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2021 Gold Cup draw tonight: Qatar seeded in Pot 4

Doha, 28 September 2020 - Concacaf (Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association) will conduct the draw for the 2021 Gold Cup with 16 teams looking to win Concacaf’s most prestigious national team tournament. The draw is set to take place on Monday (September 28).AFC Champions Qatar, who will guest in the c

28 Sep

Officials praises Aspetar's support to athletics sports

Doha, 28 September 2020 - The Organising Committee of the Wanda Diamond League Doha 2020 praised Aspetar’s medical services provided this year's event, which held exceptionally on Friday 25th September, after it was scheduled last May due to the COVID 19 pandemic. This year's competition came in exceptional circumstances due to the CO

28 Sep

Xavi: We are very disappointed, for the club and the fans

Doha, 28 September 2020 - Al-Sadd head coach Xavi Hernandez expressed his sadness after his side exited the 2020 AFC Champions League with a 1-0 defeat to Persepolis. Speaking at the press conference following the match, Xavi said: “I feel very sad. This was a good chance to qualify.” “I think the game was really

27 Sep

Paris all set for Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe

Doha, 27 September 2020 - The Covid-19 pandemic has negatively impacted sporting events worldwide. However, global horse racing events associated with Qatar are still in place in more than one European country.Following the Qatar Goodwood Festival in late July and early August this year, and the Arc Trials at ParisLongchamp two weeks ago,

27 Sep

Obiri and McSweyn victorious in Doha as Wanda Diamond League draws to a close

Doha, 27 September 2020 - With about 90 seconds to go in the women's 3000m at the Wanda Diamond League meeting in Doha on Friday (25), it looked as though Hellen Obiri would register a rare defeat in the Qatari capital. Little more than 24 hours earlier, the world cross-country champion from Kenya had explained how Doha was one of her fa

27 Sep

Sheikh Joaan attends Doha Wanda Diamond League Meeting 2020

Doha, 27 September 2020 - President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani addended the fourth and final round of Wanda Diamond League 2020 held at Qatar Sports Club. In attendance also were HE the QOC Second Vice-President Dr Thani bin Abdulrahman Al Kuwari, HE the QOC Secretary General Mr. Jassim bin

27 Sep

Al Sadd, Persepolis braced for tough test in last 16 tie

Doha, 27 September 2020 - The 2020 AFC Champions League Round of 16 continues today with the first fixture of the day pitting Iran’s Persepolis FC against Al Sadd SC at Education City Stadium.Al Sadd cruised to the 2020 AFC Champions League Round of 16 with a game to spare, and after losing to Al Ain on Matchday Six, they finis

27 Sep

Al Ahli Saudi edge Shabab Al Ahli on penalties to seal AFC Champions League quarter-final spot

Doha, 27 September 2020 - Al Ahli Saudi FC advanced to the 2020 AFC Champions League quarter-finals after beating Shabab Al Ahli Dubai FC 4-3 on penalties after the 120 minutes of their Round of 16 clash ended in a 1-1 draw at Al Janoub Stadium on Saturday.The two sides had met at the same round in 2017 when Al Ahli emerged 4-2 winners on

27 Sep

Pakhtakor rally against Esteghlal to seal last eight spot

Doha, 27 September 2020 - Pakhtakor came from behind to defeat Esteghlal FC 2-1 in the 2020 AFC Champions League Round of 16 at Al Janoub Stadium yesterday, a result which sent the Uzbekistan side to the quarter-finals for the first time since 2009. A physically intense opening half of an hour saw little in the way of scoring chances despi

24 Sep

Nasser Al-Khelaifi’s defence team demand complete acquittal in Switzerland court case

Lausanne, 24 September 2020 - The court case concerning Nasser Al-Khelaifi – President of PSG and beIN Media Group – concluded this evening in Switzerland after Al-Khelaifi’s Swiss legal team presented to the court for over 6 hours and demanded the full acquittal of their client. The case principally concer

24 Sep

Star-studded lineup look to end their season in Doha

Doha, 24 September 2020 - It may have been a far-from-normal season, but the Wanda Diamond League will end on a high in Doha on Friday (25) with what is quite possibly the deepest line-up seen in any discipline this year. A loaded 3000m field will bring down the curtain in the Qatari capital, featuring a clash between world 5000m cha

24 Sep

QFA and QSL to organise the first edition of Qatar Football Family e-Sports

Doha, 24 September 2020 - The Qatar Football Association and Qatar Stars League have announced their co-operation to organise the first edition of Qatar Football Family (QFF) e-Sports Tournament for fans in the State of Qatar only on PlayStation 4, as it is a new initiative to raise awareness of the game of football and reach out to

24 Sep

Al-Sadd lose 1-2 to Sepahan

Doha, 24 September 2020 - Al-Sadd fell to their 1-2 defeat to Sepahan in their final group game of the 2020 AFC Champions League, which was played on Wednesday at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium. Reza Mirzaei’s 14th minute goal gave Sepahan a 1-0 lead at halftime, and they went on to double their advantage in the 53rd minute thro

23 Sep

Xavi: Happy to qualify for the Round of 16, we’re prepared to face any team

Doha, 23 September 2020 - Al Sadd head coach Xavi Hernandez expressed delight at his side’s qualification for the Round of 16 of the 2020 AFC Champions League and said they were ready to face any team. Al Sadd booked their berth in the knockouts after their 1-1 draw against Al Nassr in the penultimate round last week and Xavi

23 Sep

Hairane to lead Qatar athletes’ show at DDL

Doha, 23 September 2020 - Middle-distance runner Jamal Hairane will lead Qatar athletes at the Wanda Doha Diamond League Athletics meeting to be held at the Qatar Sports Club on Friday.The finale of the world series athletics meeting will see stellar Olympians and world championship medallists in action.Hairane, an Asian Games medallist a

23 Sep

Al Duhail must stay focused despite win over Persepolis

Doha, 23 September 2020 - Almoez Ali has called on Al Duhail SC to remain focused after the Qatar champions defeated Persepolis FC to jump to the top of Group C of the 2020 AFC Champions League on Tuesday. It was a result Al Duhail badly needed after suffering a 4-2 defeat to Sharjah on Matchday Four and they bounced back

23 Sep

Qatar Stars League signs co-operation agreement with Aspetar Hospital

Doha, 23 September 2020 - Qatar Stars League (QSL) has signed a co-operation agreement with Aspetar Hospital, the latter becoming its official medical partner. The agreement aims to reinforce aspects of co-operation and joint efforts, and take advantage of both entities' capabilities to achieve common goals and ambitions. Executive

22 Sep

27 Olympic and World medallists to take the stage in Doha

Doha, 22 September 2020 - Ten Olympic medallists from Rio 2016 and 17 World Championship medallists from Doha 2019 will star at the Wanda Doha Diamond League to be held at the Suhaim Bin Hamad Stadium on Friday (September 25).Across a high quality programme, event highlights are expected to include the men’s pole vault and 1500m, and t