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FIFA Disciplinary Committee imposes sanctions following incidents at World Cup 2026 22 Aug 2026 - 08:32 am

Zurich: FIFA announced today imposing sanctions against several players involved in the violence that followed the 2026 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium...

Injured Rune withdraws from US Open 22 Aug 2026 - 08:28 am

New York, USA: Former world number four Holger Rune, sidelined since October by an Achilles tendon injury, has withdrawn from the US Open,...

Bordeaux on the precipice after court rejects appeal 21 Aug 2026 - 11:25 pm

Bordeaux: Six-time French champions stepped closer to extinction on Friday when a Paris court upheld the decision to bar them from playing in...

Argentina's Paredes suspended 10 matches by FIFA for World Cup fight 21 Aug 2026 - 06:16 pm

Paris, France: Midfielder Leandro Paredes and several Argentina players have received bans and fines for their part in clashes with Spain players at...

Lusail International Circuit unveils key visual as Qatar Grand Prix 2026 marks 100 day countdown 21 Aug 2026 - 04:31 pm

Doha, Qatar: With 100 days to go until the FORMULA 1 QATAR AIRWAYS QATAR GRAND PRIX 2026, Lusail International Circuit (LIC) has unveiled...

Qatar win 20 medals at West Asian Table Tennis Championships 21 Aug 2026 - 10:23 am

Doha: Qatar won 20 medals, including four gold, two silver and 14 bronze, at the West Asian Table Tennis Championships in Amman, Jordan....

Brazil turn on power in impressive Doha display against Mexico 21 Aug 2026 - 10:21 am

Doha: Brazil powered past Mexico in an impressive all-around display yesterday as France, India, Pakistan and Bulgaria also won in straight sets on...

Al Rayyan start QSL campaign on winning note as Al Wakrah, Qatar SC share points 21 Aug 2026 - 10:03 am

Doha, Qatar: Gabriel Pereira’s first-half strike gave Al Rayyan a winning start as the Qatar Stars League season got underway, with the former...

Ronaldinho returns in search of 'beautiful' 300th goal 20 Aug 2026 - 11:38 pm

Ravenna: Former Brazil star Ronaldinho, who retired from the game in 2015, said on Thursday that he was making a comeback 11 years...

Pakistan hit back against England after Cox and Root fifties 20 Aug 2026 - 08:20 pm

Leeds: Pakistan dismissed Jordan Cox and Joe Root to give themselves renewed hope in the first Test against England at Headingley on Thursday....

'Simply lovely': Verstappen signs new Red Bull contract until 2030 20 Aug 2026 - 05:44 pm

Zandvoort, Netherlands: Four-time Formula One world champion Max Verstappen has signed a new contract with Red Bull until the end of 2030, the...

QFA President underlines consultation, governance in Asian football system 20 Aug 2026 - 03:26 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Football Association (QFA) believes that the strength and unity of Asian football depend upon open consultation, mutual respect and...

QMMF publishes Rally Guide 1, announces initial details of this year’s Qatar International Baja 20 Aug 2026 - 03:22 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) has published Rally Guide 1 and released initial details of this year’s Qatar International...

Sheikh Al Qaqaa re-elected Al Rayyan Sports Club President till 2030 20 Aug 2026 - 09:09 am

H E Sheikh Al Qaqaa bin Hamad Al Thani has been re-elected as President of Al Rayyan Sports Club, and Ali Salem Affifa...

Qatar set for tough test against Japan at FIBA U18 Asia Cup 2026 20 Aug 2026 - 09:07 am

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar U-18 national basketball team will play a decisive match against Japan at 2:00 p.m. Doha time today, August 20,...

Holders Italy make winning start as FIVB U17 World Championship begins in Doha 20 Aug 2026 - 09:06 am

Doha, Qatar: Defending champions Italy launched their campaign in style by sweeping past Romania, while hosts Qatar suffered a loss against Venezuela as...