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Al Tamimi to carry Qatar’s flag 18 Aug 2018 - 01:55 am

Doha: Abdulla Al Tamimi (pictured) will be Qatar’s flag bearer, leading Team Qatar into Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta during today’s opening...

Philipp Lahm to be figurehead if Germany host Euro 2024 17 Aug 2018 - 02:56 am

Berlin: Former World Cup winner Philipp Lahm will be the head of the organising committee if Germany win the bid to host Euro...

Atletico Super Cup win vindicates decision to stay, says Griezmann 17 Aug 2018 - 02:41 am

TALLINN: Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann has said his side's 4-2 win over Real Madrid to win the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday...

Qatari flag raised at the Asian Games 2018 Athletes’ Village 17 Aug 2018 - 02:41 am

Doha: The Qatari flag was raised in the Athletes’ Village at the Asian Games 2018 yesterday, welcoming Team Qatar and marking the start...

Eyeing medals, Qatari shooters and archers arrive in Indonesia 17 Aug 2018 - 02:41 am

Jakarta: Qatari shooters, led by London Olympic Games bronze medallist Nasser Al Saleh Al Attiyah and archers yesterday arrived in Jakarta ahead of...

Handball: Qatar meet Iran in battle for top spot in Group B 17 Aug 2018 - 02:41 am

JAKARTA: Qatar’s will meet Iran in their final; Group B match of the preliminary round of the 2018 Asian Games handball competition today....

Fulham will draw on experience against Spurs, says Jokanovic 17 Aug 2018 - 02:17 am

Fulham will draw on their experience of playing Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup last year as they prepare for Saturday's Premier League...

Qatar SC eye Al Sailiya scalp as Samuel Eto’o makes QSL debut 17 Aug 2018 - 02:17 am

DOHA: Qatar SC are eyeing full points against Al Sailiya today in their third round tie, what will be the debut QNB Stars...

Qatar dethrone Iran to clinch AVC crown 16 Aug 2018 - 09:49 am

Doha: After dropping the first two sets, debutants Qatar made a brilliant comeback to see off the defending champions Iran 3-2 (23–25, 21–25,...

US Open champ Sloane Stephens wins Cincinnati opener 15 Aug 2018 - 09:18 pm

MASON, Ohio: Defending US Open champion Sloane Stephens overcame a thumb injury to cruise into the third round of the Western & Southern...

Zaha signs new five-year deal at Palace 15 Aug 2018 - 01:24 pm

Wilfried Zaha has signed a new five-year contract with Crystal Palace to extend his stay at Selhurst Park until 2023, the Premier League...

Qatar, Iran to clash in AVC Cup final 15 Aug 2018 - 03:22 am

Doha: Debutants Qatar maintained their outstanding run in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Cup by defeating Japan 3-1 (25-21, 22-25, 25-19, 25-16) yesterday...

Alonso to retire from Formula One at end of season 15 Aug 2018 - 03:22 am

London: Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso announced on Tuesday that he will retire from Formula One at the end of the season after...

Qatar share spoils with Thailand in opener 15 Aug 2018 - 03:22 am

Doha: Qatar resisted Thailand well to share points as the Group B opponents played out a 1-1 draw in their opening football match...

Qatar survive late Hong Kong surge for 90-80 win 15 Aug 2018 - 03:22 am

Doha: Qatar overcame a late surge by Hong Kong to win 90-80 in the Asian Games Group C basketball match at the Gelora...

Former Barcelona striker Samuel Eto’o joins Qatar SC 15 Aug 2018 - 03:01 am

Doha: Former Barcelona and Inter Milan striker Samuel Eto’o joined Qatar Sports Club and the Cameroon star was unveiled at a press conference...

Photo: Samuel Eto’o with Qatar SC President 15 Aug 2018 - 03:01 am

Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, President of Qatar SC and Former Barcelona and Inter Milan striker Samuel Eto’o holding his jersey during...

Croatia forward Mario Mandzukic retires from national team 14 Aug 2018 - 06:02 pm

ZAGREB, Croatia: Mario Mandzukic is retiring from international soccer after 11 years with Croatia's national team, with his decision coming a month after...