Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:51:03 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1186026/sports/football/al-shabab-keep-up-pressure-on-seeb-with-win Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:27:16 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1186016/sports/football/real-madrid-batter-man-city-as-psg-sink-chelsea Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Round of 16 - First Leg - Real Madrid v Manchester City - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - March 11, 2026 Real Madrid's Federico Valverde celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Round of 16 - First Leg - Real Madrid v Manchester City - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - March 11, 2026 Real Madrid's Federico Valverde celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:09:42 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185967/sports/football/yamal-denies-newcastle-liverpool-lose-and-atletico-thrash-spurs-in-cl Atletico Madrid's Argentine forward #19 Julian Alvarez celebrates scoring his team's fifth goal during the UEFA Champions League last 16 first leg football match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur at Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid on March 10, 2026. (Photo by Javier SORIANO / AFP) Atletico Madrid's Argentine forward #19 Julian Alvarez celebrates scoring his team's fifth goal during the UEFA Champions League last 16 first leg football match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur at Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid on March 10, 2026. (Photo by Javier SORIANO / AFP) Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:19:31 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185924/sports/football/infantino-donald-trump-says-iran-welcome-to-compete-at-world-cup Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:14:44 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185892/sports/football/oman-sail-crowned-ghazi-ramadhan-tournament-champions Oman Sail were crowned champions of the 2026 Ghazi Ramadhan futsal tournament. Oman Sail were crowned champions of the 2026 Ghazi Ramadhan futsal tournament. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:26:53 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185891/sports/football/japan-knock-out-vietnam-taiwan-beat-india Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:23:57 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185886/sports/football/machida-buriram-advance-in-asian-champions-league Japan's Machida Zelvia player Yuta Nakayama (L) controls the ball during the AFC Champions League Elite round of 16, 2nd leg football match between Machida Zelvia and South Korea's Gangwon FC at Machida Gion Stadium in Tokyo Prefecture on March 10, 2026. - Japan OUT (Photo by JIJI PRESS / AFP) Japan's Machida Zelvia player Yuta Nakayama (L) controls the ball during the AFC Champions League Elite round of 16, 2nd leg football match between Machida Zelvia and South Korea's Gangwon FC at Machida Gion Stadium in Tokyo Prefecture on March 10, 2026. - Japan OUT (Photo by JIJI PRESS / AFP) Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:15:14 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185808/sports/football/villarreal-stay-on-atleticos-tail-valencia-snatch-vital-victory Elche's Uruguayan forward #20 Alvaro Rodriguez fights for the ball with Villarreal's Spanish defender #06 Pau Navarro and Villarreal's Spanish midfielder #14 Santi Comesana (R) during the Spanish league football match between Villarreal CF and Elche CF at La Ceramica Stadium in Vila-real on March 8, 2026. (Photo by JOSE JORDAN / AFP) Elche's Uruguayan forward #20 Alvaro Rodriguez fights for the ball with Villarreal's Spanish defender #06 Pau Navarro and Villarreal's Spanish midfielder #14 Santi Comesana (R) during the Spanish league football match between Villarreal CF and Elche CF at La Ceramica Stadium in Vila-real on March 8, 2026. (Photo by JOSE JORDAN / AFP) Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:05:38 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185807/sports/football/milan-edge-derby-to-trim-inters-serie-a-lead AC Milan's Pervis Estupinan celebrates scoring their first goal against Inter Milan during the Serie A match at San Siro, Milan, Italy. — Reuters AC Milan's Pervis Estupinan celebrates scoring their first goal against Inter Milan during the Serie A match at San Siro, Milan, Italy. — Reuters Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:04:32 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185755/sports/football/seeb-triumph-2-1-over-al-musannah-to-win-u19-league Seeb players celebrate their U19 Football League title on the podium Seeb players celebrate their U19 Football League title on the podium Sun, 08 Mar 2026 19:04:27 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185754/sports/football/al-nasr-edge-dhofar-in-derby-as-al-shabab-keep-pace-in-jl A strong battle in midfield as Al Shabab fight for control. A strong battle in midfield as Al Shabab fight for control. Sun, 08 Mar 2026 19:02:06 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185740/sports/football/omar-double-sends-city-into-the-last-eights Manchester City's Omar Marmoush celebrates scoring their third goal.— REUTERS Manchester City's Omar Marmoush celebrates scoring their third goal.