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Australia’s Asian Cup credentials face first real test in quarter-finals

DOHA: Australia’s Asian Cup title credentials and stingy defence will be properly put to the test for the first time...

Published 29 Jan, 2024 05:39pm

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Palestine expect ‘celebration’ in debut of Asian Cup last 16

DOHA: Palestine striker Tamer Seyam said Monday’s historic Asian Cup last-16 match against hosts Qatar will be a...

Published 28 Jan, 2024 05:24pm

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Pochettino wants to build side worthy of Chelsea’s history

LONDON: Mauricio Pochettino aims to build a Chelsea team with the “capacity to win titles” as he bids to create a...

Published 24 Jan, 2024 08:05pm

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Ronaldo ‘health reason’ spurs sudden delay of two China matches

BEIJING: A rare chance for Chinese football fans to see Cristiano Ronaldo play in their country was scuppered...

Published 23 Jan, 2024 08:09pm

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Syria beat India to reach Asian Cup knockouts for first time

DOHA: Syria reached the Asian Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their history on Tuesday with a 1-0 win over...

Published 23 Jan, 2024 08:06pm

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Salah has ‘proper tear’ in hamstring, sidelined 3-4 weeks

LIVERPOOL: Mohamed Salah has returned to England for treatment on a hamstring tear to give him the best possible...

Published 23 Jan, 2024 07:59pm

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Bayern ‘falling well short of expectations’, says coach Tuchel

BERLIN: Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel admitted on Tuesday his side “are falling well short of our expectations”...

Published 23 Jan, 2024 06:13pm

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Benzema feels under ‘pressure’, wants to leave Saudi club: source close to club

RIYADH: Karim Benzema feels under “pressure” at his Saudi club Al-Ittihad and wants to leave “temporarily”, a source...

Published 23 Jan, 2024 06:10pm

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Palestine eye ‘historic’ win to keep Asian Cup hopes alive

DOHA: Forward Tamer Seyam and his teammates “want to make a historic achievement for Palestine” when they face Hong...

Published 22 Jan, 2024 05:48pm

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Injured Salah convinced AFCON success will come ‘sooner or later’

ABIDJAN: Mohamed Salah said Sunday he is convinced he will win the Africa Cup of Nations with Egypt “sooner or...

Published 21 Jan, 2024 07:13pm

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Mancini warns Saudis against Japan-type Asian Cup shock

DOHA: Roberto Mancini warned Saudi Arabia against falling victim to the kind of Asian Cup shock suffered by...

Published 20 Jan, 2024 06:08pm

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Hungry Madrid in better form but Barca strong: Xavi

RIYADH: Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez admitted Saturday that “hungry” rivals Real Madrid are in better form but...

Published 13 Jan, 2024 04:59pm

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Japan’s Endo vows to make Klopp wait by winning Asian Cup

DOHA: Jurgen Klopp may have to wait a while for the return of Wataru Endo after the Liverpool ace vowed on Saturday...

Published 13 Jan, 2024 04:39pm

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Verona striker Henry denounces death threats after Inter penalty miss

MILAN: Thomas Henry has lamented the death threats he and his family received after he missed a last-gasp penalty in...

Published 07 Jan, 2024 06:31pm

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Late Frattesi goal gives Inter 2-1 win over Verona in dramatic finish

MILAN: Inter Milan’s Davide Frattesi struck in added time to snatch a 2-1 win against Hellas Verona, who missed a...

Published 06 Jan, 2024 06:49pm

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Rooney hit hard by ‘setback’ after Birmingham City sacking

LONDON: Wayne Rooney said it would “take some time to get over this setback” after he was sacked as manager of...

Published 02 Jan, 2024 05:20pm

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Salah leads Egypt at African Cup of Nations

CAIRO: Mohamed Salah will lead Egypt at the African Cup of Nations in the Ivory Coast, skippering a 27-man squad...

Published 31 Dec, 2023 03:33pm

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FIFA suspends new agent rules worldwide until case in Europe settled

FIFA has temporarily suspended its new agent regulations (FFAR) worldwide until the European Court of Justice gives...

Published 30 Dec, 2023 07:22pm

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Pochettino says ‘crazy to think’ he won’t be involved in Chelsea’s Jan transfer window

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino said he is confident of having a say when the Premier League side embarks on...

Published 30 Dec, 2023 05:41pm

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Gakpo backs Liverpool forwards to fill in for absent Salah

LONDON: Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo believes his side have the forward firepower to cope without Mohamed Salah when the...

Published 27 Dec, 2023 04:29pm

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Liverpool need slice of luck amid injury crisis, says Klopp

Liverpool will wrap Joe Gomez in cotton wool and pray the defender does not become yet another addition to the...

