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Qatar to face El Salvador in pre-World Cup friendly in LA 23 Apr 2026 - 06:54 pm

DOHA: Qatar will take on El Salvador in an international friendly at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on June 6, the Qatar Football...

Spain's Lamine Yamal injured, but expected to be fit for World Cup: Barca 23 Apr 2026 - 03:25 pm

Barcelona: Spain's Lamine Yamal has picked up a hamstring injury, but is expected to be fit for the upcoming World Cup, his club...

Sajan, Al Kuwari bag titles at Katara Chess Open 23 Apr 2026 - 10:34 am

Doha, Qatar: The Katara International Ramadan Open Classical Chess Championship, organised by the Qatar Chess Federation, concluded with the participation of 86 players...

Naseeb Zakhir claims Al Mafiar Cup in thriller 23 Apr 2026 - 10:29 am

Doha, Qatar: Naseeb Zakhir captured the Al Mafiar Cup in dramatic fashion, landing the Local Purebred Arabian Conditions race over 1200m (Class 2)...

Los Angeles marks major milestone with start of Olympic Cricket stadium construction 23 Apr 2026 - 10:18 am

Los Angeles: Cricket's return to the Olympic Games after 128 years reached an "important milestone" Wednesday, April 22, 2026, when construction began on...

Dominant Al Nassr end Al Ahli’s run in semi-final rout 23 Apr 2026 - 10:17 am

Dubai: Kingsley Coman bagged a hat-trick as Al Nassr Club defeated Al Ahli SC 5-1 in an enthralling AFC Champions League Two semi-final...

Al Rayyan target another trophy in GCCL final against Al Shabab 23 Apr 2026 - 10:04 am

Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan coach Vicente Moreno expects a tough challenge from Saudi Arabia’s Al Shabab in the Gulf Club Champions League (GCCL)...

Asian Beach Games open with colourful ceremony 23 Apr 2026 - 10:02 am

Sanya: The 6th Asian Beach Games - Sanya 2026 officially opened yesterday in a festive atmosphere reflecting the cultural diversity of Asia. The...

Suarez off mark but Messi fires blanks as Miami beat Salt Lake 23 Apr 2026 - 08:45 am

Los Angeles, United States: Luis Suarez scored his first goal of the Major League Soccer season but Lionel Messi failed to get on...

Manchester City go top of Premier League as Burnley relegated 23 Apr 2026 - 12:27 am

Burnley, United Kingdom: Manchester City edged ahead of Arsenal at the top of the Premier League as a 1-0 victory at Turf Moor...

Al Rayyan retains title as EQSL concludes 22 Apr 2026 - 11:13 pm

Doha, Qatar: The third edition of Electronic Qatar Stars League (EQSL) concluded, with Al Rayyan winning the title for the second time in...

Sheikh Joaan attends opening ceremony of Asian Beach Games 22 Apr 2026 - 09:02 pm

Sanya: President of the Olympic Council of Asia and President of the Qatar Olympic Committee H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani...

Liam Rosenior sacked as Chelsea manager: club 22 Apr 2026 - 08:13 pm

London: Liam Rosenior has been sacked as Chelsea manager following a run of five successive Premier League defeats, the club announced on Wednesday....

Bellingham says he 'owes' Birmingham after buying cricket stake 22 Apr 2026 - 07:35 pm

London: Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham said a debt of gratitude towards his home city of Birmingham was behind his decision to buy...

OCA President holds talks with Chinese officials on strengthening Asian sports cooperation 22 Apr 2026 - 07:25 pm

Sanya, China: President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, also the President of Qatar Olympic Committee,...

FIFA releases more tickets for 2026 World Cup 22 Apr 2026 - 02:59 pm

Zurich: FIFA has announced the release of a new allocation of tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, 50 days ahead of the...

Sakib Hussain: IPL quick whose mum sold her jewellery to fund cricket dream 22 Apr 2026 - 12:59 pm

New Delhi: Sakib Hussain's father is a labourer from India's poorest state and his mother sold her jewellery to buy him bowling boots....

Japan’s Machida Zelvia squeeze into Asian Champions League Elite final 22 Apr 2026 - 09:30 am

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: Tournament debutants Machida Zelvia secured a place in a first Asian Champions League (Elite) final following a controversial 1-0 victory...