Manchester United's lows have bigger impact than highs, says Giggs

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 00:01

Ryan Giggs has made collecting silverware a habit during his magnificent Manchester United career but the rare lean times have had a greater impact, according to the veteran Welshman.

Roma set up quarter-final clash with Juve

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 01:35

Roma beat Sampdoria 1-0 in the last 16 of the Italian Cup on Thursday to set up a quarter-final meeting with Juventus.

Lionel Messi primed to thwart Atletico's title ambitions

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 22:11

Atletico Madrid can banish any lingering doubts about their title credentials when they host Barcelona on Saturday but will have to subdue a resurgent Lionel Messi if they are to vanquish the champions.

FIFA dismisses `belief` 2022 Qatar World Cup will be held in winter

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 12:55

FIFA has reportedly dismissed the comments of the football governing body`s secretary general Jerome Valcke that the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be held in the winter months that year, instead of the June-July tournament originally scheduled.

Switzerland coach slams World Cup match "in the jungle"

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 05:11

Hitzfeld, speaking on Germany`s SWR radio, blamed commercial interests for the controversial scheduling.

Balotelli to stay at AC Milan

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 17:00

Mario Balotelli has insisted that he will stay at AC Milan this season to prepare for the World Cup.

Sardar hopes for a good beginning in action-packed year

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 16:42

Aiming for top-five finish in the Hero Hockey World League, India captain Sardar Singh on Wednesday said his team is prepared for the tough challenge despite being young and inexperienced.

Advantage Sunderland as Manchester United suffer third straight loss

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 09:07

It was United`s third straight defeat after they were beaten in the FA Cup third round by Swansea City on Sunday and by Tottenham Hotspur in the league the previous week.

MS Dhoni keen to continue as skipper in all three formats

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 23:32

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is not averse to the idea of continuing as the skipper of the the Indian cricket team in all the three formats, saying it would be unfair to burden a new player with the mantle of captaincy with just one year left for the World Cup.

Robbie Fowler expects England to struggle in 2014 FIFA World Cup

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 14:36

Former England and Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler has said that he expects England will `struggle` at the FIFA World Cup in Brazil, which he tipped one of the Latin sides to win.

Serie A: Kaka surpasses century as Milan rout Atalanta

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 12:23

Brazilian forward Kaka boosted his World Cup hopes by scoring his 100th and 101st goals for AC Milan in a welcome 3-0 win over Atalanta at the San Siro on Monday.

PCB in a quandary over lack of support in Asia Cup, World T20 hosting issue

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 10:31

The Pakistan Cricket Board is reportedly `in a quandary` over the lack of support from their counterparts as they seek a change in venue for the Asia Cup and the ICC World Twenty20 due to security apprehensions in Bangladesh.