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MLS says Inter Miami violated budget rules to sign Matuidi 17 Apr 2021 - 02:45 pm

Major League Soccer (MLS) has said that Inter Miami's signing of French World Cup-winning midfielder Blaise Matuidi last year was not in compliance...

Al Sadd eye full points against strong Al Nassr; Al Rayyan face Persepolis 17 Apr 2021 - 08:51 am

Riyadh: Al Sadd will be looking to collect full points against a 'strong' Al Nassr side when the familiar opponents meet on the...

'I am a slogger': Rajasthan's Morris justifies huge price tag 16 Apr 2021 - 01:39 pm

MUMBAI - The Indian Premier League's (IPL) most expensive signing Chris Morris proved he is worth every penny as the all-rounder fired Rajasthan...

ACL: Al Duhail beat Al Shorta in opener 16 Apr 2021 - 09:56 am

Al Duhail made a successful start to their 2021 AFC Champions League (ACL) group stage campaign, easing to a 2-0 win over Al...

Qatar, Russia mark International Day of Sport for Development and Peace 16 Apr 2021 - 09:29 am

On the occasion of the UN's International Day Of Sport For Development And Peace, which was recently celebrated globally during the first week...

Unhappy with result, we must improve in the next game: Xavi 16 Apr 2021 - 09:22 am

Al Sadd coach Xavi Hernandez expressed his dissatisfaction after his side’s 1-1 draw with Iranian side Foolad Khouzestan, in their first round clash...

Officials say Olympic cancellation, no fans still an option 15 Apr 2021 - 01:55 pm

TOKYO: Two officials in Japan's ruling LDP party on Thursday said changes could be coming to the Tokyo Olympics. One suggested they still...

Are the Olympics cancelled? Japan official's comments sow doubts 15 Apr 2021 - 12:02 pm

TOKYO - A senior Japanese ruling party official said on Thursday that cancelling this year's Olympics in Tokyo remains an option if the...

No fans in stands: Nadal, Djokovic miss the 'energy' 15 Apr 2021 - 11:54 am

Empty stands has been the new normal for tennis since last year due to COVID-19 restrictions but top men's players like Rafa Nadal...

ACL: Al Duhail seek early lift 15 Apr 2021 - 09:26 am

Qatar's Al Duhail will be looking for a flying start in the group stage of the AFC Champions League when they take on...

Al Sadd fight back to hold Foolad; Al Rayyan draw in Goa 15 Apr 2021 - 09:21 am

Boualem Khoukhi led a brilliant comeback by Qatar football giants Al Sadd against Iran's Foolad yesterday as the two teams shared points in...

Ras Abu Aboud Stadium comes to life: A symbol of innovation and sustainability 14 Apr 2021 - 06:15 pm

Doha: When the first FIFA World Cup in the Middle East and Arab world takes place next year, the legacy the tournament leaves...

Former Zimbabwe captain Streak banned for 8 years for corruption 14 Apr 2021 - 02:03 pm

Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak has been handed an eight-year ban for five breaches of the International Cricket Council's (ICC) anti-corruption code, the...

Pakistan's Babar dethrones India's Kohli in ODI rankings 14 Apr 2021 - 01:00 pm

New Delhi: Pakistan captain Babar Azam ended India counterpart Virat Kohli's more than three-year reign as the top-ranked one-day batsman in the latest...

PSG's Neymar says contract extension 'not a topic any more' 14 Apr 2021 - 12:55 pm

Paris St Germain forward Neymar pledged his future to the Ligue 1 champions, saying talks of a contract renewal at the club are...

IOC hopes health plans will sway opinion with Games 100 days away 14 Apr 2021 - 12:20 pm

While most Japanese residents remain opposed to the Tokyo Games going ahead in 100 days' time, the International Olympic Committee hopes the mood...

Kolkata will learn from Mumbai heartbreak, says Russell 14 Apr 2021 - 11:23 am

CHENNAI, India - Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Andre Russell bemoaned the failure of their big-hitters to get the team across the line against...

Golf: Diplomats win big at milestone QGL tournament 14 Apr 2021 - 09:32 am

Qatar Golf Lovers (QGL), Qatar’s oldest and largest Golf Society, which is celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year, hosted its milestone 200th Tournament...