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Japan beat Oman to close in on World Cup 2014 spot 15 Nov 2012 - 07:46 am

Iraq’s Husam Ibrahim (left) fights for the ball with Jordan’s Khalil Baniateyah during their 2014 World Cup qualifying match in Doha, yesterday. Iraq...

Cornthwaite the hero for Australia 15 Nov 2012 - 07:45 am

HWASEONG, South Korea: Late call-up Robert Cornthwaite was the unlikely hero with an 87th-minute winner yesterday as Australia enjoyed a confidence-boosting 2-1 friendly...

Ton-up Gerrard reflects on England regrets 15 Nov 2012 - 07:45 am

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom: Steven Gerrard has seen all the highs and lows that have befallen England over the last decade, including three penalty...

England are 15 years behind in player development, says Gullit 15 Nov 2012 - 07:42 am

English legendary footballer John Barnes (left), who scored 84 goals for Liverpool, Dutch former footballer and manager Ruud Gullit (centre), who captained Netherlands...

Football alone won’t end racism: Barnes 15 Nov 2012 - 07:41 am

BY DENZIL PINTO DOHA: Liverpool legend John Barnes believes racism will only be kicked out of football if people are educated on the...

Edgy Qatar in battle to keep Cup dream alive 14 Nov 2012 - 02:25 pm

DOHA: Qatar take on Lebanon in their 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying match today knowing another home loss would jeopardise their chances of...

Squads, match venue and the kick-off time 14 Nov 2012 - 02:24 pm

DOHA: Here are the squads of Qatar and Lebanon who meet in a 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying match at Al Sadd Stadium...

Qatari investment in PSG a big boost for French football: Mougin 14 Nov 2012 - 02:20 pm

Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani (left), Secretary-General of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) and Jean-Pierre Mougin, Secretary-General of French National Olympic Committee (FNOSC)...

Action from El Classico Legends Match in Doha 14 Nov 2012 - 02:15 pm

Veteran players of Real Madrid (centre) and Barcelona in action during the El Classico Legends Match at Aspire Ladies Hall in Doha yesterday....

Unbeaten Japan clash with Oman 14 Nov 2012 - 02:14 pm

SINGAPORE: Asian champions Japan can move within touching distance of the 2014 World Cup by extending their unbeaten record against Oman today, while...

Gerrard set to join England centurions 14 Nov 2012 - 02:14 pm

PARIS: Captain Steven Gerrard is expected to win his 100th England cap in today’s friendly against Sweden The England-sweden match is one of...

Mourinho happy with players after 2-1 win 13 Nov 2012 - 08:44 am

MADRID: Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has praised his side for battling to a 2-1 win at Levante in challenging conditions, to keep...

PSG held by Montpellier 13 Nov 2012 - 08:43 am

Paris: Remy Cabella cancelled out a rare goal from Maxwell as Paris Saint-Germain were held to a 1-1 draw at faltering defending champions...

Lampard in talks with Chinese team: Official 13 Nov 2012 - 08:43 am

BEIJING: Chelsea star Frank Lampard could be a step closer to following former team-mates Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka with a move to...

Late Dzeko strike gives Man City win over Spurs 12 Nov 2012 - 07:47 am

Manchester City’s Edin Dzeko celebrates after scoring during the English Premier League match at Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain, yesterday. LONDON: John Terry scored...

Messi surpasses Pele tally as Barca win 12 Nov 2012 - 07:47 am

MADRID: Lionel Messi struck twice as leaders Barcelona survived a second-half spellof pressure at Mallorca to win 4-2 and strengthen their position at...

Marseille, Lyon drop points 12 Nov 2012 - 07:46 am

PARIS: A late equaliser from Nice midfielder Fabrice Abriel held Marseille to a 2-2 draw yesterday, while Lyon were also pegged back as...

La Liga best in the world: Ronaldo 10 Nov 2012 - 06:15 am

MADRID: Cristiano Ronaldo (pictured) is adamant this season’s La Liga title will once again be a tale of two teams, despite his Real...