Football

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...

DOHA: Matches during the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 will be played at six stadiums, with two venues set to be inaugurated during the tournament. This is the first pan-Arab...

DOHA: Qatar telecommunications company Ooredoo has been unveiled as the Official Middle East & Africa Telecommunications Operator of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021....

BARCELONA (Spain): Barcelona confirmed the return of Xavi Hernandez as coach on Saturday, with the legendary midfielder facing an immense challenge to restore the fallen Spanish giants to their former...

DOHA: Xavi Hernandez said he was "looking forward to going home" and hopes Barcelona can reach an agreement with Al Sadd in "a matter of hours, maybe days" to secure...

Mexico City, Mexico: Monterrey defeated Club America 1-0 to clinch their fifth CONCACAF Champions League and a place in the Club World Cup on Thursday after an all-Mexico final.  Argentina-born Mexico...

DOHA: Qatar beat Sri Lanka 5-0 at the AFC U23 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2022 Qualifiers at the Khalifa International Stadium yesterday.  Qatar lead Group A with six points and will...

Geneva, Switzerland: The Swiss Football League announced on Thursday it was considering banning away fans at matches following a series of games marked by violence and unruly behaviour. In a statement,...