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Lekhwiya look to extend winning streak with Qatar SC scalp as QSL resumes 02 Jan 2016 - 12:08 am

Lekhwiya’s Youssef Msakni and Yasin Chikhaoui (right) of Al Gharafa vie for the ball possession during their Qatar Stars League (QSL) match at...

Al Gharafa seek fresh start under new coach 02 Jan 2016 - 12:08 am

Doha: Former champions Al Gharafa will look to the future instead of dwelling on disappointing past results, new coach Pedro Caixinha said on...

Fourth-tier minnows welcome mighty PSG in French Cup 02 Jan 2016 - 12:00 am

Paris Saint-Germain's starting eleven ahead of their friendly football match against Inter Milan at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in the Qatari capital Doha,...

Benitez looks to in-form Ronaldo for better 2016 02 Jan 2016 - 12:00 am

Real Madrid's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo kicks the ball during the Spanish league football match Real Madrid CF vs Real Sociedad de Futbol...

Loeb the pretender eyes Al-Attiyah's Dakar crown 01 Jan 2016 - 06:16 pm

Mini pilot Nasser Al Attiyah (right) of Qatar, and his navigator Michel Perin of France, arrive at the departure ceremony of the Dakar...

Swansea can sour Van Gaal's Happy New Year hopes 01 Jan 2016 - 12:24 pm

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal By Alan Baldwin LONDON: Any hopes of a Happy New Year will evaporate for Manchester United manager...

Qatar International Falcon and Hunting Festival opening postponed to Monday 01 Jan 2016 - 02:33 am

Al Gannas Society and Festival Chairman Ali bin Khatem Al Mahshadi DOHA: The opening of the seventh Qatar International Falcon and Hunting Festival...

Djokovic prepares for season-opener 01 Jan 2016 - 02:03 am

World number one Novak Djokovic of Serbia during a training session at Khalifa Tennis Complex in Doha yesterday. Djokovic is the top seed...

Missing players no problem for QSL leaders Al Rayyan 01 Jan 2016 - 02:01 am

Al Rayyan coach Jorge Fossati is seen during a pre-match press conference at Al Sadd Stadium in Doha yesterday. Al Rayyan take on...

Aspire Academy students challenge Carlsen 01 Jan 2016 - 01:58 am

Reigning world champion Magnus Carlsen playing chess with Aspire Academy student athletes and members of Academy staff. Doha: Magnus Carlsen, the world’s current...

Al Rayyan International Championship 01 Jan 2016 - 01:57 am

Action from the Main Arena of the Qatar Equestrian Federation in Al Rayyan yesterday. The Al Rayyan International Championship, a World Cup Finals...

Messi hits 500 in style, Ronaldo double saves Madrid 01 Jan 2016 - 12:00 am

Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi kicks the ball during the Spanish league football match FC Barcelona vs Real Betis Balompie at the Camp...

Pakistan coach excited over Amir return 31 Dec 2015 - 06:32 pm

Pakistani cricket coach Waqar Younis (L) speaks with players as cricketers Mohammad Amir (C) and Azhar Ali (R) listen during a practice session...

Sheikh Salman manifesto aims to rise FIFA from 'ashes' 31 Dec 2015 - 05:50 pm

Kuala Lumpur: Bahraini Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa (pictured), a FIFA presidential hopeful, has launched his campaign for the job with a...

Benteke lifts Liverpool as Sunderland slump continues 31 Dec 2015 - 05:35 pm

Liverpool's Christian Benteke (C) scores the opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Sunderland and Liverpool at the Stadium of...

Targeting third Grand Slam win off Wawrinka's radar 31 Dec 2015 - 01:17 pm

Abu Dhabi; Stan Wawrinka has won more Grand Slams than Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal combined over the past two seasons but the...

Wenger rejects doubts about Arsenal's title credentials 31 Dec 2015 - 01:14 pm

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger Manager Arsene Wenger has rejected doubts about Arsenal's title credentials, saying statistics back him up about the Premier League...