Sports / Football

Record-chasing Italy becoming the team to fear at Euro 2020 26 Jun 2021 - 09:20 am

Italy’s unbeaten streak won’t last forever, and Austria coach Franco Foda is plotting to be the one to stop it. The Italians have...

Qatar ready to host safe World Cup: Al Thawadi 25 Jun 2021 - 12:21 pm

Secretary-General of the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC) H E Hassan Al Thawadi said that the FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar...

beIN Sports launches Knockout Package for Euro 2020 and Copa America matches 25 Jun 2021 - 10:11 am

beIN Sports yesterday announced the launch of its new Knockout Package that gives subscribers across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) access...

Gutsy Palestine crush Comoros 5-1 25 Jun 2021 - 09:59 am

Palestine produced the best show of the FIFA Arab Cup 2021 qualifiers so far as they came from behind to thrash Comoros 5-1,...

Colombia want referee axed after ball hits him before goal 24 Jun 2021 - 09:05 pm

The Colombian Football Federation (FCF) has asked Copa America organizers to suspend the referee from their 2-1 defeat by Brazil, saying he prejudiced...

Spain lifts crowd restrictions in La Liga from next season 24 Jun 2021 - 04:36 pm

MADRID: Spain will lift capacity restrictions in professional soccer and basketball games from the next season, Health Minister Carolina Darias said on Thursday,...

'Every life matters for Qatar': Vaccine offer a step in right direction, say fans 24 Jun 2021 - 11:40 am

Qatar offering free COVID-19 vaccine to football fans will pave the way for a safe and secure edition of the 2022 FIFA World...

Al Helwe shines as Lebanon edge Djibouti 24 Jun 2021 - 09:32 am

Hilal Al Helwe was the scorer as Lebanon confirmed berth in this year’s first FIFA Arab Cup with a 1-0 victory over Djibouti...

Brazil beats 2-1 Colombia after referee's accidental pass 24 Jun 2021 - 09:15 am

SAO PAULO: Defending Copa America champions Brazil beat Colombia 2-1 in a tense match on Wednesday that featured three extraordinary goals. Despite the...

Germany salvage late 2-2 draw against Hungary to head for Euro 2020 last 16 24 Jun 2021 - 12:12 am

MUNICH - A late Leon Goretzka goal salvaged a 2-2 draw for Germany against Hungary on Wednesday night, in a whip-saw contest that...

France top group, Portugal squeeze into last 16 after 2-2 draw 24 Jun 2021 - 12:05 am

BUDAPEST - Two penalties from Cristiano Ronaldo helped holders Portugal squeeze into the last 16 of the European Championship after a 2-2 draw...

Sweden take top spot after thrilling 3-2 win over Poland 23 Jun 2021 - 09:13 pm

ST PETERSBURG - Sweden topped Group E and sent Poland home from the European Championship on Wednesday with a stoppage time winner to...

Spain crush Slovakia to set up Euros last-16 date with Croatia 23 Jun 2021 - 09:02 pm

SEVILLE - Spain claimed the biggest win of the tournament with a 5-0 thrashing of Slovakia in their final European Championship Group E...

Dutch striker de Jong out of Euros after training ground injury 23 Jun 2021 - 12:01 pm

AMSTERDAM: Netherlands striker Luuk de Jong has been forced to quit the European Championship after suffering a knee injury in training on Tuesday,...

Vaccine offer, 'architecturally fascinating' venues create fan buzz ahead of Qatar 2022 23 Jun 2021 - 10:21 am

Qatar’s ‘generous’ offer to provide one million COVID-19 vaccines to visitors keen to watch the 2022 FIFA World Cup matches will ensure a...

Mauritania see off Yemen to seal Arab Cup spot 23 Jun 2021 - 10:15 am

The ongoing FIFA Arab Cup Qualifiers produced another fascinating match last night with Mauritania sealing their berth in the group stage after a...

England get the job done with 1-0 win over Czechs 23 Jun 2021 - 12:08 am

LONDON - England delivered an efficient but hardly scintillating display to beat Czech Republic 1-0 with an early Raheem Sterling header on Tuesday...