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Developing women's football was priority in 2022: FIFA 24 Dec 2022 - 08:32 pm

Zurich: The international Federation of Football Associations (FIFA) said that the year 2022 ended with a spectacular final at the FIFA World Cup...

Qatar World Cup was wonderful at all levels, says Paris Saint-Germain coach 24 Dec 2022 - 08:11 pm

Paris: Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Galtier has praised the impressive organizational success of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which concluded last Sunday....

Iraq football body launches ticket sales for Gulf Cup 24 Dec 2022 - 07:55 pm

Baghdad: Iraq's football federation on Saturday launched ticket sales for the 25th Gulf Cup, the first regional football competition to be hosted by...

Vieira slams Martinez's 'stupid' World Cup celebrations 24 Dec 2022 - 05:46 pm

London: Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira believes Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez's "stupid" celebrations have tarnished Argentina's World Cup final win. Martinez was...

'One more night together': Pele's daughter shares photo with father 24 Dec 2022 - 05:36 pm

Sao Paulo: Pele's daughter posted a photo of the Brazilian football legend from his hospital bed in Sao Paulo on Friday with the...

Argentina’s World Cup heroes have their roots in farm heartland 24 Dec 2022 - 05:26 pm

Buenos Aires: Lionel Messi’s backup comes from Laguna Larga, the top striker is from Calchin, and the coach hails from Pujato. Little-known farming...

Bangladesh bowlers rattle India to leave match hanging in the balance 24 Dec 2022 - 02:54 pm

Dhaka: Bangladesh fought their way into what earlier appeared a lost cause on Saturday, knocking over four Indian wickets to leave the visitors...

Jaylen Brown's big 4th quarter lifts Celtics past Wolves 24 Dec 2022 - 02:27 pm

Jaylen Brown scored 36 points and Jayson Tatum added 30 as the Boston Celtics snapped a three-game skid with 121-109 win over the...

Former F1 driver Streiff dies aged 67 24 Dec 2022 - 02:10 pm

Former Formula One driver Philippe Streiff has died at the age of 67, F1 chief executive Stefano Domenicali said in a statement on...

Pakistan ex-captain Afridi named interim chair of PCB selection committee 24 Dec 2022 - 02:05 pm

Former captain Shahid Afridi has been appointed interim chair of Pakistan's men's national selection committee, the country's cricket board (PCB) announced on Saturday....

Man Utd trigger one-year contract extensions for four players - Ten Hag 24 Dec 2022 - 01:11 pm

ManchesterUnited have triggered one-year contract extensions for four first-team players, including England forward Marcus Rashford, manager Erik ten Hag said. Rashford, Diogo Dalot,...

Bangladesh all out for 231, India need 145 to sweep series 24 Dec 2022 - 01:06 pm

Dhaka: Bangladesh were all out for 231 in their second innings on Saturday, setting India a victory target of 145 in the second...

QSL clubs gear up for action as League set to resume on Jan 4 24 Dec 2022 - 10:25 am

Doha: As the QNB Stars League (QSL) is set to resume early next month, teams have intensified their preparations seeking strong performance in...

Qatar 2022: Richarlison gem voted Goal of the Tournament 24 Dec 2022 - 10:22 am

Doha: Richarlison’s bicycle kick against Serbia has been voted the Hyundai Goal of the Tournament for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. Vinicius...

AFC committee recommends strategic reforms to elevate Asian club football 24 Dec 2022 - 10:18 am

Doha: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Competitions Committee’s commitment to further strengthen Asian club football marked a significant milestone yesterday after it approved...

Qatar 2022: Heartbreak but Iran show quality 24 Dec 2022 - 10:01 am

Kuala Lumpur:A spot in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time may have eluded Islamic Republic of Iran but it...

Richarlison's scissor kick voted Qatar 2022’s best goal 24 Dec 2022 - 12:22 am

ZURICH: Brazilian player Richarlison's goal against Serbia was named the best goal of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 in the FIFA International...

Emery to talk to Martinez about World Cup celebrations 23 Dec 2022 - 10:41 pm

Aston Villa coach Unai Emery praised Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez's performance at the World Cup, but said he will have a discussion with...