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Brazil hold on to numero uno position in FIFA Ranking, Morocco on the up and up 22 Dec 2022 - 01:57 pm

The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 has just crowned a new champion in Argentina (2nd, plus 1), but that has not stopped Brazil...

Bellingham, Gvardiol among top five youngsters who impressed in Qatar 22 Dec 2022 - 09:21 am

Doha:The FIFA World Cup has proven to be the ultimate platform for showcasing football talent, as dozens of young players caught the eye...

Qatar 2022: Asia in Numbers 22 Dec 2022 - 09:16 am

Doha:The 22nd edition of the FIFA World Cup will be remembered as one of the finest as Qatar hosted a spectacular festival of...

Enzo Fernandez: Rapid rise of award-winning youngster 22 Dec 2022 - 09:14 am

Doha:A modest, almost bashful smile came over Enzo Fernandez’s face as he climbed the podium to receive the Qatar 2022 FIFA Young Player...

Proud of our moments in Qatar and Morocco: Achraf Hakimi 22 Dec 2022 - 09:07 am

Rabat:Morocco star Achraf Hakimi said he was very pleased for the grand reception of the national team in the capital Rabat after the...

Al Sadd, Abdelkarim part ways, club announces 22 Dec 2022 - 08:53 am

Doha: Former Asian Footballer of the Year and Qatar national team defender Abdelkarim Hassan has left his QNB Stars League (QSL) side, Al...

‘Qatar 2022 was exceptional in every way’ 22 Dec 2022 - 08:23 am

Doha:The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 has been a major success for the country and region. More than 1.4 million people visited Qatar...

Pele's cancer worsens, will stay in hospital over Christmas 22 Dec 2022 - 12:27 am

Sao Paulo: The hospital treating Brazilian football great Pele announced a "progression" on Wednesday in his cancer, as well as kidney and heart...

Messi extends contract with PSG - report 21 Dec 2022 - 10:19 pm

PARIS: World Cup winner Lionel Messi has reached a deal with Paris St Germain to stay with the club for at least the...

Guardiola salutes World Cup winners Alvarez and Messi 21 Dec 2022 - 08:36 pm

London: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on Wednesday paid tribute to Julian Alvarez and Lionel Messi following Argentina's World Cup triumph. City striker...

African team can reach 2026 World Cup final: CAF boss Motsepe 21 Dec 2022 - 06:31 pm

Johannesburg: African football boss Patrice Motsepe told a press conference in Johannesburg on Wednesday he believes a team from the continent can reach...

Liverpool, Man City cooperating on fan behaviour is a positive sign, says Lijnders 21 Dec 2022 - 06:13 pm

Liverpool and Manchester City cooperating to improve supporter behaviour at their matches following unsavoury incidents this season is a welcome sign, the Merseyside...

Messi the greatest even without World Cup heroics, says Guardiola 21 Dec 2022 - 04:36 pm

Manchester: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has no doubt that Lionel Messi is the greatest player of all time and his opinion would...

Fan gloom as Argentina World Cup victory parade ends abruptly 21 Dec 2022 - 04:14 pm

Buenos Aires: Millions of jubilant fans turned out Tuesday to welcome home Argentina's World Cup winners led by Lionel Messi, but most were...

Mbappe returns to training days after World Cup disappointment 21 Dec 2022 - 04:00 pm

Paris: France star Kylian Mbappe returned to training with Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday just three days after he ended up on the losing...

Messi sets five Guinness World Records during FIFA World Cup in Qatar 21 Dec 2022 - 11:01 am

Doha: Argentina's captain Lionel Messi has bagged back-to-back trophies and smashed records during the 22nd edition of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar....

Runners-up France greeted in Paris 21 Dec 2022 - 10:01 am

Doha:Didier Deschamps thanked fans after France landed back in Paris following their “cruel” World Cup final defeat to Argentina on Sunday. Les Bleus...