Sports / Football

Germany out to revive Euro campaign today 14 Nov 2014 - 09:45 am

BERLIN: World champions Germany are chasing a big win over minnows Gibraltar in Nuremberg today as they bid to turn around the rocky...

Qatar fight back to earn draw in Gulf Cup opener 14 Nov 2014 - 03:18 am

Action from Qatar’s match against hosts Saudi Arabia in their opening game of 2014 Gulf Cup at King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh...

Qatar set to unveil new look of Khalifa Stadium 13 Nov 2014 - 06:50 am

The Khalifa International Stadium in Doha. The plan is to renovate the venue to accommodate 40,000 people and make it compliant with FIFA’s...

Ibrahim honoured by AFC nomination 13 Nov 2014 - 06:49 am

Doha: Qatar’s Khalfan Ibrahim, the 2006 AFC player of the year who turns out for Al Sadd, yesterday said he was honoured to...

QSL sides use break to train for round 11 13 Nov 2014 - 06:49 am

Doha: Qatar Stars League (QSL) sides are looking to use this month’s international break to prepare themselves for the 11th round of the...

Qatar set for Saudi Arabia clash 13 Nov 2014 - 06:22 am

Qatari players are seen during a training session at King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh yesterday. Qatar take on Saudi Arabia in their...

Qatar set for Saudi Arabia clash 12 Nov 2014 - 10:06 pm

Qatari players are seen during a training session at King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh yesterday. Qatar take on Saudi Arabia in their...

‘Qatar well prepared for Gulf Cup’ 12 Nov 2014 - 09:36 am

Qatar football team’s players pose for a group photo after reaching Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to compete in the Gulf Cup, starting tomorrow.RIGHT: Qatar’s...

New start for Tevez in London 12 Nov 2014 - 09:22 am

LONDON: Carlos Tevez (pictured) will end his three-year international exile in the familiar surroundings of Upton Park when World Cup runners-up Argentina tackle...

Moyes hired as Real Sociedad coach 12 Nov 2014 - 09:21 am

MADRID: David Moyes (pictured) has returned to football with Spanish strugglers Real Sociedad following his disastrous 10-month spell as Manchester United manager, the...

RFPL and ICSS sign agreement to protect Russian football 12 Nov 2014 - 09:16 am

Moscow: As Russia prepares to host several major international sport events over the next decade, including the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the Russian...

Morocco ruled out, Nations Cup future remains unclear 12 Nov 2014 - 09:05 am

CAPE TOWN: Morocco was formally ruled out as host of next year’s African Nations Cup but promised clarity over which country will host...

Qatari star Ibrahim shortlisted for AFC accolade 12 Nov 2014 - 05:03 am

Qatar’s Khalfan Ibrahim (centre) celebrates with team-mates Sebastian Soria (left) and Abdulaziz Hatem after scoring a goal during a friendly against Australia at...

McIlroy wins Race to Dubai 10 Nov 2014 - 11:54 pm

SHANGHAI: Adam Scott has called on Australian Open organisers to let him go head-to-head against Rory McIlroy, who secured the European Tour’s Race...

Juve strike form, rampant Roma reduce arrears 10 Nov 2014 - 11:52 pm

MILAN: Coach Massimiliano Allegri earned plaudits as a rejigged Juventus claimed their biggest league win in 31 years with a 7-0 rout of...

Atletico Madrid defeat raises questions about title defence 10 Nov 2014 - 11:51 pm

Atletico Madrid’s forward Mario Mandzukic (right) vies for the ball with Real Sociedad’s defender Carlos Martinez prior to scoring a goal during a...

Lucas, Cavani on target as PSG beat leaders Marseille 10 Nov 2014 - 11:50 pm

Paris Saint Germain’s players celebrate at the end of the French L1 match against Olympique de Marseille at the Parc des Princes Stadium...

African Nations Cup in jeopardy as Morocco stands firm 10 Nov 2014 - 11:49 pm

JOHANNESBURG: A late replacement must be found to host the 2015 African Nations Cup or the continent’s showpiece soccer tournament faces being called...