— REUTERS Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:34:54 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185668/sports/football/seeb-stay-top-in-jl-ibri-win-sur-and-samayil-draw Seeb and Sohar players fight for the ball during round 16 of JL. Seeb and Sohar players fight for the ball during round 16 of JL. Sat, 07 Mar 2026 17:39:47 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185666/sports/football/mohsin-al-ghassani-impresses-in-thailand-as-bangkok-united-chase-domestic-and-asian-titles Al Ghassani explained that the competitive level in Thailand has been a major factor in his development as a player. Al Ghassani explained that the competitive level in Thailand has been a major factor in his development as a player. Sat, 07 Mar 2026 17:31:41 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185641/sports/football/valverde-strikes-late-as-real-madrid-snatch-2-1-win-at-celta Real Madrid's Federico Valverde celebrates scoring their second goal Real Madrid's Federico Valverde celebrates scoring their second goal Sat, 07 Mar 2026 10:20:52 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185612/sports/football/morocco-part-company-with-coach-regragui-as-world-cup-looms Mohamed Ouahbi Mohamed Ouahbi Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:50:26 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185611/sports/football/defending-champions-china-north-korea-reach-quarters China-Uzbeks China-Uzbeks Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:47:57 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185582/sports/football/seeb-al-musannah-set-for-u19-final-showdown Seeb reached the final after a tough semifinal encounter against Al Amerat. Seeb reached the final after a tough semifinal encounter against Al Amerat. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:33:04 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185581/sports/football/thrilling-conclusion-to-koorathon-group-stage In Group 1, the University of Nizwa asserted their dominance by finishing top with a perfect six points from two victories. In Group 1, the University of Nizwa asserted their dominance by finishing top with a perfect six points from two victories. Riad98999r@gmail.com (Riyadh Al Balushi) Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:26:50 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185579/sports/football/arsenal-stretch-lead-at-top-of-premier-league-as-man-city-falter Soccer Football - Premier League - Brighton & Hove Albion v Arsenal - The American Express Community Stadium, Brighton, Britain - March 4, 2026 Brighton & Hove Albion's Jan Paul van Hecke in action with Arsenal's Bukayo Saka Action Images via Reuters Soccer Football - Premier League - Brighton & Hove Albion v Arsenal - The American Express Community Stadium, Brighton, Britain - March 4, 2026 Brighton & Hove Albion's Jan Paul van Hecke in action with Arsenal's Bukayo Saka Action Images via Reuters Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:18:39 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185517/sports/football/al-nahda-snatch-valuable-win-over-oman-club-in-jindal-league Al Nahda and Oman Club players in action during the Jindal League. Al Nahda and Oman Club players in action during the Jindal League. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:24:53 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185432/sports/football/rasheed-named-iraq-stars-league-coach-of-february The Omani coach Rasheed bin Jaber al Yafai. The Omani coach Rasheed bin Jaber al Yafai. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:05:43 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185428/sports/football/rodrygo-set-to-miss-world-cup Real Madrid said Tuesday their winger Rodrygo has suffered a severe knee injury, and it is expected to keep him out of the World Cup with Brazil this summer. "Following the tests carried out today on our player Rodrygo by Real Madrid's medical services, he has been diagnosed with a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament and a tear of the lateral meniscus in his right leg," said Los Blancos in a statement. — AFP Real Madrid said Tuesday their winger Rodrygo has suffered a severe knee injury, and it is expected to keep him out of the World Cup with Brazil this summer. "Following the tests carried out today on our player Rodrygo by Real Madrid's medical services, he has been diagnosed with a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament and a tear of the lateral meniscus in his right leg," said Los Blancos in a statement. — AFP Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:51:36 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185427/sports/football/getafe-deal-flat-real-madrid-la-liga-title-race-blow Real Madrid's Gonzalo Garcia looks dejected after the match. — Reuters Real Madrid's Gonzalo Garcia looks dejected after the match. — Reuters Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:50:14 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185358/sports/football/south-korea-outclass-iran-in-asian-womens-cup-opener Ji So-yun of South Korea takes a shot at goal past Zahra Sarbali of Iran during the AFC Women’s Asian Cup. — Reuters Ji So-yun of South Korea takes a shot at goal past Zahra Sarbali of Iran during the AFC Women’s Asian Cup. — Reuters Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:35:59 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185288/sports/football/izki-edge-al-khabourah-to-emerge-u17-champions U17 champs U17 champs Riad98999r@gmail.com (Riyadh Al Balushi) Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:25:22 