Football: Rafael Benitez's return conjures up the Ghosts of Christmas Past for LiverpoolLIVERPOOL (AFP) - Rafa Benitez's return to Anfield on Boxing Day is likely to stir memories of an unsuccessful Liverpool challenge for the Premier League title, but Jurgen Klopp is trying to focus on the present.Klopp's Liverpool hold...

Football: Solskjaer ref rage as Arsenal dent United's top four bidLONDON (AFP) - Ole Gunnar Solskjaer claimed referee Jonathan Moss should be "disappointed" with his decision to give Arsenal a controversial penalty in their 2-0 win over Manchester United on Sunday (March 10).Solskjaer was furious that Moss ruled Fred's...

Scoring an issue for Protectors despite first winHome United breathed life into their AFC Cup campaign after beating Lao Toyota 1-0 yesterday, but concerns linger over their ability to score.The win, courtesy of a header from defender Abdil Qaiyyim before 1,227 fans at Jalan Besar Stadium, saw the Protectors create enough...

Football: Pochettino hails 'animal' Kane as striker eyes Spurs returnLONDON (AFP) - Harry Kane was on Thursday (Feb 21) labelled an "animal" by Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino as the striker battles to prove his fitness in time for Tottenham's weekend clash with Burnley.The England captain has returned to training from...

Football: Liverpool back on top as Shaqiri sinks United, Arsenals unbeaten run endsLONDON (AFP) – Liverpool powered back to the top of the Premier League as Xherdan Shaqiri inspired a 3-1 win over bitter rivals Manchester United, while Arsenal’s 22-match unbeaten run was shattered by a shock 3-2 defeat...

Football: Defending Asian Cup champs Australia downed by underdogs JordanAL AIN (AFP) - Defending champions Australia made their worst ever start to an Asian Cup on Sunday (Jan 6) when they lost 1-0 to Jordan in front of a partisan crowd in Al-Ain.Graham Arnold's youthful side had expected victory in their Group B opener...

Football: Singapore to play Solomon Islands and Myanmar in friendlies, new national coach soon to be unveiledSINGAPORE - After a seven-month wait, the Lions will play at the National Stadium again, and also welcome a new ringmaster.The Straits Times understands that the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) will unveil...