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Lekhwiya to meet Al Sadd in Emir Cup final 14 May 2016 - 05:42 am

File photo of Lekhwiya coach Djamel Belmadi (left) speaking to media in April Doha: Lekhwiya SC marched into the final of the Emir...

FIFA names woman as secretary general for first time 14 May 2016 - 12:00 am

Photo Credit: FIFA Mexico City: FIFA named a Senegalese UN diplomat as its first ever female secretary general on Friday, a surprise and...

FIFA lifts Indonesia ban, keeps Kuwait suspension 14 May 2016 - 12:00 am

Mexico City: FIFA on Friday lifted Indonesia's year-long ban from international competitions but confirmed the suspensions of Kuwait and Benin over government interference...

Chelsea's Terry offered one-year contract 13 May 2016 - 06:07 pm

Chelsea's John Terry applauds the fans at the end of the match. Reuters / John SibleyLivepic LONDON: Chelsea captain John Terry, who feared...

Levski Sofia part ways with head coach Stoev 13 May 2016 - 06:04 pm

Sofia: Levski Sofia announced Friday that head coach Stoycho Stoev was leaving the club after defeat last week ruled them out of winning...

Ibrahimovic announces departure from PSG 13 May 2016 - 04:09 pm

A frame grab from an undated handout video released by French soccer club Paris Saint-Germain on 13 May 2016 shows an image of...

Qatar’s Nasser and Rashid gear up for Rio Games challenge 13 May 2016 - 10:51 am

Qatar’s Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah is undergoing an intensive training programme at Losail Shooting Complex, in preparation for the upcoming Rio Olympic Games. ...

Qatar Secondary School Chess Championship from May 18 13 May 2016 - 10:47 am

A file picture of Under-16 chess tournament organised last month by Qatar Chess Association (QCA). The QCA announced yesterday that they will host...

Volleyball: Al Arabi eye Emir Cup hat-trick 13 May 2016 - 10:38 am

TOP: Officials of QVA are seen along with officials, players and coaches of Al Arabi and Al Rayyan. RIGHT: The Emir Cup trophy....

PIDC-GCC Invitational Championship Cup on June 16-17 13 May 2016 - 10:34 am

Philippine Ambassador Wilfredo C Santos (centre) leads the ceremonial ball toss at the opening of the 2016 Ambassador’s Cup at Al Gharafa Training...

The best sides have reached the semi-finals: QFA official 13 May 2016 - 10:31 am

A young Emir Cup football fan takes part in fun-filled activities at Souq Waqif last weekend. The Qatar Football Association (QFA) is organising...

Al Rayyan bank on star quality in semis 13 May 2016 - 10:24 am

Officials of respective Emir Cup semi-finalists, El Jaish, Lekhwiya, Al Sadd and Al Rayyan display their team jerseys during a press briefing held...

Everton sack coach Roberto Martinez 12 May 2016 - 04:55 pm

Everton manager Roberto Martinez. Reuters / Jason Cairnduff London: Roberto Martinez has been sacked as manager of Everton, Sky Sports and other British...

Sweden, Iceland Euro 2016 squads 12 May 2016 - 04:24 pm

Paris: Sweden and Iceland squads for the June 10-July 10 European Championship in France: Sweden Goalkeepers: Andreas Isaksson (Kasimpasa/TUR), Robin Olsen (Copenhagen/DEN), Patrik...

Keane tops bill in provisional 35-man Ireland squad 12 May 2016 - 02:42 pm

Dublin: The Republic of Ireland's record goal-scorer Robbie Keane headlined a 35-man squad announced on Thursday for the forthcoming friendly against the Netherlands...

Wallace, McKay, but no Griffiths in Scotland squad 12 May 2016 - 01:57 pm

London: Rangers pair Lee Wallace and Barrie McKay were named in Scotland's squad on Thursday for friendlies against Italy and France, but there...

Fists fly in great brawl of China 12 May 2016 - 12:10 pm

Photo credit: http://www.china.org.cn/ Shanghai: Chinese football authorities launched an investigation on Thursday after a mass brawl erupted at a Cup match involving big-spending...