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185286/sports/football/man-utd-climb-to-third-fulham-sink-sorry-spurs Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United v Crystal Palace - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - March 1, 2026 Manchester United's Benjamin Sesko scores their second goal Action Images via Reuters Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United v Crystal Palace - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - March 1, 2026 Manchester United's Benjamin Sesko scores their second goal Action Images via Reuters Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:20:41 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185284/sports/football/ac-milan-consolidate-top-four-credentials-with-win-at-cremonese AC Milan's Serbian defender #31 Strahinja Pavlovic (L) celebrates after scoring his team first goal during the Italian Serie A football match between US Cremonese and AC Milan at the Giovanni Zini Stadium in Cremona, nothern Italy on March 1, 2026. (Photo by Piero CRUCIATTI / AFP) AC Milan's Serbian defender #31 Strahinja Pavlovic (L) celebrates after scoring his team first goal during the Italian Serie A football match between US Cremonese and AC Milan at the Giovanni Zini Stadium in Cremona, nothern Italy on March 1, 2026. (Photo by Piero CRUCIATTI / AFP) Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:12:43 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185283/sports/football/dortmund-captain-can-out-for-season-with-acl-tear Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Play Off - Second Leg - Atalanta v Borussia Dortmund - New Balance Arena, Bergamo, Italy - February 25, 2026 Borussia Dortmund's Emre Can reacts REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Play Off - Second Leg - Atalanta v Borussia Dortmund - New Balance Arena, Bergamo, Italy - February 25, 2026 Borussia Dortmund's Emre Can reacts REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:11:14 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185282/sports/football/barcas-yamal-nets-hat-trick-in-villarreal-romp-atletico-go-third Atletico Madrid's Argentine forward #19 Julian Alvarez celebrates after scoring a goal during the Spanish league football match between Real Oviedo and Club Atletico de Madrid at Carlos Tartiere Stadium in Oviedo on February 28, 2026. (Photo by ANDER GILLENEA / AFP) Atletico Madrid's Argentine forward #19 Julian Alvarez celebrates after scoring a goal during the Spanish league football match between Real Oviedo and Club Atletico de Madrid at Carlos Tartiere Stadium in Oviedo on February 28, 2026. (Photo by ANDER GILLENEA / AFP) Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:10:16 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185156/sports/football/oman-club-claim-crucial-away-victory-against-dhofar Oman Club and Dhofar players fight for the ball in the Jindal League. Oman Club and Dhofar players fight for the ball in the Jindal League. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:32:41 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185153/sports/football/icem-edge-utas-muscat-college-beat-ola Muscat College Team. Muscat College Team. Riad98999r@gmail.com (Riyadh Al Balushi) Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:26:57 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185150/sports/football/forest-clinch-europa-last-16-spot-celtic-out Nottingham Forest's English midfielder #07 Callum Hudson-Odoi celebrates scoring the team's first goal during the UEFA Europa League Knockout Round Play-off second-leg football match between Nottingham Forest and Fenerbahce SK at The City Ground in Nottingham, central England, on February 26, 2026. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) Nottingham Forest's English midfielder #07 Callum Hudson-Odoi celebrates scoring the team's first goal during the UEFA Europa League Knockout Round Play-off second-leg football match between Nottingham Forest and Fenerbahce SK at The City Ground in Nottingham, central England, on February 26, 2026. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:38:45 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185148/sports/football/real-madrid-man-city-to-meet-again-in-champions-league-last-16 Former player Ivan Rakitic poses with the Uefa Champions League trophy after the draw. — Reuters Former player Ivan Rakitic poses with the Uefa Champions League trophy after the draw. — Reuters Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:34:12 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185119/sports/football/al-shabab-stay-in-hunt-with-win-over-al-nahda Al Shabab’s Kenean Markina celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal. Al Shabab’s Kenean Markina celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:45:31 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185116/sports/football/vinicius-seals-real-cl-progress-as-psg-edge-out-monaco Real Madrid's Brazilian forward #07 Vinicius Junior (R) is challenged by SL Benfica's Portuguese defender #44 Tomas Araujo during the UEFA Champions League knockout round play-off second leg football match between Real Madrid CF and SL Benfica at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid on February 25, 2026. (Photo by Pierre-Philippe MARCOU / AFP) Real Madrid's Brazilian forward #07 Vinicius Junior (R) is challenged by SL Benfica's Portuguese defender #44 Tomas Araujo during the UEFA Champions League knockout round play-off second leg football match between Real