Football

Madrid, Spain: Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone and forward Antoine Griezmann have tested positive for Covid-19, as the reigning La Liga champions announced five new cases on Thursday. Atletico said Simeone...

PARIS (France): Spanish international Ferran Torres signed for cash-strapped Barcelona on Tuesday from Manchester City, the Catalan side announced. "FC Barcelona has reached an agreement with Manchester City for the...

Abuja, Nigeria: Nigeria have selected Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, who is still recovering from a serious injury, as part of its 28-man squad for next month's Africa Cup of Nations in...

DOHA: Yacine Brahimi of Algeria was confirmed as the best player at the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 after the official awards were announced. Brahimi, who plays for Al Rayyan...

DOHA: Yesterday marked the UN’s World Arabic Language Day, and the culmination of the inaugural FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021. In recognition of the importance of the Arabic language, which is...

DOHA: Qatar 2022 Ambassador Tim Cahill praised Qatar’s hosting abilities after the successful conclusion of the FIFA Arab Cup on Saturday. The Australia legend – who appeared in four FIFA...

DOHA: Thousands of fans attended the final day of action in the FIFA Arab Cup as Algeria were crowned champions at Al Bayt Stadium in Qatar. The Greens beat Tunisia 2-0...

SAO PAULO: Brazilian football legend Pele has been hospitalized for treatment of a previously identified colon tumor, his doctors said Wednesday, the latest health problem for the 81-year-old icon. The three-time...

MANAMA (Bahrain): The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) praised Qatar's preparations to host the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. This came during the meeting of the Executive Office of the AFC,...

Montevideo, Uruguay: Argentina joined Brazil in qualifying for next year's World Cup in Qatar despite the arch-rivals playing out a dour 0-0 draw in San Juan on Tuesday. Defeats for Uruguay...