for all-round contribution at PSG

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:18:44 +0530

Beckham made little impact on the field for Paris St Germain but helped put the club back on the world soccer map.

Milan and Fiorentina fight for final Champions league birth

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:05:46 +0530

In the last weekend of Serie A, AC Milan need to protect a two-point lead over Fiorentina in the race for third place and a final Champions League berth.

Ramos handles media after Mourinho's absence

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:38:36 +0530

Better known for his tough tackles, powerful heading ability and nerves of steel when taking penalties, Sergio Ramos appeared in the conference room to represent the club and deftly handled a string of awkward questions.

Madrid derby to crown Copa del Rey champions

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:37:40 +0530

With a return to England looking likely, Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho can go out a winner when his team plays crosstown rivals Atletico Madrid on Friday in the Copa del Rey final.

David Beckham gave major boost to American game

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:31:11 +0530

The former England midfielder was charged with helping popularise soccer - and more specifically MLS - in a country where the game has traditionally struggled to get mainstream attention.

Boston Marathon runners to be given another chance to finish

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:14:44 +0530

Thousands of runners whose Boston Marathon was cut short by the deadly bombings at the finish line will be invited back next year.

FA approves minimum five-match ban for racial abuse

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:54:21 +0530

Racist and homophobic abuse by players in England will carry a minimum five-match ban from next season.

Carroll earns England recall for friendlies

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:46:51 +0530

The 24-year-old, who has not been involved in the national set-up since October's World Cup qualifier in Poland when he was an unused substitute.

Ups and downs in David Beckham's career

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:21:31 +0530

Some up and downs in the career of David Beckham, who said on Thursday he would retire from football at the end of the season.

Reaction to Beckham announcing his retirement

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:16:32 +0530

David Beckham decided to retire from football at the end of the season, which he announced Thursday.

David Beckham to retire from soccer at end of season

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:02:17 +0530

The 38-year-old Englishman recently won a league title in a fourth country with Paris Saint-Germain.

Frank Lampard to stay at Chelsea for another season

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:48:31 +0530

The 34-year-old Lampard, the club's all-time leading scorer, had initially been told he was not wanted beyond the end of the season.

Chelsea's Ramires glad to make up for missing Munich

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:45:24 +0530

Ramires said victory at the Amsterdam provided a blessed relief after he was forced out of the 2012 penalty shootout triumph over Bayern Munich through suspension.

Cup win helps save season of frustrating losses: Zenden

Thu, 16 May 2013 04:46:01 +0530

Assistant coach Boudewijn Zenden believes the triumph only partially atoned for a string of failures.

FIFA says Sao Paulo stadium will be ready on time

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:29:26 +0530

Sao Paulo's World Cup stadium will be ready on time, FIFA said on Wednesday, less than 24 hours after warning the city it could lose the right to stage matches because of delays in building the new arena.

Heartbroken coach Jorge Jesus hints he could quit Benfica

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:20:07 +0530

The defeat was the seventh in a row for Benfica in European finals since they enjoyed enormous success half a century ago with European Cup final wins in 1961 and 1962.

Frank Lampard poised to sign new Chelsea deal

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:05:57 +0530

Lampard suggested he was on the verge of signing a new contract with Chelsea after leading the London club to a 2-1 victory over Benfica in the Europa League final.

Chelsea deserve Europa glory, says matchwinner Ivanovic

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:59:23 +0530

Matchwinner Branislav Ivanovic said Chelsea deserved to win the Europa League with a 2-1 success over Benfica after a "difficult season".

More Cup final heartbreak for Chelsea captain John Terry

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:42:49 +0530

Terry also missed last season's Champions League final victory over Bayern Munich through suspension.

Ivanovic's late strike wins Europa League for Chelsea

Thu, 16 May 2013 02:51:34 +0530

A stoppage-time header from Ivanovic helped Chelsea become the first English club to win all three of UEFA's major trophies as they beat Benfica 2-1 in the Europa League final.

Balotelli to walk off next time he is racially abused

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:44:23 +0530

Balotelli said he had come close to abandoning the match after being insulted by visiting Roma fans at San Siro on Sunday.

Edeh Chidi hat-trick takes EB to AFC Cup quarter-final

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:06:31 +0530

Chidi and Co dazzled as Wednesday would certainly be remembered as one of the most memorable days in Indian club football.

Sao Paulo could lose World Cup matches: FIFA

Wed, 15 May 2013 07:16:43 +0530

FIFA has warned that Sao Paulo could be stripped of its status as a 2014 World Cup host city due to stadium construction delays.

AIFF receives three bid documents for new I-League clubs

Wed, 15 May 2013 06:28:08 +0530

Sunando Dhar, CEO, I-League felt the move would usher in a new phase as far as infrastructure and youth development are concerned.

Mourinho looks to end season with King's Cup win

Wed, 15 May 2013 05:53:45 +0530

Jose Mourinho faces ending a season without a major trophy for the first time in a decade if his Real Madrid side fail to beat city rivals Atletico Madrid in the King's Cup final at the Bernabeu on Friday.

QPR's Loic Remy reportedly arrested for alleged rape

Wed, 15 May 2013 05:35:30 +0530

Remy, a France international, joined QPR for 8 million pounds but could not help the team avoid relegation from the Premier League.

Goetze winning fitness fight for final, says Dortmund coach

Wed, 15 May 2013 05:07:11 +0530

Mario Goetze picked up the muscle injury early in Dortmund's semi-final second leg against Real Madrid on April 30.

Arsenal, Chelsea could face play-off to decide 3rd spot

Wed, 15 May 2013 04:36:04 +0530

The Premier League could go into extra time. After the final round of matches on Sunday, Arsenal and Chelsea could have to contest a play-off to determine who finish third and claim an automatic Champions League qualification place.

Rio Ferdinand ends his international career

Wed, 15 May 2013 01:22:13 +0530

England's Rio Ferdinand has quit international soccer, the Football Association (FA) said on Wednesday.

Chelsea seek salvation in Europa League final

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:13:28 +0530

Chelsea are attempting to make it two European trophies in a row having won the Champions League last season.

Arsenal skipper confident of finishing in top 4

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:41:38 +0530

Arsenal skipper Thomas Vermaelen also said that Arsenal new signings Santi Cazorla and Olivier Giroud have impressed everyone in their first season at the Emirates.

FA Cup winners Wigan relegated after Arsenal loss

Wed, 15 May 2013 08:03:46 +0530

The victory keeps Arsenal in pole position to claim fourth spot and a place in next year's Champions League.

Eden Hazard ruled out of Europa League final

Wed, 15 May 2013 08:01:19 +0530

Hazard will miss Europa League final against Benfica with a hamstring strain while John Terry's ankle problem is still being assessed.

Indian women beat Bahrain 2-1 in football friendly

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:42:53 +0530

The Indian women started their quest to qualify for the AFC Women's Asian Cup next year in style by getting the better of Bahrain 2-1.

Ronaldinho, Kaka left out of Brazil's Confederations Cup team

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:59:53 +0530

Ronaldinho and Kaka have been left out of Brazil's team for the Confederations Cup in June.

Chelsea face injury worries ahead of Europa League final

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:27:54 +0530

Chelsea could be without captain John Terry and playmaker Eden Hazard for Wednesday's Europa League final against Benfica.

Indian football team's England tour cancelled

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:09:11 +0530

The Indian football team's tour of England, where it was scheduled to play three international friendlies against Pakistan and Bangladesh, has been cancelled.

Time to shake off the loser tag, says Bayern's Thomas Mueller

Tue, 14 May 2013 07:43:46 +0530

Bayern take on Bundesliga rivals Dortmund in the first all-German final of the competition at London's Wembley Stadium on May 25.

Drogba points out some home truths to banana-waving fan

Tue, 14 May 2013 07:05:02 +0530

Ivory Coast players Eboue and Drogba, who was instrumental in Chelsea's run to the Champions League title last season, were heckled during Sunday's 2-1 league win by Fenerbahce.

Roma racism fine not enough, says Sepp Blatter

Tue, 14 May 2013 06:51:17 +0530

Blatter has criticised the 50,000 euro fine handed to AS Roma for racist behaviour by their fans, describing the sanction as too weak and unacceptable.

Bayern's Arjen Robben dismisses Manchester City speculation

Tue, 14 May 2013 05:43:48 +0530

Robben dismissed speculation that he would leave the German champions at the end of the season for Manchester City, saying he had no reason to move.

Bayern's Heynckes to end Bundesliga coaching career

Tue, 14 May 2013 05:10:23 +0530

The 68-year-old, who won the Champions League with Real Madrid in 1998, will make way for Pep Guardiola after the end of the season following two years in charge at Bayern

Mancini pays price for Manchester City's stagnation

Tue, 14 May 2013 02:02:34 +0530

From a position of strength, City is now back behind Manchester United and likely to face fresh challenges next season from a Chelsea.

Hamstring injury sidelines Messi for rest of season

Tue, 14 May 2013 01:16:15 +0530

Barcelona have confirmed that Messi will miss the rest of the season as a result of the muscle injury which forced him out of his side's over Atletico Madrid.

Manchester City sack manager Roberto Mancini

Tue, 14 May 2013 08:04:08 +0530

Media speculation has been rife that Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini was being lined up as a replacement.

Paris St-Germain turn down Real Madrid move for Carlo Ancelotti

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:35:45 +0530

Paris St Germain have rejected a bid by Real Madrid to hire coach Carlo Ancelotti, club president Nasser al Khelaifi said.

Bayern cannot just brush past us, says Dortmund's Klopp

Mon, 13 May 2013 06:42:09 +0530

Bayern face their Bundesliga rivals in the first all-German Champions League final in London's Wembley stadium on May 25.

Wenger prepares Arsenal for 'huge' game against Wigan

Mon, 13 May 2013 05:34:07 +0530

Victory against Wigan and then at Newcastle United on Sunday would guarantee Wenger's side finished above Spurs.

Pellegrini distances himself from Man City job reports

Mon, 13 May 2013 02:45:50 +0530

Manuel Pellegrini has denied he has spoken with Premier League club Manchester City over the possibility of replacing Roberto Mancini.

Italian football culture backward says Milan coach

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:12:02 +0530

AC Milan coach condemned Italian soccer culture as backward after his team's match at home against AS Roma was interrupted by racist chanting from fans.

Reaction to Alex Ferguson's final match at Old Trafford

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:54:42 +0530

Reaction after Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson's final match at Old Trafford, a 2-1 victory over Swansea City.

Former Dutch captain Van Bommel retires

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:45:23 +0530

In his final match, Van Bommel was sent off after having received his second yellow card in the 71st minute.

Rooney has asked for a transfer, says Ferguson

Mon, 13 May 2013 09:53:27 +0530

Rooney was left out of the United squad in their 2-1 win over Swansea City, which was Ferguson's last home match in charge of United.

Ferguson bows out a winner at emotional Old Trafford

Mon, 13 May 2013 09:21:57 +0530

Ferguson, in his 1,499th game at the helm, received a rapturous reception from the fans and a Guard of Honour from the players of both teams.

Real defender Varane to have surgery on knee injury

Mon, 13 May 2013 09:11:14 +0530

The France international stumbled awkwardly while making a tackle during Real's 1-1 draw at Espanyol and had to be substituted after 19 minutes.

Palermo, Siena relegated to Serie B

Mon, 13 May 2013 08:21:47 +0530

Palermo were relegated from Serie A after losing 1-0 to Fiorentina whereas Genoa drew 0-0 at home against Inter Milan leaving Siena with the same fate.

Barcelona beat Atletico to celebrate 22nd La Liga title

Mon, 13 May 2013 08:04:44 +0530

Sanchez leveled in the 72nd and Atletico midfielder Fernandez scored an own goal in the 80th to restart Barcelona's party for winning the title.

