LONDON: David Moyes said Thierno Barry had proved his point after the Everton striker’s double inspired a 3-1 win against Coventry on Friday. Moyes’s side trailed to Yann Gboho’s goal early in the second half at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. But Barry proved too hot for Coventry to handle, netting twice in the space of…
PARIS: Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from international football on Thursday to bring down the curtain on more than two decades in the Portugal shirt. He scored a record 146 times in a mammoth 234 appearances for his country having made his debut in 2003. Here are his five stand-out games with the Selecao. 2013:…
Raphinha of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team’s second goal with teammate Lamine Yamal during the UEFA Champions League. Photo: AFP BARCELONA: Raphinha struck twice to propel Barcelona to a 3-0 Champions League win over visitors Aston Villa on Tuesday, ending the English side’s perfect start to the competition. Five-time winners Barcelona took an early…
The decision follows growing uncertainty over the tournament’s staging amid recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia KUALA LUMPUR,: The 2027 Asian Cup football tournament in Saudi Arabia will be postponed from January to December due to “exceptional circumstances” in the region, the continent’s governing body said on Tuesday.A number of big sports events in Saudi…
Jesus de Miguel succumbs to injuries suffered in a horrific on-field clash with Andorra goalkeeper MADRID: Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel died on Tuesday as a result of injuries he suffered in a sickening collision with FC Andorra’s goalkeeper in a Spanish second division match.“Broken with pain, with a lump in our throat and unable…
Former Pakistan head coach warns a short training camp could leave players underprepared and increase risk of injuries KARACHI: Former Pakistan head coach Shehzad Anwar has expressed his surprise over the way the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has started the national senior team’s camp so late for the SAFF Cup, which will begin in Dhaka…
Chinese state television suspends Spanish league coverage as the controversy widens BEIJING: Â Kylian Mbappe apologised on Tuesday after the Real Madrid star was dropped by major Chinese brands for apparently joking about Mao Zedong in a video that has gone viral. The row deepened when, despite La Liga also apologising, state-owned China Media Group (CMG)…
Malaysia staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Pakistan in a penalty shootout and win the Sultan of Johor Cup 2026 after an entertaining final ended 2-2 at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium. The hosts held their nerve to triumph 4-3 in the shootout, denying Pakistan the title after recovering from a two-goal deficit in regulation…
PARIS: Bournemouth pulled off a sensational 3-0 home victory over 10-man AC Milan on Thursday to make it three wins from their opening three games in the Europa League. Justin Kluivert and Marcus Tavernier converted first-half penalties to put Bournemouth firmly in control against AC Milan, one of Europe’s leading clubs. Milan goalkeeper and skipper…
Guangdong defeated Pakistan Army in a 4-2 shoot-out after their hockey test match ended 1-1 in Islamabad on October 21, 2026.
