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Don't suspend Paredes for World Cup final fracas: Spain midfielder Gavi 22 Jul 2026 - 07:14 pm

Madrid: Spain midfielder Gavi said on Wednesday that he did not believe Argentina's Leandro Paredes should be banned for his role in the...

Qatar's Badaghimofrad claims silver, Mohammadi bags bronze in Hungary 22 Jul 2026 - 11:16 am

Doha: Qatar’s Shahin Eidimohammad Badaghimofrad produced an outstanding display to claim the silver medal in the 82kg Greco-Roman category at the United World...

Qatar SC part ways with French defender Kimpembe 22 Jul 2026 - 11:13 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar SChave announced the departure of French defender Presnel Kimpembe from the club's first-team squad. In a statement issued on Tuesday,...

QSL 2 new season football matches to kick off August 23 21 Jul 2026 - 03:51 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stars League (QSL) announced the QSL 2 League schedule for 2026-2027 season, which will kick off on August 23....

Argentina represented themselves in 'best possible way' at World Cup: Fernandez 21 Jul 2026 - 03:27 pm

London: Enzo Fernandez insists Argentina represented themselves in the "best possible way" at the World Cup despite the Chelsea midfielder's red card in...

Former Man Utd boss Ferguson salutes old rival Keegan 21 Jul 2026 - 03:16 pm

London: Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has saluted Kevin Keegan for building Newcastle's "greatest team" following his old rival's death aged 75....

'The pain is immense,' says Messi of World Cup defeat 21 Jul 2026 - 09:35 am

Miami: Lionel Messi said on Monday that after Argentina’s World Cup final loss “the pain is immense and it’s going to take a...

beIN Sports reveals record World Cup viewership for Arab matches 21 Jul 2026 - 09:34 am

Doha, Qatar: This has been a FIFA World Cup like no other for Arab football – and the region has watched it like...

Champions Spain lap up adulation of a million 21 Jul 2026 - 09:28 am

Madrid: New World Cup champions Spain began their celebration parade on an open-top bus through the streets of Madrid yesterday early evening, with...

End of an era: Generation that defined modern football 21 Jul 2026 - 09:19 am

Doha, Qatar: Before the first ball was kicked in World Cup 2026, much of the conversation revolved around the next generation. By the...

The Peninsula's World Cup XI 21 Jul 2026 - 12:14 am

DOHA: When the FIFA World Cup began in North America, every nation dreamed of lifting the trophy. Four weeks and 104 matches later,...

Belgian FA announces departure of national team coach Rudi Garcia 20 Jul 2026 - 10:33 pm

Brussels: The Belgian Football Association announced the departure of Rudi Garcia as head coach of the national team following Belgium's campaign at the...

Lara calls for celebration of 'father figure' Sobers 20 Jul 2026 - 06:15 pm

London: Brian Lara has urged the "whole of the Caribbean" to celebrate GarrySobersfollowing the death of the West Indies legend. Sobers, widely regarded...

Superb Spain worthy winners of World Cup dominated by superstar names 20 Jul 2026 - 12:40 pm

East Rutherford, United States: It was a World Cup in which football's biggest names sprinkled stardust over the tournament, yet in the end...

Spain down Argentina to win World Cup, shatter Messi dream 20 Jul 2026 - 01:52 am

East Rutherford, United States: Ferran Torres scored an extra-time winner as Spain defeated holders Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup on Sunday...

Argentina vs Spain FIFA World Cup 2026 Final 19 Jul 2026 - 09:30 pm

Doha, Qatar: The showpiece at the New York New Jersey Stadium, kicking off at 10pm Qatar time, will be the 104th and final...

Gulf qualifiers for FIBA U18 Asia Cup set to tip off in Doha on July 25 19 Jul 2026 - 08:31 pm

Doha, Qatar: The organizing committee of the Gulf qualifying tournament for the FIBA U18 Asia Cup has approved the competition schedule for the...

Antonelli wins Belgian Grand Prix 19 Jul 2026 - 05:49 pm

Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium: Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli extended his lead at the top of the world championship with victory in the Belgian Grand Prix...