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Belmadi upbeat despite goalless draw in Tehran 24 May 2017 - 10:30 pm

Lekhwiya coach Djamel Belmadi was in upbeat mood after his side managed to hold Persepolis to a goalless draw in the first leg...

No Federer, Serena, Sharapova - no problem for Roland Garros 24 May 2017 - 10:20 pm

Paris: Roland Garros organisers are confident that the absence from the 2017 French Open of Roger Federer, Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova will...

Losail range to host Nishan Championship 24 May 2017 - 10:20 pm

Professional and amateur shooters along with archers will be vying for the top prizes at the ‘unique’ Nishan Championship to be hosted by...

QSL: Promising Madibo eyes more trophies with Duhail next season 24 May 2017 - 10:20 pm

Lekhwiya youngster Asim Madibo believes that he can emulate the achievements of team-mate Almoez Ali next season, and push for a nomination for...

Spain Supreme Court confirms Messi fraud sentence 24 May 2017 - 04:02 pm

Madrid: Spain's Supreme Court on Wednesday confirmed a 21-month jail sentence and 2.09-million-euro ($2.25 million) fine imposed on Lionel Messi for tax fraud,...

Cup final is about Arsenal not me: Wenger 24 May 2017 - 02:04 pm

London: Arsene Wenger insists that Saturday's FA Cup final is about much more than him and his future, and revolves instead around Arsenal's...

Koke pens five-year extension at Atletico 24 May 2017 - 11:00 am

Midfielder Koke has signed a contract extension to stay at Atletico Madrid until June 2024, the club confirmed on Tuesday. The Spain international...

India's generation next are Bitburg-bound 24 May 2017 - 10:09 am

MUMBAI: India has been stepping up efforts to unlock its potential as a football power with the hosting of the under-17 World Cup...

Aspetar's medical support for Triathlon star 24 May 2017 - 09:45 am

In keeping with its pivotal role helping star athletes achieve maximum results, Aspetar — the orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital in Qatar –...

Lekhwiya and Persepolis share spoils in Tehran 24 May 2017 - 09:12 am

Qatar Stars League champions Lekhwiya held Persepolis to a goalless draw in their first leg of the Round 16 away match of the...

Stars Bounedjah and Boualem sign Al Sadd deals in new move 24 May 2017 - 09:04 am

Emir Cup champions Al Sadd yesterday signed feared Algerian striker Baghdad Bounedjah to a new four-year deal, just hours after the football giants...

Al Rajhi wins stage while Al Attiyah extends lead 24 May 2017 - 08:53 am

Saudi Arabia’s Yazeed Al Rajhi led from the start of yesterday’s third stage around the remote deserts of the Mangystau oblast to record...

Di Maria, Pastore homes raided in PSG tax probe 23 May 2017 - 05:52 pm

Paris: Investigators raided the headquarters of Paris Saint-Germain and the homes of the club's Argentinian stars Angel Di Maria and Javier Pastore on...

Romelu Lukaku: Why Chelsea must move for Everton’s goal-machine 23 May 2017 - 05:24 pm

Chelsea is once again reportedly keen on re-signing Lukaku this summer. As Antonio Conte gets ready to return to the Champions League, there...

Manchester attack scars Europa League final 23 May 2017 - 04:27 pm

Manchester, United Kingdom: Manchester United's preparations for Wednesday's Europa League final were plunged into sadness on Tuesday after a bomb attack at a...

Mourinho says Manchester attack victims in United's 'minds and hearts' 23 May 2017 - 04:22 pm

Manchester, United Kingdom: Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho said the victims of a deadly bomb attack in Manchester were in the "minds and...

Manchester United cancel Europa League press conference after Manchester attack 23 May 2017 - 01:59 pm

London: Manchester United have cancelled their scheduled pre-match press conference in Stockholm on Tuesday ahead of the Europa League final after a bomb...