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Senior Infantino advisor resigns over FIFA's 'bad deal for football' 31 Jul 2026 - 01:44 pm

Paris, France: FIFA president Gianni Infantino suffered a serious blow on Friday as his senior advisor quit over the plan to sell a...

Asian Football Confederation backs UEFA, CONCACAF against FIFA proposal 31 Jul 2026 - 12:23 pm

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation said on Friday it was backing UEFA and CONCACAF over serious concerns about FIFA's proposal to sell...

Gulf Football Federation unveils new identity, official name 31 Jul 2026 - 10:53 am

Doha, Qatar: The Gulf Football Federation has unveiled a new visual identity and officially adopted the name Gulf Football Federation, replacing its previous...

Bahrain top Gulf U-18 qualifiers in Doha, Qatar secure silver 31 Jul 2026 - 10:43 am

Doha, Qatar: Bahrain completed a perfect campaign with four consecutive victories to emerge champions of the Gulf U-18 qualifiers in Doha, while Qatar...

Saudi Arabia to host next three ACL finals 31 Jul 2026 - 10:40 am

Doha: Saudi Arabia has been confirmed as the host of the next three editions of the AFC Champions League Elite (ACL) finals after...

Qatar handed tough 3×3 basketball draw at Asian Games 31 Jul 2026 - 10:30 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar were handed challenging groups in the men’s and women’s 3×3 basketball competitions following the draw for the 20th Asian Games...

Qatar Nassau Stakes highlights another day of racing excellence 31 Jul 2026 - 10:15 am

Doha: The Group 1 Qatar Nassau Stakes featured a competitive field of high-quality fillies, combining proven older runners with rapidly improving three-year-olds over...

Legendary Italian football defender Franco Baresi has died: AC Milan 31 Jul 2026 - 09:48 am

Rome: Italian defender Franco Baresi, the captain of AC Milan in the 1980s and 1990s when they won three European Cups and six...

FIFA vows to go ahead with private investor proposal 31 Jul 2026 - 09:03 am

Paris, France: World football's governing bodyFIFAvowed on Friday to press ahead with an "open and democratic" consultation on a proposed private investment plan...

Gulf Football Federation unveils new brand identity, official name 30 Jul 2026 - 06:58 pm

Doha: The Gulf Football Federation today unveiled its new visual identity and announced the adoption of its new official name, Gulf Football Federation,...

Players guilty of discrimination face minimum 10-match ban: English FA 30 Jul 2026 - 06:56 pm

London: Players found guilty of discrimination will face a minimum 10-match suspension under new English Football Association rules. The FA have increased the...

Japan confirmed as host nation of Asia U-23 Football Cup 2028 30 Jul 2026 - 04:17 pm

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Executive Committee has officially awarded Japan the hosting rights for the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2028,...

Real Madrid's Asencio to miss start of season with thigh injury 30 Jul 2026 - 02:43 pm

Madrid: Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio is set to miss the start of the La Liga season with a thigh injury. "He has...

Hosts Qatar beat Oman, seal FIBA U-18 Asia Cup berth 30 Jul 2026 - 11:02 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar secured qualification for the FIBA U-18 Asia Cup 2026 after extending their unbeaten run in the Gulf qualifiers with an...

Visit Qatar Sussex Stakes and Qatar International Stakes deliver Day of Champions at Qatar Goodwood Festival 29 Jul 2026 - 10:31 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Goodwood Festival presented by Visit Qatar continued with world-class racing action as the Visit Qatar Sussex Stakes (Group 1)...

Eala beats defending champ Fernandez in Washington 29 Jul 2026 - 10:13 pm

Washington, United States: Filipina rising star AlexandraEaladumped out defending champion Leylah Fernandez to reach the quarter-finals of the Washington Open on Wednesday. Eala,...

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al-Thani Named QFA President 28 Jul 2026 - 11:11 pm

Doha: Qatar Football Association (QFA) has announced the appointment of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al-Thani as President of the association and...