Sports

Final will be a great showdown: Benlamri 18 Dec 2021 - 08:21 am

Doha:In footballing terms, you could almost say that Djamel Benlamri was born again under current Algeria head coach Djamel Belmadi. Under his stewardship,...

Ticket sales for TotalEnergies CAF Super Cup 2021 launched 18 Dec 2021 - 08:17 am

Doha: The TotalEnergies CAF Super Cup 2021 Local Organising Committee (LOC) together with CAF yesterday launched the tickets for the match via the...

Qatar looking forward to end Arab Cup on a high 18 Dec 2021 - 08:02 am

Doha: Qatar coach Felix Sanchez has stressed Al Annabi will not take the third-place match of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 against...

Algeria, Tunisia eye Arab Cup glory 18 Dec 2021 - 07:59 am

Doha: African champions Algeria and Tunisia square off in the Arab Cup final today, hoping to wrap up their impressive run in Qatar...

French soccer world champion Mbappe to collaborate with Dior 17 Dec 2021 - 04:03 pm

PARIS: French soccer star Kylian Mbappe said on Friday he would be collaborating with French luxury fashion house Dior. "I am delighted to...

Travel advisory for FIFA Arab Cup final and third-place matches 17 Dec 2021 - 02:39 pm

Doha: Fans attending the FIFA Arab Cup final and third-place play-off on Saturday, December 18, are encouraged to plan their journeys ahead of...

Tunisia’s Drager finding spark in Arab Cup 17 Dec 2021 - 10:53 am

Tunisia’s Mohamed Drager may not be a household name yet, but the 25-year-old right-back has undoubtedly made a name for himself in the...

Tunisia worthy winners as Queiroz bemoans missing out on finals 17 Dec 2021 - 10:50 am

Egypt coach Carlos Queiroz stressed Tunisia are worthy winners and finalists after a tough FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 semi-finals loss at Stadium...

Title is Algeria’s sole objective: Bedrane 17 Dec 2021 - 10:30 am

Wednesday’s semi-final between Algeria and Qatar at the FIFA Arab Cup served up a wonderfully dramatic finale. Having taken the lead courtesy of...

Qatar coach backs Al Annabi after defeat 17 Dec 2021 - 10:03 am

Qatar coach Felix Sanchez has said he cannot blame his players after the Asian champions went down fighting against Algeria in the semi-final...

FIFA President previews ‘special’ World Cup on meeting Ambassadors in Qatar 17 Dec 2021 - 09:43 am

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has acclaimed the global reach of the FIFA World Cup in a meeting with Ambassadors to Qatar, advocating collaboration...

Four Chelsea players test positive for COVID-19 16 Dec 2021 - 10:50 pm

LONDON- Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku, Timo Werner, Callum Hudson-Odoi, and the injured Ben Chilwell have tested positive for COVID-19 while Kai Havertz is unwell,...

Pakistan sweeps virus-hit West Indies in Twenty20 series 16 Dec 2021 - 08:39 pm

KARACHI, Pakistan- Pakistan completed a clean sweep in the three-match Twenty20 series against a virus-hit West Indies with a resounding seven-wicket win on...

West Indies call off Pakistan ODI series after nine COVID cases in squad 16 Dec 2021 - 07:50 pm

LAHORE- The West Indies tour of Pakistan has been cut short after the number of COVID-19 cases in the touring party increased to...

Four Real Madrid players test positive for COVID-19 16 Dec 2021 - 07:45 pm

MADRID- Real Madrid's Gareth Bale, Marco Asensio, Andriy Lunin and Rodrygo have tested positive for COVID-19 as well as assistant coach Davide Ancelotti,...

Quarter of EFL players do not intend to get COVID-19 vaccine 16 Dec 2021 - 07:26 pm

The English Football League (EFL) said 25% of its players from its 72 clubs do not intend to get vaccinated against COVID-19 even...

Nadal playing without expectations in first event after injury comeback 16 Dec 2021 - 05:33 pm

Rafa Nadal is set to make his comeback from injury at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship exhibition event in Abu Dhabi this week...

Hamilton receives knighthood days after losing F1 title 16 Dec 2021 - 11:58 am

WINDSOR, England: LewisHamiltonpicked up a new title only days after losing one on the track. The seven-time Formula One champion received a knighthood...