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Al Duhail’s Ali sidelined for three weeks after injury 18 Sep 2019 - 08:23 am

Al Duhail announced the absence of Iraqi striker Mohanad Ali for three weeks because of the injury he suffered during their QNB Stars...

Germany heading to Qatar with 71 athletes 18 Sep 2019 - 08:13 am

The German Athletics Federation (DLV) has named 71 athletes on its team for the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019, which will be...

Japan names team for Doha Worlds 18 Sep 2019 - 08:07 am

Japan has selected 55 athletes for the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019, which will be held from 27 September until 6 October....

Xavi hails ‘unbelievable performance’ 18 Sep 2019 - 08:01 am

Al Sadd coach Xavi Hernandez expressed his delight at the ‘unbelievable performance’ of his side which helped the Qatari club reach the semi-finals...

Neymar's PSG Champions League suspension cut 17 Sep 2019 - 03:05 pm

Lausanne: Neymar's Champions League ban for insulting match officials on social media has been reduced from three games to two following an appeal,...

No more biryani: Misbah changes diet of Pakistan cricketers 17 Sep 2019 - 02:48 pm

Lahore: Remember the video of a Pakistani fan who had accused Sarfaraz Ahmed's men of eating "pizza and burger" ahead of the much-anticipated...

'Fearless' Pant cannot be 'careless', says India coach 17 Sep 2019 - 02:43 pm

Dharamsala, India: India's new batting coach Vikram Rathour warned Rishabh Pant and other rising stars on Tuesday not to turn from "fearless" to...

‘We deserved a better result’, rues Faria after draw against Al Rayyan 17 Sep 2019 - 12:08 am

DOHA: Al Duhail coach Rui Faria said he was disappointed that his side dropped points against former champions Al Rayyan after the two...

Al Sadd could face Liverpool as path to Club World Cup revealed 17 Sep 2019 - 12:00 am

Zurich: Qatari giants Al Sadd could face favourites and European champions Liverpool in the English side’s first match at the FIFA Club World...

Qatar’s planned PPP law seen to attract more FDI: Foreign trade offices 17 Sep 2019 - 12:00 am

The international business community, including Doha-based foreign trade offices, anticipate the implementation of Qatar’s new public-private partnership (PPP) law to accelerate the country’s...

Liverpool begins Champions League defense at Napoli 16 Sep 2019 - 08:50 pm

DORTMUND, Germany: Defending champion Liverpool and Barcelona open their Champions League campaigns with difficult away games on Tuesday as Europe's top club competition...

Liverpool's Jordan Henderson celebrates with the trophy and team mates after winning the Champions League final. Reuters/Carl Recine

Lyon's Denayer fit to face Zenit St Petersburg 16 Sep 2019 - 06:21 pm

Olympique Lyonnais captain Jason Denayer will be fit to play against Zenit St Petersburg in their Champions League opener on Tuesday and help...

Liverpool favored for 1st Club World Cup in Qatar 16 Sep 2019 - 05:24 pm

ZURICH: Nine years after winning the right to host the 2022 World Cup, Qatar will stage a FIFA soccer tournament when the Club...

Rudiger ruled out for Chelsea on Lampard's big night 16 Sep 2019 - 04:38 pm

LONDON: Frank Lampard is proud to be leading Chelsea back into the Champions League but will be without defender Antonio Rudiger for Tuesday's...

Reus plots Dortmund path past Barcelona 16 Sep 2019 - 04:10 pm

Berlin: Borussia Dortmund captain Marco Reus insisted Monday that his team could beat Barcelona regardless of whether Lionel Messi plays or not, but...

Prolific Smith says 'pretty cooked' after Ashes effort 16 Sep 2019 - 10:03 am

London: Run-machine Steve Smith described himself as being "pretty cooked" after his prolific bat ensured Australia will return home having retained the coveted...

Endurance athlete completes longest ocean swim 16 Sep 2019 - 09:34 am

VIEUX FORT, St Lucia: Endurance athlete Cameron Bellamy completed the longest recorded ocean channel swim on Sunday, covering the 151.7 km (94 miles)...