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Excited Al Shamal keen to put it across Al Duhail as DBSL round five kicks off

Tribune News NetworkDohaAl Shamal and Al Duhail will resume their Doha Bank Stars League (DBSL) campaigns on Thursday with a crucial clash at the Al Bayt Stadium as both sides look to strengthen their position in a ti

Oct 08, 2026
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Longines Hathab 2nd round from today

Tribune News NetworkDohaThe second round of Qatar Equestrian Tour - Longines Hathab 2026-2027 will begin at the Qatar Equestrian Federations indoor arena on Thursday with the three-day round featuring showjumping c

Oct 08, 2026
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LIV Golf secures $300m funding commitment for 2027 relaunch

PA Media/dpa London LIV Golf has secured an initial funding commitment for a potential $300 million investment from BC Partners Credit to help relaunch in 2027.The breakaway series filed for bankruptcy las

Oct 08, 2026
US' Coco Gauff in action against Belgium's Elise Mertens (not in picture) during women's singles match at the China Open in Beijing on Wednesday. (SOPA Images via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa)

Gauff calls racist abuse during China Open ‘draining’

PA Media/DPALondonCoco Gauff said she had been left drained by the racist abuse she experienced during the China Open after losing in the last 16.The American found herself at the centre of an online storm earlier this week after an incident during her match against Chinese teenager Sun Xinran.

Oct 08, 2026
01 October 2026, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur: Dutch Formula One driver Max Verstappen of team Red Bull Racing speaks at a press conference ahead of the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia at the Sepang International Circuit. Photo: Luca Martini/SOPA Images via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

F1 is less stressful after Horner’s Red Bull exit, says Verstappen

PA Media/DPALondon Max Verstappen has claimed the Formula One paddock is less stressful following Christian Horners exit from the sport because it is not nice when you constantly have tension between people.Despite being sidelined by Red Bull more than a year ago Horners possible comeb

Oct 08, 2026
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Pink October at Lusail International Circuit brings community together

Tribune News NetworkDohaThe Lusail International Circuit (LIC) held a special Pink October edition of its Mixed Training Day for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and bringing together sport fitness and healthy living in support of the cause as part of its social responsibility efforts. On the evening of

Oct 08, 2026
A file photo of Barcelona's Lionel Messi of Argentina, and Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo (R) of Portugal, nominees for the 2016 FIFA Men's World Player of the Year Award, while attending a press conference of the FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala 2015 held at the Kongresshaus in Zurich. (DPA)

A look at how Messi and Ronaldo’s international careers compare

PA Media/DPALondon Lionel Messi has retired from international football and marked his final game for Argentina with a farewell goal and two assists in a 3-0 friendly win against Benin in Buenos Aires.Messi 39 stands alongside Pele and Diego Maradona as one of footballs all-time greats while of the modern-day players only Cristiano Ronaldo can co

Oct 08, 2026
England's Harry Kane scores his side's third goal during the UEFA Nations League Group C match against Czech Republic at the Wembley Stadium on Tuesday. (PA Wire/DPA)

Kane inspires win over Czechia on his record England appearance

PA Media/DPALondon England captain Harry Kane marked his record-equalling 125th appearance with a brace as Thomas Tuchels men all but secured their place in the Nations League knockouts with a 3-0 win against Czechia.The 33-year-old has achieved all manner of milestones during his remarkable international career and tied Peter Shilton as the country

Oct 08, 2026
03 October 2026, Spain, Oviedo: Spain's Lamine Yamal celebrates his side's opening goal during the UEFA Nations League Group A3 soccer match between Spain and Czech Republic at Estadio Nuevo Carlos Tartiere. Photo: Alberto Gardin/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

The big battle for the Ballon d’Or: Kane, Yamal, Mbappe and Messi

The final sprint for the Ballon dOr award is turning into a World Cup postscript - and is being debated as hotly as arguably not for a long time.The top candidates for the prestigious award include World Cup record goalscorer Kylian Mbappe who has never been able to win the trophy eight-time winner Lionel Messi who ended his national team career on Tuesday last years wi

Oct 08, 2026
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FIFA denies that DR Congo’s Mpasi was ineligible to play World Cup

