Scots upset France, Italy beat Ukraine Paris, October 8 :Scotland clinched a famous 1-0 win over World Cup finalists France on Saturday to thrillingly prove that there is more to British football than England. Gary Caldwell grabbed the only goal in the Euro 2008 qualifying. At Old Trafford,... 08 Oct, 2006
Barthez leaves soccer behind for a new life Paris, October 6:A little fun went out of France’s goal when Fabien Barthez retired. The shining bald head, the owl-like eyes, the manic grin — Barthez left his mark on world soccer as much for his eccentric manner as his undoubted agility.A... 06 Oct, 2006
TIME OUT Arniko win KATHMANDU: Arniko School of Bhotebahal beat South Siders 48-38 in the first LG Basketball League Championship here today. Arniko led the first quarter by 11-7 but South Siders bridged the gap in the second quarter collecting 12 while giving... 21 Aug, 2006
Ronaldo wants to quit Man U Stuttgart, July 9 :Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave Manchester United and move to Spain. “I can’t stay in England,” the winger said after his team lost to Germany 3-1 in the World Cup’s third-place match. “Everyone knows my dream is to play... 10 Jul, 2006
WORLD CUP 2006: Podolski named best young player Berlin, July 7:In an award overshadowed by debate over the merits or otherwise of runner-up Cristiano Ronaldo, German striker Lukas Podolski was presented on Friday with the trophy for best young player at the World Cup.Almost one million people voted... 07 Jul, 2006
World Cup 2006: World Cup in vain for stars as veterans bow out Berlin, July 5:Pele in 1958, Geoff Hurst in 1966, Maradona in 1986, Ronaldo in 2002.The first three quarters of a century of World Cup action has been marked by the heroics of stars who thrilled and personified a generation.Pele’s stunning exploits... 06 Jul, 2006
WORLD CUP 2006: Odds against Portugal in semi-final Dortmund, July 4:England’s conquerors Portugal will welcome back midfielder duo Costinha and Deco from suspension for Wednesday’s semi-final match against France in Munich. France coach Raymond Dom-enech is set to keep faith in the team that beat... 05 Jul, 2006
WORLD CUP 2006: Corner shorts No ill feeling: RooneyLONDON: England striker Wayne Rooney says he has forgiven Manchester United teammate and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo — widely seen as helping get the former sent off in their quarter-finals. Ronaldo insisted there is “no... 05 Jul, 2006
WORLD CUP : Scolari wants more in Germany Gelsenkirchen, July 2 :Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari isn’t content just taking Portugal to the World Cup semi-finals. He wants to make history and bring the trophy home to the country of barely 10 million people.Scolari, who coached Brazil to... 02 Jul, 2006
WORLD CUP : Portugal shoot out England, enter last four Gelsenkirchen, July 1 :Portugal entered the semi-finals after defeating England 3-1 on penalties in their quarter-final match after a goalless draw here today.Neither of these sides could find a way through during 120 minutes with Portugal unable to... 02 Jul, 2006
WORLD CUP : Portugal end Iranian World Cup campaign Frankfurt, June 17 :Portugal ended Iran’s campaign at the world cup when the Asian side lost 2-0 at the FIFA World Cup Stadium in Frankfurt on Saturday. Second half goals from Deco and Christiano Ronaldo sealed the win for Portugal, who played an... 18 Jun, 2006
WORLD CUP : Sexy soccer stars send many a heart aflutter Berlin, June 15 :For millions of TV viewers, there is more to admire than mere dribbling and back-heel passes, namely, legs shaped as though sculpted, seductive smiles and disarming gazes.Latinos, Scandinavians, Central Europeans, Asians, Africans —... 15 Jun, 2006
