DUBAI - The UAE Football League has clarified that it is not involved in any way in hosting the friendly match between Hamburg SV of Germany and Al Wahda FC of the UAE to be held on January 4, 2011.
DUBAI - The UAE Football League has clarified that it is not involved in any way in hosting the friendly match between Hamburg SV of Germany and Al Wahda FC of the UAE to be held on January 4, 2011.
Al Wahda suffered back-to-back defeats going down to relegation-threatened Al Dhafra in the Etisalat UAE Pro-League at the Al Nahyan Stadium on Thursday night.
European champions Inter Milan sacked coach Rafael Benitez on Thursday just a few days after he guided them to the World Club Cup title and looks set to be replaced by former AC Milan coach Brazilian Leonardo.
Ten-man Al Ahli cruised to a crucial 1-0 victory over Bani Yas at the Rashid Stadium on Thursday. After a goalless stalemate in the first half, Andre Pinga fired home the all-important goal of the ill-tempered clash at the hour mark.
Rafael Benitez’s reign as Inter Milan coach ended in ignominy on Thursday when he left the European champions after just six months in charge having dared to question club owner Massimo Moratti’s authority.
Just like striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the balance of power has shifted to AC Milan from Inter Milan but at the mid-season break seven teams have a chance of the Serie A title in one of the closest races for years.
As soon as snow causes the postponement of a match in England, the annual national debate begins over having a winter break.
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has denied a reported breakdown in his relationship with club director Jorge Valdano and said he intends to see out the four years of his contract with the La Liga giants.
BERLIN - Miroslav Klose struck twice on Wednesday to help holders Bayern Munich advance into the German Cup quarter-finals with a 6-3 win at VfB Stuttgart, who were reduced to nine men and also missed a penalty.
PARIS - Lille retained their Ligue 1 lead despite being held to a 1-1 home draw by St Etienne as all of the top teams failed to win on Wednesday.