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DOHA: Argentina superstar Lionel Messi said his team had shown great character and determination to pull through and reach the World Cup final after their opening loss against Saudi Arabia.“The...

DOHA: Argentina players read the moments of the game and adapted brilliantly to the playing style of Croatia for the resounding semifinal win, according to Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni.“I don't...

DOHA: Defending champions France will bank on their experienced squad against an energetic and spirited Moroccan squad who are relishing their first ever appearance in the semifinals of the Fifa World...

DOHA: Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni exuded confidence that Messi and company will deliver another scintillating performance against Croatia to reach one step closer to lifting the World Cup...

DOHA, DEC 11.Morocco head coach Walid Regragui said his team has established that Arab or African teams can reach the last four stage of the World Cup.“We achieved something, we made history. We put...

DOHA, DEC 11Defending champions France moved into the semifinals of the Qatar World Cup 2022 after surviving an England onslaught to register a 2-1 win at the Al Bayt Stadium on Saturday.France will...

DOHA, DEC 11France manager Didier Deschamps said his team’s quality combined with a bit of luck helped them go past an excellent England side in the late quarterfinal at the Al Bayt Stadium on...

Defending champions France moved into the semifinals of the Qatar World Cup 2022 after surviving an England onslaught to register a 2-1 win at the Al Bayt Stadium on Saturday.France will meet Morocco...

DOHA, Dec 10Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic credited his side’s character to fight till the end for the comeback win over Brazil in a well-contested Fifa World Cup quarterfinal in Doha on...

DOHA: Croatia sensationally edged out Brazil 4-2 in the penalty shoot-out to storm into the semifinals of the Fifa Qatar 2022 World Cup at the Education City Stadium in Doha on Friday.After a goalless...

DOHA: Portugal head coach Fernando Santos said his squad is in a vibrant mode against the crucial Qatar 2022 World Cup quarterfinal clash against giant-killers Morocco on Saturday.The match will kick...

DOHA: Mercurial Lionel Messi has single-handedly carried Argentina on his shoulders after a major setback against Gulf side Saudi Arabia in their opening match of the Qatar World Cup.The football...

DOHA: The quarterfinal showdowns of Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022 begin with an explosive match between 2018 runners-up Croatia taking on record champions Brazil on Friday.The match will have plenty to...

A World Cup bound Germany managed to eke out a narrow 1-0 win against fighting hosts Oman in a pulsating Fifa international friendly at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex here on Wednesday night.A...

Muscat: Germany edged out a fighting Oman 1-0 in a thrilling Fifa international friendly at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex here on Wednesday night. Forward Niclas Fullkrug slotted in past Oman...

Four-time World Cup champions Germany are to test their squad’s bench strength in a key international friendly against hosts Oman in Muscat on Wednesday.Coach Hansi Flick, who have won in nine games...

MUSCAT: Newly elected head of International Hockey Federation (FIH), Tayyab Ikram, promised a strong effort to boost the popularity of hockey across the world.“I am committed to furthering hockey...

The Oman Desert Marathon (ODM) team is organising a charity 5 km night race at Ghala Dunes on November 18.The night race is being organised in support of Environment Society of Oman.“We believe Oman...

Anuroop AthiparambathMUSCAT, NOV 1India’s Coorg Hocks B beat Coorg Muscat 2-1 in the final to emerge men’s champions of the UTSC Gulf Hockey Fiesta 2022 here at the weekend.In a pulsating series...

Oman Royal Army’s under-23 rider Said al Rahbi made a sensational return to podium in the Oman Cycling Association (OCA) League 2022 by claiming the top honours in the second stage race on Friday.Al...