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Costa Rica looking forward to third-straight World Cup appearance 16 Jun 2022 - 09:31 am

Doha: An early goal from Joel Campbell was all Costa Rica needed to secure the 32nd and final spot for the FIFA World...

Asian Cup 2023 line-up finalised 16 Jun 2022 - 09:27 am

Kuala Lumpur:The cast for the AFC Asian Cup 2023 Finals was confirmed following the conclusion of the Final Round of Qualifiers on Tuesday....

Premier League tweaks postponement rules ahead of new season 15 Jun 2022 - 08:41 pm

Premier League games from next season can only be rescheduled if the impact of player unavailability on a club's squad is "truly exceptional",...

Costa Rica victory completes FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 line-up 15 Jun 2022 - 06:25 pm

An early goal from Joel Campbell was all Costa Rica needed to secure the 32nd and final spot for the FIFA World Cup...

FIFA President congratulates 32 participating nations for Qatar 2022 15 Jun 2022 - 05:18 pm

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated all 32 nations on their qualification for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. President Infantino was on...

Jubilant Australia looking forward to Qatar return for FIFA World Cup 15 Jun 2022 - 10:02 am

Doha: It took the drama of a penalty shootout to confirm the 31st team to qualify for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022,...

Costa Rica down New Zealand to book last World Cup spot 15 Jun 2022 - 09:46 am

Doha: Costa Rica qualified for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 after overcoming a spirited show by 10-man New Zealand for a 1-0...

Barcelona to feature UN refugee agency logo on jerseys 14 Jun 2022 - 02:29 pm

GENEVA: Barcelona will promote the U.N. refugee agency's logo on the back of its jerseys for the next four seasons under a partnership...

Palestine down Philippines to secure Asian Cup finals berth 14 Jun 2022 - 11:14 am

Hong Kong: Palestine thrashed the Philippines 4-0 in Ulaanbaatar on Tuesday to book their spot at next year's Asian Cup finals, a result...

Costa Rica, New Zealand set to battle for last Qatar 2022 spot 14 Jun 2022 - 09:37 am

Doha: Costa Rica will start as favourites tonight as they take on New Zealand in the intercontinental play-off that will decide the last...

Redmayne stars as Australia edge Peru on penalties to qualify for World Cup 14 Jun 2022 - 09:34 am

Doha: Australia coach Graham Arnold’s decision to bring in substitute goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne against Peru late in the first intercontinental play-off paid off....

Arsenal sign Brazilian forward Marquinhos from Sao Paolo 13 Jun 2022 - 07:20 pm

Arsenal have completed the signing of teenage forward Marquinhos from Brazilian outfit Sao Paolo, the Premier League club announced on Monday. British media...

Emotional Marcelo bids farewell after 16 years with Madrid 13 Jun 2022 - 06:47 pm

MADRID: Real Madrid needed a big room forMarcelo’s farewell ceremony on Monday. It had to fit all 25 trophies he won with the...

FIFA confident about semi-automated VAR for Qatar World Cup 13 Jun 2022 - 03:25 pm

Doha: FIFA are confident semi-automated technology to assist with quicker Video Assistant Referee decisions could be ready for the World Cup in Qatar...

Use of five substitutes in top-level football competitions to be permanently introduced 13 Jun 2022 - 02:51 pm

Doha: Football lawmakers yesterday ratified the changes to the rules related to substitutes, paving way to 26-man squads at the FIFA World Cup...

Qatar 2022 Play-off: Leckie relishing Australia's chance to shine against Peru 12 Jun 2022 - 10:17 am

Doha: Australia have the chance to progress to a fifth straight FIFA World Cup should they defeat Peru on Tuesday and Mathew Leckie...

Madrid to sign France midfielder Tchouaméni from Monaco 11 Jun 2022 - 04:25 pm

MADRID:Real Madrid is signing another young, highly rated French midfielder after reaching agreement with Monaco for the transfer of Aurélien Tchouaméni on Saturday....