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Juventus' Leonardo Bonucci and Genoa's Andrea Pinamonti (right) go for the ball during the Italian Serie A soccer match between Juventus and Genoa at the Allianz stadium in Turin, Italy on Wednesday.

Ronaldo hits late for Juventus win

AFP, Milan :Cristiano Ronaldo converted a 96th-minute penalty as Juventus defeated Thiago Motta’s Genoa 2-1 to reclaim top spot in Serie A on Wednesday, while Napoli were left seething after conceding a disputed late...

Real Madrid's Karim Benzema celebrates scoring their fourth goal from the penalty spot during the match against Leganés in Madrid, Spain on Wednesday.

Benzema stars as Madrid put five past limp Leganes

AFP, Madrid :Real Madrid registered their biggest win since Zinedine Zidane’s return as coach on Wednesday as they demolished struggling Leganes 5-0 to move up to second in La Liga.Karim Benzema was the star...

Shenhua set to stoke Bale’s shot at China

Gareth Bale could be bound for the Chinese Super League after all, with Shanghai Shenhua reportedly reigniting their interest in the Welsh superstar following his latest falling-out with Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane. Shenhua...

Barcelona's Lionel Messi (left) controls the ball past Valladolid's Mohammed Salisu during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Valladolid CF at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain on Tuesday.

Messi fit and firing in Barca demolition of Valladolid

Lionel Messi made it clear he is fit and back to his scintillating best by tearing apart Real Valladolid on Tuesday in a thumping 5-1 victory for Barcelona.Messi scored another spell-binding free-kick at Camp...

Superstar Ibrahimovic hints at return to Spain

Superstar Ibrahimovic hints at return to Spain

Los Angeles Galaxy star Zlatan Ibrahimovic added fuel to the fire regarding his next possible transfer, posting a video on Instagram on Tuesday saying that he’s “coming back” to Spain. The forward’s contract with...

Chattogram Abahani aim to repeat history

Chattogram Abahani aim to repeat history

The 2015 edition champions Chattogram Abahani Limited aim to repeat history as they face strong Terengganu FC of Malaysian in the high voltage final of prestigious Sheikh Kamal International Club Cup Football tournament scheduled...

Bayern's Serge Gnabry (right) takes a shot at goal, during the German soccer cup, DFB Pokal, second round match between VfL Bochum and Bayern Munich at the Vonovia Ruhrstadion stadium in Bochum, Germany on Tuesday.

Bayern survive Bochum scare to reach German Cup last 16

AFP, Berlin :Holders Bayern Munich narrowly progressed to the round of 16 in the German Cup, scoring two late goals Tuesday to defeat second-tier Bochum 2-1.Bochum are floundering near the bottom of the second...