Sports

Germany looks to become 1st repeat Cup champ in half-century 12 Jun 2018 - 07:43 pm

MOSCOW: The soccer world gathers in 11 cities across the European portion of Russia starting Thursday for a 32-day, 64-match championship. The United...

Lopetegui to coach Real Madrid after World Cup 12 Jun 2018 - 07:37 pm

Madrid: Spain coach Julen Lopetegui will replace Zinedine Zidane in charge of Real Madrid after the World Cup, the Spanish giants said Tuesday...

With Mane, Senegal expects team to match 2002 run 12 Jun 2018 - 07:09 pm

DAKAR, Senegal: When the World Cup trophy tour reached Senegal, President Macky Sall got the taste of being a champion. It's an experience...

Pogba can shine at World Cup, says Sagna 12 Jun 2018 - 03:13 pm

France midfielder Paul Pogba can put an underwhelming season at Manchester United behind him and make an impact at the World Cup, according...

Buttons fly in Brazilian tabletop football game 12 Jun 2018 - 02:37 pm

Rio de Janeiro: The ball goes right over the defenders and into the corner of the net. Goal for Zidane! Well, at least...

Tunisian city of Tabarka to host training camp for Qatari referees 12 Jun 2018 - 08:24 am

Doha: The Tunisian city of Tabarka will host the training camp for Qatari referees in preparation for the 2018/2019 football season between July...

Tennis icon Federer 'may sign $300 million deal' 11 Jun 2018 - 08:24 pm

STUTTGART: Tennis star Roger Federer here on Monday attempted to calm weekend speculation that he is about to sign a lucrative clothing contract...

Zidane happy to have his feet up 11 Jun 2018 - 08:18 pm

Paris: Zinedine Zidane said Monday he was happy to have some time off after stepping down as Real Madrid coach just days after...

Patrick Vieira takes over as Nice coach 11 Jun 2018 - 08:12 pm

Nice, France: After more than 20 years away, former Arsenal and France star Patrick Vieira, is returning to Ligue 1 to take the...

Messi says Argentina future depends on World Cup 11 Jun 2018 - 10:44 am

Bronnitsy, Russia: Argentina captain Lionel Messi said his international future will be determined by his country's performance at the World Cup in Russia....

Australia head to Russia 'buzzing' after Hungary win 11 Jun 2018 - 02:12 am

MELBOURNE: Australia made heavy weather of their final World Cup warm-up against Hungary on Saturday but will head to Russia with confidence high...

Nadal insists passing Federer's 20 Slams not on agenda 11 Jun 2018 - 01:43 am

Paris: Rafael Nadal insists that he has no desire to become locked into an arms race with Roger Federer to surpass his great...

Samba shatters more records on way to win 11 Jun 2018 - 01:42 am

DOHA: Qatar’s Abderrahman Samba cruised to yet another victory at the Diamond League, shattering several records by marking his personal best in Stockholm...

Qatar clinch 2 more medals to end Japan campaign in style 11 Jun 2018 - 01:42 am

Doha: Qatar, yesterday clinched two more silver medals on the final day of the 18th Asian Junior Athletics Championships in Gifu, Japan. Bassem...

Golf coaching camp concludes at DGC 11 Jun 2018 - 01:42 am

Doha: A Golf coaching camp organised by Indian Sports Centre at the Doha Golf Club (DGC) concluded recently. Twenty-five golf enthusiasts attended the...

Scotland stuns top-ranked England 1st time in thrilling ODI shock 11 Jun 2018 - 01:42 am

Edinburgh: Scotland enjoyed the greatest victory in their cricket history by holding their nerve to beat world number one-ranked England by six runs...