Clint Dempsey fires Spurs to 2-1 victory over Stoke City

Sun, 12 May 2013 11:07:23 +0530

Dempsey scored the tying goal on a sliding shot into an empty net from 30 yards to lead Tottenham over Stoke 2-1 and into fourth place in the Premier League.

Daniel Sturridge stars as Liverpool win 3-1 at Fulham

Sun, 12 May 2013 10:52:43 +0530

Sturridge scored a hat-trick for his sixth goal in the past four Premier League matches as Liverpool came from behind to win 3-1 at Fulham.

Manchester United give perfect send-off to Ferguson, beat Swansea 2-1

Sun, 12 May 2013 10:41:26 +0530

Manchester United gave the retiring Alex Ferguson and Paul Scholes the perfect send-off by beating Swansea 2-1 in the Premier League.

Forlan hits out at former club Inter Milan

Sun, 12 May 2013 03:00:46 +0530

Uruguay international striker Diego Forlan has lambasted former club Inter Milan, claiming he was made to feel like an outcast by the Italian Serie A outfit.

Uncertainty over Mancini's Man City future

Sun, 12 May 2013 11:46:00 +0530

Roberto Mancini's Manchester City future appears uncertain after losing the FA Cup final and then questioning why the club hasn't responded to claims that Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini has been lined up to replace him.

Real defender Varane out for rest of season

Sun, 12 May 2013 09:39:02 +0530

Raphael Varane suffered a knee injury in Saturday's 1-1 La Liga draw at Espanyol.

Paul Scholes retires for second and final time

Sun, 12 May 2013 09:12:29 +0530

Paul Scholes is retiring for a second and final time, ending a career that saw him regarded as one of the most technically gifted players.

Barcelona clinch La Liga title as Real Madrid draw

Sun, 12 May 2013 08:05:52 +0530

Barcelona are La Liga champions for the fourth time in five seasons after los Blancos were held to a 1-1 draw by Espanyol.

Wigan beat Manchester City to win FA Cup for first time

Sat, 11 May 2013 11:48:16 +0530

Ben Watson headed in the winner in the 90th minute at Wembley Stadium from Shaun Maloney's corner.

Record-breaker Lampard gives Abramovich a nudge

Sat, 11 May 2013 10:48:07 +0530

Frank Lampard became Chelsea's all-time leading goalscorer with two trademark strikes against Aston Villa.

West Ham manager Sam Allardyce signs new deal

Sat, 11 May 2013 10:22:58 +0530

The 58-year-old Allardyce has been in charge at Upton Park since 2011 and led West Ham back into the Premier League, where the team is assured a second successive season.

Pune finish 2nd in I-League after win over Arrows

Sat, 11 May 2013 09:01:43 +0530

James Moga and Boima Karpeh struck a goal each as Pune FC posted a comfortable 2-0 win over Pailan Arrows.

United SC beat ONGC 3-1 in I-League

Sat, 11 May 2013 07:42:49 +0530

I-League top scorer Ranty Martins struck twice as United SC drubbed ONGC 3-1 to end their campaign with a fourth place.

Lampard all-time leading scorer for Chelsea after 2-1 win vs Villa

Sat, 11 May 2013 07:36:49 +0530

Frank Lampard scored twice to take the Blues closer to Champions League qualification.

Valdes, Abidal to miss Athletico clash

Sat, 11 May 2013 05:18:42 +0530

Barcelona will be without goalkeeper Victor Valdes and defender Eric Abidal for Sunday's match at Atletico Madrid.

Vidal named Juventus Player of the Year

Sat, 11 May 2013 01:59:35 +0530

The 25-year-old Chile international won more votes from the club members than Paul Pogba, Mirko Vucinic, Claudio Marchisio and Andrea Pirlo.

Manchester City set to sack Roberto Mancini: reports

Sat, 11 May 2013 01:28:35 +0530

Reports claim that Manuel Pellegrini will be the new Manchester City coach next season.

After Alex Ferguson, Paul Scholes set to retire

Sat, 11 May 2013 12:32:23 +0530

Vetran midfielder Paul Scholes will join manager Sir Alex Ferguson in bowing out at the Theatre of Dreams after a glittering playing career.

Wigan aim to pull off shock FA Cup final win against Man City

Sat, 11 May 2013 08:29:31 +0530

Manchester City will look to win their third trophy in as many years when they battle Wigan in Saturday's FA Cup Final at Wembley.

Mancini praises Martinez ahead of FA Cup final

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:25:29 +0530

Roberto Martinez is a strong manager who can keep Wigan Athletic in the Premier League, Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini said.

David Moyes had no plans to leave Everton

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:32:53 +0530

Moyes said he had not expected to be leaving Everton after 11 years in charge and had already begin planning for next season when the Old Trafford giants came calling this week.

Lionel Messi biopic being developed ahead of World Cup

Fri, 10 May 2013 06:48:19 +0530

Lionel Messi's life story is set to hit the movie screens in time for the 2014 World Cup.

Alex Ferguson prepares for Old Trafford farewell

Fri, 10 May 2013 06:29:26 +0530

The 71-year-old Alex Ferguson is yet to explain why he is retiring.

Real Madrid impose law of silence to end war of words

Fri, 10 May 2013 06:19:34 +0530

The nine-times European champions visit Espanyol on Saturday when a failure to win would gift leaders Barcelona their fourth La Liga title in five years.

Moyes appointment sends out right message: Redknapp

Fri, 10 May 2013 06:14:25 +0530

Despite Moyes never having won any silverware and his lack of European experience, Redknapp said the 50-year-old Scot was the perfect candidate for one of the most prestigious jobs in English soccer.

Don't ask Moyes about United job: Everton warn media

Fri, 10 May 2013 03:25:58 +0530

David Moyes will not answer questions about his new appointment at Manchester United when he speaks to journalists on Friday.

From Mourinho to Ancelotti: the coach job hots up in football

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:53:40 +0530

From Manchester United to Real Madrid and Chelsea to Paris St Germain, the biggest managerial overhaul is looming this summer.

AC Milan aim to secure Champions League spot

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:34:54 +0530

With two rounds remaining, Milan have 68 points, with Fiorentina on 64.

Barcelona close in on 22nd La Liga title

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:21:36 +0530

La Liga leaders Barcelona finally have their fate in their own hands and can secure a 22nd La Liga crown with victory at Atletico Madrid on Sunday.

Mourinho return would be great for Chelsea: Lampard

Fri, 10 May 2013 08:35:44 +0530

Frank Lampard would love to see Jose Mourinho return for a second stint as coach of Chelsea.

Eight goal rout won't help Chelsea on Saturday: Rafael Benitez

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:03:22 +0530

Chelsea's 8-0 thrashing of Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge in December will have no bearing on Saturday's Premier League return fixture, the London club's interim manager Rafael Benitez said on Thursday.

Delighted that Sir Alex Ferguson recommended me: David Moyes

Thu, 09 May 2013 11:16:11 +0530

Moyes also paid a rich tribute to his present club Everton, whom he will be leaving at the end of the season.

Legacy of Alex Ferguson

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:30:41 +0530

There couldn't have been a better moment than now for the 71-year-old grandfather to step away, having restored the Red Devils' dominance and Ferguson retired with an unmatched legacy.

Meet David Moyes - Manchester United's new manager

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:03:59 +0530

The former Everton boss was on Thursday confirmed as the club's new manager succeeding Alex Ferguson who is retiring this month after more than 26 years at United.

Manchester United confirm David Moyes as new manager

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:36:26 +0530

David Moyes has been appointed as manager of Manchester United on a six-year contract.

Ibrahimovic, Thiago Silva head Ligue 1 player short-list

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:27:42 +0530

St Etienne striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, the league's second top-scorer behind Ibrahimovic, is also in contention.

AIFF extends deadline for submitting bids to May 15

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:06:49 +0530

The AIFF has extended the deadline for submitting bids to buy two new I-League clubs ahead of the next season to May 15.

Moyes to leave Everton, wants to join Man United

Thu, 09 May 2013 07:48:24 +0530

Moyes, who has been at Everton since 2002, is favourite to become United's new manager following Ferguson's decision to retire at the end of the season.

Suarez escapes punishment for alleged punch

Thu, 09 May 2013 03:40:06 +0530

Uruguay forward Luis Suarez has escaped a sanction for allegedly punching an opponent during the World Cup qualifier against Chile, the country's football federation (AUF) said in a statement.

Beckham pays tribute to 'father figure' Ferguson

Thu, 09 May 2013 03:39:50 +0530

The former England captain hailed Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson as a "father figure" after the Scot announced his retirement on Wednesday.

Real Madrid sweating on Ozil before King's Cup final

Thu, 09 May 2013 03:39:22 +0530

Mesut Ozil was carried off on a stretcher after landing awkwardly late in the second half.

Rooney removes Manchester United credentials on Twitter

Thu, 09 May 2013 11:50:39 +0530

Fuelling speculations that he has handed a transfer request, Rooney has changed his Twitter credentials to '@NikeUK athlete'.

Manchester United deny Wayne Rooney is for sale

Thu, 09 May 2013 10:51:45 +0530

Rooney, who has already spent nine years at Old Trafford, has two more seasons left on a five-year contract.

Manchester United set for future with Moyes in charge

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:51:45 +0530

The Everton manager has never won a major trophy in his coaching career, but has long been championed by his fellow Scotsman at United.

Napoli qualify for Champions League, Juve win

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:22:39 +0530

Marek Hamsik, Edinson Cavani and Blerim Dzemaili scored in quick succession early in the second half to guarantee Napoli a second-place in Serie A.

Real Madrid thump nine-man Malaga to delay Barca title

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:14:05 +0530

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 200th goal for the club in a 6-2 win at home to nine-man Malaga on Wednesday.

Spurs hold Chelsea after late Sigurdsson strike

Thu, 09 May 2013 03:47:59 +0530

The Iceland international shot low past Petr Cech on 80 minutes to deny Chelsea a victory that would have effectively guaranteed the hosts a Champions League football next season.

John Dykes on Alex Ferguson's retirement

Thu, 09 May 2013 12:28:03 +0530

Eminent international broadcaster, John Dykes spoke to CNN-IBN's Sanjeeb Mukherjea on Ferguson's retirement and the lasting legacy of the distinguished Scotsman.

Alex Ferguson's best and worst signings for Manchester United

Wed, 08 May 2013 10:25:32 +0530

Ferguson was a keen promoter of home-grown talent but his incredible collection of silverware would not have been possible without some stunning transfer coups.

East Bengal rout United Sikkim 6-0 in I-League

Wed, 08 May 2013 08:35:14 +0530

East Bengal (49) are now two points behind second-placed Pune FC as the Kolkata giants, with a better goal difference.

Pune FC appoints Dutch coach Mike Snoei for next season

Wed, 08 May 2013 05:38:12 +0530

The Rotterdam native will be on his first stint in India and becomes the third foreign coach signed by the club since its inception in 2007.

Moyes, Mourinho early favourites to replace Ferguson

Wed, 08 May 2013 05:03:25 +0530

Bookmakers were quick to install Everton manager David Moyes as the favourite to replace Alex Ferguson.

Alex Ferguson's retirement statement in full

Wed, 08 May 2013 03:04:42 +0530

The most successful manager in the history of English football will move upstairs to join the Premier League club's board of directors.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson's 49 trophies

Wed, 08 May 2013 02:53:31 +0530

Alex Ferguson will retire at the end of the season as the most successful manager in British soccer.

Twitterview: Reactions to Alex Ferguson's retirement

Wed, 08 May 2013 02:36:35 +0530

Manchester United on Wednesday confirmed Sir Alex Ferguson will leave the club at the end of this season after spending 26 years at Old Trafford.

