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Knee injury forces Thiago out of Spain squad 14 Nov 2015 - 04:13 pm

Madrid: Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara has been released from the Spain squad due to face Belgium on Tuesday due to a knee...

Matic could end Serbia career after Czech fiasco 14 Nov 2015 - 04:10 pm

BELGRADE: Serbia midfielder Nemanja Matic criticised his team mates and said he was on the verge of quitting the national team after Friday's...

Germany team back home after Paris terror attacks 14 Nov 2015 - 04:02 pm

BERLIN: The German national soccer team is back home after spending Friday night at the Stade de France stadium because of the terror...

Aspire Academy launches training camp for Asia’s future athletic stars 14 Nov 2015 - 04:00 pm

Doha: Aspire Academy today inaugurates a two-week long training camp run jointly with the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), the governing body of...

Williamson anchors Kiwi chase after huge Australian total 14 Nov 2015 - 02:09 pm

New Zealand's Kane Williamson tries to hit a delivery from Australia's Mitchell Johnson during the second day of the second cricket test match...

India strike early blows in second S.Africa Test 14 Nov 2015 - 12:46 pm

Bangalore, India: Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin struck twice in his first over as India dominated the opening session of the second Test against South...

Cavaliers rally past Knicks to win eighth straight 14 Nov 2015 - 12:41 pm

LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrates after making the shot and drawing the foul in the second half against the New...

Europe's top players honour Paris victims 14 Nov 2015 - 10:52 am

Sergio Garcia of Spain, wearing a black ribbon on his hat to commemorate the victims of the Paris attacks, looks on during the...

Belgium celebrates No. 1 ranking with 3-1 win over Italy 14 Nov 2015 - 02:35 am

BRUSSELS: Kevin De Bruyne scored one goal and added an assist in Belgium's 3-1 victory over Italy which underscored its position as FIFA's...

James sparkles as Colombia snatch draw 14 Nov 2015 - 12:44 am

Colombia’s James Rodriguez celebrates after scoring against Chile during their Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup South American Qualifiers match, in Santiago, on Thursday. ...

Warner puts Kiwis to sword 14 Nov 2015 - 12:43 am

Australia’s David Warner (right) celebrates with team-mate Usman Khawaja after reaching his double-century during the first day of the second Test against New...

Steyn, Philander out of second India Test 14 Nov 2015 - 12:43 am

FROM LEFT: South African cricketers Faf du Plessis, Dane Vilas and JP Duminy watch their team-mates during the net practice session on the...

Brash guides Hello Forever to win 14 Nov 2015 - 12:39 am

Father Emir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and H H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attended the final day of the...

Top trio upbeat ahead of title showdown at Al Shaqab 14 Nov 2015 - 12:38 am

Rashid Towaim Ali Al Marri from Qatar in action on the second day of the prestigious Longines Global Champions Tour at Al Shaqab...

Qatar go down fighting 2-1 to mighty Turkey 14 Nov 2015 - 12:38 am

Qatar’s Ali Asadalla all set to score against Turkey their friendly match at Lekhwiya Stadium yesterday. Baher Amin DOHA: Second-half goals from Arda...

Hungary edge Norway in 2016 Euro play-off 14 Nov 2015 - 12:37 am

Hungary’s Laszlo Kleinheisler reacts after scoring against Norway in the 2016 Euro qualifiers on Thursday. Oslo: Grief-stricken Hungary edged closer to their first...

German pair of Fluggen and Bockermann reign supreme in Qatar 14 Nov 2015 - 12:35 am

Action from the Doha Open FIVB Beach Volleyball tournament at Qatar Beach Volleyball Academy courts at Al Gharafa yesterday. Doha: Lars Fluggen and...