Nasri claims neither Real nor Barca would `fancy` facing Man City in CL

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 13:40

Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri has insisted that even Real Madrid and Barcelona would want to avoid a clash with Manuel Pellegrini`s team in February and March, according to reports.

PCB, FCA dispute over disbursement of payments to players

Last Updated: Sunday, December 15, 2013, 23:27

A dispute has erupted between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Faisalabad cricket association over disbursement of payments to players who went to India for the Champions League tournament this year.

Manchester City v/s Arsenal: As it happened...

Last Updated: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 20:45

Welcome to our live coverage of Manchester City and Arsenal match at the Etihad Stadium. The Citizens are hosting the league leaders, Gunners hoping to cut the lead from five points.

Al Ahly determined to atone for Egypt`s failure

Last Updated: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 18:13

African club champion Al Ahly of Egypt look forward to re-proving themselves at the 2013 Club World Cup opener against Guangzhou Evergrande here at Stade Adrar.

Setback for Manchester United as Robin Van Persie out for a month

Last Updated: Friday, December 13, 2013, 20:43

Manchester United received another setback on Friday when manager David Moyes revealed that striker Robin van Persie will be out for a month with a thigh injury.

Japan`s Keisuke Honda set to leave CSKA Moscow for AC Milan

Last Updated: Friday, December 13, 2013, 14:59

Japan midfielder Keisuke Honda is set to join AC Milan early in the New Year, the Italian club`s vice-president Adriano Galliani has confirmed.

Anti-football won: Ajax coach on Champions League loss

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 20:48

"Anti-football won," Ajax coach Frank de Boer told the Dutch media Thursday after his team was eliminated from the Champions League football following a 0-0 draw with AC Milan Wednesday.

Barcelona’s Neymar `crying out` for rest

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 19:11

Barcelona striker Neymar may have sent the crowd into raptures with his first hat-trick in the UEFA Champions League to help his side on the way to a 6-1 thrashing of Glasgow Celtic Wednesday but coach Tata Martino believes the young Brazilian needs to take the weight off his feet.

Football-talk hottest subject on Twitter in 2013

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 13:07

Football has been the most popular subject on Twitter in 2013, with 7 out of 10 spikes caused by banter about matches.

Bayern, Boateng agree on contract extension

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 11:05

Bayern Munich`s defender Jerome Boateng has signed a new contract binding him to the Bavarians until summer 2018, the club announced on their official homepage.

Schalke overcome Basel to enter round of 16

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 11:03

Julian Draxler and Joel Matip have ensured Schalke`s 2-0 win over Basel to seal round of last 16 spot from Group E in the Champions league.

Do-or-die tie for Arsenal in Naples

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 19:30

They have been the best outfit in England this season, so far. After the end of round 15, Arsenal are leading the table with 35 points, five more from Liverpool and Chelsea, who are separated on goal difference. Replicating their domestic form, Gunners are sitting atop in their Champions League group, with 12 points from four wins and a defeat.