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Casamento guides Saqr to Qatar Derby title

Doha, 26 December 2021 - Khalifa Bin Sheail Al Kuwari-owned Saqr and jockey Marco Casamento formed a brilliant combination to clinch victory in feature race of the Qatar International Derby Day at the Al Rayyan Racecourse. The Jassim Ghazali-trained gelding was in stunning form, beating Maxime Guyon-helmed Devious

26 Dec

QNB Stars League Week 10 : Al Sadd 3 Al Khor 0

Doha, 26 December 2021 - Al Sadd defeated Al Khor 3-0 in Week 10 of the 2021-2022 season QNB Stars League at the Qatar SC Stadium. Akram Afif (third minute) and Andre Ayew (25th and 40th minutes) scored for Al Sadd, who moved on to 28 points with an unbeaten record, the only team to do so this season. The Wolves have recorded nine victorie

23 Dec

Egypt’s Al Ahly beat Raja to claim 8th CAF Super Cup

Doha, 23 December 2021 - Al Ahly won their eighth CAF Super Cup after edging out Raja Club Athletic 6-5 in a dramatic post-match penalties shootout after a 1-1 draw in regulation time at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium. Raja’s Abdelilah Madkour skied his sudden death penalty to hand Ahly the title, after all the first five shooters had exp

22 Dec

Save the Dream, Sport for Humanity sign agreement launching GDC

Doha, 22 December 2021 - Save the Dream and Sport at the Service of Humanity, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) formally launching the operations of the Global Digital Community (GDC) with the support of the Pontifical Council for Culture, a press statement issued by the International Centre for Sport Security, said. Save the Dre

22 Dec

Al Ahly, Raja seek title glory in Doha finale

Doha, 22 December 2021 - Egyptian giants Al Ahly will be looking to defend their CAF Super Cup title when they take on Moroccan heavyweights Raja Casablanca at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Doha in the final of the 30th edition of the prestigious tournament today. Seven-time winners Al Ahly also hold the record for the most number of CAF Super C

22 Dec

QNB Stars League Week 10 – Al Wakrah Vs Al Shamal

Doha, 22 December 2021 - Al Wakrah face Al Shamal in Week 10 of the 2021-2022 season QNB Stars League. The kick-off is at 16:05 at the Qatar SC Stadium on Friday, 24th December, 2021. Al Wakrah are fifth in the table with 15 points (four wins, three draws and two defeats). The Blue Wave, under Spaniard Marquez Lopez, have the same number o

22 Dec

QNB Stars League Week 10 : Al Ahli Vs Al Sailiya

Doha, 22 December 2021 - Al Ahli face Al Sailiya in Week 10 of the 2021-2022 season QNB Stars League. The kick-off is at 16:05 at the Al Ahli Stadium on Friday, 24th December, 2021. Al Ahli are in 10th position in the standings with six points (six draws and three defeats). The Brigadiers, under Montenegrin coach Nebojsa Jovovic, have a go

20 Dec

Qatar celebrates successful hosting of FIFA Arab Cup

Doha, 20 December 2021 - 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 after extra-time in the final to lift the trophy in front of a passionate crowd. The goal scorers were Amir Sayoud and Yacine Brahimi. Algeria rece

20 Dec

More than 2.5 Million Passengers Use Doha Metro During FIFA Arab Cup

Doha, 20 December 2021 - Doha Metro played a pivotal role in transporting the fans of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021. More than 2.5 million passenger used metro services during the tournament. Chief of Strategy and Business Development at Qatar Rail, Ajlan Eid Al Enazi, said: "There is no doubt that this impressive organizational and operatio

18 Dec

Barsham heroics secure third place for Qatar in Arab Cup

Doha, 18 December 2021 - Meshaal Basham’s heroics from the spot ensured Qatar beat Egypt 5-4 on penalties after a goalless 120 minutes at Stadium 974 to secure third place in the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021. Both teams had chances to win the game in regulation time, with Almoez Ali missing a glorious opportunity and Qatar’s goalkee

18 Dec

Arabic proposed as official FIFA language

Doha, 18 December 2021 - Today marks 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 spoken not only by the 450 million people that live in the more than 20 Arabic-speaking countries but also by millions of Arabs worldwi

18 Dec

Algeria beat Tunisia to win FIFA Arab Cup 2021

Doha, 18 December 2021 - Algeria scored two goals in extra time to beat neighbours Tunisia 2-0 and win the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup. Amir Sayoud scored in the ninth minute of extra-time while Yacine Brahimi scored with the final kick of the game at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor city to take Algeria to the title on Saturday. Algeria added the Ar

18 Dec

Qatar beats Egypt to clinch third place at FIFA Arab Cup 2021

Doha, 18 December 2021 - Qatar has joined the podium of the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup after defeating Egypt on penalties in the tournament’s third-place match. The heated game on Saturday seemed like it could be heading in either direction as both teams managed near-equal possession of the ball, with Egypt slightly taking the upper hand in t

16 Dec

Tunisia Soar to the FInals! Tunisia 1-0 Egypt

Doha, 16 December 2021 - A very sad day indeed for the Egyptians tonight at Stadium 974. Egypt battled endlessly against Tunisia with courage and confidence, but ultimately could not overcome their African counterparts, with the game ending 1-0 in favor of the Tunisian Side. The game was action-packed, brimming with chances at goal and aggr

15 Dec

Familiar foes Egypt, Tunisia pumped for Arab Cup semis

Doha, 15 December 2021 - The FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 has brought some fantastic matches to fans and the stage is set for the blockbuster North African derby as Tunisia and Egypt clash in the semi-finals of the competition at Stadium 974 today. Both teams have met multiple times, though Tunisia edge the rivalry with more wins. Their l

15 Dec

Fares wins overall silver and clean & jerk gold at World Championship

Tashkent , 15 December 2021 - Qatar’s Olympic gold medallist Fares Ibrahim won a silver medal at the World Weightlifting Championships in Uzbek capital Tashkent on Tuesday.Fares lifted a total weight of 394kg, to finish behind Lesman Paredes Montano of Colombia in the 96kg category, who broke the snatch record on Tuesday. Fares li

15 Dec

Qatar face Algeria in battle of continental champions

Doha, 15 December 2021- One standout feature of this Qatar squad is that they don’t get bogged down by fancied opponents or any external pressure. And, much of that credit goes to head coach Felix Sanchez.The Spaniard, among many things, has instilled fearlessness, discipline and hunger among the current players – who many call a

13 Dec

Uruguayan president visits Lusail Stadium

Doha, 13 December 2021 - President of Uruguay Dr Luis Lacalle Pou and his wife on Sunday visited Lusail Stadium, one of the venues of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, on the sidelines of his official visit to the country. Dr Pou and his wife were briefed on the most prominent features of Lusail Stadium in terms of its architecture and capacity