Sports / Football

FBI also investigate 2006 World Cup bid - report 23 Jan 2016 - 05:17 pm

Berlin: The FIFA corruption scandal surrounding the awarding of the 2006 World Cup to Germany looks set to widen after a report on...

Boateng's groin injury adds to Bayern's defensive woes 23 Jan 2016 - 04:25 pm

Berlin: Bayern Munich face a nervous wait to find out the extent of centre-back Jerome Boateng's groin injury as the German champions struggle...

Zidane rules out January signings 23 Jan 2016 - 04:12 pm

Real Madrid's head coach, French Zinedine Zidane (R), and French forward Karim Benzema (L) take part in a team's training session at Valdebebas...

Rooney blast reminds Van Gaal of Rijkaard 23 Jan 2016 - 02:48 pm

London: Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has praised captain Wayne Rooney for a half-time outburst that reminded him of a pivotal moment...

Sebastian Coe visits Doha 23 Jan 2016 - 01:32 am

International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) President Sebastian Coe (left) speaks as Qatar Athletics Federations President Dahlan Al Hamad listens during a press...

Dominant Qatar storm into semi-finals 23 Jan 2016 - 01:01 am

Qatar’s Ahmed Alaa (right) in action against a North Korean player during the AFC U23 Championship quarter-finals in Doha yesterday. Qatar won the...

Extra-time goals take Japan closer to Rio 23 Jan 2016 - 12:58 am

Japan’s forward Yuya Kubo (second from left) vies for the ball while Iran’s Ali Karimi (left) and Alireza Naghizad (centre) looking to spoil...

Injury-hit UAE seek success against strong Iraq today 23 Jan 2016 - 12:57 am

Doha: Coach Abdullah Misfir has confirmed the United Arab Emirates will be without a host of first team players for today’s AFC U23...

We knew we could beat North Korea: Shanin 23 Jan 2016 - 12:57 am

DOHA: Qatar defender Fahad Shanin yesterday said his team-mates were confident of overcoming North Korea in the quarterfinals of the AFC U-23 Championship....

UEFA's approves new technology as Infantino vows FIFA win 23 Jan 2016 - 12:00 am

UEFA General Secretary Gianni Infantino smiles during a press conference closing an UEFA Executive meeting at the European football body's headquarters on January...

Coaches need to 'lead by example': Mihajlovic 23 Jan 2016 - 12:00 am

Napoli's Italian coach Maurizio Sarri was hit with a two-game Italian Cup touchline ban and fined 20,000 euros ($21,600) after calling Mancini a...

Ivanovic extends Chelsea stay 23 Jan 2016 - 12:00 am

File photo of Branislav Ivanovic celebrating score for Chelsea against Burnley. Reuters London: Branislav Ivanovic has signed a one-year contract extension with Chelsea,...

Hiddink reveals his role in Cech glove affair 23 Jan 2016 - 12:00 am

Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink arrives for the press conference. REUTERS Cobham: Guus Hiddink has revealed he had a face-to-face conversation with Petr Cech...

British anti-doping chief under fire from FA 22 Jan 2016 - 06:29 pm

London: The head of UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) is set to appear before a committee of British lawmakers on Tuesday with the sound of...

Impressive Qatar aim to continue consistent run 22 Jan 2016 - 02:23 am

Qatar coach Felix Sanchez and DPR Korea coach Yun Jong-su, pose for a picture after a press conference on the eve of the...

Lekhwiya trounce Al Sadd to win Sheikh Jassim Cup 22 Jan 2016 - 02:22 am

Lekhwiya players and officials celebrate their win at the Sheikh Jassim Cup at Al Ahli Stadium yesterday. Lekhwiya defeated Al Sadd 4-1. Picture...

Captain Hassan leading by example for hosts at AFC U23 22 Jan 2016 - 02:20 am

Qatar captain Abdelkarim Hassan celebrates after scoring a goal during the AFC U23 Championship in this file picture. Doha: Abdelkarim Hassan has been...