Leicester's Mahrez named African Footballer of the Year

Riyad Mahrez, who inspired Leicester City to an extraordinary Premier League title triumph last season, was named African Footballer of the Year on Thursday. Algeria's Mahrez, the creative linchpin......

Kanoute's El Clasico prediction: Real 2, Barca 1

Frederic Kanoute, former Sevilla and Tottenham Hotspur footballer, is in Mumbai to watch the baap of all club football matches -- the El Clasico.On the eve of the big game, the Malian footballer......

Gabon's Aubameyang wins African Footballer of the Year

IMAGE: Gabon's Pierre Emerick Aubameyang in action. Photograph: Kaz Photography/Getty Images Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was named African Footballer of the Year on Thursday, narrowly......

Kanoute latest big name to head for China

China's growing popularity as the preferred destination for ageing former English Premier League players shows no sign of slowing with striker Frederic Kanoute completing a move to Beijing Guoan,......

Callejon, Sahin score as Real cruise to Cup win

Real Madrid's Jose Callejon scored twice and Nuri Sahin bagged his first goal for the club as the holders crushed third-tier Ponferradina 5-1 in a King's Cup last 32 second leg on Tuesday.......