Sports

Al Ansari elected to FIFPro Board of Directors 07 Nov 2021 - 08:26 am

Doha: The International Federation of Professional Footballers (FIFPro) has announced the election of Salman Ahmed Al Ansari as a member of the Board...

FIFA Referees Workshop concludes in Doha 07 Nov 2021 - 08:20 am

Doha: The group of referees who will manage matches at 2022 FIFA World Cup have attended a FIFA Referees Workshop in Doha. The...

Waldon off to a flying start with San Francisco; Al Kuwari wins 07 Nov 2021 - 08:14 am

Doha: Three-time champion in the Longines Hathab Qatar Equestrian Series in dressage, Jessica Waldon made a winning start to the 2021-22 season combining...

Hafeez backs rampant Pakistan to maintain momentum against Scotland 06 Nov 2021 - 06:03 pm

Pakistan batsman Mohammad Hafeez said he was delighted with how his team had risen to the occasion at the Twenty20 World Cup and...

Man City cruise to derby win as United home woes continue 06 Nov 2021 - 04:56 pm

MANCHESTER, England: Premier League champions Manchester City cruised to a 2-0 win over struggling Manchester United in their derby at Old Trafford on...

Wary of Afghan spin threat, New Zealand back their own strengths 06 Nov 2021 - 01:27 pm

New Zealand are aware of the threat posed by Afghanistan's spin attack, but the Black Caps are confident of sealing a semi-final spot...

Xavi back at Barcelona, named head coach until 2024 06 Nov 2021 - 12:08 pm

Barcelonasaid on Saturday they had named former midfielder and captain Xavi Hernandez as head coach on a contract until 2024, following the sacking...

Sanchez names Qatar squad ahead of last two European Qualifiers 06 Nov 2021 - 10:50 am

Doha: Coach Felix Sanchez has announced a 27-member squad for Qatar’s last two European Qualifiers for FIFA World Cup 2022. Al Annabi, the...

Xavi’s trophy-laden journey with Al Sadd comes to an end 06 Nov 2021 - 10:46 am

Doha: Spanish legend Xavi Hernandez will return to Barcelona after a trophy-laden career with Al Sadd. Xavi coached Al Sadd in 95 matches,...

Qatar 2022: Doha to host Iraq’s qualifiers 06 Nov 2021 - 10:10 am

Kuala Lumpur:The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announced yesterday that a number of matches will be held in the next two rounds of the...

Victorious Al Balooshi, Allough extend championship leads 06 Nov 2021 - 10:06 am

Doha: Emirati motocross star Mohammed Al Balooshi yesterday clinched his second win in the 2021 Qatar Off Road Championship to extend his lead...

Djokovic breezes past Fritz to reach Paris Masters semis 05 Nov 2021 - 09:50 pm

PARIS: World number one Novak Djokovic stayed on course for a sixth Paris Masters title with a commanding 6-4 6-3 win over American...

Super Samsonova powers Russia past US into Billie Jean King Cup final 05 Nov 2021 - 09:03 pm

PRAGUE: Liudmila Samsonova won her singles rubber before returning with Veronika Kudermetova in the deciding doubles to help Russia beat the United States...

Runners cheer return of New York City Marathon 05 Nov 2021 - 05:22 pm

NEW YORK: With sports stadiums packed full of fans and the bright lights of Broadway shining bright again, another 'Big Apple' institution returns...

Juventus can't afford to relax despite Zenit win, says Allegri 05 Nov 2021 - 03:46 pm

Juventus' midweek win over Zenit St Petersburg in the Champions League has restored confidence following two successive Serie A defeats but the team...

Xavi to move to Barcelona, says Al Sadd CEO 05 Nov 2021 - 01:59 pm

Doha: Al Sadd administration has agreed on its coach Xavi Hernandez'smove to Barcelona, tweeted Al Sadd club quoting the CEO of the club...

Australia postpones Afghanistan test until 'situation is clearer' 05 Nov 2021 - 11:55 am

Melbourne: Cricket Australia (CA) confirmed on Friday it has postponed the Afghanistan test in Hobart scheduled for Nov. 27 until the situation regarding...