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MADRID, April 8, (AFP): Cristiano Ronaldo’s 24th goal in 15 games for Real Madrid this year was not enough to earn his side a derby victory on Sunday as an Antoine Griezmann equaliser secured Atletico a 1-1 draw. Ronaldo followed up last week’s brilliant bicycle kick against Juventus with a …

Al-Ahli Football Academy of Kuwait Team (U14) won in Italy’s SA Milan Championship Cup, defeating AC Milan Football Academy of Kuwait by 5-1. The Al-Ahli players had a strong performance in the championship under their coach — Hisham Wajdi. The championship is considered the beginning of titles that Al-Ahli Academy …

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom, April 7, (AFP): Paul Pogba spoiled Manchester Citys anticipated Premier League title party by scoring twice in two minutes as Manchester United came from 2-0 down to win a thrilling derby 3-2 on Saturday. Chris Smalling completed the comeback that looked so improbable when City were well …

KUWAIT CITY, March 21: Fahaheel English Madrasa emerges champions in the inter-madrasa soccer championship tournament organized by the Education Board of Kerala Islamic Group, Kuwait. The Fahaheel English Madrasa Team lifted the Shifa Al Jazeera Al Nahil Championship Cup after defeating Fahaheel Malayalam madrasa 1-0. The ‘golden boot’ trophy for …

BARCELONA, March 18, (RTRS): Barcelona moved 11 points clear at the top of La Liga on Sunday after beating Athletic Bilbao 2-0 at home with a goal from Paco Alcacer and a thumping strike from Lionel Messi in the first half. Alcacer took the place of suspended striker Luis Suarez …

CAIRO, March 14: Egypt will prepare for their World Cup showdown with Saudi Arabia by playing Kuwait in a friendly, reports Arab News. Egypt team manager Ihab Leheta said the national team will play Kuwait at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium on May 26 in a game they hope will …

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom, March 14, (AFP): Jose Mourinho was condemned for his negative tactics after Manchester United crashed out of the Champions League to Sevilla, with Alexis Sanchez anonymous and Paul Pogba’s confidence apparently in tatters. United, riding high in the Premier League, started the second leg of their last-16 …

BARCELONA, March 13, (AFP): Antonio Conte has said he will consult his players ahead of Chelsea’s Champions League clash with Barcelona on Wednesday and after the game he might do better to seek out Ernesto Valverde. Both coaches faced chaotic starting points this season but only Valverde heads into this …

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom, March 10, (AFP): Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho railed against his critics after Marcus Rashford’s flashing early double saw off Liverpool at Old Trafford with a 2-1 win, despite having just 32 percent of possession. Liverpool were left to rue a slow start as Rashford twice finished …

Samer Al-Marta struck in the final minutes to give a team of Kuwaiti veteran internationals a 1-0 victory over Oman in a three-nation football tournament at Doha Stadium on Sunday. The 45-year-old defender struck hard from outside the area for his side to bounce back from a defeat by Qatar …