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Zidane steps down as Real Madrid coach 31 May 2018 - 02:00 pm

MADRID: Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane is leaving the European champions after two years in charge, he told a news conference on Thursday....

Qatar’s Adel Abdulla during the Rally Kazakhstan yesterday 31 May 2018 - 01:29 am

KENDERLY KAZAKHSTAN: Qatar’s Adel Abdulla has not found the going easy over the first three days of Rally Kazakhstan, round five of the...

Qatar’s Al Kazim appointed to new post in Wrestling Asian Council 31 May 2018 - 01:27 am

Doha: The President of the Qatar Boxing and Wrestling Federation (QBWF), Yousuf Ali Al Kazim (pictured) has been appointed as Chairman of the...

Halep fights back 31 May 2018 - 01:23 am

World number one Halep fought back after a disastrous opening set to beat American Alison Riske 2-6, 6-1, 6-1 in their delayed first-round...

Djokovic reaches third round at Roland Garros, Zverev survives 31 May 2018 - 01:17 am

Paris: Former champion Novak Djokovic reached the French Open third round for the 13th consecutive year by beating Spanish qualifier Jaume Munar 7-6...

Al Thawadi highlights importance of 2018, 2022 World Cup editions 31 May 2018 - 01:10 am

ST PETERSBURG: The Secretary-General of Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC), Hassan Al Thawadi in his speech at the International Economic Forum...

For Neymar, first it was a beach, then the world 30 May 2018 - 10:18 pm

Santos, Brazil: Twenty years ago, a coach named Betinho was watching a game of beach football when he spotted a skinny boy of...

Andre Iguodala out for Golden State in Game 1 of NBA Finals 30 May 2018 - 09:44 pm

OAKLAND, Calif.: Golden State forward Andre Iguodala will be out for Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night as he recovers...

Former England skipper Terry leaves Aston Villa 30 May 2018 - 08:59 pm

Former England captain John Terry has left Aston Villa after the club failed to gain promotion to the Premier League. Villa lost the...

Misfiring Djokovic still searching for those golden shots 30 May 2018 - 07:17 pm

PARIS: It is just as well Novak Djokovic did not choose archery or shooting as his preferred sport. Instead of a small circular...

Japan suffer defeat with revamped formation under new coach 30 May 2018 - 05:11 pm

TOKYO: New Japan manager Akira Nishino deployed a new formation but endured a disappointing first match in charge with a 2-0 defeat by...

Messi grabs hat-trick as Argentina canter to 4-0 win 30 May 2018 - 01:00 pm

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina showed once again how reliant they are on Lionel Messi as the Barcelona forward scored a hat-trick in their 4-0...

Time for Deschamps to deliver with gifted France squad 30 May 2018 - 01:58 am

Paris: This year marks the 20th anniversary of France's World Cup triumph on home soil in 1998, when Didier Deschamps captained Les Bleus...

Neymar admits not being 100 percent fit ahead of World Cup 30 May 2018 - 01:58 am

RIO DE JANEIRO: Neymar admitted Sunday he is not 100 percent in shape after a week's training with Brazil in its World Cup...

Teen star Khan leads Afghan attack in historic India Test 30 May 2018 - 01:58 am

Kabul: Teen sensation Rashid Khan will lead a heavyweight spin attack for Afghanistan in the country's first-ever Test against India next month, the...

‘Consistency and discipline’ key as Pakistan target series victory 30 May 2018 - 01:58 am

Doha: Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur believes ‘consistency and discipline’ in all departments was key for his team’s stunning victory over England in...

Al-Adam and Aspire Logistics clinch Ramadan Sports Festival titles 30 May 2018 - 01:47 am

Doha: Al-Adam and Aspire Logistics emerged on top in the men’s football and futsal competitions, organised as part of Aspire Zone Foundation’s (AZF)...