Football governing body FIFA has denied reports that Democratic Republic of Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi was ineligible to play before and during this years World Cup in the United States Canada and Mexico. FIFA can confirm that there were no issues regarding eligibility during the Democratic Republic of the Congos matches against Jamaica and the subsequent 2026 FIFA World Cup

Oct 08, 2026
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IOC: Qatar and India among seven countries bidding for 2036 Olympics

DPABerlinQatar and India are among seven countries interested in hosting the 2036 Olympics the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Tuesday.An IOC statement said that Germany Hungary South Africa South Korea and Turkey were the other interested parties before an October 31 deadline.Germany and South Korea are the only two of th

Oct 07, 2026
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Saudi Arabia win Gulf Cup after 22 years

AgenciesJeddahHosts Saudi Arabia won the 27th Gulf Cup with a 2-0 win over the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday ending a 22-year wait to again lift the trophy.Winger Hammam Al Hammami opened the scoring in the 11th minute with a deflected shot from the edge of the box sparking celebrations at the King Abdullah Sports City.Georgios Donis

Oct 07, 2026
France's Desire Doue celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the UEFA Nations League group A1 match between France and Belgium at Stade de France on Monday. (ZUMA Press Wire/DPA)

France rally late to see off Belgium in Nations League

PA Media/DPALondon Zinedine Zidanes France belatedly turned on the style as late goals from substitutes Desire Doue Ryan Cherki and two from Michael Olise saw them come from behind to beat Belgium 4-1 in the Nations League.France cemented their place at the top of Group A after battling to a first home win under new boss Zidane.Dodi Luk

Oct 07, 2026
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Qatar a global sporting powerhouse: From world-class venues to sustainable legacy

Khaled Al HameidiQatars emergence as a global sporting powerhouse is the result of a long-term vision that has placed sport at the heart of national development combining cutting-edge infrastructure elite training sports science international expertise and a growing culture of athletic excellence.Over the past two decades Doha has developed into a city capab

Oct 07, 2026
Mumbai, Dec 24 (ANI): India Women's skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana pose for a photo after winning the Only Test match against Australia Women by 8 wickets, at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday. (ANI Photo)

Mandhana succeeds Kaur as India women’s cricket captain

ANIMumbai With Harmanpreet Kaurs tenure as captain of the Indian womens cricket team coming to an end on Tuesday the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) appointed Smriti Mandhana as her successor.Smriti has been one of the leading figures in Indian womens cricket over the years and has played a key role in the teams progress across

Oct 07, 2026
Indian skipper Shreyas Iyer celebrates his century in Lucknow on Tuesday. (ANI)

Iyer’s ton helps India beat WI in 1st T20I

ANILucknowIndia began their five-match T20I series against West Indies in emphatic fashion registering an eight-wicket victory in the first T20I at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.Chasing 172 India rode on a sensational unbeaten century from skipper Shreyas Iyer to complete the chase in just 14.4 overs taki

Oct 07, 2026
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PM honours 80 teachers as Qatar celebrates World Teachers’ Day

QNADohaPrime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani honoured 80 government school teachers on Wednesday for their contributions to Qatars education sector as the country marked World Teachers Day 2026.

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QRCS distributes 89,000 hot meals to IDPs in Gaza

Tribune News NetworkDohaQatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) is working on a new project to prepare and distribute a total of 88912 hot meals to displaced families at camps across Gaza at a total cost of $489016.Dr Akram Nassar head of QRCSs represent

06 October 2026, Argentina, Buenos Aires: Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates his goal during an international friendly football match between Argentina and Benin at the Monumental Stadium. The match marked Messi's final appearance with the Argentina national team, concluding his 21-year international career. Photo: Roberto Tuero/SOPA Images via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
Messi says playing for Argentina ‘most wonderful thing’

PA Media/DPALondonLionel Messi described playing for Argentina as the most wonderful thing that can happen to you after ending his international career with a goal in a 3-0 win over Benin in Buenos Aires.The 39-year-old ends his international career

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Ooredoo Qatar signs strategic transformation agreement with McKinsey & Company

Tribune News Network Doha Ooredoo Qatars leading telecommunications provider has signed a strategic agreement with McKinsey & Company marking an important step in the next phase of the companys transformation journey.The agreement was signed by S

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