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......

Sports Shorts: Al-Hilal cry foul over Champions League 'blunders'

Nikolai Topor-Stanley of the Wanderers competes with Yasir Al Shahrani of Al Hilal during the Asian Champions League final match. Photograph: Salah Malkawi/ Getty Images Saudi club Al-Hilal have......