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Nigeria mourns sudden death of inspirational footballer 08 Jun 2016 - 01:38 pm

By Rafiu Ajakaye LAGOS: Nigeria is mourning the death of the inspirational footballer who took the country’s national team to two World Cup...

Stallions win cricket tourney 08 Jun 2016 - 12:00 am

Stallions Academy players pose for a group photo after defeating Qatar Foundation in the final of U-16 Cricket Tournament which was organised by...

Al Naimi completes CMAE programme 08 Jun 2016 - 12:00 am

Delegates pose for a group photo after completing CMAE Management Development Programme Part 1 in Dubai recently. Doha: Qatar International Golf Club’s (QIGC)...

Man United manager Mourinho makes surprise appearance at tribunal 07 Jun 2016 - 04:15 pm

(R) New Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho in the stands before the match. Reuters / Phil Noble (L)Former Chelsea Football club first-team doctor...

Wrong national anthem for Uruguay before the match against Mexico 07 Jun 2016 - 04:04 pm

Supporters of Uruguay wait for the start of the Copa America Centenario football tournament match against Mexico in Glendale, Arizona, United States, on...

Euro 2016: Ryan Bertrand absent from England training 07 Jun 2016 - 03:22 pm

England's defender Ryan Bertrand trains alone during a training session at their training ground in Chantilly, on June 7, 2016 during the Euro...

Kieran Gibbs: Why the Arsenal Left-Back Should Move to Liverpool 07 Jun 2016 - 02:27 pm

Kieran Gibbs. (file photo: Reuters) Written by Praveen Paramasivam With Ricardo Rodriguez looking likely to join his close pal Granit Xhaka at Arsenal...

France look to perfectionist Pogba for inspiration 07 Jun 2016 - 02:25 pm

France's Paul Pogba during training 6/ 6 / 2016. REUTERS/Charles Platiau Paris: France has high hopes for an exciting young team going into...

Conte plays down Azzurri hopes as Belgium looms 07 Jun 2016 - 02:17 pm

Italy's coach Antonio Conte reacts during the match against Finland. REUTERS/Giorgio Perottino Montpellier, France: Coach Antonio Conte has played down Italy's Euro 2016...

Celtic players excited by Rodgers appointment 07 Jun 2016 - 02:08 pm

The prospect of playing under new manager Brendan Rodgers next season has thrilled the players at Celtic, goalkeeper Craig Gordon has said. Rodgers,...

Ibrahimovic takes a swipe at French president 07 Jun 2016 - 01:38 pm

Sweden's forward and team captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic reacts during the friendly football match between Sweden and Wales at Friends Arena in Solna near...

Spain prosecutors seek Neymar corruption trial 07 Jun 2016 - 12:18 pm

Neymar Jr. #10 of Brazil attends the 2016 Copa America Centenario Group B match between Brazil and Ecuador at the Rose Bowl on...

FA blocks England squad plans for Somme homage 07 Jun 2016 - 10:25 am

England's manager Roy Hodgson. Reuters / Lee Smith England coach Roy Hodgson's plans to visit the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing with a...

Messi could return for second game: Martino 07 Jun 2016 - 10:16 am

Chile's goalkeeper Claudio Bravo (in green) and Argentina's Lionel Messi chat at the end of their Copa America Centenario football tournament match in...

Cavaliers look to get tough against wary Warriors 07 Jun 2016 - 08:06 am

Tristan Thompson #13 of the Cleveland Cavaliers goes up for a shot against Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors in Game...

Al Rayyan renew QIC sponsorship 07 Jun 2016 - 12:20 am

Al Rayyan Sports Club and Qatar Insurance Company officials pose for a photograph with a team jersey after renewing their sponsorship agreement at...

Qatar Cricket Association coaching clinic a success 07 Jun 2016 - 12:18 am

Participants of the basic cricket coaching clinic, conducted by the Qatar Cricket Association (QCA), with the QCA officials pose for a photograph. Doha:...

Barshim on right track for Rio gold with world leading leap 07 Jun 2016 - 12:14 am

Qatar’s star athlete Mutaz Essa Barshim celebrates after winning the gold medal during the Asian Indoor Athletics Championship in Doha in this file...