Sports / Football

Chelsea extends Premier League lead by beating Newcastle 3-0 30 Oct 2021 - 07:36 pm

NEWCASTLE, England: Reece James scored a second-half double to lead Chelsea to a 3-0 victory at Newcastle on Saturday, extending the London club's...

U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers: Qatar thrash Sri Lanka 5-0 to maintain perfect run 29 Oct 2021 - 11:13 am

Qatar stayed perfect after beating Sri Lanka 5-0 at the AFC U23 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2022 Qualifiers at the Khalifa International Stadium yesterday....

I am currently focused on my work with Al Sadd, says Xavi 29 Oct 2021 - 11:12 am

Al Sadd head coach Xavi Hernandez (pictured) confirmed his players’ readiness for the upcoming game against Al Ahli in Round 8 of the...

TV series on Maradona promises new details, and controversy 28 Oct 2021 - 08:02 pm

BUENOS AIRES - A new drama series based on the life of late Argentine footballer Diego Maradona promises to reveal little-known details about...

Dane Kjaer signs new three-year contract at AC Milan 27 Oct 2021 - 11:51 pm

MILAN - AC Milan defender Simon Kjaer has signed a new three-year contract, the Serie A club confirmed on Wednesday. The 32-year-old's existing...

Rayo Vallecano hand sloppy Barcelona second successive league defeat 27 Oct 2021 - 11:44 pm

A first-half strike from Radamel Falcao was enough to hand Rayo Vallecano a shock 1-0 win over Barcelona on Wednesday as the Catalans...

Al Sadd down Umm Salal as Al Rayyan secure full points 27 Oct 2021 - 08:40 am

Doha: Newly-crowned Amir Cup champions Al Sadd yesterday rallied from a goal down to beat Umm Salal 3-1 and stay on top of...

Qatar, Yemen football associations sign MoU 27 Oct 2021 - 08:18 am

Doha: Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani, President of the Qatar Football Association (QFA), received in his office Sheikh Ahmed Al...

Arsenal, Chelsea and Sunderland reach League Cup quarter-finals 27 Oct 2021 - 12:18 am

Arsenal and Chelsea moved into the League Cup quarter-finals with victories over fellow Premier League sides Leeds United and Southampton on Wednesday, while...

Former Scotland, Rangers and Everton manager Smith dies at 73 26 Oct 2021 - 07:18 pm

LONDON: Walter Smith, the former Scotland, Rangers and Everton manager, has died at the age of 73. Rangers, with whom the former Dundee...

Al Duhail edge gutsy Al Shamal 1-0 26 Oct 2021 - 07:39 am

Doha: QNB Stars League Title-contenders Al Duhail yesterday managed to collect full points despite a strong fight from bottom sitters Al Shamal with...

Pressure mounts on Solskjaer after Liverpool debacle 25 Oct 2021 - 01:33 pm

Manchester: Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer faced intense criticism and speculation over his future after his team's humiliating 5-0 defeat at home...

QSL: Al Duhail look to bounce back in Al Shamal tie 25 Oct 2021 - 07:47 am

Doha: Al Duhail will be looking to bounce back from a shock defeat against Al Wakrah as they take on Al Shamal in...

Ten-man PSG drop points in Marseille stalemate 25 Oct 2021 - 12:09 am

MARSEILLE, France - Ligue 1 leaders Paris St Germain dropped two points as they were held to a 0-0 stalemate at bitter rivals...

Solskjaer says Liverpool thrashing was his "darkest day" 24 Oct 2021 - 10:07 pm

MANCHESTER, England - Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer labelled Sunday's 5-0 hammering at home to Liverpool the "darkest day" he has had...

Salah hat-trick as Liverpool put five past shambolic United 24 Oct 2021 - 08:34 pm

MANCHESTER, England - Mohamed Salah hit a hat-trick as Liverpool humiliated Manchester United, romping to a stunning 5-0 victory at Old Trafford in...