Sports / Football

Qatar National Team looking for its first Arab Cup title 02 Nov 2021 - 03:55 pm

Doha:Asian champions Qatar are looking for the FIFA Arab Cup title when they host the event for the second time in its history...

Tottenham appoint Conte as manager after sacking Nuno 02 Nov 2021 - 03:20 pm

Tottenham Hotspur have appointed Antonio Conte as their new manager until the summer of 2023, the Premier League club said on Tuesday, a...

FIFA referees workshop begins in Doha 02 Nov 2021 - 08:24 am

Doha: The FIFA workshop for international referees nominated to officiate matches at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 was launched in Doha yesterday....

Messi keen on Barcelona return after hanging up his boots 01 Nov 2021 - 11:40 am

Lionel Messi said he will return to live in Barcelona with his family when his time at Paris St Germain is over and...

Countdown to FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 begins 01 Nov 2021 - 07:44 am

Doha: The 30-day countdown for the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021, which will bring Arab world’s best teams together, has begun. As many...

Atletico roll over Betis with a dominant home win 31 Oct 2021 - 09:16 pm

Atletico Madrid returned to winning ways in LaLiga on Sunday with a dominant 3-0 home victory over Betis that helped them leapfrog their...

Chelsea extends Premier League lead by beating Newcastle 3-0 30 Oct 2021 - 07:36 pm

NEWCASTLE, England: Reece James scored a second-half double to lead Chelsea to a 3-0 victory at Newcastle on Saturday, extending the London club's...

U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers: Qatar thrash Sri Lanka 5-0 to maintain perfect run 29 Oct 2021 - 11:13 am

Qatar stayed perfect after beating Sri Lanka 5-0 at the AFC U23 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2022 Qualifiers at the Khalifa International Stadium yesterday....

I am currently focused on my work with Al Sadd, says Xavi 29 Oct 2021 - 11:12 am

Al Sadd head coach Xavi Hernandez (pictured) confirmed his players’ readiness for the upcoming game against Al Ahli in Round 8 of the...

TV series on Maradona promises new details, and controversy 28 Oct 2021 - 08:02 pm

BUENOS AIRES - A new drama series based on the life of late Argentine footballer Diego Maradona promises to reveal little-known details about...

Dane Kjaer signs new three-year contract at AC Milan 27 Oct 2021 - 11:51 pm

MILAN - AC Milan defender Simon Kjaer has signed a new three-year contract, the Serie A club confirmed on Wednesday. The 32-year-old's existing...

Rayo Vallecano hand sloppy Barcelona second successive league defeat 27 Oct 2021 - 11:44 pm

A first-half strike from Radamel Falcao was enough to hand Rayo Vallecano a shock 1-0 win over Barcelona on Wednesday as the Catalans...

Al Sadd down Umm Salal as Al Rayyan secure full points 27 Oct 2021 - 08:40 am

Doha: Newly-crowned Amir Cup champions Al Sadd yesterday rallied from a goal down to beat Umm Salal 3-1 and stay on top of...

Qatar, Yemen football associations sign MoU 27 Oct 2021 - 08:18 am

Doha: Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani, President of the Qatar Football Association (QFA), received in his office Sheikh Ahmed Al...

Arsenal, Chelsea and Sunderland reach League Cup quarter-finals 27 Oct 2021 - 12:18 am

Arsenal and Chelsea moved into the League Cup quarter-finals with victories over fellow Premier League sides Leeds United and Southampton on Wednesday, while...

Former Scotland, Rangers and Everton manager Smith dies at 73 26 Oct 2021 - 07:18 pm

LONDON: Walter Smith, the former Scotland, Rangers and Everton manager, has died at the age of 73. Rangers, with whom the former Dundee...

Al Duhail edge gutsy Al Shamal 1-0 26 Oct 2021 - 07:39 am

Doha: QNB Stars League Title-contenders Al Duhail yesterday managed to collect full points despite a strong fight from bottom sitters Al Shamal with...

Pressure mounts on Solskjaer after Liverpool debacle 25 Oct 2021 - 01:33 pm

Manchester: Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer faced intense criticism and speculation over his future after his team's humiliating 5-0 defeat at home...