Sports / Qatar Sport

Xavi says Qatar would host historic World Cup; coaching Barca remains his primary goal 28 Jul 2020 - 02:15 pm

Madrid: Xavi Hernandez, who is coaching Al-Sadd in Qatar, says his "primary goal" is to coach Barcelona where he won a host of...

CONCACAF announces new qualification format for World Cup 2022 28 Jul 2020 - 11:45 am

Miami: CONCACAF announced on Monday a new qualifying format for the 2022 World Cup that will involve eight teams in the final round...

beIN SPORTS secures two-year MLB broadcast deal 28 Jul 2020 - 07:50 am

Doha: beIN MEDIA GROUP and Major League Baseball (MLB) have announced a two-year media rights renewal agreement for 2020 and 2021 seasons. The...

Aspire Academy's Class of 2020 steps out for challenges ahead 28 Jul 2020 - 07:50 am

Doha: The academic year 2019-20 is a time that people at Aspire Academy are going to remember for a long time. Despite the...

Football returns as QSL dedicates round 18 to healthcare workers 28 Jul 2020 - 07:45 am

Doha: Football action returned to Qatar after a four-month break which was caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as the 2019-20 season of...

Qatar Olympic Committee announces interest to host future Olympic and Paralympic Games 27 Jul 2020 - 12:13 pm

The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) today announced it has formally submitted to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) its request to join the non-committal...

QSL: Rezaein scores a double as Al Shahania hammer Al Ahli 3-1 27 Jul 2020 - 07:57 am

Iranian midfielder Ramin Rezaein scored a brilliant double as Al Shahania managed a lifeline to stay in QNB Stars League (QSL) by crushing...

We have prepared well, says Al Sailiya coach 26 Jul 2020 - 08:32 am

Al Sailiya coach Sami Trabelsi yesterday said his team has 'prepared well' for their week 18 clash against Al Wakrah today. Al Sailiya...

8th-placed Al Ahli see chance to move up the points table 26 Jul 2020 - 08:28 am

Doha: Al Ahli coach Nebojsa Jovovic yesterday said his team would be looking to move up the points table in the QNB Stars...

Brilliant Aspetar lands Group 2 victory at York Stakes 26 Jul 2020 - 08:20 am

York: H H Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani’s homebred Aspetar (FR) (Al Kazeem x Bella Qatara) was an impressive winner of the...

Umm Salal hold leaders Al Duhail; Afif double powers Al Sadd to win 26 Jul 2020 - 08:16 am

Points leaders Al Duhail suffered a setback when they were held to a one-all draw by relegation threatened Umm Salal while a superb...

Al Sadd coach Xavi tests positive for COVID-19 25 Jul 2020 - 12:42 pm

Spanish coach of Al Sadd Xavi Hernandez has tested positive for coronavirus and is under quarantine. The former Spain midfielder confirmed this on...

Abdelkarim extends Al Sadd contract 25 Jul 2020 - 08:21 am

Al Sadd SC's Qatari defender Abdelkarim Hassan holding a team jersey with a club official after his contract with the QNB Stars League...

Leaders Al Duhail, holders Al Sadd resume title hunt 25 Jul 2020 - 08:20 am

Doha: Defending champions Al Sadd and title hopefuls Al Duhail return to QNB Stars League (QSL) action today after a long break which...

Al Rayyan, Al Gharafa clinch wins 25 Jul 2020 - 08:13 am

Football powerhouses Al Rayyan and Al Gharafa clinched victories yesterday as QNB Stars League (QSL) marked its return in style four months after...

AFC President praises unity of Asian football family 24 Jul 2020 - 08:35 am

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, yesterday acknowledged the solidarity and unity which has not only allowed...