Alex Ferguson leaves a rich legacy at Manchester United

Wed, 08 May 2013 02:13:00 +0530

This was the day every Manchester United fan dreaded. 8th May, 2013 will change Manchester United and English football forever.

Alex Ferguson shocks Manchester United with decision to retire

Wed, 08 May 2013 01:55:46 +0530

However, the 71-year-old Scot will stay on at Old Trafford as the director and ambassador of the English Premier League club.

Is Fergie's time up at Manchester United?

Wed, 08 May 2013 01:27:45 +0530

Is this the day every Manchester United fan dreaded? Will this be the day that changes Manchester United and English football?

Casillas won't start while I am at Real Madrid: Mourinho

Wed, 08 May 2013 01:06:06 +0530

Casillas is, however, an icon for Real Madrid fans and there is speculation that there is a poor relationship between the goalkeeper and the manager.

Twitterview: Reactions to Alex Ferguson's possible Man Utd exit

Wed, 08 May 2013 11:36:16 +0530

Media reports on Tuesday suggested Everton coach David Moyes is likely to replace Ferguson at Manchester United next season.

Is David Moyes to replace Alex Ferguson at Manchester United?

Wed, 08 May 2013 08:16:59 +0530

If English tabloid reports are to be believed, Everton manager David Moyes is the chosen successor to Ferguson, who is all set to put an end to a 27-year career at Old Trafford.

Dzeko's goal books Champions League spot for Man City

Wed, 08 May 2013 08:15:11 +0530

Manchester City guaranteed themselves a spot in next season's Champions League following their 1-0 win over West Bromwich Albion.

Wigan on brink of drop after defeat to Swansea

Wed, 08 May 2013 07:50:56 +0530

Wigan Athletic's Premier League survival hopes suffered a huge blow after Swansea City recovered to win 3-2 with a late goal from Dwight Tiendalli.

Rafael Benitez drops hint about Jose Mourinho's Chelsea return

Tue, 07 May 2013 11:14:31 +0530

Benitez has dropped a massive hint that Jose Mourinho will be returning to Stamford Bridge this summer.

Chelsea return nothing special for Andre Villas-Boas

Tue, 07 May 2013 10:25:59 +0530

Villas-Boas was fired by Chelsea in March 2012 after a poor run of results amid reports of dressing room disharmony with his coaching methods.

Liverpool's Gerrard to undergo shoulder surgery this week

Tue, 07 May 2013 10:09:19 +0530

Gerrard is now likely to miss England's friendlies against Ireland at Wembley on May 29 and away to Brazil on June 2.

Churchill Brothers win I-League title after 1-1 draw with Mohun Bagan

Tue, 07 May 2013 09:26:19 +0530

The 'Goan Supremacy' in Indian football continued as Churchill Brothers comfortably won their second I-League football title.

Next Chelsea boss is an open secret, says Rafael Benitez

Tue, 07 May 2013 08:44:20 +0530

Self-proclaimed "Special One" Jose Mourinho is the hot favourite to return to Chelsea from Real Madrid.

Jose Mourinho ignores Real Madrid president's call for unity

Tue, 07 May 2013 08:05:17 +0530

Mourinho has refused to tone down his rhetoric in response to a call from club president Perez for unity in an obviously divided dressing room during the final few weeks of the season.

Real Madrid president appeals for unity at divided club

Tue, 07 May 2013 12:14:49 +0530

Sniping comments between Jose Mourinho and members of the Real Madrid squad have caused president Florentino Perez to make a rare foray into the limelight to call for unity at the club during the season run-in.

Milan and Fiorentina clash in quest for Champions League birth

Tue, 07 May 2013 12:10:11 +0530

Although the title has already been secured by Juventus, there is still much to play for at both ends of the Serie A table, with AC Milan and Fiorentina fighting for the final Champions League spot.

Chelsea eye Spurs win for Champions League spot

Tue, 07 May 2013 11:37:01 +0530

Rafa Benitez can virtually wrap up part one of his mission at Chelsea by guiding the team to the cusp of the Champions League with a win over top-four rival Tottenham in the Premier League on Wednesday.

Joey Barton handed suspended ban for 'ladyboy' tweet

Tue, 07 May 2013 11:36:26 +0530

Olympique Marseille midfielder Joey Barton was handed a two-game suspended ban for calling Paris St Germain's Brazilian defender Thiago Silva an "overweight ladyboy" on Twitter, the Ligue 1 club said on Monday.

Real Sociedad's Champions League hopes dented by Getafe

Tue, 07 May 2013 09:39:10 +0530

Real Sociedad's hopes of qualifying for the Champions League for the first time in a decade suffered a setback when they surrendered the lead and lost 2-1 at fellow European hopefuls Getafe.

O'Shea rescues point to ease Sunderland relegation fears

Tue, 07 May 2013 09:29:28 +0530

John O'Shea scored a second-half equaliser as 10-man Sunderland rescued a 1-1 draw at home to Stoke City on Monday that moved them three points clear of the Premier League relegation zone.

Churchill Brothers set to clinch I-League title

Tue, 07 May 2013 09:14:05 +0530

Churchill Brothers look all geared up for their clash with Mohun Bagan on Tuesday in the penultimate match of the championship scheduled to be played at the Tilak Maidan.

Referees not always aware of racist incidents, says Howard Webb

Mon, 06 May 2013 11:47:41 +0530

Webb took part in the first meeting of FIFA's anti-racism task force and said that one suggestion was the use of off-pitch officials to help referees identify serious incidents.

Fulham defender Riise quits playing for Norway

Mon, 06 May 2013 08:22:34 +0530

Norway's most capped footballer, John Arne Riise, says he's giving up playing for the national team to concentrate on Premier League side Fulham.

Roberto Martinez can mark milestone by easing Wigan out of drop zone

Mon, 06 May 2013 07:49:24 +0530

Wigan, who will meet Manchester City in the FA Cup final at Wembley on Saturday, have 35 points with three league games to go.

AIFF designs new trophy for I-League Champions

Mon, 06 May 2013 07:29:59 +0530

A new glittering trophy awaits the 2012-13 I-League Champions, as the AIFF has designed a dedicated silverware which will be handed over to the winners on the day of their coronation.

Juventus' Pogba banned for 3 games for spitting at opponent

Mon, 06 May 2013 06:08:44 +0530

Pogba was sent off in the 1-0 win over Palermo - which secured Juventus' second successive Serie A title - after he spat at Salvatore Aronica.

Franck Ribery wants to extend Bayern contract

Mon, 06 May 2013 05:57:05 +0530

Ribery said he is eager to extend his Bayern Munich contract past 2015 having already spent nearly six years at the Champions League finalists.

India's 2017 U-17 World Cup bid gets support from FIFA VP

Mon, 06 May 2013 05:56:35 +0530

World football governing body's vice-president Prince Ali Bin Al-Hussein on Monday backed India's bid to host the 2017 FIFA Under-17 World Cup, saying that the country was crucial for the overall development of the game in the continent.

Chelsea hoping Hazard will return for key Spurs game

Mon, 06 May 2013 03:46:58 +0530

The quicksilver Hazard was forced to miss Sunday's 1-0 victory at champions Manchester United after sustaining a calf injury in the Europa League semi-final win over Swiss club Basel on Thursday.

Bhutia wants AIFF Technical Committee to play a bigger role

Mon, 06 May 2013 03:02:19 +0530

Former Indian football captain Bhaichung Bhutia said he wants the AIFF Technical Committee to play a big role in the development of the game in the country

Juventus coach Conte to discuss his future with club

Mon, 06 May 2013 12:00:37 +0530

Juventus head coach Antonio Conte said he will discuss his future with the club following his side retaining the Serie A title with a 1-0 win over Palermo.

AC Milan coach Allegri hopes to stay with club

Mon, 06 May 2013 11:51:13 +0530

AC Milan head coach Massimiliano Allegri insists that he hoped to stay at the club but the final word rests with owner Silvio Berlusconi. Allegri has been the focus of speculation about his destination of next season, reports 'Xinhua'.

Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova may miss La Liga title celebration

Mon, 06 May 2013 09:38:03 +0530

Coach Tito Vilanova could miss the title celebrations if Barcelona are crowned La Liga champions on Wednesday as he will be in New York having a medical check up.

Messi nets two to push Barcelona to the verge of title

Mon, 06 May 2013 08:03:12 +0530

Messi netted two goals within 15 minutes of coming on as a substitute to give Barcelona a 4-2 comeback win over Real Betis on Sunday.

Juan Mata strike takes Chelsea to third

Sun, 05 May 2013 10:35:13 +0530

Juan Mata fired Chelsea to 1-0 win against Manchester United as the Blues took another step towards a place in next season's Champions League.

Balotelli boosts AC Milan's Champions League hopes

Sun, 05 May 2013 08:45:51 +0530

A late goal from Mario Balotelli secured all three points for the hosts at San Siro as they tightened their hold on third place.

Juventus retain Serie A title after 1-0 win over Palermo

Sun, 05 May 2013 08:31:05 +0530

Antonio Conte's men retained their Serie A crown after Arturo Vidal's penalty sealed victory over Palermo.

Liverpool, Everton play out a stalemate

Sun, 05 May 2013 07:57:10 +0530

The result sees Everton maintain their five point lead over their rivals and are looking primed to beat their rivals to a sixth place.

Fiorentina striker Adem Ljajic handed 2-match ban

Sun, 05 May 2013 07:09:39 +0530

Ljajic was punished by the Italian league for insulting the referee after Fiorentina's 1-0 loss to Roma on Saturday.

Football referee punched by player in Utah dies

Sun, 05 May 2013 04:07:55 +0530

A 46-year-old soccer referee who was punched by a teenage player during a game and later slipped into coma has died.

Wolves chairman apologises after back-to-back relegations

Sun, 05 May 2013 10:20:33 +0530

"As chairman of the club I take my responsibilities very seriously; we have failed our supporters, and the city, and for that I am truly sorry," Steve Morgan said.

Manchester City's Sinclair in hospital with blood clot

Sun, 05 May 2013 10:12:55 +0530

Sinclair did not travel with the squad for their 0-0 draw against his former club Swansea City earlier in the day and the Premier League club confirmed he was in hospital and in a comfortable condition.

Question marks over Barca birthday boy Fabregas

Sun, 05 May 2013 10:02:57 +0530

The former Arsenal captain has struggled to live up to sky-high expectations since returning to his boyhood club in the summer of 2011.

Fiorentina lose 1-0 to Roma in Serie A

Sun, 05 May 2013 09:28:26 +0530

Fiorentina's Champions League hopes diminished it lost 1-0 at home to Roma in the Serie A on Saturday, in a match where it hit the woodwork twice.

Real Madrid delay Barcelona's title hopes

Sun, 05 May 2013 08:40:30 +0530

Cristiano Ronaldo headed in two goals to help Real Madrid beat Valladolid 4-3 in the Spanish league on Saturday, which was later overshadowed by coach Jose Mourinho criticizing the club.

Arsenal beat QPR to move to third

Sat, 04 May 2013 11:51:06 +0530

An early strike from the Theo Walcott was enough to give the Gunners all three points at Loftus Road against already relegated QPR.

Manchester City, Swansea labor to 0-0 draw in EPL

Sat, 04 May 2013 11:18:13 +0530

The deposed champions are provisionally seven points clear of third-place Chelsea having played a game extra.

Gareth Bale rescues Spurs, Wigan boost survival hopes

Sat, 04 May 2013 10:39:28 +0530

Bale produced yet another moment of magic to keep Tottenham on course for a return to the Champions League.

