Former J-League trainer Tatsuma Yoshida in line to lead LionsThe long-awaited search for a permanent national football coach is likely to end next month and The Straits Times understands that the current front runner for the hot seat is former J-League coach Tatsuma Yoshida.Sources say that the 44-year-old, who was recommended...

Gunners can only loan, not buy players: EmeryLONDON • Unai Emery has said Arsenal will be able to sign players only on loan this month.The Arsenal manager, who has no issue with Aaron Ramsey reportedly close to leaving for Juventus on a free transfer at the end of the season, has been linked with moves for Barcelona's...

Football: Tampines Rovers stay true to playing style as they salvage 1-1 draw with Hanoi FC in AFC Cup tieSINGAPORE - Staring at defeat and with its game plan yet to bear fruit, it would have been tempting for Tampines Rovers to just hoof the ball long and hope for a lucky break.But the Stags stuck to their principle of...

Football: Italy sweep Greece aside to take control of Euro 2020 Group JATHENS (REUTERS) - Italy continued their perfect start to Euro 2020 qualifying with a comfortable 3-0 win over Greece in Athens on Saturday (June 8) which sent them three points clear at the top of Group J.Roberto Mancini's side are in pole position...

Football: Spurs boss Pochettino spared touchline ban for Champions League final(REUTERS) - Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino has been handed a suspended one-match touchline ban from European competitions after a late kick-off in their Champions League semi-final against Ajax Amsterdam, Uefa said on Friday.The...