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Messi says he already misses playing for Argentina 08 Oct 2026 - 09:54 am

Buenos Aires: Less than 24 hours after calling time on his international career, Lionel Messi said yesterday he was already missing wearing the...

Kane eyes Ronaldo record after matching England cap mark 08 Oct 2026 - 09:53 am

London: Harry Kane refused to rule out catching Cristiano Ronaldo at the top of the international goalscoring charts after netting twice against the...

Emotion, tears as Messi retires from Argentina national team 08 Oct 2026 - 09:49 am

Buenos Aires: Lionel Messi brought the curtain down on his 21-year international career on Tuesday, bidding farewell to adoring Argentina fans in an...

Verstappen revival to be put to test in Singapore 08 Oct 2026 - 09:47 am

Singapore: Max Verstappen’s resurgence in Malaysia will be put to the test just 300 kilometres south at the Singapore Grand Prix this weekend,...

Hathab Tour second round gets underway today 08 Oct 2026 - 09:46 am

Doha, Qatar: The second round of the Longines Hathab Qatar Equestrian Tour 2026-2027 will begin today at the Qatar Equestrian Federation’s indoor arena,...

Lusail aim to maintain impressive form against Al Shahania 08 Oct 2026 - 09:45 am

Doha, Qatar: Lusail coach Emanuel Mesquita said his side are looking to continue their impressive performances when they face Al Shahania in Week...

Al Shamal, Al Duhail renew rivalry as QSL resumes 08 Oct 2026 - 09:33 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Stars League action returns today after an international football break of almost a month, with Al Shamal and Al Duhail...

Qatar sets sights on 2036 Olympics, building on World Cup legacy 07 Oct 2026 - 11:04 pm

Doha, Qatar: From the legacy of the World Cup to the horizons of the Olympics, Qatar is writing a new chapter in its...

MotoGP to introduce qualifying for sprint race 07 Oct 2026 - 05:03 pm

Paris, France: Next season's MotoGP campaign will have a new look after organisers announced on Wednesday there would be a separate qualifying session...

Arteta targets more Arsenal glory after signing new deal until 2030 07 Oct 2026 - 03:46 pm

London: Mikel Arteta vowed "this is only the beginning of what we can achieve together" after signing a new contract with Premier League...

'Embarrassing' brawl over Kenya football match penalty 07 Oct 2026 - 03:40 pm

Nairobi: Outrage erupted in Kenya on Wednesday after a referee was attacked and chased out of a Nairobi stadium by fans for awarding...

Benin full of pride at role in Messi's last dance 07 Oct 2026 - 01:09 pm

Cotonou, Benin: Football fans in Benin declared that it was "an honour" that the west African nation provided the opposition for Lionel Messi's...

Pathirage joins Duplantis and unbeaten Dos Santos among Athlete of the Year nominees 07 Oct 2026 - 09:57 am

Doha, Qatar: Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage has been nominated for the 2026 Men’s World Athlete of the Year award alongside Brazil’s unbeaten 400m...

Over 1,300 runners take part in Sports for All race series 07 Oct 2026 - 09:55 am

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Sports for All Federation concluded its “Summer of Sports for All 2026” race series, held at the Aspire Indoor...

Iyer hits ton as India hammer WI in T20 opener 07 Oct 2026 - 09:53 am

Lucknow: Captain Shreyas Iyer struck his maiden T20 international century to lead India to a convincing eight-wicket win over the West Indies in...

France roar back in Nations League as Italy beat Turkiye 07 Oct 2026 - 09:52 am

Paris: Michael Olise starred as France stormed back from behind to thrash Belgium 4-1 in the UEFA Nations League on Monday, while Italy...

Ronaldo apologises for walkout, opens door for Portugal return 07 Oct 2026 - 09:49 am

Barcelona: Cristiano Ronaldo opened the door for a return to the Portuguese national team yesterday and apologised for his walkout, while also accusing...

This is just the beginning, says Al Kuwari 07 Oct 2026 - 09:32 am

Doha, Qatar: The CEO of the Doha 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Bid Committee Fatima Al Kuwari welcomed the International Olympic Committee’s confirmation of...