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QSL Cup: Al Sadd, Al Rayyan clash in second round today 11 Oct 2017 - 02:22 am

The second round of the action-packed QSL Cup comes to a close when local heavyweights Al Sadd and Al Rayyan meet on a...

FIA: Qatar’s Al Attiyah retains World title with Morocco win 11 Oct 2017 - 02:22 am

Erfoud, Morocco: Overdrive Racing’s Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah, the ace Qatari rally driver yesterday, made sure of a fourth FIA World Cup for...

Wilshere enjoying responsibilities in new Arsenal system 10 Oct 2017 - 06:29 pm

Jack Wilshere is enjoying his interchangeable role in Arsenal's 3-4-3 system and feels the London club have improved defensively after adopting the formation....

Stoichkov to lose consul role over Catalan backing 10 Oct 2017 - 06:23 pm

Sofia: Bulgaria will seek to revoke the honorary consul status of former Barcelona football star Hristo Stoichkov over his backing of Catalan independence,...

Syria sorry as World Cup bid ends in tears 10 Oct 2017 - 04:48 pm

Sydney: Syria coach Ayman al-Hakim said Mahmoud al-Mawas's extra-time red card was the turning point as his war-torn team's fairytale World Cup bid...

Candreva ensures Italy seeded in play-offs 10 Oct 2017 - 04:41 pm

Shkodër, Albania: Antonio Candreva lifted Italy to a 1-0 win over Albania in their final World Cup qualifying game on Monday that assures...

Wales players urge Coleman to stay on 10 Oct 2017 - 04:32 pm

Cardiff, United Kingdom: Senior Wales players have urged manager Chris Coleman to stay on despite the heartbreak of failing to qualify for next...

Five-wicket Perera stars in Sri Lanka series win 10 Oct 2017 - 03:31 pm

Dubai: Off-spinner Dilruwan Perera finished with five wickets to help Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by 68 runs in the second Test in Dubai...

Australia beat 10-man Syria in World Cup play-off 10 Oct 2017 - 02:53 pm

Sydney: Veteran striker Tim Cahill scored deep into extra time to take Australia a big step closer to next year's World Cup and...

Iceland Qualify for World Cup for First Time 10 Oct 2017 - 11:15 am

Reykjavik: Iceland qualified for the World Cup for the first time on Monday following a 2-0 win over Kosovo. Needing victory to guarantee...

2018 Artistic Gymnastics Worlds: Hosts Qatar handed FIG flag 10 Oct 2017 - 10:03 am

Qatar Olympic Committee Second Vice-President Dr. Thani bin Abdulrahman Al Kuwari (centre) receiving the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) flag from FIG President Morinari...

Qatar unveils new league ‘Hathab’ 10 Oct 2017 - 09:58 am

The Qatar Equestrian Federation (QEF) and Al Shaqab yesterday joined hands to launch a new 12-leg series aimed at encouraging young riding talent...

Serena targets Australian Open title defence - organisers 10 Oct 2017 - 08:22 am

MELBOURNE: Former world number one and new mum Serena Williams is targeting a return to Melbourne Park next year to defend her Australian...

Real Madrid eye third Club World Cup title 09 Oct 2017 - 06:35 pm

Abu Dhabi: Defending champions Real Madrid will play the winner of a play-off between the Asian champions and Auckland City/Al Jazira in the...

Netherlands need World Cup miracle, says Robben 09 Oct 2017 - 05:35 pm

Amsterdam: Unless the Netherlands can beat Sweden by a seven-goal margin on Tuesday the inventors of the beautiful game will be absent from...

Xavi open to being Qatar World Cup 2022 coach 09 Oct 2017 - 05:16 pm

Doha: Xavi Hernandez said he is open to being Qatar's coach when it hosts the 2022 World Cup and claimed that he is...

Syria coach backs depleted squad to continue dream run 09 Oct 2017 - 04:23 pm

SYDNEY: Syria coach Ayman Hakeem has backed his heavily depleted squad to continue the war-ravaged nation's unlikely march towards a maiden World Cup...