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Al Rayyan start QSL campaign on winning note as Al Wakrah, Qatar SC share points 21 Aug 2026 - 10:03 am

Doha, Qatar: Gabriel Pereira’s first-half strike gave Al Rayyan a winning start as the Qatar Stars League season got underway, with the former...

Ronaldinho returns in search of 'beautiful' 300th goal 20 Aug 2026 - 11:38 pm

Ravenna: Former Brazil star Ronaldinho, who retired from the game in 2015, said on Thursday that he was making a comeback 11 years...

Pakistan hit back against England after Cox and Root fifties 20 Aug 2026 - 08:20 pm

Leeds: Pakistan dismissed Jordan Cox and Joe Root to give themselves renewed hope in the first Test against England at Headingley on Thursday....

'Simply lovely': Verstappen signs new Red Bull contract until 2030 20 Aug 2026 - 05:44 pm

Zandvoort, Netherlands: Four-time Formula One world champion Max Verstappen has signed a new contract with Red Bull until the end of 2030, the...

QFA President underlines consultation, governance in Asian football system 20 Aug 2026 - 03:26 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Football Association (QFA) believes that the strength and unity of Asian football depend upon open consultation, mutual respect and...

QMMF publishes Rally Guide 1, announces initial details of this year’s Qatar International Baja 20 Aug 2026 - 03:22 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) has published Rally Guide 1 and released initial details of this year’s Qatar International...

Sheikh Al Qaqaa re-elected Al Rayyan Sports Club President till 2030 20 Aug 2026 - 09:09 am

H E Sheikh Al Qaqaa bin Hamad Al Thani has been re-elected as President of Al Rayyan Sports Club, and Ali Salem Affifa...

Qatar set for tough test against Japan at FIBA U18 Asia Cup 2026 20 Aug 2026 - 09:07 am

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar U-18 national basketball team will play a decisive match against Japan at 2:00 p.m. Doha time today, August 20,...

Holders Italy make winning start as FIVB U17 World Championship begins in Doha 20 Aug 2026 - 09:06 am

Doha, Qatar: Defending champions Italy launched their campaign in style by sweeping past Romania, while hosts Qatar suffered a loss against Venezuela as...

Al Wakrah, Qatar SC face off in QSL season opener 20 Aug 2026 - 08:58 am

Doha, Qatar: The new Qatar Stars League season gets underway at the iconic Lusail Stadium today, with Al Wakrah and Qatar SC carrying...

Golden Shoe winner Kane hopes for Ballon d'Or after 'best season ever' 19 Aug 2026 - 09:38 pm

Munich, Germany: Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has set his sights on the Ballon d'Or after receiving his second European Golden Shoe in...

AS Roma announce signing of Portuguese youngster Rodrigo Mora 19 Aug 2026 - 08:47 pm

Rome:Italian club AS Roma announced the signing of young player Rodrigo Mora, who will join their first football team. In a statement released...

Sainz signs new contract with F1 team Williams 19 Aug 2026 - 05:38 pm

London: Carlos Sainz signed a "multi-year" contract extension with Formula One team Williams on Wednesday to quash speculation about his future. Sainz agreed...

Paul Pogba to be released by Monaco: club 19 Aug 2026 - 11:30 am

Monaco: Former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba will be released by Monaco after a series of injuries, the French club said...

Bayern’s Musiala reveals ‘neurological disorder’ after on-field collapse 19 Aug 2026 - 10:46 am

Berlin: Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala said he is suffering from a neurological disorder after a second on-field collapse in three days yesterday....

Qatar cruise past Sri Lanka to reach FIBA U18 Asia Cup knockouts 19 Aug 2026 - 10:45 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar secured their first win in the FIBA U18 Asia Cup yesterday as they beat Sri Lanka 90-43 in their final...

One month to go for Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 19 Aug 2026 - 10:19 am

Doha, Qatar: The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games Organising Committee today celebrate one month to go until Aichi-Nagoya,...