Sports / Football

Al Rayyan hungry for more victories as Qatar SC look for turnaround 22 Nov 2015 - 12:32 am

Al Rayyan’s head coach Jorge Fossati (right) during a press conference on the eve of his team’s Qatar Stars League (QSL) match against...

Vardy equals Van Nistelrooy's EPL consecutive games goal record 22 Nov 2015 - 12:00 am

London: Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy equalled former Manchester United forward Ruud van Nustelrooy's record of scoring in 10 consecutive English Premier League...

Suarez, Neymar star as Barca rout Madrid 4-0 22 Nov 2015 - 12:00 am

Real Madrid's defender Sergio Ramos vies with Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi during the Spanish league "Clasico" football match Real Madrid CF vs...

Deeney's joy turns to despair as Man United beat Watford 21 Nov 2015 - 06:13 pm

Manchester United's Bastian Schweinsteiger celebrates with Ashley Young at the end of the match.Reuters Watford, United Kingdom: Watford captain Troy Deeney experienced the...

Elkeson magic as Evergrande reclaim Asian crown 21 Nov 2015 - 06:10 pm

Huang Bowen of China's Guangzhou Evergrande (L) is challenged by Kwon Kyung Won of the UAE's Al-Ahli during the AFC Champions League football...

El Clasico to hold minute of silence for Paris victims 21 Nov 2015 - 01:41 pm

Madrid: Players and spectators at this weekend's mammoth clash between Real Madrid and Barcelona in the Spanish capital will hold a minute of...

Madrid patience running thin with Bale, Ronaldo 21 Nov 2015 - 01:32 pm

Madrid: Real Madrid head into Tonight's blockbuster clash with Barcelona on the verge of crisis and in need of the world's two most...

Messi won't be 100 percent for 'Clasico' - Luis Enrique 21 Nov 2015 - 01:27 pm

BARCELONA: Barcelona forward Lionel Messi will not be at full fitness for Saturday's La Liga 'Clasico' at Real Madrid if he makes his...

Security concerns overshadow Messi’s Clasico return 21 Nov 2015 - 12:38 am

Real Madrid’s (from left) Gareth Bale, James, Keylor Navas, Kiko Casilla and Casemiro attend a training session, a day ahead of their “Clasico”...

Al Wakrah rout Mesaimeer 4-1 21 Nov 2015 - 12:33 am

Al Ahli’s Jouhen Beitsoun (left) attempts to score as Umm Salal goal-keeper Baba Malick (right) blocks his attempt during their QSL match yesterday. ...

El Jaish, Al Arabi ready for crunch QSL battle 21 Nov 2015 - 12:32 am

El Jaish’s coach Sabri Lamouchi (centre) speaks at a pre-match press conference in Doha yesterday. Doha: El Jaish are the only side besides...

Benitez promises Madrid on the offensive against Barcelona 21 Nov 2015 - 12:07 am

MADRID: Rafa Benitez promises Real Madrid will come out attacking in the first clasico of the season against Barcelona on Saturday. With all...

Allegri dismisses suggestions of a Juventus injury crisis 21 Nov 2015 - 12:00 am

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri bombarded reporters with his team's injury statistics on Friday as he dismissed the suggestion that he is overworking his...

Messi return to reunite 'MNS' for the 'Clasico' 20 Nov 2015 - 03:57 pm

Lionel Messi's return from injury looks to be coming at exactly the right time for Barcelona as he gears up for a reunion...

Tensions running high for La Liga 'Clasico' 20 Nov 2015 - 03:51 pm

Tensions will be running higher than ever when Real Madrid host bitter rivals Barcelona for the opening La Liga 'Clasico' of the season...

QVA Super Cup: Al Rayyan to face Al Arabi in final 20 Nov 2015 - 12:47 am

Captains and coaches of Al Arabi and Al Rayyan pose for a group picture on the eve of the Qatar Volleyball Association (QVA)...

QSL: Unhappy Al Gharafa fire coach 20 Nov 2015 - 12:45 am

Doha: Unhappy with the results at the ongoing Qatar Stars League (QSL), Al Gharafa Sports Club yesterday fired Brazilian coach Pericles Chamusca. The...