Football
North east rising – why football in Brazil’s poorest region may be on the up
The nine state nordeste region, home to around 53 million people, is the wrong side of Brazil`s footballing tracks, a world away from the wealth and glamour of the big Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo club.
By James Young | Football, Sport | Tuesday, 19 March 2013 at 3:05 pm
The Football Lawyer: Callum McManaman tackle on Massadio Haidara and how footballers insure themselves against injury
When Massadio Haidara was carried off the field on Sunday against Wigan Athletic, he was just the latest example of the sight that professional footballers fear the most.
By John Blavo | Football, Sport | Tuesday, 19 March 2013 at 2:56 pm
Championship Preview: Wolves and Bristol City prepare for relegation battle at Molineux
We look ahead to Wolves v Bristol City, the other standout games and the players to watch this week in the Championship…
By Jonathan Campkin | Football, Sport | Friday, 15 March 2013 at 1:01 am
Are the Sheikhs planning to shake up world football? We need to know.
The Times’s chief football writer denies being taken in by a spoof report on a French website
By Andy McSmith | Football, McSmith, Sport | Thursday, 14 March 2013 at 9:03 am
Heung-min Son: The next ‘Shinji Kagawa’ coveted by Tottenham, Liverpool and Arsenal
When a player shines in the Bundesliga, it is only a matter of time before he is linked with a move to one of two destinations: Munich or England.
By Kit Holden | Football, Sport | Monday, 11 March 2013 at 4:11 pm
Bayern Munich are like the Chinese: War of words breaks out between Bayern and Borussia Dortmund
Whichever side of the fence you fall on, it is thoroughly entertaining. And yet, under the cloud of mind games and exchanged insults lies a more pertinent truth.
By Kit Holden | Football, Sport | Friday, 1 March 2013 at 6:03 pm
Cup of Sorrows: Tragedy overshadows this year’s Libertadores
The Pacaembu terraces, usually packed with swaying hordes of Corinthians’ famously zealous fans, lay grey and silent during Wednesday’s Libertadores game against Millonarios of Colombia.
By James Young | Football, Sport | Friday, 1 March 2013 at 5:50 pm
David Beckham proves he can do more at PSG than sell replica shirts
David Beckham made his first start for Paris Saint-Germain last night in a 2-0 victory over Marseille in the Coupe de France.
By Matthew Riding | Football, Sport | Thursday, 28 February 2013 at 3:58 pm
iBet: Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund to serve up entertainment
These two served up an unforgettable German Cup final last season in which Dortmund prevailed 5-2 and I can see more goals tonight.
By Gareth Purnell | Football, Sport | Wednesday, 27 February 2013 at 1:00 am
Mousa Dembele the difference for Tottenham Hotspur in Lyon
Tottenham have qualified for the last-16 of the Europa League after beating Lyon 3-2 on aggregate.
By Matthew Riding | Football, Sport | Friday, 22 February 2013 at 7:21 pm
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