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David Beckham set to retire
LONDON: David Beckham is to retire from professional football at the end of the season, his representative announced yesterday. The 38-year-old midfielder has played for Manchester United, Real Madrid, Los…
Chelsea win Europa League
AMSTERDAM: A 93rd-minute header from Branislav Ivanovic gave Chelsea a stunning 2-1 victory over Benfica in the Europa League final yesterday as the London club claimed the trophy for the…
Mourinho wants to save face with King’s Cup win
MADRID: Jose Mourinho faces ending a season without a major trophy for the first time in a decade if his Real Madrid side fail to beat city rivals Atletico Madrid…
Man City sack Mancini
MANCHESTER: Manchester City sacked manager Roberto Mancini on Monday following his team’s feeble defence of the Premier League title they won exactly one year ago. Manchester United regained the title…
Injured Messi could be done for season
MADRID: Lionel Messi could be done for the season after he was ruled out for up to three weeks because of his nagging hamstring injury, meaning he’s set to fall…
Milan held in match halted by racist jeers
ITALY: AC Milan’s hopes of Champions League football next season lie in the balance after they had Sulley Muntari dismissed before halftime and drew 0-0 with AS Roma on Sunday…
Ferguson bows out with emotional win
MANCHESTER: Rio Ferdinand’s first league goal in five-and-a-half years ensured Alex Ferguson was given a winning send-off, thanks to a 2-1 Premier League victory over Swansea at Old Trafford, in…
Newcastle sink QPR
LONDON: Newcastle guaranteed their Premier League survival yesterday with a vital 2-1 win at already-relegated Queens Park Rangers. With just one relegation slot still to be filled, Alan Pardew’s side…
Messi injured again but Barca win to spark party
MADRID: Not even an injury to Lionel Messi in the 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid yesterday could dampen Barcelona’s celebrations at winning its 22nd Spanish League title. Messi started his…
Wigan stun City in FA Cup final – First major trophy in 81-year history
LONDON: Substitute Ben Watson scored an injury-time winner to give Wigan Athletic a sensational 1-0 win over Manchester City at Wembley Stadium yesterday in the biggest FA Cup final upset…
Barca have La Liga crown in sight
MADRID: Real Madrid have stubbornly refused to capitulate in recent weeks but La Liga leaders Barcelona finally have their fate in their own hands and can secure a 22nd La…
Real dismantle Malaga, delay Barca title party
MADRID: Real Madrid once again ensured Barcelona will have to wait a few more days before sealing the La Liga title as they beat nine-man Malaga 6-2 in a wildly…
