Football: Neymar celebrates birthday in style and on crutchesPARIS (AFP) - Neymar celebrated his 27th birthday with a glittering party in Paris on Monday (Feb 4) evening joined by family, Paris Saint-Germain teammates and a smattering of celebrities.DJ Bob Sinclair, Brazilian singer Wesley Safadao and world surf champion...

Solskjaer effect has Pogba back in formLONDON • One of the reasons Ed Woodward appointed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as Manchester United's interim manager was based on the belief that the Norwegian could get the best out of Paul Pogba.It was the former striker who gave a 16-year-old Pogba his debut for United's reserve team...

Football: David Beckham salutes LA Galaxy and Los Angeles as statue unveiledLOS ANGELES (REUTERS) - David Beckham called his former team LA Galaxy his "family" and thanked Los Angeles for embracing him at the unveiling of his statue before the Major League Soccer (MLS) club's season-opener on Sunday (March 3).The...

'Best league, worst officials': Warnock rages over Cardiff's controversial defeatCARDIFF (AFP) - Cardiff manager Neil Warnock admitted he was so angry with his side's controversial defeat against Chelsea that he might play a weakened team at Manchester City on Wednesday (April 3).Warnock was furious that Chelsea defender...

Football: Juve foiled by Gervinho brace after leading 3-1MILAN (REUTERS) - Parma forward Gervinho scored twice as his team hit back from 3-1 behind on Saturday (Feb 2) to draw 3-3 at Serie A leaders Juventus who dropped points for only the third time in the league this season.Cristiano Ronaldo also scored twice, making...

Eligibility row no concern for QatarABU DHABI • Qatar coach Felix Sanchez said his team would not be distracted from the "most important match in the country's football history" by a protest over the eligibility of two of their best players at the Asian Cup.The National newspaper reported yesterday on the eve of the...