Dempo hold East Bengal to a 2-2 draw

Sat, 04 May 2013 08:56:23 +0530

East Bengal's chance to stay in contention for the title race ended after they were held to a 2-2 draw by Dempo FC

Hull back in Premier League after 3-year absence

Sat, 04 May 2013 08:04:07 +0530

Hull returned to the Premier League after a three-year absence by clinching a second-place finish in England's second tier ahead of Watford.

Messi back in training for Barca before Betis clash

Sat, 04 May 2013 05:52:38 +0530

Messi damaged a hamstring just over a month ago and missed Champions League tie against Bayern Munich which Barcelona lost.

AC Milan deny reports of Allegri deal with Roma

Sat, 04 May 2013 04:58:36 +0530

Milan-based daily Corriere della Sera said Allegri had accepted a three-year contract to move to the Italian capital.

Deco's 'B' sample confirms failed doping test

Sat, 04 May 2013 12:21:42 +0530

Former Chelsea and Portugal playmaker Deco is facing a 30-day automatic suspension after his "B" sample confirmed a positive test for a diuretic.

Messi misses training before Betis La Liga clash

Sat, 04 May 2013 08:06:45 +0530

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi missed training on Friday as he battles to regain fitness for the La Liga leaders' final few matches of the campaign.

Platini unconvinced by German Champions League domination

Fri, 03 May 2013 10:16:04 +0530

Bayern and Borussia knocked out Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid in Champions League semi-finals respectively.

City likely to show Sinclair door as rebuild looms

Fri, 03 May 2013 09:59:51 +0530

Sinclair's signing from Swansea City in August epitomised the club's low-key approach to squad strengthening.

Jose Mourinho hits out at critics amid exit speculation

Fri, 03 May 2013 07:42:04 +0530

Mourinho reiterated that he will decide his future at the end of the La Liga campaign in a month's time.

Arsenal's future is looking bright, says Wenger

Fri, 03 May 2013 07:34:19 +0530

Arsenal are in a fight with their arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea for the two remaining Champions League places for next season.

After loss, Barcelona can clinch Spanish title

Fri, 03 May 2013 06:47:32 +0530

Barcelona can secure their 22nd domestic title and their fourth in five years if they beat Real Betis at Camp Nou on Sunday.

Barcelona, Real Madrid enter uncertain era

Fri, 03 May 2013 06:29:12 +0530

Now under the leadership of new coach Tito Vilanova, Barcelona will need to do something to maintain their lofty standards.

Juventus set to clinch Serie A title against Palermo

Fri, 03 May 2013 04:42:04 +0530

Juventus are poised to clinch the Serie A title in a match against struggling Palermo which brings together the two extremes of Italian soccer.

Chelsea face champions Man United at Old Trafford

Fri, 03 May 2013 04:24:18 +0530

Rafa Benitez will face old adversary Alex Ferguson at Manchester United with the team's Champions League prospects on the line.

Italy duo doubtful for Milan against Torino

Fri, 03 May 2013 04:22:57 +0530

AC Milan could be without Italy internationals Riccardo Montolivo and Giampaolo Pazzini when they host struggling Torino in Serie A.

Inter Milan president Moratti fined for accusing referee

Fri, 03 May 2013 01:50:57 +0530

Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti has been fined 20,000 euros for accusing referees of purposefully harming his football team.

Sepp Blatter drops hint he plans to stay on as FIFA president

Fri, 03 May 2013 10:19:01 +0530

Blatter had said he planned to step down from office at the end of his latest four-year term in 2015 but opened up a loophole in March by adding that was providing he could find someone to carry on his legacy.

Fixing cloud over Deportivo's win against Levante

Fri, 03 May 2013 09:28:49 +0530

The Spanish football league (LFP) will investigate Deportivo La Coruna's 4-0 La Liga victory at Levante on April 13, a Spanish radio station reported on Thursday.

Oscar Cardozo fires Benfica into Europa League final

Fri, 03 May 2013 08:49:29 +0530

Paraguay striker Cardozo's well-taken double fired Benfica into a Europa League final with Chelsea after they beat Fenerbahce 3-1.

Chelsea beat FC Basel 5-2 on aggregate to reach Europa League final

Fri, 03 May 2013 08:38:03 +0530

Goals from Torres, Moses and Luiz in a nine-minute spell early in the second half gave Chelsea a 3-1 second-leg win over the Swiss champions.

Champions League failure prompts La Liga calendar change

Thu, 02 May 2013 10:54:18 +0530

Leaders Barcelona were hammered 7-0 on aggregate by Bayern Munich in their semi-final while second-placed Real went down 4-3 against Borussia Dortmund.

No lunch or hugs with Bayern, says Dortmund boss

Thu, 02 May 2013 10:47:35 +0530

Watzke admitted he had been irritated by the recent behaviour of Germany's biggest club who last week signed Dortmund's Mario Goetze.

Suarez got two FWA votes despite biting ban

Thu, 02 May 2013 10:22:03 +0530

Suarez had been a strong contender to become the first South American to win the award until he bit Branislav Ivanovic on the arm.

Barcelona need right blend of players

Thu, 02 May 2013 09:00:17 +0530

Barca suffered their worst ever European defeat over two legs in the last-four clash against Bayern Munich in Champions League semi-finals.

Mourinho return would be spectacular, says Villas-Boas

Thu, 02 May 2013 08:41:19 +0530

Villas-Boas worked under Mourinho at Porto, Chelsea and Inter Milan before deciding to forge a name for himself by taking on the coaching job.

Manchester United remain on course for financial targets

Thu, 02 May 2013 05:26:28 +0530

The club claims to have more than 650 million followers worldwide and has signed a series of local and international sponsorship deals to cash in on its global fame.

Gareth Bale named England's Footballer of the Year

Thu, 02 May 2013 04:57:08 +0530

Bale topped the poll of journalists with a narrow victory over Manchester United's Robin van Persie, who won it last year when he was at Arsenal.

Armando not to stay with Dempo next season?

Thu, 02 May 2013 04:35:07 +0530

Colaco joined Dempo in 2000 when the club faced its worst crisis as the team got relegated to the second division of the I-League.

Bundesliga domination forces Spanish introspection

Thu, 02 May 2013 03:39:59 +0530

The quality of football played by both the German teams has caught the eye, with their players appearing fitter and stronger.

Sheikh Salman wins AFC presidential election

Thu, 02 May 2013 10:44:15 +0530

Sheikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa will run Asian soccer for the next two years after the Bahraini won a three-way election for the presidency of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on Thursday.

Humbled Barcelona don't need major shake-up: Tito Vilanova

Thu, 02 May 2013 08:54:02 +0530

Barca suffered their worst ever European defeat over two legs in the last-four clash against the German champions.

Bayern spurred by final defeat to Chelsea last year, says coach Heynckes

Thu, 02 May 2013 08:41:12 +0530

After Bayern inflicted the biggest aggregate defeat on Barcelona in European competition, a jubilant Heynckes said the painful reverse on penalties to Chelsea had given him the motivation to try to go one better this term.

Now we have to win it, says Bayern's Arjen Robben

Thu, 02 May 2013 08:30:46 +0530

Robben said the 7-0 aggregate victory over Barcelona will count for nothing if they do not go on to win the competition at Wembley.

Bayern humiliate Barcelona to set up Champions League final with Dortmund

Thu, 02 May 2013 02:03:33 +0530

The German giants won 3-0 in the second leg to make it 7-0 on aggregate at Camp Nou on Wednesday night.

Chelsea deserves to be in Champions League, says Juan Mata

Thu, 02 May 2013 12:49:02 +0530

"We are in third position, we have four games to go, against the likes of United and Tottenham, and I think we can do", says Mata.

Unloved Rafa Benitez focused on Basel, not Mourinho

Wed, 01 May 2013 11:10:19 +0530

Chelsea manager Benitez, who has been suggested as a possible replacement for Mourinho at Real, refused to enter the debate at a pre-match news conference.

Former Delhi club footballer Mohammed Taqi dies

Wed, 01 May 2013 10:18:56 +0530

A legendary Mohammedan Sporting fan, Taqi had witnessed the 1940 Durand final in which his favorite club beat Royal Warwickshire Regiment 2-1.

'Missed chances killed the second leg'

Wed, 01 May 2013 08:43:39 +0530

CNN-IBN's football expert Novy Kapadia reviews the Champions League semi-final second leg between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday night.

Deco fails doping test in Brazil; will appeal

Wed, 01 May 2013 04:51:32 +0530

Deco has tested positive for a banned diuretic in Brazil and says he will appeal the result, saying it likely stemmed from contaminated vitamins.

Mourinho exit would leave Real president in a hole

Wed, 01 May 2013 03:54:16 +0530

After elimination from Europe's elite club competition by Dortmund, Mourinho dropped his strongest hint yet that his time in the Spanish capital is drawing to a close.

Jose Mourinho and Falcao are Chelsea-bound: reports

Wed, 01 May 2013 01:51:46 +0530

According to reports Mourinho will be unveiled as Chelsea coach at the end of the season or early next month.

Dropouts Chelsea and Benfica target Amsterdam redemption

Wed, 01 May 2013 10:00:18 +0530

Chelsea are well-placed after a 2-1 victory in Switzerland against FC Basel but Benfica trail their Turkish opponents Fenerbahce 1-0.

Jose Mourinho not sure his future is at Real Madrid

Wed, 01 May 2013 09:16:38 +0530

Mourinho dropped another hint he was considering his future by saying he might not be with the Spanish giants next season after they lost in the Champions League semi-finals.

Jose Mourinho slams referee after Real's Europe exit

Wed, 01 May 2013 09:02:50 +0530

Mourinho lashed out at English referee Howard Webb after they were denied a place in the Champions League final.

Dortmund ready to prove they belong with Europe's elite: Klopp

Wed, 01 May 2013 08:50:38 +0530

Borussia Dortmund relish their status as underdogs for the Champions League final and are determined to prove they belong among Europe's elite.

Dortmund beat Real 4-3 on aggregate to reach Champions League final

Wed, 01 May 2013 02:11:12 +0530

Karim Benzema and Sergio Ramos scored for a 2-0 Real Madrid win in the second leg but their efforts were not enough at Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday night.

Busquets, Abidal sidelined for Bayern clash

Wed, 01 May 2013 12:24:29 +0530

Barcelona were dealt a big blow as their midfielder Sergio Busquets and defender Eric Abidal were ruled through injury for the Bayern clash.

Too soon to talk of power shift: Thomas Mueller

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:37:18 +0530

Last week's thumping Champions League wins for German teams at home to Spanish opponents prompted talk of a power shift in the European game.

Coach Derrick Pereira to leave Pune FC

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 05:07:02 +0530

Pune FC coach Derrick Pereira will be leaving the team at the end of this season, ending a four-year long association with the I-League club.

Havelange resigns as FIFA honorary president

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:20:16 +0530

Joao Havelange has resigned as honorary president of FIFA following an investigation into a bribery case.

Mario Balotelli feels referees are harsh on him

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 02:32:08 +0530

The AC Milan striker had been banned for verbally abusing an assistant referee in the 2-2 draw at Fiorentina in early April.

Manchester United plot sensational Ronaldo move

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 01:48:31 +0530

Ronaldo, 28, has two years remaining on his contract at Real Madrid.

Barcelona hope for a miracle against Bayern to reach Wembley

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 01:11:26 +0530

Barcelona have the daunting task of overturning their 4-0 loss at Bayern Munich in their second-leg semi-final on Wednesday.

Franz Beckenbauer clarifies Barca 'tricks' comment

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:56:59 +0530

Beckenbauer suggested that Barcelona would try "every trick in the book" to overturn a 4-0 first-leg deficit against Bayern in their Champions League semi-final second leg.

