Sports / Football

Liverpool boss Slot says Ekitike reaping rewards for greater physicality 26 Dec 2025 - 07:18 pm

London: Arne Slot believes Hugo Ekitike's run of five goals in four matches indicates the striker has heeded the Liverpool manager's advice when...

Musona rescues Zimbabwe in AFCON draw with Angola 26 Dec 2025 - 05:32 pm

Marrakesh, Morocco: Veteran Knowledge Musona scored as Zimbabwe came from behind to draw 1-1 with Angola in Marrakesh on Friday as the second...

Turkish authorities make further arrests in football betting scandal 26 Dec 2025 - 04:56 pm

Istanbul, Turkiye: The betting scandal in Turkish football deepened on Friday as 29 people, including 14 footballers, were arrested, the Istanbul public prosecutor's...

Arteta eager to avoid repeat of Rice red card against Brighton 26 Dec 2025 - 04:44 pm

London: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is keen to ensure there is no repeat of Declan Rice's controversial red card against Brighton when his...

Diallo and Mahrez strike at AFCON as Ivory Coast, Algeria win 25 Dec 2025 - 02:53 pm

Rabat: Amad Diallo and Riyad Mahrez starred as defending champions Ivory Coast and former winners Algeria had contrasting victories on Wednesday when the...

Mahrez leads Algeria to AFCON cruise against Sudan 24 Dec 2025 - 09:44 pm

Rabat: Captain Riyad Mahrez scored in each half as 2019ChampionsAlgeria eased to a 3-0 win over 10-man Sudan in their openinggameat the Africa...

Isak faces two months out after ‘reckless’ tackle: Slot 24 Dec 2025 - 09:30 am

Liverpool: Alexander Isak is expected to be out of action for two months after fracturing his leg against Tottenham, with Liverpool manager Arne...

Napoli beat Bologna to lift Italian Super Cup 24 Dec 2025 - 09:29 am

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Napoli won the Italian Super Cup on Monday as David Neres scored twice to secure the reigning Serie A champions...

Nigeria open campaign with narrow win over Tanzania 24 Dec 2025 - 09:23 am

Fes, Morocco: Ademola Lookman secured a 2-1 win for a wasteful Nigeria against Tanzania in Fes yesterday in their opening Africa Cup of...

Al Rayyan held by Al Shabab in GCCL 24 Dec 2025 - 09:16 am

Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan and Al Shabab played out a thrilling 2-2 draw yesterday at Riyadh’s SHG Arena in the fourth round of...

Al Ahli host Uzbekistan’s Andijan with eye on Round of 16 berth 24 Dec 2025 - 09:15 am

Doha, Qatar: Al Ahli host Uzbekistan’s Andijan today at Al Thumama Stadium as Group B reaches its sixth and final round in the...

Sano delighted to keep Al Gharafa in hunt 24 Dec 2025 - 09:12 am

Doha, Qatar: Seydou Sano was glad to have delivered after his last gasp goal secured Al Gharafa SC a 1-0 victory against UAE’s...

ACL Elite: Super sub Mujica hat-trick seals Al Sadd comeback win over Shabab Al Ahli 24 Dec 2025 - 09:11 am

Doha, Qatar: Rafa Mujica stole the spotlight with a sensational late hat-trick as Al Sadd staged a dramatic comeback to defeat Shabab Al...

Mahrez eyes strong AFCON showing from Algeria 23 Dec 2025 - 05:39 pm

Rabat: Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez is confident his side can make up for poor showings at the last two editions of the Africa...

Neymar undergoes surgery 23 Dec 2025 - 10:19 am

Sao Paulo: Neymar has undergone a successful operation on his left knee to repair a damaged meniscus, his club Santos said yesterday. The...

FIFA renews partnership with QFA and QSL 23 Dec 2025 - 09:22 am

Doha, Qatar: As part of its efforts to make football truly global and enable more clubs, leagues and players from all around the...

Al Sadd face Shabab Al Ahli in must-win ACL Elite clash 23 Dec 2025 - 09:21 am

Doha, Qatar: Al Sadd SC will be fighting to keep their hopes alive when they host Shabab Al Ahli in the AFC Champions...

Amir Cup preliminary knockout stage fixtures announced 23 Dec 2025 - 09:18 am

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Football Association yesterday announced the fixtures for the preliminary round of the 2025-2026 Amir Cup. This knockout stage will...