Sports / Football

Mbappe on target for five-goal PSG before World Cup 13 Nov 2022 - 07:56 pm

Paris: Kylian Mbappe scored and came through unscathed along with fellow Paris Saint-Germain stars Lionel Messi and Neymar in their final match before...

Injured Davies named in Canada's World Cup squad 13 Nov 2022 - 07:40 pm

Canada named Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies in their squad for the World Cup on Sunday, putting to rest any doubts over whether the...

STARS OF QATAR 2022: Five stars to watch out for as Carthage Eagles of Tunisia hope to go beyond group stages 13 Nov 2022 - 07:30 pm

When it comes to choosing between home-grown and foreign coaches, Tunisia are the exception among all the Arab nations that have graced the...

Ecuadorean player Gruezo suffers injury before World Cup squad announcement 13 Nov 2022 - 07:19 pm

Berlin: Ecuador's midfielder Carlos Gruezo, who has been preparing for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, has suffered a thigh injury, German club...

Dzeko double sends Inter up to fourth with 3-2 win at Atalanta 13 Nov 2022 - 07:03 pm

Bergamo: Inter Milan recovered from a goal down to earn a 3-2 win at Atalanta in Serie A on Sunday, with striker Edin...

Poland keeper Dragowski suffers ankle injury, World Cup at risk 13 Nov 2022 - 06:41 pm

Milan: Poland international goalkeeper Bartlomiej Dragowski suffered an ankle injury in Spezia's Serie A clash at Verona on Sunday which looks to have...

PSG beat Auxerre 5-0 in last match before World Cup 13 Nov 2022 - 05:33 pm

Paris: Leaders Paris St Germain crushed Auxerre 5-0 with four second-half goals in Ligue 1 on Sunday to go into the mid-season World...

Original FIFA World Cup trophy arrives in Doha 13 Nov 2022 - 03:17 pm

Doha: The original FIFA World Cup Trophy arrived in Doha Sunday morning at the end of its global tour that included more than...

World Cup Moments: Maradona's magic made for most exciting tournament in 1986 13 Nov 2022 - 12:51 pm

Doha: In 1986, the FIFA World Cup has amassed popularity around the globe resulting to 121 teams vying for a spot in the...

Samuel Eto’o: Cameroon will beat Morocco in this year’s World Cup final 13 Nov 2022 - 11:58 am

Cameroon legend Samuel Eto’o has backed his country to make history and become the first African team to lift the FIFA World Cup....

Captain Messi set to join Argentina squad tomorrow 13 Nov 2022 - 08:59 am

Doha: Argentina captain Lionel Messi is set to join the squad tomorrow ahead of a scheduled friendly match against the United Arab Emirates...

Eyeing quarters spot, Japan hold first training session in Doha 13 Nov 2022 - 08:45 am

Doha: Asian giants Japan yesterday hit the training pitch at the Al Sadd Sports Club as they gear up for their opening match...

‘Group of death’ comes alive on Nov 21 13 Nov 2022 - 08:41 am

Doha: When England take on Iran on November 21 at 4pm at the Khalifa International Stadium, teams in arguably the most competitive group...

Sanchez determined to take Asian champions to next level 13 Nov 2022 - 08:26 am

Doha: Felix Sanchez, the man who will lead FIFA World Cup hosts Qatar in their debut appearance at the tournament, is as much...

Netherlands hope to turn silver into gold as Qatar make historic debut 13 Nov 2022 - 08:10 am

Doha: Given their history of making strong starts at the World Cup, in-form Netherlands are unlikely to let their Group A opponents –...

Willock stunner sinks Chelsea in gritty Newcastle win 12 Nov 2022 - 10:53 pm

Newcastle: Joe Willock's thunderous second-half goal earned Newcastle United a gritty 1-0 win over Chelsea at St James' Park on Saturday and consolidated...