Sports / Football

Football’s power inspires and unites communities: Al Thawadi 05 Jul 2021 - 08:29 am

Doha: The Secretary-General of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), H E Hassan Al Thawadi, called on the international community to...

Stereotypes fade with mixed styles of Euro 2020's final four 04 Jul 2021 - 07:12 pm

Manchester, England: Four teams head to London for the final week of Euro 2020 and as well as promising close battles, the two...

Crystal Palace appoint former Nice boss Vieira as new manager 04 Jul 2021 - 03:28 pm

Crystal Palace have appointed former Nice boss Patrick Vieira as their new manager on a three-year deal to replace Roy Hodgson, the Premier...

Czechs show they are a team on the rise after deep Euro 2020 run 04 Jul 2021 - 02:08 pm

PRAGUE: The Czech Republic showed they are team ready to compete with the heavyweights of European football after a run to the quarter-finals...

Qatar set to take on El Salvador today 04 Jul 2021 - 08:26 am

Qatar players during a training session yesterday as they gear up for friendly game against El Salvador to be played in Pula, Croatia,...

England thrash Ukraine to reach Euro semis as Kane scores twice 04 Jul 2021 - 01:15 am

ROME - England thumped Ukraine 4-0 as Harry Kane's double helped them reach their first European Championship semi-final in 25 years in emphatic...

Denmark beats Czechs 2-1 to reach Euro 2020 semifinals 03 Jul 2021 - 09:17 pm

BAKU, Azerbaijan: Denmark's journey at the European Championship is headed to London. The Danes, who have developed into a surprise contender after their...

Another chance gone for Belgium's 'golden generation' 03 Jul 2021 - 11:59 am

MUNICH: There is still next year's World Cup in Qatar to come, but Belgium's "golden generation" will know that elimination on Friday from...

Brazil qualifies for Copa America semi-finals 03 Jul 2021 - 11:24 am

Goiania: Team Brazil has qualified for the semi-finals of Copa America 2021 after defeating Chile. Lucas Paqueta's goal in the 47th minute sees...

Italy reach semis with 2-1 win over Belgium 03 Jul 2021 - 08:49 am

Italy set up a Euro 2020 semi-final clash against Spain after first half goals from Nicolo Barella and Lorenzo Insigne led the Azzurri...

Germany's Kroos announces retirement from international football 02 Jul 2021 - 05:51 pm

Germany midfielder Toni Kroos has announced his retirement from international football after his team's exit from the European Championship, the 31-year-old said on...

Road to Qatar 2022: Japan, Australia in Group B for last AFC qualifying round 02 Jul 2021 - 09:55 am

Asia’s best learnt of their opponents following the conclusion of the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar virtual draw in Kuala Lumpur,...

Sanchez names Qatar squad for Gold Cup 02 Jul 2021 - 09:42 am

Qatar head coach Felix Sanchez (pictured) yesterday named a 23-player squad for this month’s CONCACAF Gold Cup set to take place in the...

German minister slams 'irresponsible' UEFA over Euro 2020 crowds 01 Jul 2021 - 06:11 pm

BERLIN: A German minister called European soccer's governing body UEFA "utterly irresponsible" on Thursday for allowing big crowds at the Euro 2020 tournament...

Dortmund agree 85 mln euro Sancho sale to Man Utd 01 Jul 2021 - 02:19 pm

Borussia Dortmund have reached an agreement for the 85 million euros ($101 million) transfer of England winger Jadon Sancho to Manchester United, the...