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Tottenham Hotspurs Son Heung-Min in action against Newcastle United in their Premier League match at the Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday. Tottenham won 1-0. (Photo: AFP)

Sonrise for spurs

Tottenham had the chances to make an early breakthrough and ensure a much more comfortable afternoon.

3 Feb 2019 12:46 AM IST

'We move on' - Japan's Maya Yoshida defiant after Asian Cup heartbreak...

Maya Yoshida promised Japan would come back stronger after suffering a shock 3-1 defeat by Qatar in the Asian Cup final.

2 Feb 2019 3:16 PM IST

Guardiola can be thankful City will go into the match at the Etihad Stadium only five points behind leaders Liverpool. (Photo: AFP)

Premier League: Manchester City look to revive title bid against...

Guardiola needs a quick response from his side against Arsenal to show that City's challenge for the Premier League...

2 Feb 2019 11:11 AM IST

Sundays trip to Leicester will see United face Harry Maguire, a centre-back Jose Mourinho wanted to sign before the start of this season. (Photo: AFP)

Premier League: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wrestles with Man Utd defensive...

Solskjaer may yet end up wishing he had been able to strengthen United's defence should their challenge for the top four...

2 Feb 2019 10:55 AM IST

Lazios Italian defender Francesco Acerbi (right) celebrates with teammates after scoring the final penalty in the shootout of the Italian Cup match against Inter Milan at the San Siro stadium in Milan on Thursday. (Photo: AFP)

Lazio shoot inter down in 'Italian Cup' quarters

Lucas Leiva converted the decisive penalty for a 5-4 win at the San Siro after the match had finished 1-1 following...

2 Feb 2019 2:07 AM IST

Qatar players celebrate with the trophy after winning the AFC Asian Cup final against Japan at the Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Friday. (Photo: AFP)

Qatar are champions!

Japan, meanwhile, had never lost an Asian Cup final, winning the last of their record four titles in 2011.

2 Feb 2019 1:41 AM IST

Sarri responded to reports he is in danger of being sacked by mounting a defiant defence of his philosophy. (Photo: AFP)

Maurizio Sarri defiant despite Chelsea struggles

Maurizio Sarri is on thin ice after responding to his team's troubles by stubbornly refusing to change his ways.

1 Feb 2019 8:43 PM IST

he UAE made its protest after the home side were thrashed by Qatar, their arch-rivals, in a stormy semi-final that saw the winning team pelted with shoes and plastic bottles. (Photo: AFP)

Qatar players cleared in eligibility row before Asian Cup final

Asia's football body dismissed a protest claiming two Qatari players were ineligible to play just hours before the...

1 Feb 2019 7:41 PM IST

The first leg will be played at the Camp Nou next week before a return at the Santiago Bernabeu. Real Betis will play Valencia in the other semi-final.(Photo: AFP)

Real Madrid draw Barcelona in Copa del Rey semifinals

Real Madrid will face defending champions Barcelona in the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey.

1 Feb 2019 7:04 PM IST

United announced that the France striker had signed a new contract that commits him to the club until at least June 2024, with the option for a further year. (Photo: AFP)

Anthony Martial can take inspiration from Ronaldo, says Ole Gunnar...

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has challenged Anthony Martial to fulfil his potential at Manchester United by following Cristiano...

1 Feb 2019 5:57 PM IST

PSG travels to face Manchester United on Feb. 12 without the Brazil forward, who faces about 10 weeks out. (Photo: AFP)

Thomas Tuchel needs to re-think tactics with Neymar ruled out for Man...

Neymar's latest foot injury comes at a particularly inconvenient time for PSG, with its biggest game of the season fast...

1 Feb 2019 3:01 PM IST

Deadline Day: Magpies break bank for Almiron; Tielemans, Batshuayi loaned to England

Deadline Day: Magpies break bank for Almiron; Tielemans, Batshuayi...

Peter Crouch is back in the Premier League after the former England striker, 38, joined Burnley from Stoke City on a...

1 Feb 2019 12:26 PM IST