Madrid CF and SL Benfica at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid on February 25, 2026. (Photo by Pierre-Philippe MARCOU / AFP) Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:40:32 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185115/sports/football/al-khabourah-izki-set-for-u17-title-decider-in-al-rustaq Al Khabourah secured their place in the final with a hard-fought 1–0 win over Al Musannah. Al Khabourah secured their place in the final with a hard-fought 1–0 win over Al Musannah. Riad98999r@gmail.com (Riyadh Al Balushi) Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:39:01 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185076/sports/football/ofa-disciplinary-committee-rejects-seeb-protest-over-ibri-players Seeb and Ibri players in action during the Jindal League match on February 7. Seeb and Ibri players in action during the Jindal League match on February 7. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:11:30 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185068/sports/football/bodoglimt-knock-inter-out-of-cl-as-newcastle-atletico-through TOPSHOT - Inter Milan's Swiss defender #25 Manuel Akanji (L) heads the ball challenged by Bodo/Glimt's Norwegian midfielder #20 Fredrik Sjovold and Bodo/Glimt's Norwegian forward #26 Hakon Evjen (R) during the UEFA Champions League second-leg play-off football match between Inter Milan and Bodo/Glimt at San Siro stadium in Milan, northern Italy, on February 24, 2026. (Photo by PIERO CRUCIATTI / AFP) TOPSHOT - Inter Milan's Swiss defender #25 Manuel Akanji (L) heads the ball challenged by Bodo/Glimt's Norwegian midfielder #20 Fredrik Sjovold and Bodo/Glimt's Norwegian forward #26 Hakon Evjen (R) during the UEFA Champions League second-leg play-off football match between Inter Milan and Bodo/Glimt at San Siro stadium in Milan, northern Italy, on February 24, 2026. (Photo by PIERO CRUCIATTI / AFP) Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:53:10 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185026/sports/football/fifa-very-reassured-about-world-cup-in-mexico-despite-violence Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:08:30 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185011/sports/football/al-nahda-eye-domestic-treble-after-hm-cup-win Al Nahda secured the HM Cup trophy after a commanding 2-0 victory over Oman Club in the final. Al Nahda secured the HM Cup trophy after a commanding 2-0 victory over Oman Club in the final. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:51:00 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185007/sports/football/super-sub-sesko-seals-man-utd-at-everton Manchester United's Benjamin Sesko celebrates scoring their first goal against Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool, Britain. — Reuters Manchester United's Benjamin Sesko celebrates scoring their first goal against Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool, Britain. — Reuters Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:44:13 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1184949/sports/football/oman-to-open-fifa-series-2026-against-sierra-leone Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:59:17 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1184939/sports/football/barcelona-blank-levante-to-get-back-to-top-of-la-liga TOPSHOT - Barcelona's Spanish midfielder #16 Fermin Lopez celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and Levante UD at Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona on February 22, 2026. (Photo by Josep LAGO / AFP) TOPSHOT - Barcelona's Spanish midfielder #16 Fermin Lopez celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and Levante UD at Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona on February 22, 2026. (Photo by Josep LAGO / AFP) Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:23:42 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1184851/sports/football/seeb-extend-lead-al-nahda-and-al-nasr-gain-points Nasser al Rawahi intercepted the ball in midfield. Nasser al Rawahi intercepted the ball in midfield. Sun, 22 Feb 2026 16:30:15 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1184846/sports/football/osasuna-stun-real-madrid-2-1-to-blow-laliga-title-race-open Real Madrid's Dani Carvajal in action with Osasuna's Victor Munoz. — Reuters Real Madrid's Dani Carvajal in action with Osasuna's Victor Munoz. — Reuters Sun, 22 Feb 2026 16:19:41 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1184793/sports/football/al-shabab-thrash-al-khabourah-to-stay-in-title-race Al Shabab player celebrates scoring the winning goal. Al Shabab player celebrates scoring the winning goal. Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:48:42 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1184792/sports/football/al-ittihad-edge-santos-in-thrilling-derby-to-open-al-shabab-club-cup-2026 A shot during an attempt to build an attack for Al Ittihad team. A shot during an attempt to build an attack for Al Ittihad team. Riad98999r@gmail.com (Riyadh Al Balushi) Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:42:22 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1184773/sports/football/ro465-million-allocated-for-stadium-in-sports-city Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:54:22 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1184766/sports/football/neymar-ponders-retirement---but-wants-to-make-brazil-world-cup-squad Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:32:55 +0400