Singapore's Akbar is best coach in I-LeagueSingaporean Akbar Nawas has been named the I-League's best coach after leading Chennai City to their first title earlier this month.The Indian team swept seven out of 10 categories at the I-League awards and trophy presentation ceremony at the Taj Corramandel in Chennai on Wednesday.Akbar...

Football: Southampton stun fading Spurs, Newcastle edge five-goal Everton thrillerLONDON (AFP) - Tottenham’s winless run in the Premier League stretched to four games as Mauricio Pochettino’s men threw away an early lead to lose 2-1 at Southampton on Saturday (March 9). The Saints’ spirited second-half comeback...

Guardiola urges 'handsome' team to seal titleLONDON • Pep Guardiola has called on his Manchester City players to finish the season with a 100 per record in their final three games after a 2-0 Premier League victory at Manchester United saw them move into a position of strength at the top of the table.The champions, whose...

Football: Nervy wait for Liverpool and Manchester City fans as Premier League climax approachesSINGAPORE - Aaron Kok has been to Anfield 16 times but the 17th time might be the most memorable of them all.Or not.The travel agency owner , who regularly organises trips to Liverpool's home ground, is bringing 45 other fellow...

Football: Brighton edge into FA Cup quarter-finalsLONDON (AFP) - Brighton moved into the FA Cup quarter-finals for the second successive season as goals from Anthony Knockaert and Jurgen Locadia clinched a 2-1 win over Derby on Saturday (Feb 16).Chris Hughton's side have been sucked into relegation danger in the Premier...

Football: Bayern demolish Dortmund 5-0 to reclaim Bundesliga top spotMUNICH, Germany (REUTERS) - Champions Bayern Munich dismantled Bundesliga title rivals Borussia Dortmund 5-0 on Saturday (April 6), scoring four goals in a flawless first half to reclaim top spot and get back on course for a record-extending seventh straight...

'They're brilliant': Liverpool fans line streets to honour idolsLIVERPOOL (AFP) - Under leaden English skies, Liverpool became a carnival of red on Sunday as the football-mad city hailed its heroes for bringing home the Champions League trophy for the first time in 14 years."We're just so excited," said Tina Taylor, 51,...