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Nearly $1 mln in FIFA funds missing in Guatemala: Sources 30 Jan 2016 - 08:53 am

The FIFA logo is seen outside the FIFA headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland December 17, 2015. Reuters/Ruben Sprich/Files By Sofia Menchu GUATEMALA CITY: Nearly...

Gutsy Iraq spoil Qatar’s plans with late goals 30 Jan 2016 - 01:10 am

Victorious Iraqi players celebrate with their coach Shahad Abdulghani after defeating hosts Qatar 2-1 at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha yesterday. ...

Double blow for Japan ahead of AFC U23 final 30 Jan 2016 - 01:10 am

Doha: Japan take on Korea Republic in the final of the AFC U23 Championship at Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium this evening but their...

South Korea brimming with confidence 30 Jan 2016 - 01:09 am

Doha: Korea Republic are all set to face their toughest test at the 2016 AFC U23 Championship and the duo Yeon Jei-min and...

It’s make or break for Qatar in play-off 29 Jan 2016 - 01:35 am

Qatar U23 players training in Doha ahead of their AFC U23 Championship third-place play-off match against Iraq today. Doha: Qatar will seek to...

Ninth edition of Aspire Football Dreams concludes in Doha 29 Jan 2016 - 01:33 am

The players and officials pose for a group picture at Aspire Academy’s auditorium to celebrate the conclusion of the ninth edition of Aspire...

We have prepared well, says Sanchez 29 Jan 2016 - 01:32 am

DOHA: Qatar coach Felix Sanchez (pictured) said yesterday his team was ready for do-or-die battle against defending champions Iraq in the third-place play-off...

Vietnam fires Japanese coach for being too tough 28 Jan 2016 - 04:33 pm

HANOI: Vietnam fired Japanese coach Toshiya Miura (pictured) on Thursday after complaints about tough tactics and excessive physical demands on players, leaving the...

Guardiola faces unrest in Bayern squad: report 28 Jan 2016 - 03:43 pm

Berlin: There are reports of unrest in the Bayern Munich squad with magazine Kicker quoting a player saying the atmosphere is "not good"...

Van Gaal braced for Derby duel in FA Cup 28 Jan 2016 - 09:30 am

Manchester, United Kingdom: Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has his back to the wall once again ahead of his side's FA Cup...

Martinez 'hurt' by Everton's League Cup exit 28 Jan 2016 - 09:27 am

Manchester, United Kingdom: Everton manager Roberto Martinez complained that his team had been unjustly denied a place in the League Cup final after...

Concern in Portugal over Chinese player quota 28 Jan 2016 - 09:25 am

Players gather for a training session at the Braga Municipal stadium in Portugal (AFP Photo/Francisco Leong) Lisbon: Portugal's second division clubs are disturbed...

Morata hits brace as Juve rout Inter in Cup semi first leg 28 Jan 2016 - 09:15 am

Milan: Alvaro Morata answered his critics with a brace for Juventus in a thrilling 3-0 win in the first leg of their Italian...

Barca into Cup semis, Celta Vigo dump Atletico out 28 Jan 2016 - 09:12 am

Madrid: Copa del Rey holders Barcelona had to weather a first-half storm from Athletic Bilbao before progressing to the semi-finals for the seventh...

Di Maria helps PSG past Toulouse and into League Cup final 28 Jan 2016 - 09:11 am

Paris: Holders Paris Saint-Germain moved into the French League Cup final after seeing off a stubborn Toulouse 2-0 at the Parc des Princes...

Qatar eye Rio ticket in play-off clash 28 Jan 2016 - 01:59 am

Doha: Hosts Qatar will aim to forget their semi-final loss against South Korea in a hurry and instead focus on the next match...

QSL: Umm Salal keen to upset Al Rayyan 28 Jan 2016 - 01:59 am

Umm Salal‘s coach Ulent Bugen (right) speaking on the eve of the Qatar Stars League (QSL) match against Al Rayyan. Umm Salal and...

Madson strike helps Al Khor shock El Jaish 28 Jan 2016 - 01:56 am

Al Sailiya SC players celebrate during the Qatar Stars League (QSL) match against Mesaimeer SC at Al Arabi Stadium yesterday. Pictures by: Kammutty/The...