Ronaldo
Ronaldo to break records in Saudi stint
RIYADH: Cristiano Ronaldo described himself as a "unique player" and insisted his career was not over as he arrived at his new club Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday…
Ronaldo
Football: Ronaldo signs for Al Nassr
RIYADH: Cristiano Ronaldo on Friday signed for Al Nassr of Saudi Arabia, the club announced, in a deal believed to be worth more than 200 million euros.The 37-year-old penned a…
Brazilian super-star Pelé is no more
SAO PAULO: Brazilian super-star who was part of the football teams that won three World Cups died at a hospital here at the age of 82. Fact File: Full name:…
Argentina wins the FIFA World Cup 2022 beating France on penalties
LUSAIL STADIUM (QATAR): Argentina has beaten France on penalties to win the FIFA World Cup 2022. Earlier, since France and Argentina scored 2 goals each at the end of full…
FIFA President Oct 2022
FIFA’s plan for 32-team Club World Cup
DOHA: FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced plans on Friday for a 32-team Club World Cup from 2025, despite reported opposition from Europe’s biggest clubs. An expansion of the competition has…
FIFA WC 2022: Morocco beats Portugal
DOHA: Morocco has beaten Portugal 1-0 here on Saturday (10th of Dec, 2022) to reach the Semi-Finals of the FIFA World Cup. Morocco has distinguished itself as the first African…
Croatia edge Japan in World Cup penalty shootout
DOHA: Goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic was the hero for Croatia, saving three penalties in the shootout as his side beat Japan to reach the World Cup quarter-finals on Monday while Brazil…
Fifa Cup WC Fr beats Poland
Fifa world Cup: France reaches the Quarter-Finals
AL THUMAMA STADIUM (QATAR): French football team reached the Quarter-Finals of the FIFA World Cup 2022 by beating Poland 3-1 here on Sunday (4th of December, 2022). Kylian Mbappe set…
Football World Cup 2022
Football: World Cup tables
DOHA: World Cup group tables after Thursday's first two matches (played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, goals against, points): Group ANetherlands 3 2 1 0 5 1 7 - qualifiedSenegal…
Football World Cup 2022
Brazil, Portugal join France in World Cup knockouts
DOHA: Five-time champions Brazil and Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal joined France in the World Cup knockout rounds with a game to spare on a dramatic day of action in Qatar on…
Brazil joins France in World Cup knockouts
DOHA: Brazil joined France in the World Cup knockout rounds on a dramatic day of action in Qatar on Monday as Cristiano Ronaldo seeks to lead Portugal into the last…
Football Iran beats Wales
FIFA World Cup 2022: Iran beats Wales 2-0
DOHA: Iran scored twice deep in stoppage time to stun Wales 2-0 on Friday and breathe new life into a World Cup campaign overshadowed by protests at home. Iran's players…
Brazil beats Serbia
Brazil beats Serbia: FIFA World Cup 2022
DOHA: Richarlison scored twice as tournament favorites Brazil beat Serbia 2-0 in their World Cup opener on Thursday (24th of Nov, 2022) but the win was soured by an ankle…
Ronaldo
Ronaldo becomes first man to score in 5 World Cups
DOHA: Cristiano Ronaldo became the first man to score at five World Cups on Thursday after opening the scoring in Portugal's World Cup clash with Ghana. The 37-year-old set the…
FIFA President Oct 2022
FIFA President on Indonesian Stampede
PARIS: The death of at least 125 people in an Indonesian stadium stampede "is a dark day for all involved in football and a tragedy beyond comprehension", FIFA president Gianni…
Football: Messi strikes twice
MIAMI: Lionel Messi's expertly taken double helped seal a comprehensive 3-0 win for Argentina over Honduras in Miami on Friday to extend their impressive unbeaten run ahead of the Qatar…
Guardiola and Messi
Guardiola and Messi meet again as PSG take on Man City
PARIS: There was a time when a reunion between Lionel Messi and Pep Guardiola looked distinctly possible, but on Tuesday they will be on opposite sides again when Paris Saint-Germain play…
Eurocup
England dare to dream ahead of Euro 2020 final against impressive Italy
LONDON: England fans are looking forward to a first major tournament final in 55 years as their team prepare to face Italy in the Euro 2020 final at Wembley on Sunday…
Eurocup
Football: England’s only major trophy came when they won the 1966 World Cup
LONDON: Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel took a cheeky swipe at England on the eve of their Euro Cup semi-final showdown as he poked fun at their long wait to win…
Zidane resigns as Real Madrid coach
MADRID: Zinedine Zidane has resigned as Real Madrid manager with immediate effect, the Spanish club said Thursday just days after they were beaten to the La Liga title by Atletico…
Sensational Messi scores twice as Barca beat Athletic to win Copa del Rey
MADRID: Lionel Messi scored twice, including a stunning solo goal, as Barcelona blew away Athletic Bilbao to win the Copa del Rey on Saturday, consigning their opponents to a second…
Zidane: ‘I’m not a terrible coach, I’m not the best either’
MADRID: Zinedine Zidane defended himself on Saturday against accusations he is a lucky coach but again refused to commit to staying at Real Madrid next season. An impressive week has…
Messi
Messi equals Pelé’s record of most goals ever scored for a single club
Argentine-born footballer Lionel Messi has equaled Brazilian Footballer Pelé's record of the most goals ever scored by one player for a single club. Pelé' - the greatest goal-scorer in the sport's…
Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive for Covid-19
LISBON: Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for coronavirus, the Portuguese football federation announced on Tuesday. Ronaldo "is asymptomatic" and "will not play against Sweden" in Wednesday's Nations League match, the…