Sports / Football

Argentina street party erupts after win 19 Dec 2022 - 10:32 am

Buenos Aires: Hundreds of thousands of Argentines poured into the sunlit streets of Buenos Aires yesterday, ecstatic after a nail-biting victory on penalties...

Sheikh Joaan hands over hosting mantle for 2026 World Cup to Canada, Mexico, US 19 Dec 2022 - 10:32 am

Doha: President of QatarOlympicCommittee (QOC)HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani handed over on Sunday evening the hosting mantle of the FIFA World Cup...

Qatar hosts more than 1.4 million visitors during FIFA World Cup 19 Dec 2022 - 10:26 am

Doha: More than 1.4 million fans from across the globe have visited Qatar for the FIFA World Cup 2022. With Argentina and France...

Saudis lead World Cup upsets 19 Dec 2022 - 10:09 am

The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 which ended with an epic final between Argentina and France last night had its moments of surprises...

Argentina’s route to World Cup title 19 Dec 2022 - 10:01 am

Doha: Argentina won their third World Cup trophy after the final in Qatar yesterday. Here is what you need to know about their...

Mbappe wins Golden Boot Award despite heartbreak 19 Dec 2022 - 09:50 am

The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 saw one of the most thrilling finals in the history of the tournament, and the race for...

Messimerising Argentina 19 Dec 2022 - 09:09 am

It was a fitting finish to an unprecedented FIFA World Cup – dubbed the best-ever edition in the history of the global tournament.Argentina...

Mbappe heroics in vain but justify Pele comparisons 19 Dec 2022 - 12:01 am

Doha: Kylian Mbappe was unlucky to finish on the losing side as Argentina defeated France on penalties in the World Cup final, but...

Qatar’s stunning FIFA World Cup ends in glory for Messi and Argentina 18 Dec 2022 - 10:46 pm

Doha: The first FIFA World Cup in the Middle East and Arab world reached a magnificent conclusion on Sunday 18 December with Argentina...

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 achieved all aspects of success: Thawadi 18 Dec 2022 - 10:28 pm

Doha: The Secretary General of the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC) Hassan Al Thawadi has expressed his excitement after the success...

Drama specialists Argentina deserve their World Cup title 18 Dec 2022 - 10:14 pm

Lusail: Sunday's World Cup final turned from a one-sided affair into a nerve-racking vintage showdown and it was somehow fitting that footballing diva...

We had to suffer to win the World Cup say Argentina players 18 Dec 2022 - 10:03 pm

Lusail: Argentina were made to suffer before landing their first World Cup title in 36 years, having twice squandered a lead, including in...

'It's our destiny,' says Argentina goalkeeper Martinez 18 Dec 2022 - 09:49 pm

Doha: Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez said it was "destiny" to win the World Cup after starring in the nail-biting penalty shootout victory over...

Messi and Argentina are world champions 18 Dec 2022 - 09:07 pm

Doha: Argentina clinched the FIFA World Cup title beating France 4-2 on penalties after a 3-3 draw in a thrilling finale at the...

Argentina lead France 2-0 at half-time in World Cup final 18 Dec 2022 - 07:06 pm

Doha: Argentina led defending champions France 2-0 at half-time in the World Cup final at the Lusail Stadium in Doha on Sunday. A...

Nearly 2 million fans from across the world enjoy the FIFA Fan Festival in Doha 18 Dec 2022 - 06:50 pm

Doha: As the climax of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 approaches, the FIFA Fan Festival at Al Bidda Park in Doha, Qatar has...

Di Maria starts for Argentina, usual suspects on for France 18 Dec 2022 - 04:54 pm

Lusail: Angel Di Maria is starting for Argentina in their World Cup final clash against France as coach Lionel Scaloni opted for a...

French brace for World Cup final, hide 'Argentine' station name 18 Dec 2022 - 04:14 pm

Paris: French shopkeepers boarded up stores on Paris' Champs Elysees avenue for potential celebrations while the capital's metro covered up the name of...