Caretaker Thailand coach Sirisak Yodyadthai admits he faces a tactical dilemma after being handed the job of salvaging Thailand’s pride in the Asian Cup.

Injury-plagued world number two Rafael Nadal insists he is healthy and in no pain after coming through an exhibition game in Sydney, just days after pulling out of the Brisbane International.

Burton Albion will need a «miracle» to overcome the might of Premier League champions Manchester City over two legs in the League Cup semi-final according to manager Nigel Clough, but he is no stranger to producing Cup upsets.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes an early injury to defender Dejan Lovren highlighted why he chose to name a second-string side in bowing out of the FA Cup 2-1 to Wolves on Monday. 

Caretaker national coach calls for cool heads after Rajevac’s sudden sacking.

World No 14 Nitchaon Jindapol will set out to defend her crown in the Princess Sirivannavari Thailand Masters which starts in Bangkok on Tuesday after a month working with new singles coach Agus Dwi Santosa.

The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) sacked national coach Milovan Rajevac of Serbia seven hours after Thailand lost to India 1-4 in the Asian Cup group A game in Abu Dhabi on Monday.

Washington - Former England captain Wayne Rooney's US arrest last month for public intoxication resulted from mixing prescribed medication and alcohol, a spokesman told British media on Sunday.

Former England and Manchester United star Wayne Rooney was arrested last month for being drunk and swearing in public and paid a $25 fine Friday, according to multiple reports Sunday.

The national Fed Cup team suffers a huge blow as leading players led by Luksika Kumkhum will skip the competition due to personal commitment.

Sunil Chhetri overtook Lionel Messi in international goals as cricket-mad India stunned Thailand 4-1 at the Asian Cup football tournament on Sunday, the veteran striker scoring twice in their Group A opener to surpass the Barcelona superstar.

Australia's Asian Cup title defence suffered a huge blow on Sunday when they were stunned 1-0 by Jordan in their worst ever start to the competition.

Abu Dhabi - Representatives from Wild Boars Football Academy, who captured the world’s attention when they were miraculously rescued from a flooded cave in July 2018, have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness their Thai football idols in the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019.

National coach Milovan Rajevac predicts a tough game with India as the two nations confront this evening in their group A opening game of the AFC Asian Cup in Abu Dhabi.

Roger Federer has become the most successful player in Hopman Cup history after leading Switzerland to a 2-1 win in an enthralling final of the mixed teams tournament in Perth Saturday.

Syria take the field this weekend for their first international football tournament in eight years of war, but not all fans are happy.

ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced the main event of ONE: CLASH OF LEGENDS, which is set for Saturday, 16 February at the Impact Arena in Bangkok.

Nakhon Ratchasima - Thailand’s Gunn Charoenkul is hoping to emulate his success from Asian Tour Qualifying School at the season-opening Boonchu Ruangkit Championship which gets underway next Thursday.

Rajevac must lead Thailand to victory in Asian Cup opener

Thailand midfielder Sanrawat Dechmitr believes that losing to Oman on Wednesday could provide the War Elephants with a valuable lesson as they look to make amends in their Asian Cup opener with India on Sunday.

Manchester City won a «final» according to manager Pep Guardiola to remain in the title race by inflicting Liverpool's first Premier League defeat of the season with a 2-1 victory at the Etihad on Thursday.

Jurgen Klopp claimed Vincent Kompany should have been sent off for his ugly foul on Mohamed Salah as Liverpool's title charge was hit by a 2-1 defeat against Manchester City on Thursday.

Serena Williams completed a clean sweep of her singles matches at the mixed teams Hopman Cup in Perth Thursday as she prepares for her bid to make Grand Slam history at the Australian Open.

Five leading contenders for football's Asian Cup, which starts in the United Arab Emirates on Saturday:

Lucas Barron will make history on Sunday when he lines up on the Dakar 2019 starting line in Peru, becoming the first person with Down Syndrome to take part in the gruelling race.

Thailand’s hope to make an impact in the Asian Cup looked in doubt after they lost to Oman 0-2 in a warm-up game at the Abu Dhabi Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer joined Matt Busby in the Manchester United record books in his team's 2-0 win at Newcastle on Wednesday and admitted he does not want to leave the club in the summer.

Pep Guardiola is convinced Premier League leaders Liverpool will drop points between now and the end of the season as the Manchester City boss prepares for Thursday's huge title clash with the Reds.

Thailand defender Korrakot Wiriyaudomsiri insists he doesn’t feel aggrieved that the return of Theerathon Bunmathan may deprive him of a starting spot at the AFC Asian Cup which starts in the United Arab Emirates on Saturday.

South Korea are hoping Son Heung-min's dazzling pace and goals can help them end a 59-year wait to be crowned continental kings as the newly expanded Asian Cup starts at the weekend.

Rafael Nadal on Wednesday withdrew from the season-opening Brisbane International after an MRI revealed a slight strain of his left thigh.

American international Christian Pulisic, regarded as one of the hottest properties in European football, signed for Premier League side Chelsea for a reported fee of £58 million ($74m) from Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday.

Vice-captain Chalermpong Kerdkaew says Thailand are more motivated than ever heading into the AFC Asian Cup, which starts in the United Arab Emirates on Saturday.

Spanish superstar Rafael Nadal insisted Tuesday he is not chasing the world's top ranking as he prepares to make a comeback from ankle surgery, with taking care of his body a key priority.

World number one Novak Djokovic said Monday that tennis' big four -- himself, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray -- were still the favourites to win Grand Slam titles in 2019.