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Serbia 'afraid of nobody' ahead of Brazil World Cup clash 23 Nov 2022 - 07:31 pm

Doha: Serbia coach Dragan Stojkovic insisted Wednesday his side are "afraid of nobody" as they prepare to begin their World Cup campaign against...

FA bans Ronaldo for two games for smashing fan's phone in April 23 Nov 2022 - 06:23 pm

London: Cristiano Ronaldo, who left Premier League side Manchester United by mutual agreement on Tuesday, has been suspended for two matches by an...

Manchester United owners consider selling Premier League icon 23 Nov 2022 - 06:14 pm

Manchester: Manchester United's US owners have begun looking at options for the 20-time English soccer champions, including a new investment or a potential...

Japan make stunning comeback to shock four-time winners Germany 23 Nov 2022 - 06:04 pm

DOHA: Asian giants Japan made a stunning comeback to shock four-time winners Germany 2-1 in their FIFA World Cup Group E match at...

Dealing with pressure must be natural for Brazil, coach Tite says 23 Nov 2022 - 05:42 pm

Doha: Brazil have no problem being the favorites to win the World Cup and dealing with the pressure must be natural for their...

Ghana captain Ayew believes Ronaldo sideshow won't affect Portugal 23 Nov 2022 - 05:30 pm

Doha: Ghana captain Andre Ayew does not believe Cristiano Ronaldo's messy exit from Manchester United will have any bearing on their World Cup...

We live for another day, Morocco's Regragui says 23 Nov 2022 - 05:20 pm

Al Rayyan: Morocco's aim was to avoid losing to Croatia in their opening World Cup match on Wednesday and the 0-0 draw they...

Portugal will not be distracted by Ronaldo's Man Utd saga, coach say 23 Nov 2022 - 05:18 pm

DOHA: Portugal will not be distracted by the drama surrounding captain Cristiano Ronaldo's acrimonious departure from Manchester United, coach Fernando Santos said on...

Kane trains with England, despite ankle scan 23 Nov 2022 - 05:07 pm

Al Wakrah: England captain Harry Kane trained with the team on Wednesday ahead of their clash with the United States despite an ankle...

Stuttering Croatia held by Morocco in goalless stalemate 23 Nov 2022 - 04:56 pm

Al Khor: Croatia's World Cup campaign got off to a stuttering start with a 0-0 draw against a battling Morocco on Wednesday as...

No truth to rumours Danish FA is planning to leave FIFA, says DBU 23 Nov 2022 - 04:50 pm

Al Rayyan: There is no truth to rumours that the Danish Football Association (DBU) is planning to leave FIFA, the association has told...

Ronaldo Man United partnership a dream, but nothing lasts - Bruno Fernandes 23 Nov 2022 - 04:28 pm

Doha: Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes says it was a dream to play with Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United, but "nothing lasts forever". The...

Match against Uruguay difficult, says South Korea coach 23 Nov 2022 - 04:28 pm

Doha: Portuguese Paulo Bento, the coach of the South Korean national football team, described team's match on Thursday against Uruguay in Group H...

FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Ecuadoran Football Association over fans' chants 23 Nov 2022 - 02:05 pm

Doha: FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against the Ecuadoran Football Association over chants by Ecuadoran fans during the opening game of the FIFA...

Son able to play in S. Korea's World Cup opener after injury: Coach 23 Nov 2022 - 01:35 pm

Doha: Son Heung-min will be able to play in South Korea's World Cup opener against Uruguay on Thursday despite wearing a mask after...

Injured France defender Hernandez out of World Cup 23 Nov 2022 - 11:05 am

Doha: France defender Lucas Hernandez will miss the rest of the World Cup after injuring his knee in the defending champions' opening victory...

Saudis relish ‘great’ win over Argentina 23 Nov 2022 - 10:10 am

Saudi Arabia sent shock waves through the football world with a stunning victory over two-time winners and pre-tournament favourites Argentina in their FIFA...

Belgium’s ‘Golden Generation’ begin last stand without Lukaku 23 Nov 2022 - 10:04 am

Doha: Belgium’s aging “Golden Generation” will begin their final shot at World Cup glory against Canada today, but do so without talismanic forward...