Mobile World Congress heads east

Last Updated: Sunday, July 19, 2015, 00:23

Mobile World Congress (MWC), an annual event organised by Groupe Speciale Mobile Association (GSMA) in Barcelona, is turning to India and China which has lately seen explosive growth in the mobile telephony sector.

Phone firms look beyond the handset at top mobile fair

Last Updated: Saturday, February 28, 2015, 10:21

Phone makers will seek to seduce new buyers with even smarter Internet-connected watches and other wireless gadgets as they wrestle for dominance at the world`s biggest mobile fair starting Monday.

Madrid held as Ronaldo sees red, Atletico go top

Last Updated: Monday, February 3, 2014, 10:54

Cristiano Ronaldo was sent-off as Real Madrid lost ground in the La Liga title race with a 1-1 draw away to Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.

Post-Valencia defeat, Gerardo Martino baffled by bipolar Barcelona

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 16:46

Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino was lost for words after his side suffered their first league defeat at home in nearly two years as Valencia came from behind to win 3-2 at the Camp Nou on Saturday.

Luis Aragones, of famed <i>tiki taka</i> dies, aged 75

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 20:57

The legendary Spanish coach, Luis Aragones, who helped Spain win 2008 Euro, died aged 75 on Saturday. After spending majority of his playing career with Atletico Madrid, Luis started his managerial career with the capital club in 1974.

Tello hat-trick lifts Barca to win over Levante

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 06:31

Cristian Tello hit a hat-trick as Barcelona came from behind to win 4-1 in their King`s Cup quarter-final first leg at Levante on Wednesday and Lionel Messi celebrated his 400th appearance for the Catalan side.

Messi in good shape as he targets 400 Barca games

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 03:10

Lionel Messi will reach the milestone of 400 games for Barcelona when they face Levante in the King`s Cup on Wednesday and coach Gerardo Martino says he is back in top condition following his hamstring injury.

Carlo Ancelotti hails Madrid professionalism

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 19:16

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti lauded his side`s preparation after they disposed of struggling Real Betis 5-0 at the Benito Villamarin on Saturday.

Cristiano Ronaldo wins 2013 Ballon d`Or ahead of Lionel Messi

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 16:38

Cristiano Ronaldo ended the four-year dominance of Lionel Messi when he was awarded the 2013 FIFA Ballon d`Or in Zurich on Monday.

Messi may not start Barca`s showdown with Atletico

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 10:04

Leaders Barcelona have yet to decide if Lionel Messi will play from the start in Saturday`s top of the table La Liga clash at Atletico Madrid.

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.

Messi returns with a brace against Getafe in Kings Cup

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 17:15

Lionel Messi scored twice on his first appearance in 59 days as Barcelona cruised towards the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey with a 4-0 win over Getafe in the first leg of their last 16 tie.