Sports / Football

Gakpo set for bigger things after breakthrough World Cup 01 Dec 2022 - 06:04 pm

Doha: Cody Gakpo was heavily linked with a big-money move to the Premier League before the World Cup and the 23-year-old responded with...

Portugal's Nuno Mendes 'out until late January' 01 Dec 2022 - 05:03 pm

Doha: Portugal defender Nuno Mendes is set to miss the rest of the World Cup with a thigh injury, a federation source told...

Cristiano Ronaldo is 50-50 to play v South Korea, says coach Santos 01 Dec 2022 - 04:52 pm

AL RAYYAN, Qatar: Portugal coach Fernando Santos said that Cristiano Ronaldo's availability is still in question for their closing Group H match against...

South Korea boss blasts 'lack of common sense' after World Cup red card 01 Dec 2022 - 04:29 pm

Seoul: South Korea coach Paulo Bento said on Thursday the refereeing decision that triggered his sending-off at the World Cup showed "a deep...

Szczesny grabs chance to 'show off' penalty-saving skills to deny Messi 01 Dec 2022 - 03:17 pm

DOHA: After saving a penalty against Saudi Arabia, Poland's goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny said he wanted to "face the best" at the World Cup...

Australia defender Degenek on World Cup mission to stop Messi 01 Dec 2022 - 01:41 pm

Doha: Australia will put their bodies on the line to stop Lionel Messi and spring a surprise against Argentina in the World Cup...

France file complaint to FIFA after Griezmann goal disallowed 01 Dec 2022 - 11:49 am

Al Rayyan: France are filing a complaint toFIFAafter a last-gasp equaliser by Antoine Griezmann was disallowed following a video review after the final...

History-chasing Morocco meet Canada 01 Dec 2022 - 09:46 am

Morocco are chasing history. The North Africans are seeking to reach the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time in...

Belgium finally get showdown with Croatia 01 Dec 2022 - 09:42 am

Doha:When Belgium were beaten by France in their 2018 World Cup semi-final there was some grumbling that the better team had lost and...

World Cup a ‘great lesson’ for Al Annabi 01 Dec 2022 - 09:32 am

Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo has said Al Annabi have learned a “great lesson” on their World Cup debut, and hoped the experience will...

Japan aim to tame mighty Spain 01 Dec 2022 - 08:58 am

Doha: A poor show against Costa Rica has let Japan down but the Samurai Blue have already shown what they are capable of...

Win or lose, Flick to stay on as German boss 01 Dec 2022 - 08:49 am

Doha: Germany coach Hansi Flick will not quit the national team, no matter the result between the 2014 champions and Costa Rica today...

Queiroz only has praise for heartbroken Iran players 01 Dec 2022 - 08:46 am

Doha: Carlos Queiroz paid tribute to his players’ efforts to pull themselves back into their clash with the United States at Al Thumama...

Mexico beat Saudi Arabia but out of last 16 01 Dec 2022 - 12:28 am

It was a case of ecstasy and agony for Mexico. Mexico finally ended their goal drought in Qatar yesterday to beat Saudi Arabia...

Argentina reach last 16, Poland advance despite defeat 01 Dec 2022 - 12:11 am

Lionel Messi saw his spot kick saved but Alexis Mac Allister and Julian Alvarez scored goals to ensure Argentina a dominant 2-0 victory...

Alvarez sorry over Messi World Cup jersey rant 30 Nov 2022 - 11:41 pm

Mexico City: World boxing champion Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez issued an apology to Lionel Messi on Wednesday after accusing the Argentine World Cup star...

Ben White out of England World Cup squad: Football Association 30 Nov 2022 - 10:38 pm

DOHA: England defender Ben White was ruled out of the remainder of the World Cup after leaving the squad for "personal reasons", the...

HBKU organizes discussion on future prospects for football in Africa 30 Nov 2022 - 09:39 pm

Doha: The College of Science and Engineering (CSE) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) organized Wednesday a discussion under the title "Football on...