Sports / Football

Qatar juniors pay the penalty in tough Syria draw 09 Sep 2014 - 10:47 pm

BANGKOK: Qatar captain Khalifa Al Manaseer missed a penalty in stoppage time as Syria escaped with a 1-1 draw at Rajamangala Stadium yesterday. ...

QSL matches of Al Sadd and Al Sailiya rescheduled 09 Sep 2014 - 10:38 pm

Doha: Due to unsuitable pitch conditions at Al Sadd ground – the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, the Qatar Stars League (QSL) has rescheduled...

European clubs refuse to rule out summer Cup in Qatar 09 Sep 2014 - 10:35 pm

GENEVA: European football clubs have refused to rule out a summer World Cup in Qatar in 2022, saying they want to be given...

Four countries to co-host Euro 2015, finals in France 09 Sep 2014 - 10:13 pm

MADRID: France, Croatia, Germany and Latvia were awarded on Monday the right to co-host EuroBasket 2015 while France will host the final knockout...

January World Cup back on Fifa agenda 09 Sep 2014 - 02:46 am

BERNE: FIFA has revived the possibility of staging the 2022 World Cup in January and February after President Sepp Blatter previously ruled out...

Trezeguet says World Cup in Qatar will be memorable 09 Sep 2014 - 12:17 am

France’s David Trezeguet (left) and coach Raymond Domenech react to their loss to Italy in the penalty shootout during their World Cup 2006...

Qatar and Chile set to clash in Aspire Academy Under-19 final 09 Sep 2014 - 12:16 am

Action from the Group stage match of the international youth tournament of Aspire Academy between Qatar and Chile at Aspire Academy in Doha. ...

Blatter seeks to stay as FIFA president into his 80s 09 Sep 2014 - 12:14 am

MANCHESTER, England: The prospect of Sepp Blatter continuing as FIFA president into his early 80s came a step nearer yesterday when he confirmed...

Qatar Sports Club’s Hasek gets the chop 09 Sep 2014 - 12:14 am

Doha: Ivan Hašek the head coach of Qatar Sports Club has had his contract terminated and will now be replaced by Iraqi coach...

Contador extends Tour of Spain lead 09 Sep 2014 - 12:13 am

LA FARRAPONA, Spain: Alberto Contador moved a huge step closer to his third Tour of Spain victory as he saw off Britain’s Chris...

Nigeria suffer Nations Cup shock 08 Sep 2014 - 12:03 am

Action from the AFC U-16 Championship match between Iran and Qatar at Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok yesterday. Iran won 3-2. JOHANNESBURG: Holders Nigeria...

AFC U-16: Iran edge Qatar 3-2 08 Sep 2014 - 12:00 am

Bangkok: Reza Shekari scored twice as former AFC U-16 Championship winners Iran edged out Qatar 3-2 yesterday in a highly-entertaining Group D opener...

Platini threatens retired Ribery with suspension 08 Sep 2014 - 12:00 am

BERLIN: UEFA President Michel Platini has threatened compatriot and now-retired former France playmaker Franck Ribery with a suspension, according to yesterday’s version of...

Neymar stunner gives Brazil win 06 Sep 2014 - 10:58 pm

Neymar of Brazil dribbles with the ball during a friendly match against Colombia at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on Friday...

Euro 2016: Road to France begins in earnest 06 Sep 2014 - 10:57 pm

Dutch team head coach Guus Hiddink during a training session in Seefeld, Austria, yesterday. The Netherlands will face Czech Republic in an UEFA...

Ronaldinho joins Mexican club Queretaro 06 Sep 2014 - 10:54 pm

MEXICO CITY: Brazilian legend Ronaldinho made a surprise move to Mexico’s first division on Friday night, joining the White Roosters of Queretaro on...

FIFA completes probe into 2018, 2022 bids 06 Sep 2014 - 02:30 am

BERNE: FIFA ethics committee investigator Michael Garcia has completed a probe into the bidding process for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, awarded...

Italy off to flying start under Conte with victory over Dutch 05 Sep 2014 - 11:59 pm

Italy’s midfielder Daniele De Rossi (left) celebrates after scoring a penalty kick at a friendly game against the Netherlands on Thursday at the...