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Al Duhail savour Amir Cup triumph 18 May 2019 - 08:45 am

Doha: Al Duhail coach Rui Faria is thrilled to see his struggling side end the football season with a thrilling Amir Cup win...

Bravo named QFA Technical Director 18 May 2019 - 08:44 am

Doha: Ivan Bravo has been appointed Technical Director of the Qatar Football Association (QFA), it was announced yesterday. Bravo’s latest appointment comes in...

Premier League set to splash the cash as transfer window opens 16 May 2019 - 05:34 pm

London: Manchester City have not yet held their victory parade after edging Liverpool in a thrilling Premier League title race but already they...

Injured Kane picked by England for Nations League finals 16 May 2019 - 05:27 pm

LONDON: Harry Kane was selected by England for the inaugural Nations League finals next month even though he has yet to return to...

Federer, Nadal and Osaka win on busy day at Italian Open 16 May 2019 - 03:12 pm

ROME: Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Naomi Osaka advanced with routine wins in the first of their two matches at the Italian Open...

Porto want to keep 'keeper Casillas despite heart attack 16 May 2019 - 02:30 pm

Lisbon: FC Porto want to keep goalkeeper Iker Casillas on staff despite the Spanish veteran suffering a heart attack in training. "Casillas still...

Simeone to face tough challenge without Griezmann, Godin 16 May 2019 - 02:19 pm

MADRID: More than ever, Diego Simeone will be put to the test as Atletico Madrid coach. Simeone will begin next season facing the...

Osaka into third round as Italian Open resumes after washout 16 May 2019 - 01:06 pm

Rome: World number one Naomi Osaka eased into the third round of the WTA and ATP Italian Open on Thursday with a straight-sets...

We will miss ‘hero’ Xavi, says Gabi 16 May 2019 - 08:37 am

Al Sadd star import and defensive midfielder Gabi is in awe of ‘hero’ Xavi as the two team-mates get ready for the Amir...

Al Sadd, Al Duhail eye Amir Cup glory 16 May 2019 - 08:30 am

Football giants Al Sadd and defending champions Al Duhail will be aiming to close the season with a title win in tonight’s Amir...

Xavi eyes perfect swansong in Amir Cup final 16 May 2019 - 08:22 am

Al Sadd captain Xavi Hernandez will be hoping for the perfect end to his illustrious footballing career on Thursday, when he leads his...

Coach Kovac fighting for Bayern job despite possible double 15 May 2019 - 07:36 pm

Berlin: When Niko Kovac sends his team onto the pitch against Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday, there will be more than just the Bundesliga...

List of prohibited items during Amir Cup final 15 May 2019 - 06:20 pm

Doha: The Organizing Committee of the Amir Cup issued a number of instructions for the spectators of the Amir Cup final that will...

India hires Igor Stimac as coach for World Cup qualifying 15 May 2019 - 05:40 pm

NEW DELHI: India will try to qualify for the World Cup with former Croatia international Igor Stimac as coach. Stimac, a defender on...

Belgium's Wilmots to coach Iran 15 May 2019 - 03:55 pm

Tehran: Former Ivory Coast and Belgium manager Marc Wilmots has arrived in Tehran and is set to sign a three-year deal as national...

Griezmann exit leaves Atletico lost just as rivals get set to strengthen 15 May 2019 - 03:17 pm

Madrid: Antoine Griezmann's decision to leave Atletico Madrid has plunged the club into chaos and fired the starting gun for a summer scramble...

Liverpool season deserves a trophy, says Wijnaldum 15 May 2019 - 02:27 pm

London: Georginio Wijnaldum says Liverpool's "wonderful" season deserves to be rewarded with a trophy as they prepare to face Tottenham in the Champions...