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FIFA boss says Russia 'absolutely ready' for World Cup 03 May 2018 - 05:44 pm

Moscow: FIFA boss Gianni Infantino said Thursday Russia was "absolutely ready" to host the World Cup and thanked President Vladimir Putin for his...

Like father like son: Giovanni Simeone impressing in Italy 03 May 2018 - 05:38 pm

MILAN: Nearly 20 years after his father scuppered Juventus' title hopes, Giovanni Simeone has compensated the Serie A club. In April 2000, Diego...

Verratti out for rest of the season after adductor operation 03 May 2018 - 05:06 pm

PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti will miss the rest of the season after having an operation on his adductor tendons. PSG says...

Madrid not going to give Barcelona guard of honor 03 May 2018 - 04:21 pm

MADRID: Although it was OK to send out a tweet congratulating Barcelona for its recent titles, Real Madrid's players won't be lining up...

India refuse pink ball day-night Test on Australia tour 03 May 2018 - 10:52 am

New Delhi: India have refused to play a day-night Test during the tour of Australia later this year because of doubts over the...

Liverpool hold off brave Roma to reach Champions League final 03 May 2018 - 10:44 am

ROME: Liverpool reached the Champions League final after riding their luck to contain a fired-up AS Roma in a 4-2 defeat at the...

Liverpool will be 'on fire' against Madrid in final, says Klopp 03 May 2018 - 10:26 am

Liverpool boss Juergen Klopp has said his team will be "on fire" for the Champions League final in Kiev as they look to...

Al Duhail are Manchester City of Qatar: Umm Salal coach 03 May 2018 - 09:56 am

Doha: Watching QNB Stars League (QSL) champions Al Duhail play at their best is akin to watching English Premier League giants Manchester City...

Wounded Al Sadd eye Al Khor scalp in quarters 03 May 2018 - 09:54 am

DOHA: Al Sadd, still seething from their dramatic Qatar Cup final loss last week, will be looking to bounce back against Al Khor...

Hathab winners honoured at grand ceremony 03 May 2018 - 09:44 am

DOHA: Top Qatari rider Nasser Al Ghazali, on Tuesday night received the Big Tour trophy as country’s equestrian family celebrated the success of...

Global superstars give tips to budding athletes at Aspire 03 May 2018 - 09:40 am

Doha: Enthusiastic schoolchildren from across Doha, yesterday were given the chance to try their hand in athletics with a masterclass hosted by World...

Omega Official Timekeeper of DL once again 03 May 2018 - 09:32 am

DOHA: When the Qatar Sports Club hosts the opening leg of the IAAF Diamond League (DL) tomorrow, Omega will once again be on...

Rohler eyes 100m mark as world’s best reach Doha 03 May 2018 - 09:19 am

DOHA: Thomas Rohler left fans in awe with a monster throw of 93.90m at the Qatar Sports Club Stadium last year. Given the...

LeBron James has triple-double, Cavs beat Raptors in OT in Game 1 02 May 2018 - 02:59 pm

TORONTO: This time, LeBron James didn't have to do it all by himself. James had 26 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds for...

Heynckes, 72, bows out in Europe after Bayern 'adventure' 02 May 2018 - 02:31 pm

Berlin: Jupp Heynckes bowed out with Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-finals with the head coach admitting not many 72-year-olds get to...

FIFA proposes staging a new mini-world cup every two years: Report 02 May 2018 - 01:46 pm

BERNE: FIFA president Gianni Infantino has proposed staging what would effectively be a mini-World Cup, featuring eight international teams, every two years in...