Sports / Football

Brazil and Argentina clash in a football final for 5th time 10 Jul 2021 - 09:25 am

RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil and Argentina will face off for the fifth time in a tournament final when they determine which team will...

No change in plan to let some Italians travel to Euro final - source 09 Jul 2021 - 01:59 pm

MILAN - There has been no change to plans to let 1,000 Italian soccer fans travel to London and attend Sunday's Euro 2020...

World Cup stadiums to be ready by year-end as Qatar begins 500 days countdown 09 Jul 2021 - 10:11 am

There are only 500 days to go until Qatar hosts the first FIFA World Cup in the Middle East and Arab world. The...

Al Sadd’s Xavi, Cazorla and Bounedjah clinch top QFA awards for the season 09 Jul 2021 - 09:34 am

Xavi Hernandez was named the best coach as reigning QNB Stars League champions Al Sadd bagged top honours in the Best Awards for...

Gold Cup: Qatar give final touches to preparations 09 Jul 2021 - 09:25 am

Asian champions Qatar yesterday started their final phase of preparations in Houston ahead of the CONCACAF Gold Cup, which will begin on Sunday....

Messi seeks international title as Argentina fans ask: If not now, when? 08 Jul 2021 - 10:03 pm

Brazil-Argentina games always throw up questions but one stands out ahead of this Saturday’s Copa America final in Rio de Janeiro: Can Lionel...

England face disciplinary probe over laser pen shone at Schmeichel 08 Jul 2021 - 02:18 pm

European football's governing body UEFA opened disciplinary proceedings against England on Thursday over a laser pen shone at Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel during...

Ex-Madrid captain Sergio Ramos signs 2-year deal with PSG 08 Jul 2021 - 01:12 pm

PARIS: Former Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos has signed a two-year contract with French club Paris Saint-Germain. Ramos left Madrid last month after...

beIN Sports marks 500 days-to-go milestone for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 08 Jul 2021 - 08:58 am

Doha: beIN Media Group — the global sports and entertainment broadcaster and its flagship sports channel beIN Sports, the official broadcaster of the...

England beats Denmark 2-1, reaches Euro 2020 final 08 Jul 2021 - 12:47 am

LONDON - England has broken through its semifinal ceiling at major soccer tournaments. A title match awaits for the first time in 55...

Argentina beat Colombia in shootout to reach Copa America final 07 Jul 2021 - 10:05 am

BRASILIA: Emiliano Martinez was the hero for Argentina as he saved three times in a shootout to take his team into a Copa...

Italy into Euro 2020 final with shoot-out win over Spain 07 Jul 2021 - 12:54 am

LONDON - Jorginho converted the decisive spot kick as Italy beat Spain 4-2 on penalties after their Euro 2020 semi-final ended 1-1 after...

Griezmann, Dembele apologise for video mocking hotel staff in Japan 06 Jul 2021 - 12:57 pm

Barcelona forwards Ousmane Dembele and Antoine Griezmann have apologised for a 2019 video appearing to mock hotel staff in Japan but denied their...

Brazil beats Peru 1-0 to advance to Copa America final 06 Jul 2021 - 12:23 pm

RIO DE JANEIRO: Many Brazil players didn't want to take part in the Copa America tournament. Look at them now. The Selecao advanced...

Stadiums in England set to return to full capacity from July 19 06 Jul 2021 - 12:35 am

Sports stadiums across England are set to return to full capacity from July 19 after the British government announced the next stage in...

Possession will be first battle against Italy, says Spain coach 06 Jul 2021 - 12:28 am

LONDON - Spain coach Luis Enrique believes Tuesday's Euro 2020 semi-final against Italy could hinge on who dominates possession. Spain broke a tournament...