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Real sign 'Japanese Messi' Kubo from FC Tokyo 14 Jun 2019 - 02:11 pm

TOKYO: Japanese striker Takefusa Kubo joined Real Madrid on Friday, with the Spanish La Liga club hailing the 18-year-old as "one of the...

My video's funnier than yours: Pakistan, India trade parodies before Cup clash 14 Jun 2019 - 12:20 pm

Islamabad: A video parodying an Indian air force pilot who was briefly captured by arch-rival Pakistan earlier this year has gone viral ahead...

Qatar gear up for Copa debut as 2022 preparations begin 14 Jun 2019 - 09:37 am

Rio De Janeiro: Qatar squad yesterday reached Rio de Janeiro where they will play their first match at Copa America later this week. ...

Froome's surgery successful, back racing in six months: surgeon 13 Jun 2019 - 06:37 pm

Saint-Étienne, France: Four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome has undergone a successful four-hour operation following a devastating crash and could be back...

New Zealand coach sees no advantage from abandoned match against India 13 Jun 2019 - 06:37 pm

NOTTINGHAM, England: New Zealand coach Gary Stead said he saw no advantage to his team's World Cup group stage match against India being...

Rain washes out India-New Zealand World Cup match 13 Jun 2019 - 06:36 pm

Nottingham, United Kingdom: India and New Zealand were awarded a point each after persistent rain in Nottingham forced the abandonment of their match...

QFA to introduce new format for the Amir Cup 13 Jun 2019 - 01:42 pm

Doha: Qatar Football Association (QFA) and Qatar Stars League organized Wednesday a workshop at the Sheraton Hotel that included clubs from the star...

Insigne, Verratti push Italy closer to Euro 2020 with Bosnia win 13 Jun 2019 - 12:06 am

Turin, Italy: Lorenzo Insigne and Marco Verratti hit back with second-half goals as Italy came from behind to beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-1 to extend...

Copa offers Chile's Sanchez chance to banish United woes 13 Jun 2019 - 12:06 am

Rio de Janeiro: It's been an annus horribilis and a half for Chile's iconic leader Alexis Sanchez, who is known as the "Nino...

Koepka facing long odds for another US Open title 13 Jun 2019 - 12:06 am

PEBBLE BEACH: Brooks Koepka should already have enough motivation for this U.S. Open. At stake is a shot at a U.S. Open record...

Crash victim Froome suffers multiple fractures, out of Tour de France 13 Jun 2019 - 12:06 am

Roanne, France: Chris Froome will miss the Tour de France after sustaining multiple fractures in a high-speed crash at the Criterium du Dauphine...

Habana hopeful of inspirational South Africa victory under Kolisi 13 Jun 2019 - 12:06 am

TOKYO: A 2019 World Cup victory for South Africa under captain Siya Kolisi could be as impactful as their historic win on home...

‘Qatar: Legacy and Vision’ to be handed out at Copa America 13 Jun 2019 - 12:06 am

DOHA: A special book titled ‘Qatar: Legacy and Vision’ is set to be handed out to media personnel and guests attending the hugely...

beIN SPORTS to air Copa America matches 13 Jun 2019 - 12:06 am

Doha: beIN SPORTS is set to host the much-anticipated Copa America Brazil 2019 tournament live and exclusive on its channels. The action-packed event...

New Zealand to reap left-right benefit against India: Taylor 12 Jun 2019 - 11:52 pm

NOTTINGHAM, England: New Zealand's steady supply of left-handed batsmen will come in handy in Thursday's World Cup match against an Indian team without...

England's Buttler set to face West Indies in World Cup clash 12 Jun 2019 - 11:52 pm

London: England head coach Trevor Bayliss is optimistic that Jos Buttler will be fit to play in Friday's World Cup match against the...

Bail-makers stumped by 'Zing' problems at Cricket World Cup 12 Jun 2019 - 11:52 pm

It's a matter that has everyone stumped at the Cricket World Cup: Why aren't the Bails coming off when the ball hits the...

Warner's century helps Australia beat Pakistan at World Cup 12 Jun 2019 - 11:43 pm

TAUNTON, England: David Warner erased any lingering doubt about his batting since his comeback from a 12-month ban with an almost run-a-ball century...