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Football world braces for 2026 World Cup draw with Trump presiding 03 Dec 2025 - 12:55 pm

Washington, USA: The draw for the 2026 World Cup -- the biggest edition of football's global showpiece ever held -- takes place in...

Spain overpower Germany to win second women’s Nations League 03 Dec 2025 - 10:06 am

Madrid, Spain: Spain defended their women’s Nations League title with a 3-0 second leg win over Germany yesterday, following a goalless draw last...

IOC president calls for end to ‘finger-pointing’ in doping fight 03 Dec 2025 - 10:03 am

Seoul, South Korea: International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry (pictured) and her World Anti-Doping Agency counterpart yesterday called for unity in the fight...

Deeper Arsenal squad helping with ‘worst’ injuries: Arteta 03 Dec 2025 - 10:01 am

London: Mikel Arteta said Arsenal’s deeper squad was helping the Premier League leaders cope with their “worst” run of injuries as he prepares...

Upbeat Jordan ready to take on UAE in Group C 03 Dec 2025 - 09:30 am

Doha, Qatar: Jordan head coach Jamal Sellami said his players are ready for a strong start when they face the UAE in their...

Bougherra wary of ‘surprises’ as Algeria open Arab Cup title defence against Sudan 03 Dec 2025 - 09:27 am

Doha, Qatar: Four years after Algeria famously lifted the FIFA Arab Cup, coach Madjid Bougherra is back in Qatar leading the Desert Foxes...

Morocco outclass Comoros to make winning start 03 Dec 2025 - 09:21 am

Doha, Qatar: Title-contenders Morocco showcased a fiery first-half performance to beat qualifiers Comoros 3-1 in Group B at Khalifa International Stadium, kicking off...

Magdy’s late penalty earns Egypt draw with Kuwait 03 Dec 2025 - 09:15 am

Doha, Qatar: Egypt salvaged a point after holding Kuwait to a 1-1 draw in their FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 Group C match...

Qatar will bounce back in next matches, says goalkeeper Abunada 03 Dec 2025 - 09:06 am

Doha, Qatar: Goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada remained composed and optimistic despite Qatar’s dramatic 1-0 defeat to Palestine in their FIFA Arab Cup opener on...

Al-Dawsari’s double assist powers Saudi Arabia in thriller against Oman 02 Dec 2025 - 10:31 pm

Doha: Saudi Arabia fended off Oman 2-1 in a thrilling Group B clash to kick off their FIFA Arab Cup campaign with a...

Former England batter Robin Smith dies aged 62 02 Dec 2025 - 05:32 pm

London: Former England Test player Robin Smith has died aged 62, hailed by cricket chiefs as a "batter ahead of his time". The...

“It is an honour for Egypt to play in the Arab Cup”: Hassan 02 Dec 2025 - 11:32 am

With the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 underway, Egyptian national team player, Mahmoud ‘Trézéguet’ Hassan is proud of Qatar’s leading role in bringing...

Premier Padel hosts F1 stars and global athletes at legendary activation 02 Dec 2025 - 09:35 am

Doha. Qatar: Premier Padel, the world’s leading official professional padel tour, welcomed an exceptional line-up of Formula 1 stars and global athlete padel...

QDRC: Four new champions highlight second round 02 Dec 2025 - 09:34 am

Doha, Qatar: Amid fierce competition witnessed at Qatar Racing Club (QRC) drag strip, the second round of the Qatar Drag Race Championship (QDRC)...

Egypt and Kuwait face off in Group C opener 02 Dec 2025 - 09:22 am

Doha, Qatar: Egypt coach Helmi Toulan yesterday confirmed his strong desire for ‘The Pharaohs’ to make a strong appearance in the FIFA Arab...

Arab Cup an important tournament for us, says Saudi Arabia coach Renard 02 Dec 2025 - 09:16 am

Doha, Qatar: Saudi Arabia open their Group B campaign against Carlos Queiroz’s Oman today, with head coach Herve Renard stressing the importance of...

Syria down Tunisia to kick off campaign in style 02 Dec 2025 - 08:22 am

Doha, Qatar: Syria made a strong start to their FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 campaign, securing a 1-0 win over Tunisia at the...

Lopetegui urges Qatar to learn from defeat as Palestine relish victory 02 Dec 2025 - 08:17 am

Doha, Qatar: Expressing his dejection over Qatar’s surprise defeat to Palestine, coach Julen Lopetegui said his team must learn from their mistakes as...