Sports / Football

Regional fans share their passion for football 14 Dec 2021 - 09:39 am

Doha: Fans from across the globe are enjoying the sights and sounds of the FIFA Arab Cup, which is currently being hosted in...

Qatar impress with high press 14 Dec 2021 - 09:11 am

Doha:In their FIFA Arab Cup 2021 quarter-final match against UAE, Qatar impressed with their impactful high press. From the very first minute of...

Tunisia and Egypt nearing full strength as semi-final preparation intensifies 14 Dec 2021 - 08:44 am

Doha: Tunisia left-back Ali Maaloul joined the team’s training after missing three matches, the Tunisian Football Federation announced. The 31-year-old Maaloul reportedly picked...

Arab Gulf Cup Football Federation executives meet in Doha 14 Dec 2021 - 08:28 am

Doha:President of the Arab Gulf Cup Football Federation (AGCFF) Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani chaired yesterday a meeting of the...

We need to double our efforts against Algeria: Qatar captain Al Haydos 14 Dec 2021 - 08:25 am

Doha: Captain Hassan Al Haydos has said Qatar are eagerly looking forward to make history by winning their maiden FIFA Arab Cup title...

Premier League has record 42 positive COVID-19 cases in past week 13 Dec 2021 - 11:58 pm

The Premier League found a record 42 cases of COVID-19 among players and staff at various clubs over the past week, it said...

PSG get Real, Man Utd v Atletico in revised Champions League last-16 draw 13 Dec 2021 - 07:01 pm

Reuters Paris St Germain will face Real Madrid in a titanic clash in the last 16 of the Champions League while Manchester United...

Sudan fire coach after conceding 10 goals in Arab Cup 13 Dec 2021 - 04:29 pm

KHARTOUM: Sudan fired coach Hubert Velud less than a month before they play at the Africa Cup of Nations following a poor run...

Champions League draw to be entirely re-done 13 Dec 2021 - 03:43 pm

Doha: The draw for the Champions League last 16 ties will be conducted again after a technical error in the software which advises...

Ahmed Refaat, Egypt’s super sub 13 Dec 2021 - 10:01 am

Doha: Before the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021, Ahmed Refaat had made just a solitary appearance for the Egypt senior team. Back on...

Belaili: An Algerian jewel with Brazilian talent 13 Dec 2021 - 09:10 am

Doha: The name Rabah Madjer invariably comes up whenever Algerian football is the topic of discussion. A shining star of the 1980s, he...

Queiroz hails players’ personality as Egypt prepare for North African derby 13 Dec 2021 - 09:08 am

Doha: Egypt showed a ‘strong personality’ in their comeback win over Jordan, which ensured they qualified for the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021...

Almoez upbeat as Qatar brace for Algeria semi 13 Dec 2021 - 08:51 am

Doha: Qatar faces formidable opponents in Algeria in the semi-finals of the FIFA Arab Cup 2021, with home team’s quarter-final hero Almoez Ali...

Arab Cup achieving milestones, setting pace for Qatar 2022 13 Dec 2021 - 08:41 am

Doha: The ongoing FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 continues to break boundaries as the host nation prepares for the global football fiesta -...

Manchester United suffer COVID-19 outbreak 12 Dec 2021 - 09:08 pm

LONDON- Manchester United suffered an outbreak of COVID-19 among players and staff on Sunday, jeopardising their next Premier League game against Brentford. United,...

Juve's domestic woes continue in 1-1 draw at Venezia 12 Dec 2021 - 02:58 pm

MILAN:Juventus’ domestic problems deepened as it was held at relegation-threatened Venezia to 1-1 in Serie A on Saturday. Mattia Aramu scored in the...