English clubs rule out Champions League playoff

Last Updated: Friday, March 5, 2010, 09:18

A playoff to decide England`s fourth Champions League spot was ruled out on Thursday after Premier League chairmen met to discuss the idea.

Resign? Never, insists out of favour Domenech

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 00:07

France coach Raymond Domenech insisted Tuesday he would never consider quitting his post despite his unpopularity with the French public which has deepened since last week’s World Cup play-off furore.

Anelka gives France 1-0 playoff advantage

Last Updated: Sunday, November 15, 2009, 10:52

France will take a 1-0 World Cup playoff lead over Ireland to Paris for next week`s return after striker Nicolas Anelka`s deflected second-half goal handed the visitors victory in Saturday`s first leg at Croke Park.

Bilyaletdinov gives Russia 2-1 win over Slovenia

Last Updated: Sunday, November 15, 2009, 10:40

A double by Diniyar Bilyaletdinov powered Russia to a 2-1 win over Slovenia in the first leg of their World Cup playoff on Saturday.

Russia warned to take Slovenia seriously

Last Updated: Saturday, November 14, 2009, 16:53

Russia coach Guus Hiddink has warned his side not to under-estimate Slovenia when the two sides clash here on Saturday in the first-leg of their World Cup play-off.

Portugal complete part one of World Cup comeback

Last Updated: Thursday, October 15, 2009, 09:24

Portugal completed stage one of their unlikely World Cup turnaround when a 4-0 home win over Malta on Wednesday secured them a place in the playoffs five months after they looked dead and buried.

Davis Cup: Bhupathi`s injury dents India`s chances

Last Updated: Saturday, September 19, 2009, 20:18

India`s fate in the Davis Cup World Group play-off tie against South Africa is still hanging in balance as the visitors conceded the doubles rubber owing to Mahesh Bhupathi`s injury here on Saturday.