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Iraq, Saudi Arabia to clash in U-23 Gulf Cup final 15 Dec 2025 - 09:16 am

Doha, Qatar: Saudi Arabia and Iraq reached the AGCFF U-23 Gulf Cup final after winning their respective semi-finals at Aspire pitches yesterday. Iraq...

Unbeatable Al Meqbaali stands tall 15 Dec 2025 - 09:13 am

Doha, Qatar: A champion has yielded its crown, but it’s safe to say it was held on tightly. In the quarter-finals of the...

There are no easy matches at Arab Cup: Majrashi 15 Dec 2025 - 09:11 am

Doha, Qatar: Saudi Arabia made a strong start at the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025, reaching the quarter-finals with wins over Oman and...

AC Milan held by Sassuolo in Serie A 14 Dec 2025 - 05:13 pm

Milan: ACMilanwere held to a 2-2 draw by Sassuolo on Sunday to put their lead in Serie A under threat. French forward Armand...

Van Dijk wants 'leader' Salah to stay at Liverpool 14 Dec 2025 - 05:07 pm

London: Virgil van Dijk wants Mohamed Salah to stay at Liverpool despite the Egyptian star's incendiary rant about the club, but the Reds...

Salah sets up goal on return to Liverpool action 14 Dec 2025 - 09:43 am

Liverpool: Mohamed Salah set up a goal in Liverpool’s 2-0 win against Brighton yesterday as he returned to action after an explosive outburst...

Olaroiu credits teamwork for UAE’s impressive Arab Cup run 14 Dec 2025 - 09:38 am

Doha, Qatar: The United Arab Emirates have emerged as surprise semi-finalists at the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025, with coach Cosmin Olaroiu crediting...

U-23 Gulf Cup: Qatar face Iraq in semi-final 14 Dec 2025 - 09:36 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar will take on Iraq today in the semi-final of the AGCFF U-23 Gulf Cup at the Ibrahim Khalfan Pitch at...

Electrifying quarters push attendance past one million 14 Dec 2025 - 09:26 am

Doha, Qatar: The quarter-final stage of the 11th edition of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 delivered a thrilling blend of technical brilliance...

Flamengo blank Pyramids to win FIFA Challenger Cup, set up finale with PSG 13 Dec 2025 - 10:31 pm

Doha: CR Flamengo claimed their second consecutive title in Al Rayyan, lifting the FIFA Challenger Cup after an impressive 2-0 victory over Pyramids...

Syria stars sense something special is building 13 Dec 2025 - 12:12 pm

Doha: Ahead of the FIFA Arab Cup 2025, Syria were ranked below many nations that they ended up outlasting. In their group, they...

Squad depth key for title-chasing Morocco 13 Dec 2025 - 12:08 pm

Doha, Qatar: It was the kind of night when the roars cascaded relentlessly down from the stands. In a hard-fought quarter-final against a...

Pyramids and Flamengo clash for FIFA Challenger Cup, eye PSG final 13 Dec 2025 - 11:54 am

Doha, Qatar: Egypt’s Pyramids FC and Brazil’s CR Flamengo meet at Al Rayyan’s Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium tonight with two rewards on the...

Messi to unveil 21-metre statue of himself on India 'GOAT' tour 13 Dec 2025 - 10:52 am

Kolkata: LionelMessiwill unveil a 21-metre (70-foot) statue of himself in India on Saturday as he embarks on a three-day tour of the country...

Renard eyes ‘two more steps’ as Abu Jazar hails Palestine’s fighting spirit 13 Dec 2025 - 09:07 am

Doha, Qatar: Saudi Arabia’s extra-time win against a spirited Palestine on Thursday didn’t just push the Green Falcons into the Arab Cup semi-finals,...

Olwan on target as Jordan beat Iraq to reach semis 13 Dec 2025 - 09:05 am

Doha, Qatar: Jordan held their nerve to edge past Iraq 1-0 and book a semi-final place at the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 following...

Al Meqbaali stars as UAE knock holders Algeria out on penalties 13 Dec 2025 - 08:34 am

Goalkeeper blocks two shots to secure 7-6 win in shootout after 1-1 draw to set up semi-final with Morocco Doha, Qatar: Ahead of...

FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 Observation Programme gets underway 12 Dec 2025 - 12:06 pm

Doha, Qatar: The FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 Observation Programme is underway in Qatar, bringing together 55 representatives from football associations from across...