Sports / Football

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,...

Leaving Barcelona was a shock, but Messi adjusting well in Paris 09 Oct 2021 - 12:50 pm

PARIS: Having to leave Barcelona came as a shock to Lionel Messi, but the Argentina forward said familiar faces have helped him to...

European Qualifier: Qatar eye strong show against Ronaldo-led Portugal 09 Oct 2021 - 10:05 am

Doha: Asian champions Qatar will be looking for a positive result when they face the 2016 Euro Champions Portugal at the Estadio Algarve....

Rashford receives honorary doctorate from University of Manchester 08 Oct 2021 - 07:02 pm

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has become the youngest recipient of an honorary doctorate from The University of Manchester for his campaign against...

Fire breaks out at stadium ahead of Andorra v England match 08 Oct 2021 - 06:29 pm

A fire broke out at Andorra's national stadium the day before the country are due to host England in a Group I World...

FIFA plans to postpone Club World Cup until 2022 08 Oct 2021 - 12:34 pm

London: FIFA plans to postpone the Club World Cup until early next year due to hosting challenges linked to the pandemic, people familiar...

Asian Qualifiers: Iraq and Lebanon share points in Doha 08 Oct 2021 - 11:06 am

Doha: Iraq and Lebanon yesterday played out a 0-0 draw at the Khalifa International Stadium on Matchday Three of Group A of the...

Saudi Arabia-led consortium completes takeover of Newcastle United 07 Oct 2021 - 07:27 pm

Premier League side Newcastle United have been taken over by a Saudi Arabian-backed consortium, the league said in a statement on Thursday. "Following...

Iraq, Lebanon lock horns at Khalifa International Stadium 07 Oct 2021 - 07:57 am

Doha: Iraq and Lebanon will be aiming to kickstart their respective AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar campaigns when they lock horns...

Qatar 2022 Qualifiers: Australia look to continue winning form in Doha 07 Oct 2021 - 07:52 am

Doha: Australia will be looking to extend a record winning streak when they meet Oman in a crucial AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road...

Qatar legends excited ahead of Amir Cup final at Al Thumama Stadium 07 Oct 2021 - 07:48 am

Doha:On October 22, the sixth FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 tournament venue will be inaugurated when Al Thumama Stadium hosts the Amir Cup...

Ooredoo Cup: Al Ahli beat Al Rayyan 2-0 07 Oct 2021 - 07:46 am

Al Rayyan and Al Ahli players vie for the ball possession during their Ooredoo Cup Round 2 Group A match at Al Wakrah...

European Qualifiers: Qatar gear up for Portugal tie 07 Oct 2021 - 07:38 am

Doha: Asian champions Qatar are gearing up to face Portugal at the European Qualifiers match to be played on October 9. After reaching...

Ireland's Robinson says he hasn't had Covid-19 vaccination 06 Oct 2021 - 09:02 am

Ireland forward Callum Robinson said he has not been vaccinated against COVID-19 despite contracting the virus twice. The 26-year-old first tested positive in...