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Monday 4 June 2012
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07:00The man who scored the decisive goal in the 2010 World Cup final win over Netherlands came to his country's rescue again, teeing up David Silva for the only goal in the friendly -
06:00The hosts are targeting a revenge victory to redeem their AFF Cup semi-final elimination to the Indonesians two years ago -
05:59The UAE top flight will become a 14-team competition for the 2012-13 season with 2011-12's bottom two clubs and the second tier's third and fourth clubs entering a play-off -
05:45The Australian top flight's newest franchise have admitted they'd be crazy not to explore the option of signing high-profile pair Lucas Neill and Scott Chipperfield -
05:21The ambitious Super League club's Brazilian coach has revealed the 2005 Ballon d'Or winner is on their wishlist as they prepare for the opening of the Chinese transfer window -
02:22Ramez Dayoub's poor backpass ultimately cost the Cedars a good start to final round qualifying, while Qatar boss Paulo Autuori was delighted with the away victory -
02:05The 2007 Asian Cup winners claimed an away draw to begin their final round of World Cup qualifying but their Brazilian boss knew it might have been all three points -
01:44Odil Akhmedov appeared to have scored but the referee adjudged the ball to not have crossed the line, but the White Wolves coach wasn't dwelling on the controversial decision -
00:59Theo Bucker's side couldn't continue their dream run in qualifying as they began their final round campaign with a disappointing home loss to Al Annabi -
00:42The reigning world and European champions were spared what would have been an embarrassing and confidence-sapping draw by David Silva's 84th-minute strike
Sunday 3 June 2012
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23:45The Manchester City slotted home a cut-back from star of the show Andres Iniesta to ensure that Vicente del Bosque's men will leave for Euro 2012 in high spirits -
22:58Vicente del Bosque's men continue their winning streak and go into the European Championships next week full of confidence after a hard-fought victory in Seville
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22:15The 31-year-old Real Madrid goalkeeper made his debut in a friendly against Sweden on June 3 2000 and has now racked up 131 appearances for his country -
21:40The Welsh forward states that the pressure of playing at such a big club may have got to a few of the squad, and that they need to remember to savour every moment -
21:15The former Liverpool star believes the Three Lions will find it tough against the bigger sides in the competition, and says that Steven Gerrard will be a key player for them -
20:15The Iberian nation travel to Poland and Ukraine next week for the European Championship but first they welcome the Asian side to Seville in international friendly action -
19:40The Dutch Pitbull paid special tribute to his old club captain, stating that there would never be another player like him -
16:59Team Melli stole a crucial three points away from home despite the White Wolves dominating the chances and having a Odil Akhmedov goal controversially not allowed -
15:45The hosts overwhelmed helpless Oman, who were only able to avoid a bigger loss thanks to the tireless efforts of Wigan goalkeeper Ali Al-Habsi throughout the match -
14:10The visitors had little to cheer about in the one-sided affair as over 63,000 fans watched the Samurai Blue cruise to a crucial victory in the final stage of World Cup qualifying
Saturday 2 June 2012
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18:21The battles between the two legends have become legendary, but O Rei asserts that behind the headlines he enjoys a great relationship with the Argentine -
13:45Goal.com has announced its Asian Best XI for May, so now we want to give the readers the chance to vote on who they think the player of the month has been... -
12:27With the full slate of Europe-based players ready to play a part, home supporters will expect a big result against the 92nd Fifa-ranked nation on Sunday night -
09:52The 34-year-old defender's stint at the UAE Pro-League club has ended after just one season, with A-League clubs sure to be alerted by the veteran's availability -
09:00After convincingly defeating Asian opposition 4-1 on Wednesday, the World Cup winners will hope for a repeat performance against the side led by former boss Jose Antonio Camacho -
00:07The former Bayern Munich and Juventus star is devastated after he and his girlfriend lost their baby, who would have been the couple's first child
Friday 1 June 2012
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21:31The governing body for Spanish football has reached a lucrative deal which will see China host the traditional La Liga curtain-raiser for five years, starting in 2013 -
17:00The hosts will be eager to treat the fans to a winning send-off after losing last two friendlies, and Al Hain-Cole thinks that they will waste no time in filling the scoresheet -
16:50The game at the Camille Chamoun Sports City stadium was set to be played behind closed doors but a fan backlash on Twitter and Facebook has prompted a U-turn -
09:00Both countries have bigger challenges ahead, and their respective coaches will eye Saturday's friendly as a chance to fine-tune their sides
Thursday 31 May 2012
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06:30The 42-year-old head tactician's departure has been confirmed by the Royal Khmer's governing body, who will now look for a local trainer to take on the role
Wednesday 30 May 2012
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20:55Goal.com rates the players in Wednesday night's friendly in Switzerland -
20:37The remaining teams will vie to become the largest footballing continent's top dog and earn an invitation to the Fifa Club World Cup in December, where they would face Chelsea -
20:10The Chinese outfit's new manager claims that the club is working hard to secure the services of the Ivorian, who is leaving Chelsea following their Champions League triumph -
18:10The Chelsea duo are both selected by coach Vicente del Bosque for Wednesday's friendly in Switzerland as La Roja continue their preparations for Euro 2012 -
16:00A first-half goal from Cleo was all the hosts needed to triumph in front of a jubilant crowd, while the visitors had a lot of possession but couldn't create many chances on goal -
12:46The Fulham forward's contract at Craven Cottage is due to expire this summer after failing to agree a new deal and his agent has revealed he is contemplating a move abroad -
12:00Goal.com's UAE correspondent Omar Al Raisi is one of many who prefers to watch his European club ahead of his local Pro-League side, but is there a way to change this attitude? -
09:10Vicente del Bosque's side were in fine form as they cruised to a victory over Serbia at the weekend and Willie Duncan expects much of the same when they face Choi Kang-Hee's men -
09:00La Roja return to Austria for a training camp as they hope to relive their success in the last continental competition, but face a Korean side who made them suffer a decade ago
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02:15The Reds' Round of 16 victory against Grampus has secured them a quarter-final spot, with the heroics of goalkeeper captain Eugene Galekovic earning praise from all quarters
Tuesday 29 May 2012
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22:05The two attack-oriented squads will vie for a spot in the ACL quarter-finals in what is expected to be yet another tense encounter between Chinese and Japanese clubs -
18:42The attacker is expected to part company with the Partenopei this summer, but will only be allowed to leave if a club meets his €31 million buy-out clause -
13:00Jon McKain's goal has taken Adelaide through to the AFC Champions League quarter-finals, as keeper Eugene Galekovic produced a massive performance against Nagoya Grampus. -
11:55The Old Trafford club are reportedly close to agreeing a £17.6m deal and will offer the Japanese midfielder a lucrative image rights package to meet his £100,000-a-week wages -
09:00The current European champions will likely unleash their strongest possible side against the Taeguk Warriors
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04:00While Grampus wouldn't turn down an opportunity to repeat their 2009 semi-final run, recovering from their current domestic form is a higher priority for the Serbian manager -
02:45The 25-year-old has been rewarded for his solid work between the posts in the Liga Orangina, shifting to Vitoria under Jose Mota for the 2012-13 campaign
Monday 28 May 2012
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21:32Coach Holger Osieck could be missing as many as three first-choice players for the non-competitive clash, while Brett Holman possibly out for a World Cup qualifier
