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Sanchez confident Qatar can handle the pressure 25 Jan 2019 - 12:00 am

Abu Dhabi: Coach Felix Sanchez is confident that Qatar players are capable of handling the pressure when they take on two-time champions South...

Nakheel Landscapes take on Taleb Group in Workers’ Cup final 25 Jan 2019 - 12:00 am

Doha: Nakheel Landscapes and Taleb Group will go head-to-head to be crowned champions of the seventh edition of Workers’ Cup at the Al...

Nadal 'didn't expect' stunning run to Open final after injury 24 Jan 2019 - 11:08 pm

Melbourne: Rafael Nadal said he has surprised himself with his outstanding level of tennis at this year's Australian Open after crushing Stefanos Tsitsipas...

Melbourne final feels 'bit unreal' for Japan's Osaka 24 Jan 2019 - 11:08 pm

MELBOURNE: Reaching the final in consecutive Grand Slams after winning the U.S. Open last year seems a "bit unreal" for Naomi Osaka, but...

Maestro Lippi bows out as hapless China exit Asian Cup 24 Jan 2019 - 11:08 pm

ABU DHABI: World Cup winner Marcello Lippi confirmed that his two-year tenure as coach of China was over on Thursday following his team's...

Dominant Australia in charge against Sri Lanka 24 Jan 2019 - 09:23 pm

Brisbane, Australia: Some fine pace bowling from Jhye Richardson and Pat Cummins put a dominant Australia firmly in charge after the first day...

India, New Zealand players told to 'toughen up' over sun glare 24 Jan 2019 - 09:23 pm

Wellington: The New Zealand and India cricketers were told to toughen up Thursday and not walk off the field even if they are...

Channel police call off search for missing footballer Emiliano Sala 24 Jan 2019 - 07:03 pm

St Peter Port, Guernsey: Police on Thursday ended their search for Premier League player Emiliano Sala, saying the chances of finding the Argentine...

We're taking the Asian Cup back to Doha, says Qatar's Afif 24 Jan 2019 - 06:22 pm

ABU DHABI: Qatar's Ali Afif eschewed the usual pre-match conventions ahead of a quarter-final clash against South Korea on Thursday, boldly declaring his...

Asian Cup first as VAR rules out Yoshida goal for Japan 24 Jan 2019 - 04:05 pm

Dubai: Maya Yoshida's goal for Japan against Vietnam was ruled out as the video assistant referee (VAR) came into play just 24 minutes...

Nadal dismantles Tsitsipas to reach Australian Open final 24 Jan 2019 - 01:48 pm

MELBOURNE: A marauding Rafa Nadal ended Stefanos Tsitsipas's trailblazing run at the Australian Open on Thursday, thrashing the 20-year-old Greek in a 6-2...

Osaka beats Pliskova; faces Kvitova in Australian Open final 24 Jan 2019 - 10:27 am

Melbourne: Naomi Osaka never made it past the fourth round at any of the first 10 Grand Slam tournaments of her career. Now,...

Chelsea's Hazard a matchwinner but not a leader, says Sarri 24 Jan 2019 - 09:42 am

Chelsea forward Eden Hazard is more of an "individual player" and matchwinner but must develop his leadership qualities at the Premier League club,...

Qatar post third win in a row to go top 24 Jan 2019 - 12:02 am

DOHA: Inam-Ul-Haq turned in a skipper’s performance (one wicket and 73 not out) and guided Qatar to a resounding eight-wicket triumph over Maldives...

Faria unveiled as coach of Al Duhail 24 Jan 2019 - 12:02 am

Doha: Rui Faria said yesterday he did not seek advice from Jose Mourinho before deciding to take his first head coach job at...

Record entries likely for Al Adaid Desert Challenge 24 Jan 2019 - 12:02 am

DOHA: The fourth edition of Al Adaid Desert Challenge, set to take place on March 1 2019, is expected to be the biggest...

Sanchez hails Qatar team spirit after Iraq victory 24 Jan 2019 - 12:02 am

Abu Dhabi: Qatar’s head coach Felix Sanchez has credited Al Annabi’s ‘impressive team spirit’ for their memorable 1-0 victory over former champions Iraq,...