Lukaku rescues draw for Belgium after Greece see red BRUSSELS: Romelu Lukaku struck late to rescue a 1-1 World Cup qualifying draw for depleted Belgium on Saturday against a Greek side who were down to 10 men for the final 25 minutes and finished with nine. Lukaku's turn and shot in the 89th... 26 Mar, 2017
Italy midfielder Montolivo to undergo knee surgery MILAN: AC Milan captain Riccardo Montolivo will undergo knee surgery after sustaining a knee injury on international duty with Italy, the club said on Friday. The 31-year-old midfielder, who was substituted in the first half of Thursday's 1-1 World... 07 Oct, 2016
Michel Platini confirms he will run for FIFA president GENEVA: Michel Platini has launched his campaign to succeed Sepp Blatter as FIFA president, aiming to give the scandal-hit governing body "the dignity and the position it deserves." Platini, the UEFA president and a FIFA vice president,... 29 Jul, 2015
2018 World Cup Qualifying Draw ST. PETERSBURG: Qualifying draw on Saturday for the 2018 World Cup, to be played in Russia from June 14-July 15: EUROPE 13 nations qualify, Russia also qualifies as host Sept. 4, 2016, to Oct. 10, 2017 Group winners qualify Top eight... 26 Jul, 2015
England drawn with Scotland in 2018 World Cup qualifying draw Saint Petersburg: England will face old enemies Scotland in qualifying for the 2018 World Cup in Russia after they were paired together at a lavish draw ceremony in Saint Petersburg on Saturday. Both sides will also face Slovakia, Slovenia,... 25 Jul, 2015
Russia prepares for World Cup draw amidst crisis SAINT PETERBURG, July 24 five confederations taking place on Saturday just as FIFA continues to reel from a corruption scandal. Sepp Blatter confirmed earlier this week that he will step down as president after 17 years at the head of the... 25 Jul, 2015
Blatter is a victim and a brave person - Russian chief ST PETERSBURG: FIFA's embattled president Sepp Blatter is "a victim" and "a very brave person", the chief executive of the 2018 Russian World Cup organising committee said on Friday. Blatter is in St Petersburg for Saturday's World Cup... 25 Jul, 2015
Hulk pulls out ST PETERSBURG: Zenit St Petersburg’s Brazilian striker Hulk has pulled out of Saturday’s World Cup qualifying draw, only days after complaining of “gross and ugly” racism in Russian football. The Brazilian international will be replaced by... 25 Jul, 2015
Brazil's Hulk pulls out of World Cup draw ST PETERSBURG: Zenit St Petersburg's Brazilian striker Hulk has pulled out of Saturday's World Cup qualifying draw, only days after complaining of "gross and ugly" racism in Russian football. FIFA said that Hulk will be replaced by former Russia... 24 Jul, 2015
Cannavaro fuming over dope test ROME: Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro said Monday he was still enraged by the question marks placed against him after he failed a dope test in August. Details of the failed test emerged last week ahead of Italy's 2-2 World Cup qualifying draw in Ireland... 12 Oct, 2009
England reserves bid to impress Paris, November 18:England’s visit to Germany on Wednesday for an end-of-year friendly international sees Fabio Capello’s men hampered by a sizeable injury list, while Diego Maradona will make his coaching bow with Argentina. But while Steven... 19 Nov, 2008
TIME OUT Koju, Bhumiraj winLALITPUR: Bhumi Raj Rai won the Men’s Open 8km running competition and Kanchi Maya Koju clinched the Women’s Open 3km race, organised by Shanti Yuva Club to mark the Nepal Samvat 1129, here on Wednesday. Rai completed the course... 30 Oct, 2008
