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FIFA President congratulates 32 participating nations for Qatar 2022 15 Jun 2022 - 05:18 pm

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated all 32 nations on their qualification for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. President Infantino was on...

Jubilant Australia looking forward to Qatar return for FIFA World Cup 15 Jun 2022 - 10:02 am

Doha: It took the drama of a penalty shootout to confirm the 31st team to qualify for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022,...

Costa Rica down New Zealand to book last World Cup spot 15 Jun 2022 - 09:46 am

Doha: Costa Rica qualified for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 after overcoming a spirited show by 10-man New Zealand for a 1-0...

Barcelona to feature UN refugee agency logo on jerseys 14 Jun 2022 - 02:29 pm

GENEVA: Barcelona will promote the U.N. refugee agency's logo on the back of its jerseys for the next four seasons under a partnership...

Palestine down Philippines to secure Asian Cup finals berth 14 Jun 2022 - 11:14 am

Hong Kong: Palestine thrashed the Philippines 4-0 in Ulaanbaatar on Tuesday to book their spot at next year's Asian Cup finals, a result...

Costa Rica, New Zealand set to battle for last Qatar 2022 spot 14 Jun 2022 - 09:37 am

Doha: Costa Rica will start as favourites tonight as they take on New Zealand in the intercontinental play-off that will decide the last...

Redmayne stars as Australia edge Peru on penalties to qualify for World Cup 14 Jun 2022 - 09:34 am

Doha: Australia coach Graham Arnold’s decision to bring in substitute goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne against Peru late in the first intercontinental play-off paid off....

Arsenal sign Brazilian forward Marquinhos from Sao Paolo 13 Jun 2022 - 07:20 pm

Arsenal have completed the signing of teenage forward Marquinhos from Brazilian outfit Sao Paolo, the Premier League club announced on Monday. British media...

Emotional Marcelo bids farewell after 16 years with Madrid 13 Jun 2022 - 06:47 pm

MADRID: Real Madrid needed a big room forMarcelo’s farewell ceremony on Monday. It had to fit all 25 trophies he won with the...

FIFA confident about semi-automated VAR for Qatar World Cup 13 Jun 2022 - 03:25 pm

Doha: FIFA are confident semi-automated technology to assist with quicker Video Assistant Referee decisions could be ready for the World Cup in Qatar...

Use of five substitutes in top-level football competitions to be permanently introduced 13 Jun 2022 - 02:51 pm

Doha: Football lawmakers yesterday ratified the changes to the rules related to substitutes, paving way to 26-man squads at the FIFA World Cup...

Qatar 2022 Play-off: Leckie relishing Australia's chance to shine against Peru 12 Jun 2022 - 10:17 am

Doha: Australia have the chance to progress to a fifth straight FIFA World Cup should they defeat Peru on Tuesday and Mathew Leckie...

Madrid to sign France midfielder Tchouaméni from Monaco 11 Jun 2022 - 04:25 pm

MADRID:Real Madrid is signing another young, highly rated French midfielder after reaching agreement with Monaco for the transfer of Aurélien Tchouaméni on Saturday....

Bale says Qatar 2022 qualification will influence his next move 11 Jun 2022 - 09:59 am

Cardiff, Wales:Gareth Bale said Wales’ qualification for the World Cup in Qatar will influence the next stage in his career as he weighs...

Ecuador keep World Cup spot after FIFA dismisses Chile complaint 10 Jun 2022 - 09:24 pm

Ecuador will play at the 2022 World Cup after FIFA dismissed Chile's claims that they had fielded an ineligible player in the qualifiers,...

Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus to tour US in July 10 Jun 2022 - 08:04 pm

LaLiga clubs Real Madrid and Barcelona along with Serie A's Juventus will visit the United States in July to play a pre-season tournament,...

Salah, Kerr win PFA Player of the Year awards 09 Jun 2022 - 10:00 pm

LONDON- Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah was named the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) Player of the Year for the second time on Thursday and...