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Coaches stress U-23 Gulf Cup’s role in developing future stars 04 Dec 2025 - 09:53 am

Doha, Qatar: The U-23 Gulf Cup Qatar 2025 kicks off in Doha today, with participating coaches emphasising the tournament’s importance in preparing young...

Iran says to attend FIFA World Cup draw 04 Dec 2025 - 09:51 am

Tehran, Iran: Iran said yesterday it would now send representatives to the World Cup finals draw in Washington in a complete reversal of...

Al Shehri: I love playing in Qatar 04 Dec 2025 - 09:43 am

Doha, Qatar: Saleh Al Shehri has returned to the shooting range and there are plenty of targets left for the veteran forward —...

Arab Cup Qatar 2025 offers disabled fans a barrier-free experience 04 Dec 2025 - 09:40 am

Doha, Qatar: As the world marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities yesterday, the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 Local Organising Committee (LOC)...

Palestine seek second consecutive win as Tunisia aim to bounce back 04 Dec 2025 - 09:35 am

Doha, Qatar: Palestine coach Ihab Abu Jazar said his men are ready for a tough test against Tunisia today when the two teams...

Ten-man Algeria share spoils with spirited Sudan in goalless draw 04 Dec 2025 - 09:29 am

Doha, Qatar: Defending champions Algeria – reduced to 10 men in the opening half – held off a relentless second-half surge from a...

Al Naimat stars as Jordan beat UAE 04 Dec 2025 - 09:27 am

Doha, Qatar: Yazan Al Naimat fired the winner as Jordan defeated 10-man United Arab Emirates 2-1 win in their opening FIFA Arab Cup...

Iraq edge Bahrain to open campaign with victory 04 Dec 2025 - 09:25 am

Doha, Qatar: Iraq kicked off their FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 Group D campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Bahrain at the...

Qatar eye win over Syria to get back on track 04 Dec 2025 - 09:18 am

Doha, Qatar: Coach Julen Lopetegui has urged hosts Qatar to put their shock defeat to Palestine behind them and concentrate on today’s crucial...

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...

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...