Australia are used to the hard road to the World Cup: Arnold Australia are used to travelling the “hard way” to World Cups and are ready to take on the United Arab Emirates in... Published 07 Jun, 2022 10:40am
Sports Neymar scores from spot as Brazil break down stubborn Japan TOKYO: Neymar scored a 77th-minute penalty as Brazil broke down a stubborn Japan 1-0 in Tokyo on Monday to keep... Published 06 Jun, 2022 06:20pm
Sports ‘More important battles’: Ukraine fans upset at missing World Cup KYIV: Some 2,300 kilometres (1,400 miles) from Cardiff, hopeful Ukrainian fans gathered in a Kyiv pub sang the... Published 06 Jun, 2022 11:49am
Sports Australia, UAE face off with World Cup dreams on the line Australian dreams of a fifth straight World Cup appearance will be on the line on Tuesday when they go head-to-head... Published 06 Jun, 2022 10:41am
Sports Brazil don’t need Neymar magic to win, says manager Tite TOKYO: Brazil no longer rely on superstar Neymar to win games, manager Tite said Sunday, with an Olympic gold... Published 06 Jun, 2022 05:57am
Sports Brazil don’t need Neymar magic to win, says manager Tite TOKYO: Brazil no longer rely on superstar Neymar to win games, manager Tite said Sunday, with an Olympic gold... Published 05 Jun, 2022 05:00pm
Sports Two-goal Neymar closes on Pele record in big Brazil win SEOUL: Neymar scored two calmly taken penalties as Brazil fired a World Cup warning with a 5-1 thrashing of South... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:46pm
Sports Qatar World Cup audience projected at 5bn, says FIFA boss DAVOS: The 2022 World Cup hosted by Qatar is expected to be watched by 5 billion people around the world, FIFA... Published 23 May, 2022 09:03pm
Sports Qatar ruler hits back at anti-Arab attacks on World Cup DAVOS: Qatar’s emir on Monday hit out at what he called unprecedented attacks on Qatar becoming the first Arab... Published 23 May, 2022 08:04pm
Sports World Cup police brace for huge crowds in Qatar’s capital DOHA: Controlling hundreds of thousands of football fans in Qatar’s capital will be the biggest security challenge... Published 23 May, 2022 06:15am
Sports Memorable Symonds moments: From explosive batting to ‘monkeygate’ SYDNEY: Andrew Symonds, who has died aged 46, was widely considered one of the most skilled all-rounders Australian... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
Business & Finance Qatar scores as World Cup host but may not net long-term goals DOHA: Tucked behind Doha’s $300-million Lusail Boulevard, where construction workers are toiling to transform desert... Published 06 May, 2022 11:41am
Sports FIFA imposes one-match stadium bans on Senegal and Nigeria LAUSANNE: FIFA has ordered African champions Senegal and Nigeria to play one match behind closed doors after crowd... Published 02 May, 2022 04:50pm
Sports ECB managing director Key suggests England return for Hales Opener Alex Hales “has done his time” after three years in international wilderness and should be considered for... Published 01 May, 2022 10:22am
Sports Ukraine’s 2022 World Cup play-off with Scotland on June 1: FIFA PARIS: Ukraine’s 2022 World Cup play-off with Scotland rearranged following the Russian invasion will take place on... Published 14 Apr, 2022 07:35pm
Sports Peru book World Cup play-off spot as Colombia, Chile miss out MONTEVIDEO: Peru booked a World Cup play-off spot against either Australia or the United Arab Emirates with a 2-0... Published 30 Mar, 2022 10:39am
Sports West Indies hand champions England second loss of World Cup WELLINGTON: Reigning champions England face an uphill task to qualify for the semi-finals of the Women’s World Cup... Published 09 Mar, 2022 01:30pm
Print FIFA and UEFA suspend Russian teams from international football NEW YORK: FIFA and UEFA have suspended Russia’s national teams and clubs from international football until further... Published 01 Mar, 2022 05:34am
Sports Russia facing World Cup exile after 'unacceptable' FIFA plan PARIS: Russia's future in the World Cup teetered on a knife-edge Monday after FIFA plans to allow them to play on... Published 28 Feb, 2022 10:37am
Sports Japan beat toothless China to take step closer to World Cup SAITAMA: Clinical Japan took a step closer to the World Cup in Qatar with a 2-0 win over China on Thursday for their... Published 27 Jan, 2022 07:07pm
Sports Underfire Ireland face tough task against West Indies KINGSTON: Ireland head into Saturday's first one-day international against the West Indies understrength and... Published 07 Jan, 2022 10:15am
Sports Why is FIFA proposing a biennial World Cup? PARIS: FIFA will hold an online summit on December 20 to discuss the feasibility of a biennial World Cup, rather ... Published 19 Dec, 2021 10:48am
Sports India's Kohli says given 90 minutes notice of sacking NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli said Wednesday he was told only 90 minutes before the official announcement that he had been... Updated 15 Dec, 2021 03:32pm
Sports India's Kohli, Pujara fall to ducks on Patel's Mumbai return MUMBAI: Mumbai-born New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel struck twice in the same over to dismiss India's captain Virat... Published 03 Dec, 2021 05:18pm
Sports Saudi girls ‘dream’ big with launch of soccer league RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s launch of its first women’s football league on Monday will clear the way for girls who... Published 22 Nov, 2021 05:31am
Opinion Beyond the game The team that lost, won. The accolades just kept on coming. The story engaged. The visuals amazed. The conduct awed.... Published 22 Nov, 2021 05:31am
Sports Saudi girls 'dream' big with launch of soccer league RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's launch of its first women's football league on Monday will clear the way for girls who dream... Published 21 Nov, 2021 10:49am
Opinion Qatar and PSG, a lasting bond beyond the 2022 World Cup Qatar’s investment in French giants Paris Saint-Germain, and its use of the club as a central tool for the ... Published 21 Nov, 2021 04:19am
Sports 'Different' Australia can handle Bangladesh's spin: Agar MELBOURNE: Australia were a different side when they crashed to their first T20 series loss to Bangladesh in August... Published 03 Nov, 2021 12:35pm
Sports Kohli admits India 'not brave enough' as World Cup hopes fade DUBAI: India captain Virat Kohli admitted his team was "not brave enough" after an eight-wicket rout by New Zealand... Updated 01 Nov, 2021 09:33am
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