Sports

FIFA President previews ‘special’ World Cup on meeting Ambassadors in Qatar 17 Dec 2021 - 09:43 am

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has acclaimed the global reach of the FIFA World Cup in a meeting with Ambassadors to Qatar, advocating collaboration...

Four Chelsea players test positive for COVID-19 16 Dec 2021 - 10:50 pm

LONDON- Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku, Timo Werner, Callum Hudson-Odoi, and the injured Ben Chilwell have tested positive for COVID-19 while Kai Havertz is unwell,...

Pakistan sweeps virus-hit West Indies in Twenty20 series 16 Dec 2021 - 08:39 pm

KARACHI, Pakistan- Pakistan completed a clean sweep in the three-match Twenty20 series against a virus-hit West Indies with a resounding seven-wicket win on...

West Indies call off Pakistan ODI series after nine COVID cases in squad 16 Dec 2021 - 07:50 pm

LAHORE- The West Indies tour of Pakistan has been cut short after the number of COVID-19 cases in the touring party increased to...

Four Real Madrid players test positive for COVID-19 16 Dec 2021 - 07:45 pm

MADRID- Real Madrid's Gareth Bale, Marco Asensio, Andriy Lunin and Rodrygo have tested positive for COVID-19 as well as assistant coach Davide Ancelotti,...

Quarter of EFL players do not intend to get COVID-19 vaccine 16 Dec 2021 - 07:26 pm

The English Football League (EFL) said 25% of its players from its 72 clubs do not intend to get vaccinated against COVID-19 even...

Nadal playing without expectations in first event after injury comeback 16 Dec 2021 - 05:33 pm

Rafa Nadal is set to make his comeback from injury at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship exhibition event in Abu Dhabi this week...

Hamilton receives knighthood days after losing F1 title 16 Dec 2021 - 11:58 am

WINDSOR, England: LewisHamiltonpicked up a new title only days after losing one on the track. The seven-time Formula One champion received a knighthood...

Soulia’s howler sends Tunisia into final 16 Dec 2021 - 09:54 am

Doha: Tunisia beat Egypt by a lone goal in the ‘North African derby’ at a loud Stadium 974 yesterday to book a spot...

Zeb fires superb 94 in QCA U-19 match 16 Dec 2021 - 09:50 am

Doha:Mohammad Hassan Zeb blasted 94 to fashion a massive 142-run victory for Rising Stars ‘Red’ against Warriors ‘Green’ during a QCA Under-19 Cricket...

QCA to hold Basic Level Umpiring Course 16 Dec 2021 - 09:49 am

Doha: The Qatar Cricket Association (QCA) will hold the Basic Level Umpiring Course for local umpires at the Qatar Olympic Committee Hall from...

Casamento guides Lekhraib to Sprint Cup title at Al Rayyan Racecourse 16 Dec 2021 - 09:44 am

Ridden by Marco Casamento, Lekhraib prevailed in the 1,200m contest for Purebred Arabians by 2 lengths, giving trainer Mohammed Ghazali a double on...

Volunteers from around the world play a key role during FIFA Arab Cup 16 Dec 2021 - 09:36 am

Doha:Two hundred and fifty international volunteers from 42 countries are helping Qatar stage the FIFA Arab Cup. Many of the volunteers recently enjoyed...

Conditions for footballers in Qatar ‘very good’: Van Marwijk 16 Dec 2021 - 09:30 am

Doha: Dutchman Bert van Marwijk travelled to South Africa two years before the FIFA World Cup 2010 to ensure the Netherlands get the...

You have to try and search for the light; you can have an amazing life: Nadia Nadim 16 Dec 2021 - 09:22 am

Doha:Recent events in Afghanistan, which saw thousands of people flee their homeland, is a story all too familiar to Nadia Nadim. She was...

Algeria shatter Qatar’s title hopes in dramatic semi-final 16 Dec 2021 - 12:20 am

Doha: It was a battle worthy of a clash between the continental champions. Two stoppage time goals following plenty of thrilling action amused...

Premier League cancel another game after COVID outbreak 15 Dec 2021 - 09:17 pm

The Premier League postponed Burnley's game against Watford on Wednesday after a COVID-19 outbreak in the visiting team as the possibility of festive...