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France train focus on Argentina as World Cup reaches climax 15 Dec 2022 - 02:30 pm

Doha: France and Argentina are gearing up for a heavyweight World Cup final that pits Kylian Mbappe against Lionel Messi in a hotly...

World Cup dreams shattered, Croatia and Morocco dust themselves off for bronze 15 Dec 2022 - 02:14 pm

DOHA: As Croatia and Morocco pick up the pieces after their World Cup semi-finals defeats, the two teams will welcome the prospect of...

Popular 'Where is Messi?' Saudi trendsetter now cheers 'Vamos Argentina!' 15 Dec 2022 - 01:07 pm

Doha: Saudi Arabian fan Abdullah Al Ayyadah set the social media on fire with his "Where is Messi?" question. Green-clad and fashioned with...

Enjoy! Vintage Messi is here 15 Dec 2022 - 09:05 am

Doha: A slice of vintage Lionel Messi was on display at the Lusail Stadium on Tuesday night. Argentina’s 35-year-old footballing demigod first broke...

Confederations collaborate in Qatar as FIFA plans for further women’s football growth 15 Dec 2022 - 08:56 am

Doha:The eyes of the football world have been on the Middle East and Arab world over the past month, with the FIFA World...

Croatia ‘golden generation’ bow out, target Euro 2024 15 Dec 2022 - 08:41 am

Doha: Beaten in the final four years ago in Russia, Croatia weren’t top of anyone’s list to make it to the last four...

Coach Dalic proud of Croatia’s World Cup performance 15 Dec 2022 - 08:34 am

Zlatko Dalic rated Croatia’s World Cup run a “great success’ despite his team’s 3-0 defeat to Argentina in the first semi-final on Tuesday....

In Scaloni, Argentina have trust and stability to reach World Cup goal 15 Dec 2022 - 08:20 am

Doha: Four years ago, Argentina were dumped out of the World Cup in the quarter-final by eventual winners France. Reeling from that defeat,...

France end Morocco’s dream journey at World Cup, set up Argentina final 15 Dec 2022 - 12:01 am

Defending champions France brought an end to Morocco’s dream run in Qatar, beating the North Africans 2-0 to set up Sunday’s World Cup...

FIFA player app proving huge success at FIFA World Cup 2022 14 Dec 2022 - 10:35 pm

Doha: FIFA Player App proved a huge success in the ongoing FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, FIFA said on Wednesday on its official...

France without Rabiot, Upamecano for Morocco World Cup semi 14 Dec 2022 - 09:31 pm

Al Khor: France have made two changes to their starting line-up for Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Morocco, with Adrien Rabiot and Dayot...

Moroccans in Qatar seek World Cup tickets, excitement builds at home 14 Dec 2022 - 06:55 pm

Rabat / Doha: Moroccan fans in Qatar for their team's World Cup semi final against France on Wednesday were struggling to find tickets,...

FIFA to re-think 2026 format as they face spoiling winning recipe 14 Dec 2022 - 06:30 pm

Doha: Having just delivered the most exciting group stage ever seen at a World Cup, with a tried and tested format that keeps...

Argentine fans' songs and chants continue to wow spectators at Qatar 2022 14 Dec 2022 - 06:18 pm

Doha: The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 has been quite scintillating in every way, with fans of each of the 32 participating teams...

Chelsea's Broja to miss rest of season with knee injury 14 Dec 2022 - 04:03 pm

London: Chelsea striker Armando Broja will miss the rest of the season after suffering a serious knee injury during a recent friendly. Broja...

History-makers Morocco eye France upset at World Cup 14 Dec 2022 - 01:33 pm

Doha: History-making Morocco look to pull off another upset against holders France in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday with Argentina and Lionel...