Draw with Deportivo hurts Betis' bid to qualify for Europe

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:13:38 +0530

Deportivo La Coruna held Real Betis to a 1-1 draw in the Spanish league on Monday, extending their unbeaten away run to six matches and denting Betis' bid to qualify for Europe.

Manchester City may slide in Champions League rankings: report

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:59:29 +0530

The 2012 EPL champions may be relegated to the third tier of the Champions League after their dismal campaign in 2013, 'The Telegraph' reported.

Benteke's hat-trick helps Aston Villa crush Sunderland 6-1

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:46:33 +0530

Aston Villa moved closer to avoiding relegation from the Premier League after Benteke scored a second-half hat trick in a 6-1 thrashing of Sunderland.

Arsene Wenger may leave Arsenal and move to PSG: report

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:35:17 +0530

'The Telegraph' reported that PSG may rope in Wenger, as the current PSG manager Carlo Ancelotti could leave the club to replace Mourinho at Real.

Riccardo Meggiorini facing probe over racism claim in derby

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 01:24:14 +0530

Torino striker Riccardo Meggiorini will face an investigation after allegations he racially abused Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba.

Dortmund will not get stage fright at Real, Klopp says

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:29:29 +0530

There is no danger Borussia Dortmund will suffer from stage fright in Tuesday's Champions League semi-final second leg at Santiago Bernabeu, coach Juergen Klopp said on Monday.

FIFA targets highest reform standards: Blatter

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:10:46 +0530

Despite recent skepticism from his own anti-corruption advisers, Sepp Blatter said FIFA can be a model of good sports leadership.

Redknapp to stay as QPR manager despite relegation

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:02:57 +0530

QPR owner Tony Fernandes held talks with Redknapp on Monday and says "I don't think there was any point where he was thinking of not being with us and continuing this project he has embarked upon."

Blackburn ordered to pay former manager Berg $3.5M

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:54:11 +0530

A British court has ordered Blackburn to pay 2.25 million pounds ($3.5 million) in compensation to former manager Henning Berg.

Zanetti hopes to play 'one more game' after injury

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:35:03 +0530

The Inter Milan captain ruptured his left Achilles tendon in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Palermo and is likely to be out for six months.

East Bengal face Sai Gon Xuan Thanh in AFC league encounter

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:49:36 +0530

Unbeaten East Bengal will look to top group H before the knockouts as they face Vietnam oufit Sai Gon Xuan Thanh in their last league match of the AFC Cup on Tuesday.

I will be blamed if Real are eliminated: Mourinho

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:08:42 +0530

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho expects to take the blame instead of his players if they fail to overturn a 4-1 deficit against Borussia Dortmund in their Champions League semi-final second leg on Tuesday.

Real Madrid need goals against Dortmund in the 2nd leg

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 06:41:33 +0530

The nine-time European Cup winners are out to overturn last week's 4-1 loss to Dortmund in the second leg of the Champions League semi-finals.

Striker Ronaldo available for Dortmund clash

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 06:26:24 +0530

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo is fit for Tuesday's Champions League semi-final second leg at home to Borussia Dortmund, after missing their La Liga win over Atletico Madrid through injury

Wenger convinced Arsenal will secure top-four finish

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:38:21 +0530

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes that if his team win their last three Premier League games they will qualify for the Champions League

Dark clouds threaten to rain on PSG victory parade

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:18:56 +0530

Paris St Germain continued their march towards a first French league title with a 1-0 win at Evian Thonon Gaillard on Sunday, yet the mood around the club is one of gloom not glory.

Inter Milan to play final four games to death: Andrea Stramaccioni

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 03:19:04 +0530

Stramaccioni has vowed that his side will play the final four games of this Italian Serie A season to death following their 0-1 defeat at Palermo.

Javier Zanetti ruptures Achilles as Inter Milan curse continues

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:01:17 +0530

Inter Milan captain Javier Zanetti ruptured his Achilles' tendon during the 1-0 loss at Palermo.

Tottenham's Gareth Bale named PFA Player of Year

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:02:52 +0530

Gareth Bale was voted player of the year and the young player of the year by his fellow professionals in English football.

Real Sociedad beat Valencia to cement hold on 4th spot

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:51:18 +0530

Real Sociedad striker Imanol Agirretxe scored two goals and set up a third in a highly entertaining 4-2 comeback win over Valencia.

Juventus close in on 29th title with win over Torino

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:46:01 +0530

Juventus needed two late goals to beat Torino 2-0 in the Derby della Mole on Sunday as the defending champion inched closer to its 29th title.

Reading, QPR go out of Premier League after a goalless draw

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:40:18 +0530

Reading and QPR were demoted after they drew 0-0, leaving just one more spot to be determined in the drop zone.

Mohun Bagan blank Pailan Arrows, avoid relegation

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:03:33 +0530

Mohun Bagan avoided the relegation threat completely with a 2-0 win over Pailan Arrows

Oscar, Lampard score in Chelsea's 2-0 win over Swansea

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:01:15 +0530

With the win, Benitez's side moved into third place in the Premier League, one point ahead of Arsenal and three clear of rivals Tottenham

Arsenal held to 1-1 draw by Manchester United

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 11:27:41 +0530

The draw meant Arsenal's chances of making the Champions League looked beat after Chelsea won at Swansea 2-0.

Juventus make 12-million pound offer for Nani

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 05:32:13 +0530

Juventus, who made an offer for Nani before, this time proposed to double his salary to 130,000 pound per week.

Botafogo deny Clarence Seedorf link to AC Milan job

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 12:50:31 +0530

Brazil's top-flight football club Botafogo have denied that their star midfielder Clarence Seedorf could return to Italian outfit AC Milan next season as coach.

Wayne Rooney tops English Premier League wealth list

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 11:00:21 +0530

Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney is the richest player in the Premier League with a fortune estimated at 51 million pounds.

Napoli beat Pescara 3-0 to keep title race alive

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 08:52:24 +0530

Napoli beat Pescara 3-0 in the Serie A on Saturday to postpone Juventus' title celebrations for at least another week.

Real make Barcelona wait for La Liga title by beating Atletico 2-1

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 08:21:50 +0530

Real Madrid continued their dominance over Atletico Madrid by rallying for a 2-1 win at Vicente Calderon Stadium.

Liverpool rout Newcastle 6-0 as Suarez ban begins

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 12:16:51 +0530

The win lifted Liverpool's spirits but not their position in the standings, where they remain seventh.

Athletic Bilbao score late to deny Barcelona a win

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 11:25:01 +0530

Barcelona missed a potential chance to secure the title this weekend as a late goal saw Athletic Bilbao steal a point with a 2-2 draw.

Everton keep Champions League hopes alive with a win

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 09:49:29 +0530

Everton kept dreams of a Champions League place alive with a 1-0 win over Fulham, with Steven Pienaar getting the only goal of the game.

Spurs stutter in race for Champions League spot

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 09:42:04 +0530

Andre Villas-Boas' side were held to a 2-2 draw by Wigan at the DW Stadium.

Ferguson wants two new players next season at Man Utd

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 08:00:54 +0530

United have been linked with Borussia Dortmund's Polish striker Robert Lewandowski and Porto's Colombian midfielder James Rodriguez.

Aguero, Toure secure easy win for Manchester City

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 07:25:43 +0530

Manchester City responded to losing their Premier League title with a comfortable 2-1 victory over West Ham United.

Osasuna draw 2-2 at Rayo Vallecano in La Liga

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 01:36:40 +0530

Rayo Vallecano and Osasuna played to a 2-2 draw on Friday that left both teams short of their objectives in the Spanish league.

Injured Ronaldo out of Madrid derby but should be okay for Dortmund

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 12:42:29 +0530

The Portuguese international has a "muscle problem" but the club are hopeful he will recover in time for Tuesday's Champions League semi-final second leg at home to Dortmund.

Inter Milan hit with UEFA fine after renewed racism

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 12:32:46 +0530

Inter have been fined 45,000 euros for the racist behaviour of their fans during a Europa League last 16 second-leg match at home to Tottenham in March, UEFA said in a statement on Friday.

Man Utd, Liverpool fans move to protect historic homes

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 07:56:40 +0530

Fans have applied to their local councils to register the two grounds as "Assets of Community Value".

Spain coach Del Bosque to step down after 2014 World Cup

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 07:28:58 +0530

Del Bosque is one of the most successful coaches in history, leading Spain to their first ever World Cup in 2010.

Arsene Wenger predicts English revival, focused on United clash

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 07:22:57 +0530

Arsenal Manager Arsene Wenger is confident of a better performance by the English clubs in the Champions League next season after the German dominance this season.

Man City need to shop faster this time, says Mancini

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 07:16:14 +0530

City need to act faster in the transfer market than they did last year if they are to win back the Premier League crown they have just handed over to United, the manager said.

Luis Suarez won't appeal 10-match ban for biting

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 06:28:38 +0530

Suarez's suspension begins immediately, meaning he will miss the last four games of this season and the first six of the next.

Champions Man Utd, Van Persie visit Arsenal

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 05:38:11 +0530

Manchester United's Robin van Persie will make his first return to Arsenal looking to dent his former club's hopes of qualifying for next season's Champions League.

Balotelli-dependent Milan look to bridge gap in Serie A

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 05:20:17 +0530

Juventus, 11 points clear of Napoli with five games to play, visit Torino and will clinch their 29th Serie A title if they win on Sunday.

Barca on the brink of title win as Real Madrid face derby test

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 05:13:11 +0530

Barcelona can secure their fourth La Liga title in five years if they beat Athletic Bilbao and Real lose to Atletico Madrid on Saturday.

Mohammedan coach credits dedication for I-League return

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 04:04:45 +0530

Mohammedan Sporting's coach Sanjoy Sen was modest in the moment of triumph, saying that his "mediocre" side returned to the top tier riding on "chemistry, dedication and honesty".

Arsene Wenger confirms Arsenal guard of honour for champions

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 03:54:30 +0530

Arsenal will keep with tradition and form a guard of honour for new Premier League champions Manchester United when the sides meet at The Emirates on Sunday.

There is no deal with Robert Lewandowski: Bayern Munich

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 03:45:55 +0530

Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski have not signed a deal, the newly-crowned champions said on Friday.

Deco backs Jose Mourinho for Chelsea return

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 02:54:50 +0530

Speculation has grown that Mourinho will rejoin the London club, where he coached from 2004 to 2007.

Korkmaz puts Fenerbahce on verge of Europa final

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:17:19 +0530

Egemen Korkmaz's second-half header earned Fenerbahce a 1-0 win in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final against Benfica.

Chelsea beat Basel 2-1 in 1st leg of Europa semis

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 07:52:56 +0530

David Luiz beat goalkeeper Sommer with a 22-yard free kick in the fourth minute of stoppage time, giving Chelsea a 2-1 win at Basel.

Rodgers slams severity of Luis Suarez's punishment

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:43:33 +0530

Rodgers launched a robust defense of the striker and said the punishment was given against the man rather than the incident.

Andres Iniesta rejects Barcelona end-of-era talk

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:21:27 +0530

Andres Iniesta has dismissed the idea Barcelona are at the end of an era following their 4-0 Champions League mauling by Bayern Munich.

Van Persie will get respect on Arsenal return: Wenger

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:12:17 +0530

Van Persie, who quit Arsenal last year after eight seasons at the club, returns to his old stomping ground as a Premier League champion.

Humble Lewandowski plays down four-goal Madrid demolition

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 07:04:37 +0530

Dortmund striker Lewandowski played down his stunning one-man demolition of Real Madrid, saying he had played better than the four-goal masterclass.

Pepe Reina says Luis Suarez biting ban is absurd

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 06:36:57 +0530

Suarez was punished on Wednesday by the English Football Association after he bit the arm of Branislav Ivanovic at the weekend.

