Football Briefs: Ex-United striker Berbatov joins Tendulkar's Kerala Blasters

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Dimitar Berbatov also played for Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur in the EPL. Photograph: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images Indian Super......

Early goals take Australia past UAE to Asian Cup final

Australia stunned the United Arab Emirates with two goals in the first 14 minutes to reach a second successive Asian Cup final with a 2-0 victory at a rain-soaked Newcastle Stadium on Tuesday. The......

Aus sweep into Asian Cup QF with big win over Oman

(L to R) Australia's Matthew Spiranovic, Ivan Franjic, Jason Davidson and Marco Bresciano acknowledge the crowd after the match against Oman. Photograph: Daniel Munoz/Getty Images......

Spitting was a normal reaction: Saudi striker Al Shamrani

Nasser Al-Shamrani of Saudi Arabia, centre, celebrates. Photograph: Faisal Al Nasser/Reuters Al Hilal striker Nasser Al Shamrani said it was a normal reaction to spit at Western Sydney Wanderers......

Sports Shorts: Ibra shows sensitive side after winning Gold Ball

Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Sweden reacts. Photograph: Jamie McDonald/Getty Images Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been named Sweden's footballer of the year for the ninth time and although his eighth victory in......