Football: Hougang United win again, as Brunei DPMM and Tampines Rovers slip up in Singapore Premier LeagueSINGAPORE - Hougang United enhanced their Singapore Premier League (SPL) title credentials and closed the gap with leaders Brunei DPMM to just two points, with an emphatic 4-2 hammering of last year's champions Albirex...

Qatar's Asian Cup heroes rewarded with lavish gifts•DOHA • These are heady times for the Qatar national football team.On the back of winning their first Asian Cup last Friday, Felix Sanchez's men have risen 38 places to 55th in the latest Fifa world rankings released yesterday.Not only are Qatar enjoying their highest...

Football: Free curry fish head, bak chor mee for Liverpool fans if Reds beat Tottenham to win Champions LeagueSINGAPORE - Liverpool fans will have an extra reason to celebrate if the Reds win the Champions League final on Sunday morning (June 2, Singapore time), with at least two food and beverage outlets offering free...

Football: Jurgen Klopp vows Liverpool won't be haunted by Chelsea ghostsLIVERPOOL (AFP) - Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool will not be haunted by their Premier League title collapse five years ago when they face Chelsea in another seismic showdown on Sunday (April 14).Liverpool are chasing their first English top-flight title...

Veterans can steer PSG to Champions League title: AlvesPARIS • Dani Alves jokes that Paris Saint-Germain are still Champions League "virgins", but the presence of players like the decorated Brazil defender only helps to make them more credible contenders to win their maiden European Cup.In a glittering career, he has...

Football: Experienced Liverpool making a big statement, says KloppPORTO (REUTERS) - Liverpool face a testing Champions League semi-final against Barcelona, but have made a statement by reaching the last four for the second straight year and are equipped to deal with the very best, manager Juergen Klopp said.Liverpool beat...

Europa League hat-trick hero Giroud hoping for EPL chanceLONDON • Olivier Giroud has not given up hope of regaining a place in Chelsea's Premier League team, with his prolific form in European competition as he seeks to extend his stay for a further year.The Frenchman's hat-trick in last Thursday's 5-0 thrashing of Dynamo...

Football: Leeds manager Bielsa admits sending spy to Derby ahead of match(REUTERS) - Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa has admitted sending a member of his coaching staff to spy on Derby County ahead of their Championship (second-tier) match on Friday (Jan 11), which Leeds won 2-0.Derby said earlier that local police...