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Team Qatar continues preparation for AFC U-23 Cup Qualifiers in Doha 13 Oct 2021 - 08:38 am

Doha: The training camp of the Qatar U-23 team is in full swing at the Aspire Stadium as players prepare for the upcoming...

Robinson shines as Ireland beat Qatar in Dublin 13 Oct 2021 - 08:05 am

Ireland’s Callum Robinson in action with Qatar players during yesterday's match in Dublin. Robinson scored a hat-trick while Shane Duffy rounded off the...

Ronaldo nets hat-trick as Portugal rout Luxembourg 13 Oct 2021 - 12:20 am

FARO - A 58th career hat-trick from Cristiano Ronaldo helped Portugal stroll to a 5-0 home win over Luxembourg in Group A of...

Japan beats Australia 2-1 in World Cup qualifying 12 Oct 2021 - 07:37 pm

SEOUL, South Korea - An Australian own-goal kept Japan in the race for an automatic spot in next year's World Cup. Australia defender...

Ooredoo Cup: Group B teams share points in third round 12 Oct 2021 - 08:21 am

Al Sailiya's Helal Mohamed AlSaeed (left) and Al khor's Saad Hussain in action during their Ooredoo Cup third round match which ended in...

Qatar ready to meet hosts Ireland 12 Oct 2021 - 08:19 am

Doha: Qatar are eyeing a better performance as they meet hosts Republic of Ireland today in the 2022 FIFA World Cup European Qualifier,...

Germany qualifies for 2022 World Cup with 4-0 win in Skopje 12 Oct 2021 - 12:00 am

SKOPJE, North Macedonia - Germany booked its place at the 2022 World Cup with an error-strewn 4-0 win over North Macedonia away on...

Mbappe and Benzema show Spain exactly what they lack 11 Oct 2021 - 03:48 pm

MILAN: The Nations League Final Four may only be a bite-sized mini-tournament, but this week's action still provided a reminder of one of...

Messi scores unusual goal as Argentina beat Uruguay 3-0 11 Oct 2021 - 03:41 pm

BUENOS AIRES: Two goals in the minutes before half time, one of them an unusually fortunate counter from Lionel Messi, helped Argentina on...

Portugal match was a learning experience, says Al Haydos 11 Oct 2021 - 08:02 am

Doha: Qatar captain Hassan Al Haydos said Saturday's match against the ‘tough Portuguese team’ was a learning experience, but rued the team's mistakes...

Umm Salal bag first win as Al Wakrah stun Al Rayyan 11 Oct 2021 - 08:02 am

Doha: Umm Salal beat Al Shamal 1-0 while Al Wakrah stunned Al Rayyan in thrilling Round 3 encounters of the Ooredoo Cup yesterday....

Hollywood makeover breathes new life into Welsh football club 10 Oct 2021 - 08:32 pm

WREXHAM, Wales: It has been described as a "crash course in football club ownership” and the two Hollywood stars who bought a beleaguered...

Italy edge Belgium 2-1 to finish third in Nations League 10 Oct 2021 - 06:47 pm

TURIN, Italy: Nicolo Barella’s thunderous strike and a penalty converted by Domenico Berardi earned hosts Italy a 2-1 victory over Belgium on Sunday...

Ooredoo Cup: Al Rayyan seek first win 10 Oct 2021 - 08:32 am

Doha: Al Rayyan will be looking to seal their first win in the Ooredoo Cup this season when they take on Al Wakrah...

Ronaldo helps Portugal win Qatar friendly 10 Oct 2021 - 07:44 am

FARO, Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo added to his goal-scoring record in men's international soccer by helping Portugal win against Qatar 3-0 in a friendly...

France’s Rabiot out of Nations League final with COVID-19 09 Oct 2021 - 08:14 pm

MILAN, Italy: France's midfielder Adrien Rabiot has been ruled out of Sunday's Nations League final against Spain after testing positive for COVID-19. Rabiot,...