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Football: Valencia extends United contract

LONDON: Antonio Valencia will stay at Manchester United until 2018 after the Premier League club triggered a one-year extension clause in his contract.

Published 17 Jan, 2017 08:54pm

Football

Football: Andre Ayew gives Ghana narrow win over Uganda

PORT-GENTIL: Andre Ayew converted a first-half penalty as Ghana started their latest bid to reclaim the Africa Cup of Nations title with a hard-earned 1-0 victory against Uganda in Port-Gentil on Tuesday.

Published 17 Jan, 2017 06:47pm

Football

Football: Champions Ivory Coast disappoint in Togo draw

OYEM: Ivory Coast made a disappointing start to their Africa Cup of Nations title defence Monday when held 0-0 by lowest Group C seeds Togo in Gabonese town Oyem.

Published 16 Jan, 2017 08:19pm

Football

Football: Russians sign Brazilian Adriano from Milan

MOSCOW: Russian Premier League table-toppers Spartak Moscow have signed Brazilian international forward Luiz Adriano from AC Milan, the Moscow club said on Monday.

Published 16 Jan, 2017 08:02pm

Football

Brazilian star footballer prefers video games over real thing

To represent oneself among the best football clubs is the ultimate aim for most that pursue the game professionally.

Published 16 Jan, 2017 11:42am

Football

Football: Wenger hails angry Alexis after Swansea rout

SWANSEA: Arsene Wenger lavished praise on Alexis Sanchez after Arsenal brushed aside Swansea 4-0 at the Liberty Stadium, despite the Chilean star's anger at being substituted.

Published 15 Jan, 2017 11:03am

Football

Football: Spurs in better shape for title challenge: Pochettino

LONDON: Mauricio Pochettino believes his Tottenham Hotspur side have demonstrated they are now capable of sustaining a Premier League title challenge after falling just short last season.

Published 15 Jan, 2017 11:01am

Football

Football: Conte keeps Costa's China syndrome 'in house'

LEICESTER: Antonio Conte insisted he will keep any problems in the Chelsea camp 'in-house' after dismissing claims of a row with star striker Diego Costa.

Published 15 Jan, 2017 10:55am

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Football: Man United look to exploit Liverpool wobble

MANCHESTER: Jose Mourinho's resurgent Manchester United will attempt to reel in arch rivals Liverpool when Jurgen Klopp's faltering side visit Old Trafford in Sunday's Premier League headline clash.

Published 15 Jan, 2017 10:52am

Football

Football: Perisic, Eder strike late as Inter down Chievo

MILAN: Ivan Perisic and Eder hit late goals as Inter Milan stuttered to a precious 3-1 comeback win at home to Chievo on Saturday.

Published 15 Jan, 2017 10:39am

Football

Football: Burkina Faso fight back to hold Cameroon

LIBREVILLE: A brilliant Benjamin Moukandjo free-kick was not enough for Cameroon to win their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday as Burkina Faso battled back to draw 1-1.

Published 15 Jan, 2017 10:20am

Football

Suarez, Messi keep Barca on Madrid's tail

BARCELONA: Luis Suarez scored twice and Lionel Messi continued his sensational form as Barcelona moved to within two points of La Liga leaders Real Madrid on Saturday with a 5-0 rout of Las Palmas.

Published 14 Jan, 2017 05:25pm

Football

Football: Guardiola concerned by Kompany's injury woes

MANCHESTER: Pep Guardiola admits he is not certain if injury-plagued Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany will ever return to peak form.

Published 13 Jan, 2017 06:57pm

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Football: Unexpected call doesn't faze Mourinho

MANCHESTER: Jose Mourinho was unfazed when an unexpected telephone call interrupted the Manchester United manager's weekly session with the media on Friday.

Published 13 Jan, 2017 06:51pm

Football

Japan striker Miura signs to play into his 50s

TOKYO: Former Japan striker Kazuyoshi Miura, who turns 50 next month, has renewed his contract with Yokohama FC, stretching his record as the oldest Japanese to play professional football.