Dortmund have hijacked Real Madrid's campaign

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:09:14 +0530

Bad karma catches up with you. But never imagined it would, so soon. All Real Madrid fans who were jeering their arch rivals after their crash-landing in Munich, the 'Mocking-Bird' or an entire flock of them were gunned down in nearby Dortmund last night.

Real Madrid left reeling as European focus is found wanting

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 03:28:05 +0530

Real Madrid's nightmare in Dortmund comes as a greater surprise than Barcelona's mauling in Munich, given coach Jose Mourinho has given up on La Liga to focus on the Champions League.

PSG not interested in Cavani, says Leonardo

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 02:34:19 +0530

Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo has claimed that Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani is not a transfer target of the French football club.

There's a Messi somewhere in India: Eelco Schattorie

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 02:33:25 +0530

Prayag United Coach Eelco Schattorie spoke at length on the season so far, importance of Grassroots and YDP, the Dutch influence in Indian football and much more.

Fiorentina-Roma game to be rescheduled due to risk

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 02:32:53 +0530

Game timings were changed fearing fierce clash between the fans of two teams during he evening kick-off.

Indonesian football player banned for life for punching referee

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 02:04:39 +0530

Pieter Rumaropen, a striker for Papua province club Persiwa Wamena, punched referee Muhaimin in the face after he awarded a penalty

Brazil booed by own fans in 2-2 draw with Chile

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:51:23 +0530

The match was coach Luiz Felipe Scolari's last test before naming his squad on May 14 for the Confederations Cup.

Lewandowski sparkles but his Dortmund future in doubt

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:02:09 +0530

Borussia Dortmund's Robert Lewandowski became the first player to score four goals in a Champions League semi-final on Wednesday as speculation mounted about his future.

We are not favourites despite big win: Dortmund's Klopp

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:54:44 +0530

A rampant Borussia Dortmund are by no means favourites to reach the Champions League final despite their crushing 4-1 win against nine-times winners Real Madrid, coach Juergen Klopp said on Wednesday.

Mourinho aghast over Real's handling of Lewandowski

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:51:02 +0530

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho could not understand how his well-drilled side let Robert Lewandowski score four goals in Borussia Dortmund's 4-1 win on Wednesday but vowed that his team could still reach the Champions League final.

Lewandowski scores four as Dortmund beat Real Madrid 4-1

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 02:45:31 +0530

With victory in the first leg, Dortmund, the only unbeaten side remaining in the competition, made it six wins from six at home.

Barcelona shouldn't give up hope, says Lionel Messi

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:23:24 +0530

Barcelona were mauled 4-0 at Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-finals, Messi said they must not give up hope for the return leg at home.

Steven Gerrard faces likely shoulder surgery

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:11:00 +0530

Liverpool and England captain Steven Gerrard is likely to need shoulder surgery at the end of the season, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.

Suarez handed 10-game ban for biting Ivanovic

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 07:51:14 +0530

The suspension rules the Uruguay international out for the final four league matches of this campaign and the first six of next season.

Pune FC beat Mohun Bagan to move to 2nd place

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 06:36:56 +0530

Pune FC climbed past East Bengal to occupy the second position in the table after posting a comfortable 3-1 victory over Mohun Bagan in their return-leg I-League fixture on Wednesday.

I-League matches to be played in evening: Wim Koevermans

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 05:40:00 +0530

Most of the I-League matches start at 3pm or 4pm and even at 2pm local time.

Bayern v Barcelona: Apocalypse or beginning of a new order?

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 04:53:07 +0530

As they have been throughout the football season, Barcelona were clueless against Bayern Munich, unable to switch to Plan B because they did not have one.

Shell-shocked Barcelona offer little hope of a reaction

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 04:11:34 +0530

Barca were thumped 4-0 away by an impressive Bayern in their first leg, putting in one of their most toothless displays in recent memory.

Shell-shocked Barcelona offer little hope of a reaction

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 03:47:58 +0530

Barcelona players were at a loss to explain how the La Liga leaders could come back from their Champions League semi-final mauling in Munich.

Manchester United without Alex Ferguson - hard but will happen

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 02:10:28 +0530

But even at the age of 71, and after more than 26 years as manager, Ferguson shows no sign of relinquishing one of the most coveted jobs in world football.

Right of mix of height and technique is required: Tanumoy Basu

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:19:53 +0530

In a freewheeling interview to www.the-aiff.com, the former India goalkeeper spoke at length on the overall scenario in terms of goalkeeping in the country.

Fernando Torres key as Chelsea take on Basel in Europa League

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:36:55 +0530

Chelsea face a tricky trip to Basel without the cup-tied Demba Ba, meaning fellow striker Torres will take up the fight as the Londoners chase Europe's second prize.

Ronaldinho named Brazil captain against Chile

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:12:57 +0530

The 33-year-old captained Brazil in the team's 4-0 win over Bolivia earlier this month, also when only players from Brazilian clubs were selected.

Lance Armstrong sued by US government over sponsor money

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:07:22 +0530

Armstrong is accused of defrauding the Postal Service by taking millions of dollars in sponsorship money while flouting professional cycling rules by doping.

Two goals should have been ruled out, says Barca's Roura

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:35:55 +0530

Bayern coach Jupp Heynckes also said he did not have a perfect sight of the two disputed goals from the bench.

0-4 loss to Bayern was a thrashing, says Barca defender Pique

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:16:49 +0530

Pique acknowledged his team were thoroughly second best as Bayern Munich romped to a 4-0 win in their Champions League semi-final first leg.

Luis Suarez queries longer ban after accepting bite charge

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 03:37:59 +0530

Suarez has disputed the FA's view that his punishment for biting Ivanovic merits a longer punishment than the usual three-game ban.

Muller scores twice as Bayern thrash Barcelona 4-0

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 02:19:00 +0530

Muller scored in the first half and added another after Mario Gomez and Arjen Robben had also scored in the second half.

Messi cleared to play against Bayern in Champions League

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:02:46 +0530

Lionel Messi has been given the all-clear to play in their Champions League semi-final first leg at Bayern Munich.

Man United and Ferguson made for winning: Mourinho

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:55:51 +0530

Manchester United's Premier League title win came as no surprise to Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho.

All credit for Man United's 20th title goes to Alex Ferguson

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:53:50 +0530

Manchester United on Monday won their 20th EPL title following 3-0 win over Aston Villa.

Evra pokes fun at Suarez over biting incident

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:23:09 +0530

Patrice Evra pretended to chomp on a fake dismembered arm after his side clinched a 20th English Premier League title.

Borussia Dortmund get Mario Goetze blow before Real Madrid visit

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 05:03:51 +0530

Dortmund's preparations for Wednesday's Champions League semi-final against Real have been hit by news that their player is transferring to Bayern Munich.

Spain must stamp out matchfixing: new league president

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:49:48 +0530

Matchfixing is a reality in Spanish soccer and it must be the priority of the professional league to stamp it out.

Van Persie up there with Manchester United greats, says Ferguson

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:34:32 +0530

Van Persie is now favourite to win the Premier League's Golden Boot award for the second successive season having scored 30 last year for Arsenal.

Dortmund look to end 15-year drought against Real Madrid

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 02:46:21 +0530

An injury scare to Bundesliga top scorer Robert Lewandowski is unlikely to derail unbeaten Borussia Dortmund's focus ahead of their Champions League semi-final first leg against Real Madrid.

Juventus fined 30,000 euros for racist abuse

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 02:40:41 +0530

Juventus have been fined 30,000 euro because a section of their fans were heard chanting racist abuse during Sunday's match against AC Milan.

Stramaccioni confirmed to stay with Inter Milan

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 02:37:43 +0530

Inter Milan club president Massimo Moratti confirmed that the team manager Andrea Stramaccioni will not be replaced in the summer.

Indonesian footballer lands sucker punch on the referee

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 01:03:37 +0530

Pieter Rumaropen came running from behind the referee, Muhaimin, landing a swinging left hook.

Ryan Giggs is a unique freak: Alex Ferguson

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:15:34 +0530

Giggs, who has extended his contract to play next season when he will turn 40, is still a part of Ferguson's plan.

Alex Ferguson hails Robin van Persie volley as 'goal of the century'

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:05:21 +0530

Van Persie's second strike, a 13th-minute volley, courtesy a Wayne Rooney floater from 50 yard prompted Ferguson to hail it as 'goal of the century'.

Twitterverse: Reactions to Manchester United's 20th EPL title

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:14:55 +0530

Robin van Persie hat-trick led United to 3-0 victory over Aston Villa and gave them an unassailable 16-point lead over second placed Manchester City on Monday. Here is a selection of our favourite tweets from different quarters congratulating the Red Devils for securing the title.

English premier league top scorers

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:48:53 +0530

As on Monday, Robin van Persie of Manchester United leads the goal scoring tally with 24 goals closely followed by Luis Suarez (23) of Liverpool.

Goal difference nightmare inspired Manchester United to title

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:43:01 +0530

Ferguson vowed his team would never again miss out because they had not scored enough goals and swiftly brought in prolific striker van Persie.

Manchester United's marketing muscle helps drive sporting success

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:37:46 +0530

United, owned by the American Glazer family, lead the way commercially in the slickly marketed Premier League.

Alex Ferguson raises bar despite Manchester United shortcomings

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:19:17 +0530

United have won 13 Premier League titles under Ferguson, who has now collected 49 club trophies in his long managerial career.

Manchester United secure 20th league title beating Aston Villa 3-0

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 02:43:27 +0530

Robin van Persie hat-trick led United to 3-0 victory over Aston Villa and gave them an unassailable 16-point lead over second placed Manchester City.

It's either Kaka or Ronaldinho for Brazil, insists Scolari

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:30:50 +0530

The coach said in an interview with Folha de S. Paulo newspaper published Monday that he almost certainly won't pick both players when Brazil host the World Cup warm-up tournament.

Heynckes will leave Bayern with head held high

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:28:19 +0530

Bayern signed their deal with Guardiola in January and Heynckes has led his squad to 18 wins in the last 19 matches.

Gomez set to start against Barca in Champs League

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:23:43 +0530

The striker is expected to return to Bayern's starting lineup for the first leg of Champions League semifinals on Tuesday after spending most of the season playing as back-up to Mandzukic.

FA charges Liverpool striker Luis Suarez for bite

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:57:34 +0530

Liverpool also moved swiftly to condemn Suarez after the club faced widespread outrage for defending the striker when he racially abused an opponent in 2011.

FIFA adviser quits anti-corruption panel

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 08:43:59 +0530

Alexandra Wrage quit claiming football's governing body failed to change its culture after bribery and vote-buying scandals.

Messi to return as Barcelona take on Bayern Munich in Champions League

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 06:27:48 +0530

Matches between Bayern and Barcelona in Champions League have been surprisingly rare, with just six previous meetings.

Fit-again Lionel Messi set to return against Bayern

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:04:36 +0530

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has recovered sufficiently from a hamstring strain to feature in Tuesday's Champions League semi-final first leg at Bayern Munich, sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta said on Monday.

The Germans do not always win anymore: Gerard Pique

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 03:59:34 +0530

The Spanish defender believes that Spain has now replaced Germany as the the top-most bet in world football.

Liverpool fine Luis Suarez for biting Ivanovic

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 03:42:18 +0530

The Uruguay striker dug his teeth into Branislav Ivanovic's arm during Premier League match before netting a last-gasp equalizer to clinch a 2-2 draw.

Milan under no pressure from Fiorentina, says Allegri

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 02:26:25 +0530

Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri says that his team is under no pressure following the 0-1 loss to Juventus on Sunday.

