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Saudi national team hopes to be source of pride for Saudis 21 Nov 2022 - 11:34 pm

Doha: French Herve Renard, the coach of the Saudi national football team, confirmed that the Saudi national team have made their best to...

Arab, international media praise FIFA World Cup Qatar Opening Ceremony 21 Nov 2022 - 10:17 pm

Doha: Wide Arab and international media interest continued for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 opening ceremony that was filled with Gulf and...

Fan found guilty of sending offensive email to England manager Southgate 21 Nov 2022 - 09:42 pm

London: An English footballfan was found guilty on Monday of sending an expletive-laden email, which included racist messages, to the national team's manager...

Dutch strike late to grab 2-0 win over Senegal 21 Nov 2022 - 09:23 pm

DOHA: Cody Gakpo scored a late goal on his World Cup debut and Davy Klaassen added a second deep in stoppage time to...

Japan say 'nothing to fear' from German World Cup test 21 Nov 2022 - 08:32 pm

Doha: Japan will not fear Germany in their World Cup opener on Wednesday despite Asian teams enduring a torrid tournament so far, striker...

'I feel very good,' says Messi ahead of probable last World Cup 21 Nov 2022 - 07:46 pm

AL RAYYAN: Argentine captain Lionel Messi said he feels good ahead of their Group C opener against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday in what...

Brazil, Argentina, and France have highest chances of winning World Cup: Ronaldo 21 Nov 2022 - 07:32 pm

Doha: Portuguese national football team star Cristiano Ronaldo said that the Brazil, Argentina, and France have the biggest chances of winning the FIFA...

England cruise to 6-2 win in Group B opener 21 Nov 2022 - 06:34 pm

A brace from Bukayo Saka powered England to a comfortable 6-2 win over Iran in their opening Group B match of the FIFA...

Mexico are not favourites, we feel just as important, says Poland coach 21 Nov 2022 - 05:57 pm

Doha: Poland coach Czeslaw Michniewicz denied Mexico were the favourites in their World Cup Group C opener on Tuesday, saying all the teams...

Senegal are Africa's best World Cup hope, even without Mane 21 Nov 2022 - 05:55 pm

NAIROBI: Senegal are Africa's best hope for doing well at the World Cup, football pundits say, despite the absence of striker Sadio Mane,...

At fifth World Cup, Mexico keeper Ochoa leads new generation 21 Nov 2022 - 05:25 pm

Al Rayyan: Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa, appearing in his fifth World Cup in Qatar, said he wanted to instil a sense of calm...

Poland's Szczesny backs Lewandowski to fire at World Cup 21 Nov 2022 - 05:06 pm

Doha: Poland goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny believes Robert Lewandowski will break his World Cup duck in Qatar as his country aims to reach the...

‘It was a dream seeing everything come together so beautifully’ 21 Nov 2022 - 02:25 pm

The mesmerising opening ceremony for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022showcased local culture and promoted unity, while celebrating our global passion for football....

USA look to match Wales’ intensity in historic clash 21 Nov 2022 - 10:44 am

The USA need to match the intensity of Wales when they meet in their FIFA World Cup Qatar 2002 Group B fixture at...

Wales dared to dream to play in World Cup: First Minister 21 Nov 2022 - 10:30 am

As Wales play their first FIFA World Cup game in 64 years today in Doha, First Minister H E Mark Drakeford said his...

Southgate defends England record ahead of opener against Iran 21 Nov 2022 - 10:22 am

England manager Gareth Southgate defended his record with the Three Lions ahead of their attempt to break a 56-yar-old title drought. England last...

Al Thawadi: World Cup opening ceremony is football celebration with Arab flavour 21 Nov 2022 - 09:30 am

Doha:Secretary-General of the Supreme Committee of Delivery and Legacy H E Hassan Al Thawadi underlined that the opening ceremony of the FIFA World...