Mideast conflict blamed for Christian exodus
VATICAN CITY: Bishops summoned to the Vatican to discuss the flight of Christians from the Middle East have blamed the Israeli-Palestinian conflict for spurring much of the exodus and warned…
Jordan angry at reported cancellation of Egypt friendly
CAIRO: The Jordan Football Association (AFC) is angry after learning through media that Egypt intend to cancel the friendly game between both countries. Widespread reports said the Egyptian FA has…
Ahly’s Doe quits international football
CAIRO: Ahly's Liberian striker Francis Doe said on Thursday he was quitting international football. The 25-year-old decided to hang up his international boots to concentrate on his club career, which…
Zaki suffers injury scare
CAIRO: Zamalek striker Amr Zaki sustained a knee injury during his side's friendly game against lower division club Shams on Thursday. The Bulldozer was stretchered off the field in the…
Egypt’s El-Hadary loses last appeal on 4-month ban
GENEVA: Egypt goalkeeper Essam El-Hadary has lost his last appeal in a legal battle with FIFA, and must finally serve a four-month ban for breaking his contract with former club…
Cyclists contemplate protest in Lombardy
MILAN: The last major race of the cycling season could start with a protest, with riders contemplating a 10-minute delay at Saturday's Giro di Lombardia after Italy's anti-doping prosecutor suggested…
Troubled Rooney takes centre-stage against Albion
MANCHESTER: All eyes will be on Wayne Rooney in the wake of another controversial week as Manchester United face West Bromwich Albion at Old Trafford on Saturday. After a disappointing…
Melzer defeats Nadal in Shanghai surprise
SHANGHAI: World number one Rafael Nadal was on Thursday dumped out of the 3.24-million-dollar Shanghai Masters in the third round by Austrian 13th seed Jurgen Melzer. It was only the…
Chelsea injury concerns as Premier League returns
LONDON: Chelsea returns to Premier League action after a two-week international break protecting a four-point lead at the top of the table but with injury problems in defense ahead of…
Liverpool owners to drop court case against sale
LONDON: Liverpool's owners are withdrawing their Texas court order blocking the sale of the club but could still find a way to stop the proposed 300 million pound ($476 million)…