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Dutch star De Jong brands Qatar 2022 World Cup plans as ‘amazing’ 20 Nov 2018 - 12:39 am

Doha: A member of the Netherlands’ UEFA EURO 2012 and 2014 World Cup squads, midfielder Nigel de Jong (pictured) knows what it takes...

Qatar’s Al Modaihki elected Executive Director of FIDE 20 Nov 2018 - 12:28 am

Doha: The World Chess Federation (FIDE) yesterday elected President of Qatar Chess Association Mohammed Al Modaihki as Executive Director for International Relations of...

Courageous Qatar hold Iceland 2-2 in friendly 20 Nov 2018 - 12:28 am

EUPEN, Belgium: Qatar yesterday produced a fighting 2-2 draw against World Cup side Iceland in an international friendly. Captain Hassan Al Haydos (3)...

Qatar Olympic Committee marks Sport Excellence Day, honours top performing athletes 20 Nov 2018 - 12:15 am

Doha: Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) held a special ceremony yesterday at Aspire Dome to mark Sport Excellence Day and recognize those who make...

Arab Shooting Championship: Qatar’s Masoud clinches double as hosts bag three gold medals 20 Nov 2018 - 12:08 am

Doha: Qatar dominated on the second day of the 14th Arab Shooting Championship by clinching three gold medals in skeet with former Asian...

Seeing double: Twins score for opposing teams 19 Nov 2018 - 06:08 pm

Milan: Italy's second division was seeing double on Sunday after twin brothers scored for opposing teams in a mid-table Serie B clash between...

Even in Year 16, LeBron James refusing to slow down 19 Nov 2018 - 03:37 pm

MIAMI: LeBron James stopped worrying about his place in history long ago. His legacy has been secure for years. The argument about where...

Teen driver in hours-long surgery after Macau GP horror crash 19 Nov 2018 - 01:08 pm

Hong Kong: A 17-year-old female driver spent at least seven hours in surgery Monday, after fracturing her spine in a horrifying crash at...

Zverev ATP Finals win hints at changing of the guard 19 Nov 2018 - 12:27 pm

London: Alexander Zverev won the biggest title of his career against Novak Djokovic at the ATP Finals on Sunday, but is the new...

India prepared for extra pace and bounce in Australia: Rohit 19 Nov 2018 - 10:23 am

India have the quality and confidence in their batting ranks to master the extra pace and bounce on Australian wickets and excel across...

Qatar 2022 countdown is on as beIN chalks out special plans 19 Nov 2018 - 12:15 am

Doha: As the four-year countdown for 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar kicks off on November 21, beIN is dedicating a full day in...

Upbeat Qatar eye another upset in Iceland friendly 19 Nov 2018 - 12:00 am

Doha: After a stunning victory over World No.8 Switzerland, Qatar willl be eyeing another impressive performance when they take on Iceland in international...

Qatar’s Hassan nominated for top AFC award 19 Nov 2018 - 12:00 am

DOHA: Qatar national team defender Abdulkraim Hassan has been nominated for the prestigious 2018 AFC-Player-of-the-Year award, it has been confirmed. The AFC Player-of-the-Year...

76ers beat Hornets despite Walker's 60, Mavs shock Warriors 18 Nov 2018 - 03:00 pm

Los Angeles: Philadelphia's Jimmy Butler delivered the overtime dagger as the 76ers withstood 60 points from Kemba Walker in a 122-119 NBA victory...

Qatar gear up for Iceland friendly 18 Nov 2018 - 09:37 am

Qatari players in action during a training session in Eupen yesterday, ahead of their international friendly match against Iceland which will be played...

QSL Cup: Al Duhail and Umm Salal share points 18 Nov 2018 - 09:21 am

DOHA: Qatar football giants Al Duhail and Umm Salal played out a 1-1 draw as battle to conquer Group A continued after Round...

Shastri says India 'taking no prisoners' in Australia 18 Nov 2018 - 09:11 am

Brisbane: Coach Ravi Shastri vowed Sunday India will "take no prisoners" in their quest to win a Test series in Australia for the...

Al Rumaihi dominates with another double 18 Nov 2018 - 09:07 am

DOHA: Qatari show jumping star Mubarak Yousuf Al Rumaihi sealed his supremacy at the 2018 Al Rayyan International Show Jumping Championship when he...