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Al Sadd announce Felix Sanchez as new head coach 23 Jul 2024 - 06:52 pm

Doha,Qatar: Al Sadd SC announced the appointment of Spanish coach Felix Sanchez to lead the first football team starting from the 2024-2025 season....

An achievement for all Arabs: PSG President Al Khelaifi takes part in Olympic Torch Relay in Paris 23 Jul 2024 - 12:16 pm

Paris, France: Nasser Al Khelaïfi, President of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), played his part in the Olympic Torch relay yesterday (Monday) afternoon ahead of...

Andy Murray confirms retirement after Paris Olympics 23 Jul 2024 - 11:06 am

Paris: Former world number one and three-time Grand Slam title winner Andy Murray confirmed on Tuesday that he will retire after the Paris...

Qatar's Cherif, Ahmed rev up preparations 23 Jul 2024 - 10:06 am

Qatar’s Ahmed Tijan (right) and Cherif Younousse in action during a training session in Paris, yesterday, ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games which...

PSG President Al Khelaifi carries Olympic flame through streets in Paris 22 Jul 2024 - 11:10 pm

Doha: Paris Saint-Germain's President Nasser Al Khelaifi today had the honour of carrying the Olympic flame during the torch relay ahead of the...

Villa seal swoop for Everton midfielder Onana 22 Jul 2024 - 08:09 pm

London: Aston Villa signed Belgium midfielder AmadouOnanafrom Everton in a deal worth a reported £50 million ($64 million) on Monday. Onanaagreed a five-year...

ICC puts USA Cricket on notice for 'non-compliance' 22 Jul 2024 - 05:25 pm

Colombo: The International Cricket Council put USA Cricket on notice Monday to comply with the world body's membership rules, just weeks after the...

President of Qatar Chess Association honored in Paris 22 Jul 2024 - 05:05 pm

Paris: The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has honored President of Qatar Chess Association, Mohammed Al Mudahka during the celebration of International Chess Day,...

Verstappen, Norris reputations tarnished by outbursts at stormy Hungarian Grand Prix 22 Jul 2024 - 04:05 pm

Budapest: Max Verstappen and Lando Norris did little to enhance their reputations on Sunday when a calm and mostly assured drive by Oscar...

LeBron James to be Team USA flagbearer for Paris Olympics 22 Jul 2024 - 03:36 pm

Paris: LeBron James, the NBA's all-time leading points scorer, will be the male flagbearer for Team USA at the Paris Olympics, the USOPC...

Iconic sites hosting Paris Olympics events 22 Jul 2024 - 11:59 am

Paris: The Paris Olympics have been designed to showcase the City of Light in all its splendour, with events taking place at iconic...

Spurs star Son's dad accused of verbally abusing young players 22 Jul 2024 - 11:08 am

Seoul: Tottenham Hotspur star Son Heung-min's father has been accused of verbally abusing a young player at his football academy in South Korea,...

Qatar's Beach Volleyball team leaves for Paris 22 Jul 2024 - 10:02 am

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar national beach volleyball team departed Doha on Saturday, heading to the French capital, Paris, in preparation for their participation...

Al Gharafa suffer narrow loss; Al Khor draw with Bucaspor in Europe friendlies 22 Jul 2024 - 09:59 am

Doha: Al Gharafa SC suffered a narrow 2-3 defeat against Al Sharjah FC of the United Arab Emirates in a friendly match played...

'Amicable resolution': Al Sadd settle dispute with Abdelkarim Hassan 22 Jul 2024 - 09:55 am

Doha: Qatar’s football powerhouse Al Sadd yesterday announced they have made peace with former player Abdelkarim Hassan. The defender, who made 190 appearances...

Nadal 'not comfortable' ahead of Olympics bid 22 Jul 2024 - 12:18 am

Bastad, Sweden: Rafael Nadal will head to the Paris Olympics chasing a third gold medal but admitted his "level was so far from...

Schauffele clinches British Open, collects second major 21 Jul 2024 - 11:22 pm

Troon, United Kingdom: Xander Schauffele said a "sense of calm" helped him win the British Open on Sunday as the American claimed his...

Qatar Museums joins Paris 2024 Olympics with free exhibitions, special activations 21 Jul 2024 - 10:43 pm

Doha: Qatar Museums celebrates the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris with exciting exhibitions and public events from July 24. Anchored by two exhibitions...