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Pakistan hints at Amir's return to national team 03 Dec 2015 - 06:15 pm

Mohammad Amir Lahore, Pakistan: Pakistan cricket chief and head coach Thursday hinted that Mohammad Amir will be considered for selection in the national...

FIFA unanimously approve 12-year term limit for president: Statement 03 Dec 2015 - 04:01 pm

Fog covers FIFA's headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland on December 3, 2015. Zurich: FIFA's Executive Committee on Thursday "unanimously" approved a programme of reforms...

FIFA considering expanding World Cup to 40 teams in 2026 03 Dec 2015 - 03:45 pm

Zurich: FIFA is considering expanding the World Cup from 32 teams to 40 in 2026 and will discuss the proposal at a future...

Gritty Rahane rescues India after Piedt shines 03 Dec 2015 - 02:58 pm

India's Ajinkya Rahane plays a shot during the fourth Test match between India and South Africa at the Feroz Shah Kotla stadium in...

Swiss confirm two FIFA officials held, suspected of taking millions in bribes 03 Dec 2015 - 11:51 am

Zurich: The Swiss government announced that two FIFA officials were detained in Zurich Thursday, confirming reports of new arrests in the broadening FIFA...

India steady after losing opener in S.Africa Test 03 Dec 2015 - 11:48 am

outh Africa's Temba Bavuma (L) and Dave Vilas (C) successfully appeal for the wicket of India's Shikhar Dhawan during the fourth Test match...

Khamis punished after Champions League red card 03 Dec 2015 - 09:23 am

Hong Kong: Al Ahli's Salmin Khamis has been hit with a three-game domestic ban after he was red-carded in the AFC Champions League...

Resurgent Juve set to add to Pioli woes 03 Dec 2015 - 09:05 am

Milan: Resurgent champions Juventus travel to crisis-hit Lazio on Friday looking for a fifth consecutive victory that would reduce the gap on leaders...

Curry honours father, vintage game for Bryant 03 Dec 2015 - 09:03 am

Los Angeles: Reigning league MVP Stephen Curry honoured his father with an explosive third quarter performance and Kobe Bryant took his farewell tour...

Hat-trick star Origi has to learn - Klopp 03 Dec 2015 - 08:48 am

Southampton, United Kingdom: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp attempted to keep Divock Origi's feet on the ground after the Belgium international opened his account...

QSL round 11: Al Kharaitiyat wary of Al Khor on home soil 03 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

Al Kharaitiyat’s coach Amar Osim takes media questions during a pre-match press conference in Doha yesterday. DOHA: Al Kharaiyat today will visit Al...

Qatar beat Oman, reach T20 final 03 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

DOHA: Qatar yesterday beat neighboring Oman to qualify for the final of the Second GCC Women's T20 Cricket Tournament. Chasing 81 for victory,...

Mesaimeer promise fight against Al Ahli 03 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

Mesaimeer’s coach Rodion Gacanin addresses the media at Al Sadd Stadium in Doha yesterday. DOHA: Qatar Stars League minnows Mesaimeer won’t buckle under...

QSL: Lekhwiya seek points salvation in Al Wakrah clash 03 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

Al Wakrah’s coach Jose Mauricio during a pre-match press conference in Doha yesterday. DOHA: Qatar Stars League (QSL) champions Lekhwiya will be eyeing...

Marca Leyenda Award 03 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

Barcelona legend and Al Sadd captain Xavi Hernández after receiving the Marca Leyenda Award at a special ceremony organised at Aspire Academy in...

Oryx Rider at QMMF headquarters 03 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

Mohammed Saad Al Morraikhi (second right), Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) General Secretary is seen with Hakam Sabbah, captain of Oryx Rider...

Xavi receives Marca Leyenda award at Aspire Academy 02 Dec 2015 - 05:19 pm

Xavi with the award Doha: In collaboration with Marca newspaper and the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, Aspire Academy hosted on Wednesday...