South American countries back USA-Mexico-Canada 2026 World Cup bid
BUENOS AIRES: The 10 countries of the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) officially gave their… Read More
7 years ago
Soccer
Six England fans still behind bars in Amsterdam
Amsterdam: Six England fans remained behind bars on Saturday along with two Dutch supporters after… Read More
7 years ago
Saudi Arabia offers to fund new Iraq football stadium
BAGHDAD: Saudi Arabia has offered to fund a new football stadium in Iraq, as FIFA… Read More
7 years ago
Soccer is basically medicine, some researchers argue
LONDON: Compared to inactive people, recreational soccer players have lower cholesterol, blood pressure and resting… Read More
7 years ago
Soccer, cricket and golf handicapped by UK climate change: study
OSLO: Golf, cricket and soccer are suffering from wetter weather linked to climate change in… Read More
7 years ago
Indian Muslim cleric decrees women watching football ‘un-Islamic’
LUCKNOW: A senior Muslim cleric in India has issued a religious decree saying that Muslim… Read More
7 years ago
One-legged Egyptian soccer players aim for league of their own
CAIRO: A group of Egyptian soccer players have formed a team for one-legged players, hoping… Read More
7 years ago
Messi maturing with age as he picks up fourth Golden Shoe
BARCELONA: Lionel Messi insisted he was getting better with age after receiving the European Golden… Read More
7 years ago
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi set for another duel
LONDON: Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will again be dueling for the title of world's… Read More
7 years ago
Mixed emotions among Barca fans as Neymar leaves
BARCELONA: Some understood, others were enraged, but most supporters of Barcelona reacted with sadness Wednesday… Read More
7 years ago
Liverpool, Man City bid to stay on Chelsea’s heels
LONDON: The much-anticipated clash between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield on Saturday looks like… Read More
8 years ago
It was perfect year, says Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo signed off his stellar 2016 in style on Sunday, scoring a hat-trick to… Read More
8 years ago
What was Castro’s last goal?
HAVANA, Cuba: Fidel Castro is remembered around the world as a charismatic revolutionary, but in… Read More
8 years ago
Palestine youths march on Israel settlement in message to FIFA
MAALE ADUMIM: Palestinian children marched on an Israeli settlement to play football there on Tuesday,… Read More
8 years ago
FIFA president suggests 48-team World Cup
ZURICH: FIFA president Gianni Infantino, whose election promises included expanding the World Cup to 40… Read More
8 years ago
Messi Argentina return in doubt, Aguero out injured
BUENOS AIRES: Lionel Messi's return to international duty with Argentina could be delayed by a… Read More
8 years ago
Copa America: Coach Klinsmann thinks US will attack Argentina
HOUSTON: United States coach Jurgen Klinsmann promised his team would go "eye to eye" with Argentina… Read More
9 years ago
Chinese consortium offers to buy AC Milan soccer club
ROME: An unknown Chinese consortium has offered to buy AC Milan soccer club owned by… Read More
9 years ago
Egypt court sentences 11 to death over soccer violence
CAIRO: A court sentenced 11 men to death on Tuesday for their part in Egypt's… Read More
10 years ago
Nike says cooperating with FIFA scandal probe
NEW YORK: US sportswear giant Nike said Wednesday it was cooperating with the investigation into… Read More
10 years ago