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'Hero' Ronaldo still surprising Pirlo every day in training 05 Feb 2021 - 06:12 pm

Juventus coach Andrea Pirlo said that Cristiano Ronaldo, who turned 36 on Friday, is a "hero" who still surprises him every day in...

Porto's Nanu concussed after collision that left team mates in tears 05 Feb 2021 - 02:58 pm

MADRID: Porto confirmed that fullback Nanu fell unconscious and suffered concussion in a sickening clash with Belenenses goalkeeper Stanislav Kritsyuk in the closing...

England 140-2 in Chennai as Root, Sibley frustrate India 05 Feb 2021 - 01:31 pm

In-form England captain Joe Root looked on course for another big knock in his 100th test on Friday as he and opener Dom...

Tokyo governor says Olympics facing 'major issue' after Mori's sexist remarks 05 Feb 2021 - 12:21 pm

TOKYO - Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike said on Friday the Olympic Games were facing a "major issue" after the head of the organising...

Katara International Arabian Horse Festival: Mares, fillies, stallions and colts wow fans 05 Feb 2021 - 09:55 am

The third day of the Katara International Arabian Horse Festival (KIAHF), held under the patronage of Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al...

Gignac double sends Tigres UANL into semis 05 Feb 2021 - 09:48 am

Andre-Pierre Gignac struck twice as CONCACAF Champions Tigres UANL staged a strong comeback to down Ulsan Hyundai FC 2-1 and book a semi-final...

Al Ahly edge Al Duhail, set up Bayern clash 04 Feb 2021 - 10:34 pm

DOHA: Al Ahly on Thursday edge Al Duhail 1-0 to set up Club World Cup semi-final against Bayern Munich African champions Al Ahly...

Babar, Fawad rescue Pakistan from rocky start in second test 04 Feb 2021 - 08:21 pm

Pakistan captain Babar Azam and Fawad Alam put on an unbeaten century stand to rescue the hosts from early trouble and lead them...

Mexican giants Tigres opens Qatar campaign with win at FIFA Club World Cup 04 Feb 2021 - 07:17 pm

DOHA: A double by André-Pierre Gignac on Thursday powered Mexican giants Tigres UANL to a 2-1 win over Korea's Ulsan Hyundai FC on...

Nadal continues to struggle with back problem ahead of Australian Open 04 Feb 2021 - 03:57 pm

MADRID: World number two Rafa Nadal on Thursday said doubts remain over his fitness ahead of next week's Australian Open. Nadal pulled out...

Qatar’s Al Duhail promise fight in opening CWC clash against Al Ahly 04 Feb 2021 - 09:10 am

Al Duhail are set to enter a new territory, hoping for success in what is expected to be a bumpy ride for the...

CONMEBOL champions Palmeiras arrive in Qatar 04 Feb 2021 - 09:09 am

Brazilian giants SE Palmeiras, winners of the 2020 CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores, touched down in Doha yesterday ahead of their participation in the FIFA...

Australia puts 500 tennis players, staff into coronavirus isolation 04 Feb 2021 - 09:04 am

Sydney: More than 500 tennis players and officials were ordered into isolation in the Australian city of Melbourne on Thursday as authorities reintroduced...

Australian Open tuneup matches on Thursday cancelled due to COVID-19 04 Feb 2021 - 12:13 am

MELBOURNE - Up to 600 players and support staff connected to the Australian Open will have to isolate until they have been tested...

Advantage Juventus as Ronaldo inspires semi-final win at Inter 03 Feb 2021 - 01:48 pm

MILAN: Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice to fire Juventus to a 2-1 comeback win over Inter Milan in a hard-fought Coppa Italia semi-final first-leg...

Fans share their excitement ahead of Club World Cup kick-off in Qatar 03 Feb 2021 - 11:56 am

Doha: Qatar will host the FIFA Club World Cup for the second time in a row from 4-11 February – and local fans...

Ulsan looking to live up to ‘Tigers of Asia’ nickname 03 Feb 2021 - 09:25 am

Doha: This week will see the ‘Battle of the Tigers’ take place. Separated by almost 11,500 kilometres on opposite sides of the Pacific...

QTF welcomes Federer's participation in Qatar ExxonMobil Open 03 Feb 2021 - 09:20 am

Doha: The Qatar Tennis Federation (QTF) confirmed yesterday that Swiss tennis legend and 20-time Grand Slam titles winner Roger Federer would headline this...