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Hosts Qatar confident ahead of last-eight clash against UAE 09 Dec 2021 - 08:28 am

Doha: Asian champions Qatar were brimming with confidence as they hit the training pitch yesterday, ahead of their quarter-final of the FIFA Arab...

After red cards, late goals, Atletico advances to CL last 16 08 Dec 2021 - 02:53 pm

Three red cards, on-field brawls, countless chances and a flurry of late goals. A wild, win-or-bust match in the Champions League between Porto...

Al Sadd presents new coach Javi Gracia in Doha 08 Dec 2021 - 01:37 pm

Doha: Al Sadd Club officially presented its new Spanish coach, Javi Gracia, to the fans and the media, during a press conference held...

Tuchel hails 'superman' Kante amid injury struggles 08 Dec 2021 - 12:28 pm

N'Golo Kante has started only 25 of Thomas Tuchel's 53 games as Chelsea boss, but the Chelsea manager insisted that the 30-year-old midfielder...

FIFA President supports ‘number one team’ of Arab Cup Match Officials 08 Dec 2021 - 10:56 am

Doha: FIFA President Gianni Infantino has visited the headquarters of the FIFA Arab Cup Match Officials in Doha, offering words of encouragement to...

Tunisia deserved to be in quarters, says Jaziri 08 Dec 2021 - 10:32 am

Doha: FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 leading scorer and Tunisian forward Seifeddine Jaziri said the Carthage Eagles did enough to qualify for the...

Egypt top group on fair play after thrilling Algeria draw 08 Dec 2021 - 10:17 am

Doha: Egypt and Algeria played an absorbing 1-1 draw at the Al Janoub Stadium last night but The Pharaohs ended as Group D...

Jordan thrash Palestine to enter quarters; Morocco win group 08 Dec 2021 - 10:01 am

Jordan thrashed Palestine 5-1 at Stadium 974 yesterday with three goals in the last 10 minutes to qualify for the quarter-finals of the...

Qatar’s Al Haydos eyeing semi-final spot, expects tough battle from UAE 08 Dec 2021 - 09:50 am

Doha: Qatar thumped the United Arab Emirates 4-0 on their home soil in the semi-final of the Asian Cup 2019, before eventually winning...

Leipzig secure Europa League spot with 2-1 win over Man City 08 Dec 2021 - 12:23 am

LEIPZIG, Germany- RB Leipzig struck in each half to beat already-qualified Manchester City 2-1 in the Champions League on Tuesday, booking a spot...

Qatar eliminate Iraq for third straight win as Oman seal quarter-final spot 07 Dec 2021 - 10:21 am

Doha: Seasoned trio of Almoez Ali, Akram Afif and Hassan Al Haydos came off the bench to help Asian champions Qatar defeat Iraq...

Algeria, Egypt face off to win group 07 Dec 2021 - 10:19 am

Doha: The Group D showdown between Algeria and Egypt tonight has gained huge hype despite the fact that both the North African rivals...

Depleted Jordan intent on winning, says coach 07 Dec 2021 - 10:17 am

Doha: Jordan coach Adnan Hamad said his side have to overcome exceptional circumstances but are focused on beating Palestine at Stadium 974 today...

Saudi Arabia in must-win tie as Morocco target clean sweep 07 Dec 2021 - 09:48 am

Doha: Saudi Arabia coach Laurent Bonadei said his players know what to do against Group C leaders Morocco to qualify for the next...

Mother and son reunited as volunteers meet the trophy 07 Dec 2021 - 09:46 am

Doha: International Volunteer Day was celebrated in style at the FIFA Arab Cup 2021 yesterday and, with 92 different nationalities represented in this...

I’d love to get more goals for Algeria, says Brahimi 07 Dec 2021 - 09:37 am

Doha:It’s said that good things come to those who wait, and Yacine Brahimi has certainly waited a long time for his second goal...

Tunisia top Group B with win over UAE 07 Dec 2021 - 08:51 am

Doha: Seifeddine Jaziri’s 10th-minute strike sealed a nervy win, and a spot in the quarter-finals of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 as...

From university halls to Arab Cup for Palestine’s Rashid 07 Dec 2021 - 08:49 am

Doha: “It wasn’t my goal to become a footballer,” Palestine’s defensive midfielder Mohammed Rashid told FIFA.com when asked about his stellar performance against...