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A debut to remember for Mauritania’s Ndiaye 05 Dec 2021 - 08:41 am

Doha: Friday, December 3 was a day that will live long in the memory of Mauritania goalkeeper Mbacke Ndiaye. Making his debut for...

Egypt crush nine-man Sudan 5-0 to reach last eight 04 Dec 2021 - 09:03 pm

Doha: African football giants Egypt produced a ruthless performance to crush nine-man Sudan 5-0 and cruise into the quarter-finals of the FIFA Arab...

'I've never tried to be the best', says Messi after seventh Ballon d'Or win 04 Dec 2021 - 08:24 pm

Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi said he is grateful to be named among the greatest players in world soccer, but the Argentina forward...

Algeria secure quarter-final spot with win over Lebanon 04 Dec 2021 - 06:25 pm

Doha: Second-half goals from Yacine Brahimi and Tayeb Meziani sealed Algeria’s spot in the quarter-finals of the FIFA Arab Cup with a hard-fought...

Morocco qualify for quarter-finals of FIFA Arab Cup 2021 04 Dec 2021 - 03:30 pm

Morocco thumped Jordan 4-0 to qualify for the quarter-finals of the FIFA Arab Cup 2021. The Atlas Lions, winners of the last edition...

Saudi Arabia, Palestine meet in must-win clash 04 Dec 2021 - 08:59 am

Doha: Saudi Arabia and Palestine would be eager for victory to kickstart their FIFA Arab Cup campaign when both sides lock horns at...

The future is now: FIFA takes performance analytics to a whole new level 04 Dec 2021 - 08:44 am

Doha:A team of experts are analysing every player for every second of every game of the FIFA Arab Cup 2021, a ground-breaking first...

Sensational Syria stun Tunisia 2-0 at Al Bayt Stadium 04 Dec 2021 - 08:41 am

Doha: Syriadefeated Tunisia 2-0 in Group B of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021, in what is the competition's biggest upset so far....

Sudan will be tough opponents: Egypt coach 04 Dec 2021 - 08:31 am

Doha: Egypt coach Carlos Queiroz has warned his ranks that Sudan could be dangerous opponents as the two sides meet in Group D...

High-flying Algeria eye last-eight spot 04 Dec 2021 - 08:24 am

Doha: The tournament becomes more difficult from this point, Algeria coach Madjid Bougherra said as the Desert Foxes prepare for a strong challenge...

Alhammadi stars as UAE edge Mauritania 03 Dec 2021 - 10:01 pm

Doha: United Arab Emirates edged past a stubborn Mauritanian side 1-0 in a Group C match of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021,...

Qatar reach quarter-finals after dramatic victory over Oman 03 Dec 2021 - 06:16 pm

Doha: Asian champions Qatar became the first side from Group A to enter the quarter-finals of the FIFA Arab Cup, edging past Oman...

Bahrain, Iraq share points after goalless draw 03 Dec 2021 - 05:22 pm

Doha: Bahrain and Iraq shared the points in a feisty goalless draw at the Al Thumama Stadium today. Both teams had few clear...

Bayern's Kimmich out, Goretzka doubtful against Dortmund 03 Dec 2021 - 03:28 pm

MUNICH, Germany: Bayern Munich will be without key midfielder Joshua Kimmich when they travel to Borussia Dortmund on Saturday while fellow midfielder Leon...