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This is a historic moment in world football: Al Khelaifi 12 Aug 2021 - 11:56 am

Paris: President of Paris Saint-Germain, Nasser Al Khelaifi, confirmed that signing Argentine star Lionel Messi is a historic event, not only in French...

Nishikori withdraws from Toronto Masters with shoulder injury 11 Aug 2021 - 11:30 pm

TORONTO - Japan's Kei Nishikori became the latest withdrawal from the ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Toronto on Wednesday with a shoulder injury....

‘Generation Amazing’s legacy will be felt long after the final whistle in 2022’ 11 Aug 2021 - 08:48 pm

With Qatar 2022 closer than ever, Generation Amazing has already had a positive impact on more than 725,000 youth in ten countries as...

Nadal withdraws from Cincinnati hardcourt event with foot injury 11 Aug 2021 - 08:05 pm

Rafa Nadal's U.S. Open preparations have suffered another setback after the Spaniard withdrew from next week's Cincinnati hardcourt event with a nagging foot...

England's Broad ruled out of India test series 11 Aug 2021 - 07:33 pm

England seamer Stuart Broad will miss the remainder of the test series against India due to a tear in his right calf, the...

The pull of brand Messi: shirts, social media and TV rights 11 Aug 2021 - 07:25 pm

PARIS - Replica shirts bearing his name are flying off the shelves, followers are flocking by the million to his new club's social...

No away fans for September internationals due to COVID 11 Aug 2021 - 06:57 pm

Travelling supporters will not be permitted at next month's international fixtures in Europe due to a surge in COVID-19 cases, football's world (FIFA)...

Messi says dream is to lead Paris St Germain to Champions League glory 11 Aug 2021 - 01:21 pm

Paris: Lionel Messi said on Wednesday he was delighted to have signed for French club Paris St Germain and that he was ready...

Messi makes football 'beautiful', says Paris St Germain president 11 Aug 2021 - 12:24 pm

Paris: Nasser al-Khelaifi, the president and CEO of Paris St Germain, said it was an "amazing and historic day" to present Lionel Messi ...

Samlla storms to Al Rayyan Cup win 11 Aug 2021 - 10:34 am

Deauville: In prescience of H E Sheikh Ali bin Jassim Al Thani, Ambassador of Qatar to France, Deauville racecourse was the scene of...

We want to repeat last season’s achievements: Xavi 11 Aug 2021 - 10:28 am

Doha: The QNB Stars League champions Al Sadd are gearing up for their title defence. The former Barcelona and Al Sadd star Xavi...

Castro named new Al Duhail coach 11 Aug 2021 - 09:10 am

Doha: Qatar football giants Al Duhail yesterday announced that prominent Portuguese tactician Luis Castro will replace Frenchman Sabri Lamouchi as head coach. The...

Lionel Messi signs two-year contract with PSG 10 Aug 2021 - 11:45 pm

PARIS - Lionel Messi joined star-packed Paris St Germain on Tuesday after leaving Barcelona, the club where he had begun and expected to...

ICC prepares bid for cricket's inclusion in 2028 LA Games 10 Aug 2021 - 08:19 pm

NEW DELHI - The International Cricket Council (ICC) is preparing a bid for the game's inclusion in the 2028 Olympic Games in Los...

Ferrari keen for Schumacher to stay at Haas 10 Aug 2021 - 07:44 pm

Ferrari wants Formula One rookie Mick Schumacher to stay at Haas next season and Italian Antonio Giovinazzi to remain with Alfa Romeo, team...

Cairns on life support after heart problem in Australia - report 10 Aug 2021 - 07:37 pm

MELBOURNE: Former New Zealand cricket all-rounder Chris Cairns is on life support at a Canberra hospital after recently collapsing with a health problem...

Shoulder surgery a success, says Manchester United's Rashford 10 Aug 2021 - 07:27 pm

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has successfully undergone surgery on his shoulder, the player said on Tuesday. The 23-year-old, who was hampered by...