Sports / Football

Copa America registers another 11 positive COVID-19 tests 16 Jun 2021 - 12:16 pm

BRASILIA: The number of COVID-19 cases recorded among people involved in the Copa America rose to 52 on Tuesday, an increase of 11...

Qatar's training camp in Croatia continues 16 Jun 2021 - 10:48 am

Qatar's players in action during a training session in Croatian city of Rovinj. The reigning Asian champions are gearing up for the next...

Hummels own goal gifts France 1-0 win over lacklustre Germany 16 Jun 2021 - 12:28 am

MUNICH, Germany - An own goal by Mats Hummels was enough to give France a 1-0 victory over Germany in their opening Euro...

Brazil counts 52 virus cases connected to Copa America 15 Jun 2021 - 09:54 pm

SAO PAULO - Brazil’s health ministry raised the number of COVID-19 cases related to the Copa America to 52, including 33 players or...

Ronaldo strikes late as Portugal sink Hungary 15 Jun 2021 - 09:11 pm

BUDAPEST - Cristiano Ronaldo struck a late double to help holders Portugal get off to a winning start with a 3-0 victory over...

QFA Executive Committee approves new Qatar Stars League strategy 15 Jun 2021 - 08:35 pm

Doha - The Executive Committee of the Qatar Football Association (QFA) approved the new Qatar Stars League strategy which was submitted by the...

Stadiums to provide platform for exciting atmosphere at FIFA Arab Cup 2021 qualifiers 15 Jun 2021 - 04:34 pm

Doha: Fourteen Arab nations will contest play-off matches as they seek to qualify for the FIFA Arab Cup 2021 – which will take...

'Drink water!'-Ronaldo removes Coca-Cola bottles at Euro press conference 15 Jun 2021 - 01:19 pm

Cristiano Ronaldo does not appear to be a fan of carbonated soft drinks after the Portugal captain removed two bottles of Coca-Cola kept...

'I'm fine': Denmark's Eriksen greets from hospital bed 15 Jun 2021 - 10:55 am

Copenhagen: Denmark's Christian Eriksen said he was feeling "fine -- under the circumstances" and expressed gratitude for the flood of messages he had...

Qatar Olympic team concludes training camp 15 Jun 2021 - 09:35 am

Doha: Qatar Olympic team concluded its preparatory camp in Zagreb, capital of Croatia as part of their preparations for the AFC U-23 Cup...

Spain stifled as Swedes grind out grim 0-0 draw 15 Jun 2021 - 12:05 am

SEVILLE, Spain - Spain dominated their opening Euro 2020 Group E game against Sweden but could only come away with a 0-0 draw...

De Bruyne returns to training in Belgian boost 14 Jun 2021 - 09:58 pm

Kevin De Bruyne trained with Belgium for the first time at the European Championship on Monday, boosting his country's hopes for the tournament...

Wembley to allow up to 45,000 fans for Euros semis and final - report 14 Jun 2021 - 09:53 pm

Wembley will be allowed to host up to 45,000 fans for the semi-finals and final of the European Championship as the stadium was...

Skriniar steps up, Slovakia beats Poland 2-1 at Euro 2020 14 Jun 2021 - 09:12 pm

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - As Marek Hamsik’s influence begins to wane for Slovakia, Milan Skriniar has stepped up as the main man. Scoring...

Euro 2020 host city St Petersburg tightens COVID curbs as cases rise 14 Jun 2021 - 07:28 pm

ST PETERSBURG, Russia - Authorities in St Petersburg are tightening restrictions as the Russian city hosts foreign soccer fans for European Championship matches...