Published 12 Jan, 2017 06:35am

Football

Football: Spanish Copa del Rey results

MADRID: Spanish Copa del Rey last 16, second leg results on Wednesday:Alaves 1 (Edgar 45) Deportivo la Coruna 1 (Arribas

Published 11 Jan, 2017 08:31pm

Football

We deserve more World Cup slots, says Asian boss

KUALA LUMPUR: Asia's football chief said the region "deserves more slots" at the World Cup, as FIFA's decision to expand the tournament to 48 teams from 2026 was cheered in countries from China to New Zealand.

Published 11 Jan, 2017 07:47am

Football

More nations can 'dream' of making World Cup - Infantino

ZURICH: FIFA's decision Tuesday to expand the World Cup to 48 teams in 2026 will allow more countries to "dream" of qualifying for the globe's top sporting event, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said.

Published 10 Jan, 2017 07:30pm

Football

FIFA agrees to expand World Cup to 48 teams

ZURICH: FIFA has voted to expand the World Cup to 48 teams from its current 32, brushing aside concerns that the expansion would lower the overall standard of the tournament, and make it too big and unwieldy.

Published 10 Jan, 2017 01:12pm

Football

Real Madrid honours Shah Rukh Khan

It is no secret that Europes most successful club, the Spanish giants Real Madrid, enjoys one of the biggest fan following in the football crazy world.

Published 10 Jan, 2017 10:34am

Football

Ronaldo wins FIFA's player of the year award

ZURICH: Cristiano Ronaldo won FIFA's rebranded player of the year award on Monday, beating off his old rival Lionel Messi who was pulled out of the ceremony only a few hours earlier by his club Barcelona hours.

Published 09 Jan, 2017 07:36pm

Football

Soccer-Crouch signs one-year extension with Stoke City

LONDON: Former England striker Peter Crouch has signed a new one-year deal with Stoke City keeping him at the Premier League club to the end of next season.

Published 09 Jan, 2017 06:42pm

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Messi to the rescue, but Barca lose ground on Madrid

MADRID: Barcelona's poor start to 2017 continued as they lost further ground on Real Madrid at the top of La Liga despite a sensational last minute Lionel Messi free-kick salvaging a 1-1 draw at Villarreal on Sunday.

Published 09 Jan, 2017 10:23am

Football

Zaha provides assist for winner on debut

ABU DHABI: Substitute Wilfried Zaha provided the decisive cross on his Ivory Coast debut as the African champions beat Sweden 2-1 in a friendly international on Sunday.

Published 08 Jan, 2017 07:06pm

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Soccer-Roma, Lazio scrape home while Inter win again

MILAN: Second-placed AS Roma needed an unlucky own goal from Armando Izzo to beat Genoa 1-0 away in Serie A on Sunday and neighbours Lazio survived a controversial disallowed goal before snatching a last minute win over lowly Crotone.

Published 08 Jan, 2017 07:05pm

Football

Soccer-Klopp defends decision to rest 10 players

LONDON: Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp defended his decision to rest so many first-team players for Sunday's FA Cup tie at Anfield in which fourth-tier Plymouth Argyle forced a replay the Premier League club did not want.

Published 08 Jan, 2017 07:02pm

Football

Football: Ronaldo tipped for 2016 FIFA award

PARIS: Following his success in Ballon d'Or, the Portugal and Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo is set to add another garland -- the Best FIFA Men's Player -- on Monday in Zurich.

Published 08 Jan, 2017 06:04pm

Football

Football: Two-goal Perisic rescues Inter at Udinese

MILAN: Ivan Perisic scored twice including a late winner as Inter Milan began the New Year with a 2-1 comeback win at Udinese to move up to sixth in Serie A on Sunday.

Published 08 Jan, 2017 06:03pm

Football

Wily Renard bids to outfox opponents again at Nations Cup

CAPE TOWN: Morocco coach Herve Renard will chase a unique achievement at this year's African Nations Cup finals as he seeks to win the continental championship for a third time with three different countries.

Published 08 Jan, 2017 03:02pm

Football

Rooney 'proud' to equal Charlton goal mark

MANCHESTER: Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney spoke of his pride after equalling the great Bobby Charlton's club scoring record on Saturday with his 249th United goal.

Published 07 Jan, 2017 03:19pm

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786 Invest Ltd / Apr 20 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
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Agro Allianz / Apr 20 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 20 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 20 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 20 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 20 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 20 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
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786 Invest Ltd / Apr 20 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 20 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 20 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 20 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 20 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 20 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 20 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 20 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
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