Sports / Football

Al Gharafa unveil Italian Stramaccioni as new coach 15 Jul 2021 - 10:47 am

Al Gharafa club's new coach Andrea Stramaccioni (right) holds a team jersey with an official during an unveiling ceremony held in Doha yesterday....

Qatar will surprise many fans around the world: Khalil 15 Jul 2021 - 10:43 am

Standing proudly with memorabilia from his glittering career, Qatar’s legendary goalkeeper, Ahmad Khalil, remembers the moment he was called up to represent his...

Sancho says "nothing new" in racist abuse in apology to England fans 14 Jul 2021 - 08:25 pm

England winger Jadon Sancho apologised for missing his penalty during the shootout against Italy in the European Championship final at Wembley but said...

Messi to sign new five-year deal with Barcelona, take wage cut: Reports 14 Jul 2021 - 08:14 pm

Lionel Messi is set to extend his stay at Barcelona by signing a new five-year deal, with the Argentine talisman set to take...

Qatar, Panama total six 2nd-half goals in draw 14 Jul 2021 - 02:50 pm

After a nearly two-hour weather delay to start the match, Qatar and Panama followed a scoreless first half by combining for six second-half...

Five Italy, three England players in Euro 2020 team of the tournament 13 Jul 2021 - 01:14 pm

Five players from champions Italy and three from runners-up England were named in the Euro 2020 team of the tournament announced by European...

Qatar ready for Gold Cup challenge 13 Jul 2021 - 09:47 am

Doha: With only 16 months to go until Qatar hosts the FIFA World Cup, the country’s national team is fully focused on the...

FA pledges full review into Wembley security breach 12 Jul 2021 - 07:43 pm

England's Football Association (FA) will conduct a full review into Sunday's security breach at Wembley Stadium ahead of the European Championship final, chief...

Police investigate racist abuse of three England players 12 Jul 2021 - 01:48 pm

LONDON: British police opened investigations Monday into the racist abuse of three Black players who missed penalties in England's shootout loss to Italy...

Italy erupts as Europe's football champions come home to Rome 12 Jul 2021 - 01:41 pm

ROME: Europe's football champions returned home at dawn Monday to the ecstatic cheers of Italians who spent the better part of the night...

Southgate says too soon to decide on contract 12 Jul 2021 - 01:22 pm

LONDON: England manager Gareth Southgate says he will pause before any decision over his future but that he currently intends to stay in...

Fans charge security at Wembley before Euro final, 19 police injured 12 Jul 2021 - 11:23 am

LONDON: British police made 49 arrests and said 19 of its officers were injured after confronting volatile crowds near Wembley Stadium while policing...