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The atmosphere here in Qatar is marvellous, says Luis Hernandez 24 Nov 2022 - 08:51 pm
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Early figures suggest the FIFA World Cup is as popular as ever 24 Nov 2022 - 07:58 pm
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Qatar must find 'A Game' to avoid World Cup embarrassment, says Sanchez 24 Nov 2022 - 07:57 pm
Qatar's Spanish coach Felix Sanchez (right) and Qatar's defender Ismaiel Mohammed pose for a photograph ahead of a press conference at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) in Doha on November 24, 2022, on the eve of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football match between Qatar and Senegal. (Photo by KARIM JAAFAR / AFP)
Senegalese coach describes match against Qatar 'major challenge' 24 Nov 2022 - 07:42 pm
Senegal coach Aliou Cisse during training. (REUTERS/Paul Childs)
Sometimes you just need a hug as Van Gaal embraces reporter 24 Nov 2022 - 07:35 pm
Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal and Denzel Dumfries arrive for a press conference at the Main Media Center, Doha, Qatar, on November 24, 2022. REUTERS/Gareth Bumstead
No pressure from dad for late France call-up Thuram 24 Nov 2022 - 06:39 pm
France's forward Marcus Thuram smiles during a press conference at the Jassim-bin-Hamad Stadium in Doha on November 24 , 2022, during the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)
Uruguay denied by woodwork in 0-0 draw with South Korea 24 Nov 2022 - 06:14 pm
Uruguay's defender Matias Vina fights for the ball with South Korea's forward Cho Gue-sung during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group H football match between Uruguay and South Korea at the Education City Stadium in Al-Rayyan, west of Doha on November 24, 2022. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP)
Switzerland 'can beat anyone' at World Cup, says Xhaka 24 Nov 2022 - 05:52 pm
Switzerland's Granit Xhaka in action with Cameroon's Nicolas Nkoulou during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group G football match between Switzerland and Cameroon at the Al-Janoub Stadium in Al-Wakrah, south of Doha on November 24, 2022. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) 
Qatar 2022: Poland face tricky test against confident Saudi Arabia 24 Nov 2022 - 05:25 pm
Poland's coach Czeslaw Michniewicz attends a training session at the Al Kharaitiyat SC in Doha on November 23, 2022, during the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. (AFP/Andrej Isakovic)
Van Gaal hints Depay could start for Netherlands against Ecuador 24 Nov 2022 - 05:23 pm
Netherlands' coach Louis Van Gaal (left) and Netherlands' defender Denzel Dumfries address a press conference at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) in Doha on November 24, 2022, on the eve of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football match between Netherlands and Ecuador. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)
Cameroon coach Song proud of Swiss scorer Embolo 24 Nov 2022 - 05:10 pm
Cameroon's coach Rigobert Song gestures alongside his bench during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group G football match between Switzerland and Cameroon at the Al-Janoub Stadium in Al-Wakrah, south of Doha on November 24, 2022. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)
Ecuador sweat on Valencia's fitness ahead of Netherlands clash 24 Nov 2022 - 04:56 pm
Ecuador's Argentinian coach Gustavo Alfaro addresses a press conference at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) in Doha on November 24, 2022, on the eve of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football match between Netherlands and Ecuador. (Photo by Raul ARBOLEDA / AFP)
Shaqiri shows his class in second half to help save Swiss 24 Nov 2022 - 04:40 pm
Switzerland's midfielder #23 Xherdan Shaqiri kisses the ball during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group G football match between Switzerland and Cameroon at the Al-Janoub Stadium in Al-Wakrah, south of Doha on November 24, 2022. (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP)
Senegal coach has 'blind trust' in steely keeper Mendy 24 Nov 2022 - 04:20 pm
Senegal's coach Aliou Cisse (left) and Senegal's defender Kalidou Koulibaly attend a press conference at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) in Doha on November 24, 2022, on the eve of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football match between Qatar and Senegal. (Photo by OZAN KOSE / AFP)
Embolo lifts Swiss to win over Cameroon at the World Cup 24 Nov 2022 - 03:24 pm
Switzerland's forward #07 Breel Embolo reacts during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group G football match between Switzerland and Cameroon at the Al-Janoub Stadium in Al-Wakrah, south of Doha on November 24, 2022. Photo by Fabrice Coffrini / AFP
Calls to boycott World Cup did not succeed, despite western campaign against Qatar: French Football Federation President  24 Nov 2022 - 12:43 pm
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Magnificent Spain thump Costa Rica 24 Nov 2022 - 10:50 am
Spain’s Ferran Torres scores their fourth goal. Reuters
Why Qatar 2022 games are longer 24 Nov 2022 - 10:44 am
Iran’s Mehdi Taremi scores their second goal from the penalty spot past England’s Jordan Pickford. REUTERS

Formula One

File image for representation McLaren hit by fuel-supply issue during F1 testing
McLaren British driver Lando Norris celebrates with the trophy on the podium after finishing the race third to win the world championship title at the end of the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi on December 7, 2025. (Photo by Fadel SENNA / AFP) How Lando Norris won the F1 title
McLaren’s Lando Norris at the Lusail International Circuit ahead of the Formula One Qatar Grand Prix 2025 yesterday. Qatar GP: Norris eyes world crown as Verstappen targets perfect weekend
Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic leads a movement session at the Lusail International Circuit track yesterday. AFP Stage set for Formula 1 spectacle at Lusail International Circuit

NBA

LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on January 28, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. Jason Miller/Getty Images/AFP LeBron in tears during rout in possible Cleveland farewell
LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles the ball against Svi Mykhailiuk #10 of the Utah Jazz during the second half on November 18, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Ronald Martinez/Getty Images/AFP LeBron debuts in NBA record 23rd season as Pistons win streak hits 11
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Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat handles the ball against Jaren Jackson Jr. #8 of the Memphis Grizzlies during the second half at FedExForum on October 24, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee. Justin Ford/Getty Images/AFP Heat and Blazers win first NBA games since Rozier and Billups arrests

Cricket

India's Abhishek Sharma and captain Suryakumar Yadav celebrate their team's win at the end of the third Twenty20 between India and New Zealand at Guwahati on January 25, 2026. (Photo by Biju BORO / AFP) Bowlers, Abhishek fire India to T20 series win over New Zealand
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India's Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav bump their fists during the second Twenty20 international cricket match between India and New Zealand at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International cricket Stadium in Raipur on January 23, 2026. (Photo by Dibyangshu SARKAR / AFP) Ishan, Suryakumar lead India through pressure chase against New Zealand
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