Antonio Conte hails Juventus' win over AC Milan

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 02:15:38 +0530

Juventus coach Antonio Conte claimed that his side's 1-0 win over Milan was as a big step forward toward their second consecutive Serie A title.

Manchester United can seal their 20th EPL title tonight

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 01:53:14 +0530

Manchester City's late 1-3 surrender at Tottenham Hotspur means Manchester United just need to beat Aston Villa to snatch the title from their neighbours.

Juventus beat AC Milan 1-0 with Vidal's penalty

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:00:03 +0530

Arturo Vidal converted from the spot in the 57th minute after Milan's reserve goalkeeper Marco Amelia tripped Kwadwo Asamoah.

Radamel Falcao gives Atletico Madrid 1-0 win at Sevilla

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 08:57:30 +0530

Falcao scored his 25th goal of the Spanish league season to give Atletico Madrid a hard-fought 1-0 win at Sevilla.

Luis Suarez bites Ivanovic's arm, apologises

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 08:18:53 +0530

The Uruguayan bit the arm of Chelsea defender during Liverpool's 2-2 draw in the Premier League on Sunday.

Bhowmick my lucky coach, says Churchill goalie Nandy

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 11:59:39 +0530

Sandip Nandy credited technical director Subhas Bhowmick for rediscovering his football career after the goalkeeper got the boot from East Bengal last season.

Espanyol beat Getafe 2-0 for third successive win

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 10:48:11 +0530

Espanyol have risen from last place to 10th under replacement coach Javier Aguirre.

Suarez's late strike helps Liverpool hold Chelsea

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 10:37:04 +0530

Suarez scored a last-minute equalizer for Liverpool in a 2-2 draw against Chelsea, having earlier appeared to bite an opponent's arm in a second-half incident at Anfield.

Title gone but Manchester United not better than City, says Mancini

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 10:01:29 +0530

"We wanted to win the championship but we didn't. We have to give congratulations to them [United] but we don't have a gap to make up," the City manager added after a loss against Spurs.

Napoli tighten grip on 2nd spot after Cagliari win

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 09:28:24 +0530

Napoli moved seven points ahead of third-place AC Milan following a 3-2 win.

Spurs stun Manchester City with a late comeback

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 09:17:18 +0530

Tottenham scored three goals in seven minutes late in the second half to beat City 3-1, ensuring runaway leaders United can wrap up the Premier League title on Monday.

Churchill on brink of winning I-League

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 06:49:13 +0530

Churchill Brothers stood on the brink of winning their second I-League title after a clincal 2-0 victory over Mohun Bagan.

Andrea Pirlo calls Juventus boss 'genius'

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 03:31:01 +0530

The Italian suggests his coach is a genius, comparing him to two-time European Cup winner Arrigo Sacchi.

Eric Abidal's return gives Barcelona options in central defence

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 03:15:42 +0530

Eric Abidal is fit enough to play a full match after making a remarkable recovery from a liver transplant.

Robin Van Persie can smell the finishing line, says Ferguson

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 02:22:59 +0530

If Manchester City lose to Tottenham and United beat Aston Villa, the race for the title this year will be finish.

Mourinho will again do wonders at Chelsea: Lampard

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 01:30:20 +0530

Frank Lampard wants Jose Mourinho to be next Chelsea coach and feels he can help them win number of titles.

Cardiff follow EPL promotion with Championship title

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 10:26:42 +0530

Cardiff City drew 1-1 at Burnley to ensure they returned to the top flight of English soccer as winners of the English Championship.

Antonio Di Natale scores as Udinese beat Lazio 1-0

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 10:19:23 +0530

A spectacular scissor-kick strike from Antonio Di Natale gave Udinese a 1-0 win over Lazio as they moved level on points with them in the Serie A.

Barcelona register hard-fought win over Levante

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 01:45:27 +0530

Cesc Fabregas scored late to give Barcelona a hard-fought 1-0 win over Levante.

Real Madrid warm up for Dortmund with win over Betis

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 12:21:06 +0530

Mesut Oezil scored twice in Real Madrid's 3-1 win over Real Betis on Saturday.

Salgaocar beat Arrows in I-League

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 10:37:57 +0530

Salgaocar continued their unbeaten run when they bounced back from behind to defeat Pailan Arrows 2-1.

West Ham, Norwich register wins in Premier League

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 10:00:36 +0530

Wigan's hopes of staying in the Premier League are looking precarious after losing 2-0 at West Ham with Kevin Nolan scoring his 100th career goal.

Arsenal beat Fulham 1-0 in Premier League

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 09:34:02 +0530

Arsenal dominated possession throughout the game after Sidwell's clumsy challenge on Arteta earned him a straight red card in the 12th minute.

I-League: Mumbai FC hold ONGC to a draw

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 07:28:17 +0530

An injury-time goal by Yusif Yakubu helped Mumbai FC hold ONGC to a 1-1 draw in an I-League match at the Ambedkar Stadium.

Brazilian treasury blocks Dede transfer

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 02:23:42 +0530

Dede has had his $7 million move from Vasco da Gama to Cruzeiro blocked by the country's treasury department.

Manchester United can seal title if City lose to Tottenham

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 10:22:16 +0530

City's grip on the Premier League trophy could be prised away once and for all this weekend as Roberto Mancini's side face Tottenham.

Blatter might stay on for another term as FIFA president

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 08:02:03 +0530

Blatter, 77, has indicated in the past he would not stand for a fifth consecutive term.

Terry reignites racism row fallout at UEFA event

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:38:27 +0530

The bitter fallout from English football's high-profile racism case resurfaced on Friday in front of UEFA President Michel Platini as John Terry refused to shake hands with the man who stripped him of the England captaincy.

Balotelli misses Juventus clash despite having ban reduced

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:30:50 +0530

The AC Milan striker will miss Sunday's top of the table clash at Juventus despite having his three-match suspension cut to two games.

Puyol and Mascherano out of semi-final first leg at Bayern

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:18:15 +0530

Barca have several options to choose from to partner Gerard Pique in central defence, Adriano, Marc Bartra, Song and Busquets.

Salgaocar take on Pailan Arrows

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:57:06 +0530

Salgaocar have remained unbeaten in the last six rounds where they picked up five wins and a draw to rise to the seventh spot in the standings

Prayag United blank Lajong 2-0 to move upto 3rd place

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:54:26 +0530

All the action was confined to the first-half as United got the lead through Ranty Martins' goal from a spot-kick in the 20th minute, while Shylo Malswamtulunga settled the issue seven minutes later.

Tottenham's Gareth Bale in line to win award treble

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:32:02 +0530

Bale faces some strong opposition though, as Robin van Persie has had a fine first season at Manchester United scoring 25 goals.

Out-of-sorts Rooney no longer getting goals that matter

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 07:00:53 +0530

"As far as taking him [Rooney] off the other night, it was simple: he wasn't playing as well as Shinji Kagawa was," United manager Ferguson said after a 2-2 draw against Wigan.

Leverkusen in talks with Chelsea over Schuerrle

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 06:17:10 +0530

Leverkusen have had talks with Chelsea over the possible transfer of 22-year-old attacking midfielder Andre Schuerrle, the Bundesliga soccer club said.

Striker Robinho pledges future to AC Milan

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 06:13:51 +0530

Robinho will stay with AC Milan next season and would like to complete 10 years at the Serie A club, the Brazil striker said on Friday.

Man United's Young ruled out for rest of season

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 06:10:12 +0530

Manchester United winger Ashley Young will miss the rest of the season with an ankle injury, manager Alex Ferguson said on Friday.

Mourinho to decide Real Madrid future at end of season

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 06:08:32 +0530

Speculation about the Portuguese's possible exit has been a near-constant feature of his stint at Real, whom he joined from Inter Milan in 2010.

Galatasaray coach's nine-match ban approved

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 05:56:46 +0530

Fatih Terim was sent off the pitch in the second half during Galatasaray-Mersin Idmanyurdu match for his reaction to the referee's controversial decisions.

Eric Abidal unsure about Barcelona future

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 05:46:33 +0530

Abidal admitted that he is still not certain what the future holds for him given that his current contract with Barcelona expires at the end of June.

ONGC aim to finish I-League on a high

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 05:23:39 +0530

From whipping boys to giants at home, ONGC have undergone a transformation with new coach Kashyap waving his magic.

Barca, Real to warm up in La Liga ahead of Champions League semis

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:20:31 +0530

With Barcelona 13 points clear of Madrid, the focus for both teams has clearly shifted to reaching the European final.

Juventus hope to show Serie A supremacy over AC Milan

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:11:00 +0530

Juventus haven't beaten Milan in Serie A since 2011 and want to demonstrate their supremacy as they march toward a second consecutive Italian title.

Arsenal wait on Tomas Rosicky's fitness

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 07:42:57 +0530

Tomas Rosicky is a doubt for Saturday's Premier League game at Fulham as he battles a hamstring injury.

Liverpool return is trip down memory lane for Benitez

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:10:05 +0530

Chelsea's interim manager Rafael Benitez is looking forward to making a sentimental visit to his old stomping ground on Sunday when the European champions take on his former club Liverpool in the Premier League.

Lionel Messi back in training for Barcelona

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:23:46 +0530

Messi damaged the muscle during Barca's quarter-final first leg at Paris St Germain on April 2.

AIFF invites bids for new I-League clubs

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 08:51:22 +0530

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Thursday invited bids for new clubs to be a part of the I-League.

FIFA lifts ban on Libya home matches: federation

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 06:05:42 +0530

World soccer's governing body FIFA has lifted a ban on Libya hosting soccer matches, the Libyan Football Federation said, despite the North African country still facing precarious security after the 2011 war that ousted Muammar Gaddafi.

AIFF floats tender notice for new I-League clubs

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 05:18:32 +0530

The winning bidders will be granted the right to own and operate a new club which will compete in the league each year from 2013 onwards

Wolfswinkel's Norwich deal could fall through if they are relegated

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 03:31:46 +0530

Ricky van Wolfswinkel's move from Sporting Lisbon to Norwich City could fall through if Norwich are relegated from the Premier League.

Swansea plan bigger stadium as Welsh football boom continues

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 03:21:26 +0530

Swansea City have announced plans to increase the capacity of their Liberty Stadium by more than 12,000 seats.

Style of winning is more important, says Xavi Hernandez

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 01:41:41 +0530

Xavi Hernandez has made a passionate defence of his side's passing style of football as they prepare for the run-in to the end of the season.

Barcelona announce Malaysia fixture

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 01:13:36 +0530

Barcelona have already announced plans to play in China and Thailand during their pre-season Asian tour.

Roma beat Inter 3-2 to set up derby final against Lazio

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:08:02 +0530

Roma came from behind to win 3-2 at Inter Milan in the second leg of the Italian Cup semi-finals on Wednesday to set up a capital derby final against Lazio.

Newcastle's Tim Krul to undergo surgery, out for rest of season

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:01:04 +0530

Netherlands goalkeeper Tim Krul will undergo surgery next week and miss the rest of the Premier League season after dislocating his right shoulder while playing for Newcastle United in the northeast derby against Sunderland.

Chelsea win 3-0 at Fulham, return to 3rd place

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 07:54:30 +0530

David Luiz scored one of the goals of the season and Terry added a double as Chelsea won 3-0 at Fulham to reclaim 3rd place in the EPL.

Tevez late strike hands Manchester City 1-0 win over Wigan

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 02:52:13 +0530

The FA Cup Final rehearsal between Wigan and City ended in a win for champions City with Carlos Tevez scoring the only goal seven minutes from time.

Manchester United held to 2-2 draw at West Ham

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 02:17:31 +0530

Manchester United were forced to twice come from behind to draw 2-2 at West Ham delaying their charge to the Premier League title.

