Sports

Real lead clubs behind World Cup brilliance 14 Jul 2026 - 09:56 am

Doha, Qatar: While nations battle for World Cup glory, Europe’s biggest clubs have quietly staged a contest of their own in North America....

Mbappe, Yamal duel as France and Spain clash for spot in final 14 Jul 2026 - 09:44 am

Doha, Qatar: France’s bid for a third consecutive FIFA World Cup final faces its toughest challenge today when the two-time champions meet reigning...

'VAR-gentina?': conspiracy theories swirl ahead of World Cup semi-finals 13 Jul 2026 - 08:34 pm

Atlanta: Lionel Messi's brilliance has helped carry Argentina into a blockbuster World Cup semi-final with England in Atlanta on Wednesday. But the defending...

Jose Mourinho back at Real Madrid with a "mission" 13 Jul 2026 - 07:12 pm

MADRID: Jose Mourinho returned to Real Madrid's Valdebebas training center on Monday to begin preseason training after taking charge of the club's first...

Zverev second in ATP rankings behind Sinner after Wimbledon 13 Jul 2026 - 12:43 pm

Paris, France: Alexander Zverev moved second in the latest ATP rankings released on Monday behind Jannik Sinner who defeated the German in the...

England, Argentina to renew bitter rivalry in semi-final 13 Jul 2026 - 09:53 am

Los Angeles: England and Argentina will meet on Wednesday in a blockbuster World Cup semi-final infused with decades of bitter rivalry after they...

A legacy of pride: Qatar’s sports family pays tribute to Father Amir 13 Jul 2026 - 09:41 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s sports fraternity mourned the passing of the Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, paying tribute to a...

Infantino remembers Father Amir as mentor 13 Jul 2026 - 09:31 am

Doha, Qatar: FIFA President Gianni Infantino paid an emotional tribute to the Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, describing him...

AFC President hails architect of Qatar’s sporting rise 13 Jul 2026 - 09:21 am

Doha, Qatar: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has expressed his profound sorrow and deepest condolences to the...

OCA honours Father Amir’s sporting vision 13 Jul 2026 - 09:18 am

Doha, Qatar: The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) expressed deep sorrow following the passing of the Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin...

World Cup has changed me, says Haaland 13 Jul 2026 - 09:13 am

DOHA: To book a spot in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals, England pulled off something in Miami that no defence had even come...

Fakhira claims Gr. 1 PA Criterium Des Pouliches win 12 Jul 2026 - 10:04 am

Doha, Qatar: The four-year-old filly Fakhira confirmed her considerable talent with a determined victory win the 1900m contest, the Gr.1 (PA) Criterium Des...

Belgium’s golden generation takes final World Cup bow 12 Jul 2026 - 09:59 am

Doha, Qatar: Belgium’s finest era ends without the World Cup glory it once promised. For more than a decade, Belgium’s golden generation captivated...

Qatar’s Seifeldin clinches pole vault gold in China 12 Jul 2026 - 09:57 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s Seifeldin Mohamed Abdelsalam produced a dominant performance to win the men’s pole vault gold medal at the inaugural Asian U23...

Spain’s confidence soars before France challenge 12 Jul 2026 - 09:53 am

Doha, Qatar: Spain head into FIFA World Cup semi-final against France with growing confidence after their dramatic victory over Belgium, convinced they have...

Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 to reach World Cup semi-finals 12 Jul 2026 - 07:04 am

Kansas City: Argentina set up a World Cup semi-final against England as Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez scored in extra time to propel...

Bellingham heroics edge England past Norway and into World Cup semis 12 Jul 2026 - 03:05 am

Miami, United States: Jude Bellingham was England's hero once more by scoring twice as the Three Lions came from behind to end Norway's...

Ton-up Buttler takes new No 1 England to T20 series sweep of India 11 Jul 2026 - 09:37 pm

Southampton, United Kingdom: Jos Buttler's first international century in three years powered England to an emphatic 56-run victory over India at Southampton on...