Football: Don't leave Man United alive in the tie, Pique warns BarcaMANCHESTER, England (REUTERS) - Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has urged his side to make sure they do not leave Manchester United room for another heroic comeback in the Champions League when they visit Old Trafford in Wednesday's eagerly-awaited quarter-final...

Football: Son's South Korea survive Bahrain scare to reach Asian Cup quartersDUBAI (AFP) - Son Heung-min's South Korea needed an extra-time winner to beat world ranked 113th Bahrain 2-1 as they stumbled into the Asian Cup quarter-finals in unconvincing fashion on Tuesday (Jan 22).Kim Jin-su's diving header at the end of...

Stags coach Kadir urges better focus after last-gasp goalsTampines Rovers head coach Kadir Yahaya stepped into the press conference and told the media: "Let me catch my breath first."The adrenaline was clearly still coursing through his veins. His team scored two last-gasp goals in added time to beat Nagaworld FC 4-2 in...

A 'keeper you could always bank onLONDON • Pele has said that Gordon Banks' legendary save in the 1970 World Cup bound the two men together in a lasting friendship as he paid tribute to the former England goalkeeper who died aged 81 on Tuesday.The Brazilian legend said even now he cannot believe how Banks managed to...

Football: Morata at the double for FA Cup holders Chelsea as Gillingham knock out CardiffLONDON (AFP) - Alvaro Morata scored twice as holders Chelsea began their FA Cup defence with a 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest in a match where a tearful Cesc Fabregas appeared to bid farewell to English football.The third round is...

Arsenal favourites with easiest run-inLONDON • As Arsenal played out the final moments of their hugely significant 2-0 victory over Manchester United to propel themselves back into the Premier League top four, cries of "Tottenham Hotspur, we're coming for you" rang out around the Emirates.A 10-point gap between the north...

Football: Dinnage turns her back on Premier League chief exec roleLONDON (AFP) - Susanna Dinnage has shocked English football by deciding she no longer wants to be the chief executive of the Premier League despite previously accepting the post.Dinnage, a television executive, was announced as the successor to the long-serving...

Football: Chelsea condemn alleged anti-Semitic chanting against Vidi during Europa League matchBUDAPEST (REUTERS) - Chelsea said fans found guilty of racism would face the strongest possible action following allegations of anti-Semitic chanting by their supporters during their final Europa League group game against Vidi...