Russia warned about high costs for 2018 World Cup

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:46:49 +0530

Seven of the 11 Russian host cities will have to borrow money or receive much more support from the federal government than is now planned.

Bayern coach Heynckes heaps praise on Lionel Messi

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:46:46 +0530

Bayern will come up against Messi when it plays Barcelona in the Champions League semi-finals on Tuesday in Munich.

Del Bosque backs out-of-favour Real keeper Casillas

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:04:18 +0530

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has spoken out in support of goalkeeper Iker Casillas, who has been warming the bench at Real Madrid despite recovering from a broken hand.

Churchill rally to hold Dempo to 2-2 draw; Chhetri shines

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:04:12 +0530

Churchill Brothers' tally now stands at 48 points from 23 matches. Dempo, who are on fifth place, took their tally to 36 points from 24 matches.

Real Madrid pip Man United as most valuable team: Forbes

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:40:50 +0530

Nine-time European champion Real Madrid have ended Manchester United's run as the world's most valuable soccer team, according to an annual survey released by Forbes on Wednesday.

Newcastle defender Taylor could miss all of next season

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:24:18 +0530

Taylor could miss all of next season after his comeback from a serious knee injury in August was cut short.

Sergio Aguero apologises to David Luiz for nasty tackle

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 07:04:07 +0530

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has apologised to David Luiz for his ugly two-footed stamp on the back of the Chelsea defender's thighs during Sunday's FA Cup semi-final at Wembley Stadium.

Ronaldinho in Brazil squad to play friendly against Chile

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:57:45 +0530

Two-time FIFA World Player of the Year Ronaldinho has been named in Brazil's squad for next week's friendly against Chile.

United visit West Ham in march towards 20th title

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:22:07 +0530

With Manchester United and Manchester City set to finish first and second, Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur have been jostling for the remaining two Champions League spots for the last three months. Three of these teams - United, City and Chelsea - will be involved in mid-week encounters in the Premier League on Wednesday.

Cardiff City rejoice in promotion to Premier League

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:45:58 +0530

Cardiff City were promoted to the EPL after a 0-0 draw at home to Charlton Athletic guaranteed the Welsh side a top-two finish in the second division.

Arsenal held to a 0-0 draw at home by Everton

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:22:37 +0530

Arsenal missed a chance to tighten their grip on third place in the EPL after being held to a 0-0 draw at home by Everton.

Benitez to continue rotating for Chelsea fixture frenzy

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:17:18 +0530

Chelsea are set for a busy run-in with seven Premier League games remaining and a two-legged Europa League semi-final against Swiss club Basel also still to play.

I rushed Wilshere return, says Arsene Wenger

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:58:52 +0530

The Arsenal manager said he "rushed" Jack Wilshere back from injury too early for Saturday's dramatic comeback victory over Norwich City.

Churchill Brothers look to extend lead at top

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:17:25 +0530

Churchill Brothers, who are enjoying a four-point lead over East Bengal in the chase for the title, will take on Dempo in their 24th round I-League match.

Opening of Brasilia World Cup stadium delayed

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:06:41 +0530

The stadium where the Confederations Cup is due to kick off in two months will not be officially opened until May 18.

Inbee Park jumps to No. 1 in women's golf ranking

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:01:15 +0530

Inbee Park took over the top spot in the women's golf ranking, ending Stacy Lewis' four-week run at No. 1.

Big four to light up mid-week encounters in EPL

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:27:54 +0530

Everton chase Champions League dreams against Arsenal on Tuesday while Manchester United travel to West Ham, Manchester City host Wigan Athletic and Chelsea visit neighbours Fulham on Wednesday.

Mallorca beat Celta Vigo 1-0 in Spanish league

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:22:13 +0530

A late goal by Giovani Dos Santos gave Mallorca a 1-0 win over fellow relegation struggler Celta Vigo.

Juventus beat Lazio 2-0 to move 11 points clear

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 08:16:04 +0530

Juventus maintained their march to a 29th Serie A title as they beat Lazio 2-0 to move 11 points clear at the top of the table.

Newcastle threaten deplorable fans with lifetime bans

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:24:32 +0530

A statement on the Newcastle website said the club was "embarrassed and appalled" by the violence that followed the 3-0 home defeat by Sunderland.

U-17 World Cup: FIFA wants to educate AIFF

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 06:44:53 +0530

FIFA is learnt to be keen on educating the AIFF officials on the nitty gritty associated with organising big international football events.

Five Mumbai boys to train at Queens Park Rangers facility

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 06:17:35 +0530

Five south Mumbai school boys would undergo a 21-day coaching stint with English Premier League team Queens Park Rangers in London.

10-man AC Milan draw 1-1 against Napoli in Serie A

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:49:13 +0530

AC Milan and Napoli played out an entertaining 1-1 draw at San Siro in a battle for an automatic Champions League spot.

Ronaldo scores twice as Real beat Bilbao 3-0

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:33:58 +0530

Ronaldo scored his 49th and 50th goals in all competitions this season as Real Madrid won 3-0 at Athletic Bilbao.

Shillong Lajong blanks Mumbai FC 2-0 in I-League

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 01:30:48 +0530

Shillong Lajong FC earned three points at home after beating Mumbai FC 2-0 in their 24th encounter in the I-League.

Barcelona beat Real Zaragoza 3-0 without Messi

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 01:11:30 +0530

Barcelona eased one step closer to league title by winning 3-0 at Real Zaragoza, as Cristian Tello filled in for Lionel Messi with a brace.

City beat Chelsea 2-1 to set up FA Cup final with Wigan

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 10:41:38 +0530

City dominated much of the first hour and went 2-0 up through goals by Samir Nasri and Sergio Aguero, before Demba Ba pulled Chelsea back into the game with an acrobatic finish in the 66th.

Palermo draw 1-1 against Bologna in Serie A

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 10:31:24 +0530

Relegation-threatened Palermo were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw at home with Bologna in Serie A.

Van Persie ends drought as United close on title

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 08:50:47 +0530

Robin van Persie ended his two-month goal drought to wrap up Manchester United's 2-0 win over Stoke.

Another draw for East Bengal in I-League

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 07:35:31 +0530

East Bengal's I-League hopes virtually went up in smoke after a 1-1 draw against Sporting Clube de Goa.

Pune FC end ONGC's unbeaten home run in I-League

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 06:20:09 +0530

Pune FC ended ONGC's fairytale run at home by edging past the latter courtesy a James Moga first half goal in the 24th round I-League clash.

Wenger hails Arsenal's fighting spirit after comeback

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 12:48:12 +0530

Arsenal rose to third in Premier League, above their London rivals Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur.

Siena beat fellow struggler Pescara 3-2

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 10:45:33 +0530

A late goal gave Siena a 3-2 win at fellow struggler Pescara in Serie A to spoil a second-half comeback from the home side.

Juan Carlos Valeron scores as Deportivo thrash Levante 4-0

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 10:25:59 +0530

Deportivo rolled to a 4-0 win at Levante to provisionally escape the Spanish league's relegation zone for the first time in 18 weeks.

Wigan sink Millwall to reach first FA Cup final

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 09:57:28 +0530

Millwall fans fought among themselves at Wembley Stadium, overshadowing Wigan's 2-0 victory that advanced the club to the first FA Cup final in their 81-year history.

Reading hold Liverpool to 0-0 draw

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 10:14:31 +0530

Reading ended their club's record eight-game losing run with a 0-0 draw against Liverpool.

Arsenal fight back to climb to third in league

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 09:58:50 +0530

Arsenal climbed to third in the Premier League by coming from behind to beat Norwich 3-1.

I-League: Mohun Bagan win 3-2 against Air India

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 09:05:31 +0530

Mohun Bagan overcame a stiff resistance from Air India for a hard-fought 3-2 victory.

I-league: Salgaocar thrash United Sikkim Vasco

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 08:50:03 +0530

Salgaocar extended their seven-match unbeaten run by handing out a 9-0 defeat to United Sikkim.

Lampard says fatigue no excuse for busy Chelsea

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 08:16:33 +0530

Frank Lampard believes fatigue will be no excuse for Chelsea in Sunday's FA Cup semi-final with Manchester City.

Manchester City, Chelsea to meet in FA Cup semi-finals

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 08:52:12 +0530

With Millwall taking on Wigan in the other semi-final, some are even describing the City-Chelsea fixture as the "unofficial final."

Jagielka to captain Everton when Neville leaves

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 01:18:13 +0530

England defender Jagielka has worn the skipper's armband this season when ex-Manchester United full back Neville, who is leaving Goodison Park after eight years and more than 300 appearances for the club, has been unavailable.

Ba and Bertrand should be back for Chelsea's Wembley trip

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 01:05:22 +0530

England fullback Bertrand, who has been deputising in the absence of the injured Ashley Cole, missed the trip to Russia due to illness.

Lewis Hamilton on the mend as tyres take a beating

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:47:03 +0530

The two free practice sessions marked the season debut of Pirelli's quick-wearing soft tyres and, while Ferrari's Massa and Lotus found them to their liking, Hamilton was of the opposite opinion.

I don't need Guardiola's advice for Barca, says Heynckes

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:18:10 +0530

Guardiola will take over from Heynckes at the German champions next season, having led Barcelona to 14 trophies in four seasons.

AC Milan not for sale, says Barbara Berlusconi

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:15:17 +0530

The Berlusconi family will never sell AC Milan, Barbara Berlusconi, club director and daughter of owner Silvio, was quoted as saying on Friday.

Friendlies are the problem, not clubs, says Ferguson

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:04:53 +0530

International soccer interferes with clubs' ambitions rather than the other way round as England boss Roy Hodgson has declared, the Manchester United manager said on Friday.

Out-of-form Andrey Arshavin on his way out at Arsenal

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 07:58:23 +0530

Arshavin is in the final year of his deal at the English Premier League side and has found first-team opportunities hard to come by over the last two seasons, with his work rate often criticized by fans.

I didn't get much chance to play in Portugal: Chettri

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 05:03:41 +0530

Chettri admitted that he was depressed at not getting enough chances with Sporting Lisbon B team.

Ankle injury rules out United's Young for two weeks

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 04:47:49 +0530

Young limped off in Monday's 2-1 defeat by Manchester City, where the second-placed champions narrowed the gap on leaders United to 12 points.

Barca-Bayern, Real-Dortmund in Champions League semis

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 04:16:14 +0530

Barcelona play Bayern Munich in a clash of teams ranked by UEFA as the two best in Europe. Bayern host the first leg.

Chelsea-Basel, Fenerbahce-Benfica in Europa League semis

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 04:07:44 +0530

Chelsea aim to complete an unlikely double by lifting the second-tier trophy as the reigning Champions League winners.

Chelsea infighting no problem, says Benitez

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 04:04:51 +0530

Benitez played down the argument between Lampard and Luiz in Thursday's Europa League match at Rubin Kazan.

Galatasaray coach banned for nine games

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 02:19:55 +0530

Terim was sent off the pitch during Galatasaray-Mersin Idmanyurdu match for reacting to the referee over his controversial decisions.

Champions League spot on line as Napoli take on AC Milan

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 09:42:14 +0530

With seven rounds remaining in Serie A, second-place Napoli hold a four-point lead over Milan.

Southampton captain Lallana signs new five-year deal

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 09:04:05 +0530

Southampton captain Adam Lallana has signed a new five-year deal at the Premier League club.

FIFA probe Uruguay's Suarez for Jara 'punch'

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 08:48:31 +0530

Luis Suarez is being investigated by FIFA for allegedly punching Chile defender Gonzalo Jara during a South American World Cup qualifier.

Basel beat Tottenham on penalties to reach Europa semis

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 08:18:36 +0530

FC Basel reached their first European semi-finals by beating Tottenham Hotspur 4-1 on penalties.