Sports / Football

Lekhwiya edge out El Jaish as Al Arabi rout Al Shamal 20 Sep 2014 - 03:03 am

Al Arabi’s Imoh Ezekiel (left) in action against Al Shamal’s Marcone Amaral Junior during their QSL match at Al Arabi Stadium yesterday. .PICS:...

Brandao pays price for headbutting PSG’s Motta 20 Sep 2014 - 02:55 am

Real Madrid’s Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring their third goal during the UEFA Champions League football match against FC Basel 1893...

Ozil should not be made a scapegoat: Wenger 20 Sep 2014 - 02:54 am

LONDON: Record signing Mesut Ozil must not become a ‘scapegoat’ for Arsenal’s unconvincing early season performances and defeat in their opening Champions League...

Van Gaal keen on Ronaldo return 20 Sep 2014 - 02:52 am

MANCHESTER: Manchester United manger Louis van Gaal (pictured) said yesterday he would like to bring Cristiano Ronaldo back to Old Trafford but accepts...

Ozil should not be made a scapegoat: Wenger 20 Sep 2014 - 02:35 am

LONDON: Record signing Mesut Ozil must not become a ‘scapegoat’ for Arsenal’s unconvincing early season performances and defeat in their opening Champions League...

Al Sadd’s last-minute goal breaks Umm Salal hearts 19 Sep 2014 - 09:05 am

Qatar Sport Club’s H. Harbaoui (left) celebrates after scoring a goal against Al Shahaniya during a fourth round QSL match at Qatar SC...

Wasteful Chelsea held to draw by Schalke 19 Sep 2014 - 08:55 am

Chelsea’s Cesc Fabregas (centre) celebrates with his team-mates after scoring a goal against Schalke 04 in their UEFA Champions League match at Stamford...

Al Arabi plan fun activities for today’s match 19 Sep 2014 - 08:53 am

DOHA: Qatar Stars League (QSL) side Al Arabi has planned a series of fun activities ahead of their round four match against Al...

FIFA rankings continue to make dismal reading for Asia 19 Sep 2014 - 08:53 am

BERNE: The FIFA rankings continued to make dismal reading for Asia with only two teams, Iran and Japan, in the top 50 of...

Last-gasp Boateng goal gives Bayern win over City 18 Sep 2014 - 01:01 am

Bayern Munich’s Jerome Boateng (centre) celebrates with his team-mates after scoring the winning goal against Manchester City during their Champions League match in...

Taekwondo squad aims to fly back with ‘experience’ 18 Sep 2014 - 12:53 am

Incheon, South Korea: Had there been a gold medal for frankness, Mohamed Shalaby would have won it hands down. The Qatar taekwondo coach...

Gerrard rescues Liverpool as Arsenal suffer 18 Sep 2014 - 12:52 am

Liverpool’s Steven Gerrard celebrates after scoring a penalty against Ludogorets during their Champions League match at Anfield in Liverpool on Tuesday. PARIS: Steven...

Gerrard rescues Liverpool as Arsenal suffer 18 Sep 2014 - 12:48 am

PARIS: Steven Gerrard was Liverpool’s hero with a stoppage-time penalty as the Reds marked their return to the Champions League with a win...

Olympiakos stun Atletico 18 Sep 2014 - 12:48 am

Olympiakos stun Atletico ATHENS: Olympiakos Piraeus secured a surprise 3-2 victory over last year’s Champions League runners-up Atletico Madrid to make a dream...

Umm Salal eye upset against Al Sadd today 18 Sep 2014 - 12:44 am

Al Sadd player Nadir Belhadj (left) and coach Hussain Amute (centre) at a press conference in Doha yesterday. DOHA: Qatar Stars League (QSL)...

Wanderers hang on for goalless draw in Seoul 18 Sep 2014 - 12:43 am

Al Hilal player Nassir Al Shamrani (right) vies for the ball with Al Ain player Mohamed Fayez during their AFC Champions League semi-final...

Bayern Munich host familiar foes Manchester City today 17 Sep 2014 - 01:06 am

MUNICH, Germany: For the fifth time in four years, European giants Bayern Munich and Manchester City will play each other in the Champions...

Al Rayyan hope to bounce back as Qatargas League kicks off 17 Sep 2014 - 01:00 am

BY D CHAKRABORTY DOHA: As the second edition of the Qatargas League — the second tier football league in Qatar — kicks off...