Sports

Qatar a global force in sport: Pakistan official 19 Oct 2017 - 12:00 am

Dr Akhtar Nawaz Ganjera, Director-General of the Pakistan Sports Council, says Qatar has become an international force on the sports front, especially after...

University League kicks off today at Education City 19 Oct 2017 - 12:00 am

The fifth University League, a collaboration between Qatar Football Association (QFA) and Qatar Foundation (QF), is set to kick off today at Education...

Nadal to miss Basel in boost to Federer's No.1 bid 18 Oct 2017 - 11:58 pm

Madrid: Rafael Nadal on Tuesday announced he will miss this month's Swiss Indoors tournament, boosting arch rival Roger Federer's dream of ending the...

Tosun scores 2 as Besiktas beats Monaco in Champions League 18 Oct 2017 - 12:46 pm

MONACO: Striker Cenk Tosun scored twice as Besiktas won 2-1 away to Monaco for a third straight win to move closer to qualifying...

Guardiola proud to beat 'best opponents' Napoli 18 Oct 2017 - 12:43 pm

Manchester, United Kingdom: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola described his side's 2-1 victory over Napoli in the Champions League group phase as one...

Tottenham holds Real Madrid to 1-1 in Champions League 18 Oct 2017 - 12:39 pm

MADRID (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo got the best of Harry Kane in the duel between two of Europe's most prolific forwards, but Kane's...

Call to prevent oral injuries in sport 18 Oct 2017 - 01:16 am

The prevention and management of oral injuries in elite sports was discussed as healthcare professionals from across Qatar convened for the latest installment...

Winners of ‘The Friends of the Environment’ honoured 18 Oct 2017 - 01:16 am

The Friends of the Environment Center honours the winners of “The Friends of the Environment” contest at a ceremony held at Qatar National...

QFA and Uzbekistan Football Federation sign agreement 17 Oct 2017 - 11:57 pm

The Qatar Football Association (QFA) and the Uzbekistan Football Federation (UFF) signed a memorandum of collaboration yesterday at QFA’s headquarters at Al Bidda...

Sparks bound to fly in crucial Al Sailiya, Al Rayyan QSL clash 17 Oct 2017 - 11:57 pm

Fifth-placed Al Sailiya will aim for full points - which will help them to leapfrog over Al Rayyan - when the two teams...

Leicester City sack manager Craig Shakespeare 17 Oct 2017 - 06:03 pm

London: Leicester City sacked manager Craig Shakespeare on Tuesday after just four months in charge of the former Premier League champions, British media...

Italy to face Sweden in World Cup playoff 17 Oct 2017 - 05:32 pm

ZURICH: Four-times world champions Italy were given a tough draw against Sweden on Tuesday in their two-legged playoff for a place at next...

Conte left to weigh up risks as Chelsea stretched thin 17 Oct 2017 - 05:08 pm

LONDON: Chelsea's squad is being stretched thin and the strain is beginning to show on manager Antonio Conte ahead of Wednesday's Champions League...

European World Cup playoff draw 17 Oct 2017 - 03:12 pm

ZURICH: European World Cup playoff draw made on Tuesday. Northern Ireland v Switzerland Croatia v Greece Denmark v Ireland Sweden v Italy Two-legged...

Shrewsbury to become first English club with safe standing section 17 Oct 2017 - 02:42 pm

Shrewsbury Town are set to become the first English club to have a safe standing section in their ground after they reached their...

Heynckes back as Bayern regroup for Celtic 17 Oct 2017 - 01:57 pm

Munich, Germany: Bayern Munich are looking to regroup in the Champions League at home to Celtic on Wednesday as Jupp Heynckes coaches his...

Laudrup thrilled with Tabata’s return; Ferreira lauds Al Sadd’s ‘team effort’ 17 Oct 2017 - 02:15 am

Al Rayyan coach Michael Laudrup is thrilled with the return of feared striker Rodrigo Tabata, saying his team’s 4-1 win on Sunday over...

Qatar participates in Morocco gala 17 Oct 2017 - 02:05 am

The Salon du Cheval d’El Jadida exhibition kicked off yesterday, with participation from notable Qatari entities, the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC),...