Sports / Football

We will bounce back, says Qatar's Al Rawi 15 Oct 2021 - 10:08 am

Doha: Al Annabi defender Bassam Al Rawi (pictured) has apologised to Qatari fans for the sloppy performances by the national team in the...

Al Thumama Stadium to host full capacity crowd at Amir Cup final 14 Oct 2021 - 08:36 am

Doha: The Amir Cup finals have always been memorable but the upcoming showdown of the 49th edition of the hugely popular tournament between...

Milan sign keeper Mirante after injury to Maignan 13 Oct 2021 - 09:57 pm

ROME - AC Milan have signed goalkeeper Antonio Mirante on a free transfer after Mike Maignan was ruled out for 10 weeks following...

FIFA investigating 'abhorrent' violence at Wembley 13 Oct 2021 - 08:46 pm

MANCHESTER, England - FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings looking into the clashes at Wembley Stadium between police and Hungarian supporters at Tuesday's game...

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...