Football
Man City, Yankees launch MLS franchise
NEW YORK — Manchester City have expanded their commercial and football activities into the United States with the majority purchase of a Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise in...
West Ham agree fee for Liverpool striker Andy Carroll
LONDON - Liverpool have accepted a £15-million (S$28.7-million) offer from West Ham United for Andy Carroll, a £20-million loss on their record signing in 28 months, but face a...
Pulis leaves Stoke after seven years in charge
LONDON - Stoke City and manager Tony Pulis parted company by mutual agreement yesterday (May 20) after seven years in which he established the side back in the top flight of...
Chance of a lifetime
SINGAPORE — Tonight, when the Singapore Selection stride onto the Jalan Besar Stadium pitch for their friendly against Atletico Madrid, it will be more than just in aid of the...
Red Devils pocket record TV profits
LONDON — Manchester United earned a record £60.8 million (S$116 million) in Premier League television revenue this season en route to a record-extending 20th English Premier...
Hariss, Safuwan set for professional career in Portugal
SINGAPORE — Portugal will be national footballer Hariss Harun’s first port of call for the 2013-2014 European season after he finishes his National Service commitments on Aug 9,...
Kids show how to stop Falcao and Atletico
Even with Radamel Falcao, one of football’s hottest properties today, Atletico Madrid’s players stood little chance against 128 school kids who gave them little room to move,...
Jose’s reign ends in pain
LONDON — The standards by which Real Madrid managers are judged mean Jose Mourinho’s reign will be considered a failure. He failed to permanently topple Barcelona, and deliver...



