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South Africa keeper credits backroom staff for his record performance in Africa Cup penalty shootout 04 Feb 2024 - 07:44 pm

Abidjan, Ivory Coast:South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams says preparation was key to his saving four of the five penalties he faced in a...

Kurt Hamrin, Sweden great who was the last living player from the 1958 World Cup final, dies at 89 04 Feb 2024 - 06:26 pm

Florence, Italy:Kurt Hamrin, a former Fiorentina and Sweden great who was the last living player to have participated in the 1958 World Cup...

Stephen Curry scores season-high 60 points, Warriors fall to Hawks in OT 04 Feb 2024 - 03:40 pm

Atlanta: Stephen Curry scored a season-high 60 points in Golden State’s 141-134 overtime loss to Atlanta on Saturday night, with Trae Young scoring...

Gill ton keeps India in control as England chase 399 04 Feb 2024 - 02:50 pm

Visakhapatnam, India: Shubman Gill struck form with a century as India left England a record victory target of 399 on day three of...

Stunning air show marks opening of World Paramotor Slalom Championships 04 Feb 2024 - 02:20 pm

Doha, Qatar: An air show team from the Qatar Air Sports Committee staged a remarkable performance as part of the 6th FAI World...

Loubet and Pascaud secure narrow victory at Qatar International Rally 04 Feb 2024 - 11:41 am

Doha, Qatar: Pierre-Louis Loubet and Loris Pascaud delivered a masterclass performance on their desert debut and overcame late damper issues and a couple...

Al Nasr Al Washeek clinches Marmi Cup with big victory 04 Feb 2024 - 11:38 am

Doha, Qatar: Khalifa bin Sheail Al Kuwari-owned Al Nasr Al Washeek teamed up with jockey Muanis Al Siyabi to record a convincing four-length...

IOC President attends World Aquatics Championships 04 Feb 2024 - 11:36 am

Doha, Qatar: IOC President Thomas Bach yesterday attended the World Aquatics Championships – Doha 2024 as he joined excited fans in watching the...

Van Rouwendaal reclaims open water gold 04 Feb 2024 - 11:20 am

Doha, Qatar: Sharon van Rouwendaal of the Netherlands reclaimed the women’s open water world title yesterday, beating Maria de Valdes of Spain with...

#eAsian Cup: What they said 04 Feb 2024 - 10:31 am

Doha, Qatar: The cast for the AFC eAsian Cup 2023 Round of 16 was confirmed after the conclusion of the group stage matches...

Ammouta urges Jordan players to channel semi-final joy into confidence 04 Feb 2024 - 10:26 am

Doha, Qatar: Head coach Hussein Ammouta wants his Jordan players to channel their joy of qualifying to the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023...

Jordan semi-final will be another nail-biter, says Klinsmann 04 Feb 2024 - 10:02 am

Doha, Qatar: South Korea coach Jurgen Klinsmann is expecting another difficult challenge for the Taeguk Warriors when they will clash with history-making Jordan...

We were punished for our misses: Arnold 04 Feb 2024 - 09:57 am

Doha, Qatar: Graham Arnold rued his side missed chances after Australia went out of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 following an extra...

My focus was only on helping South Korea win, says Son 04 Feb 2024 - 09:27 am

Doha, Qatar: Son Heung-min insisted his determination to defeat Australia was motivated by the desire to keep South Korea hopes of lifting the...

Tajikistan exit with heads held high: Segrt 04 Feb 2024 - 08:38 am

Doha, Qatar: A disappointed Petar Segrt was effusive in his praise of his players despite Tajikistan making a heartbreaking exit from the AFC...

Barsham the hero as Qatar edge Uzbekistan on penalties 04 Feb 2024 - 08:30 am

Doha, Qatar: Meshaal Barsham held his nerves in a dramatic penalty shootout against Uzbekistan to keep Qatar’s title defence intact. The Qatari goalkeeper...

Ivory Coast sink Mali at the death in AFCON quarters 04 Feb 2024 - 12:01 am

Bouaké, Ivory Coast: A back-heel goal by Oumar Diakite in added time at the end of extra time gave hosts Ivory Coast a...

Jahanbakhsh strikes late as Iran eliminate Japan 03 Feb 2024 - 08:00 pm

Doha, Qatar: A last-minute penalty strike by Alireza Jahanbakhsh yesterday propelled Iran to a dramatic 2-1 victory over Japan, setting the stage for...