Sports / Football

China reaches semifinals for first time in AFC U23 Asian Cup 17 Jan 2026 - 06:32 pm

Jeddah: China defeated Uzbekistan 4-2 in penalties after 0-0 in regular and extra time of the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup quarterfinal on...

Man Utd dominate Man City in dream start for Carrick 17 Jan 2026 - 05:55 pm

Manchester: Manchester United gave Michael Carrick the dream start to his interim tenure as manager on Saturday, beating Manchester City 2-0 to deal...

AFCON final: Morocco, Senegal clash for title in Rabat tomorrow 17 Jan 2026 - 02:20 pm

Rabat: Morocco will face Senegal tomorrow, Sunday, at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in the Moroccan capital, Rabat, in the final of the 35th...

Mane aims to inspire Senegal to second title on AFCON farewell 17 Jan 2026 - 10:42 am

Rabat: Sadio Mane will cement his status as one of the all-time great African players if he can lead Senegal to victory against...

Luis Enrique has no doubts about PSG's title credentials 15 Jan 2026 - 06:19 pm

Paris, France: Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said he has no doubts about his team despite their shock 1-0 French Cup defeat at...

More than 500 million request World Cup tickets: FIFA 15 Jan 2026 - 02:08 pm

Los Angeles, United States: Football's global governing body FIFA said Wednesday it had received more than 500 million requests forticketsto this year's World...

Al Gharafa aim to maintain QSL lead in Al Arabi clash 15 Jan 2026 - 08:18 am

Doha, Qatar: Al Gharafa head into their Qatar Stars League (QSL) clash against Al Arabi today in buoyant mood, with head coach Pedro...

Mane takes dominant Senegal past Egypt into AFCON final 14 Jan 2026 - 11:37 pm

Tangiers, Morocco: Sadio Mane scored a 78th-minute winner to giveSenegala 1-0 victory over Egypt on Wednesday in their Africa Cup of Nations semi-final...

Spain to face Egypt in Qatar on March 30 14 Jan 2026 - 10:22 am

Doha, Qatar: The Spanish national team will take on Egypt on March 30 in an international friendly to be played in Qatar, stated...

Spanish Super Cup eyes Qatar as venue for 2027 edition 14 Jan 2026 - 10:18 am

Doha, Qatar: The next edition of the Spanish Super Cup could be held in Qatar, confirmed the President of the Royal Spanish Football...

Salah and Mane meet again with eyes on AFCON final spot 14 Jan 2026 - 09:18 am

Rabat: Three years after they last appeared together, Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah meet again today on opposing sides as Senegal and Egypt...

Al Sadd charge heats up QSL title race 14 Jan 2026 - 09:12 am

Doha, Qatar: Al Sadd endured a shaky start by their standards to their Qatar Stars League (QSL) title defence, losing three of their...

Mbappe absent from training as Arbeloa takes charge at Real Madrid 13 Jan 2026 - 03:34 pm

Madrid: Striker Kylian Mbappe was absent as Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa took charge of his first training session on Tuesday, after replacing...

Qatar seek consolation win over Japan at U-23 Asian Cup 13 Jan 2026 - 09:21 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar will look to end their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 Group B campaign on a positive note when...

Alonso leaves Real Madrid, Arbeloa appointed as coach 12 Jan 2026 - 09:45 pm

Madrid: Real Madrid said Monday that coachXabiAlonso has left the Spanish giants by mutual consent, to be replaced by Alvaro Arbeloa. A day...

AFCON organisers investigate incidents after Algeria-Nigeria clash 12 Jan 2026 - 03:15 pm

Rabat: The Confederation of African Football said Monday it had opened an investigation and warned of possible disciplinary action after "potentially unacceptable behaviour"...