Published 25 Dec, 2023 10:39am

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Chelsea’s Pochettino rues early missed chances in Wolves defeat

Chelsea can only blame themselves for missing early chances in their 2-1 Premier League defeat at Wolverhampton...

Published 25 Dec, 2023 09:49am

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INEOS’s Ratcliffe agrees deal to buy 25 percent of Man Utd

LONDON: INEOS chairman Jim Ratcliffe has agreed a deal to buy a 25 percent stake in Manchester United for about...

Published 24 Dec, 2023 09:48pm

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Rangers beat Motherwell to close on Celtic

GLASGOW: Rangers beat Motherwell 2-0 at a wet and wild Fir Park on Sunday to return to within two points of Scottish...

Published 24 Dec, 2023 08:41pm

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Vlahovic nets winner as Juventus beat Frosinone 2-1

MILAN: Second-half substitute Dusan Vlahovic scored a late winner to give Juventus a 2-1 win over Frosinone in Serie...

Published 23 Dec, 2023 07:42pm

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West Ham leapfrog Man Utd with 2-0 win

LONDON: Jarrod Bowen and Mohammed Kudus’ second-half goals gave West Ham a 2-0 win over Manchester United in the...

Published 23 Dec, 2023 07:40pm

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PSG’s Luis Enrique happy to return to Spain in Champions League

Paris St Germain head coach Luis Enrique is happy to be facing Spanish side Real Sociedad in the Champions League...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 07:36pm

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Wenger defends expanded Club World Cup format amid concerns over player welfare

FIFA’s chief of Global Football Development Arsene Wenger said the governing body’s decision to expand the Club...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 07:27pm

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Dortmund forward Adeyemi to miss ‘several weeks’ with injury

BERLIN: Borussia Dortmund forward Karim Adeyemi will be missing for “several weeks” due to an ankle injury, the...

Published 18 Dec, 2023 05:28pm

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Reijnders delivers early Christmas present for impressive Milan

MILAN: A brilliant early goal from Tijjani Reijnders inspired AC Milan to a comfortable 3-0 win over Monza on Sunday...

Published 17 Dec, 2023 06:56pm

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Italy icon Chiellini calls time on playing career

MILAN: Giorgio Chiellini on Tuesday announced his retirement at the age of 39, bringing the curtain down on a...

Published 12 Dec, 2023 09:13pm

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Lukaku banned for one match after Fiorentina marching orders

MILAN: Romelu Lukaku has been given a one-match ban after being sent off late in Roma’s dramatic draw with...

Published 12 Dec, 2023 06:26pm

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic returns to AC Milan as advisor

MILAN: Zlatan Ibrahimovic has returned to AC Milan as an advisor to the Serie A club’s management, owners RedBird...

Published 11 Dec, 2023 06:24pm

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‘Great feeling’ for Salah after landmark Liverpool goal

LONDON: Mohamed Salah admitted his 200th Liverpool goal was a “great feeling” as the Egypt star urged his side to do...

Published 09 Dec, 2023 08:04pm

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FIFA confirm three candidates to host 2027 Women’s World Cup

PARIS: FIFA on Saturday confirmed that three bids to host the Women’s World Cup in 2027 had been lodged “across...

Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:12pm

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Ronaldinho says Mbappe could win Ballon d’Or with PSG

BANGKOK: Star French striker Kylian Mbappe can win the Ballon d’Or in “any team”, Ronaldinho told AFP Sunday, but...

Published 03 Dec, 2023 05:24pm

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PSG ‘far’ from Luis Enrique’s expectations before Newcastle clash

PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said Monday his team were “far” from meeting his expectations and had...

Published 27 Nov, 2023 09:00pm

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Xavi says Porto match represents ‘turning point’ for Barcelona

BARCELONA: Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez says Tuesday’s Champions League match at home to FC Porto could be a...

Published 27 Nov, 2023 07:44pm

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Ticket revenues from Qatar Asian Cup to support Palestinians

DOHA: Ticket revenues for the Asian Cup 2023 in Qatar are to be donated to support Palestinian relief efforts, the...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 06:49pm

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Gavi faces surgery after serious knee injury on Spain duty

BARCELONA: Barcelona midfielder Gavi faces surgery after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament in Spain’s Euro 2024...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 06:26pm

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Messi’s 2022 World Cup jerseys to go up for auction

NEW YORK: A set of six jerseys that Lionel Messi wore during Argentina’s victorious 2022 World Cup run will be...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 06:23pm

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Ueda scores hat-trick as Japan thrash Myanmar to start World Cup bid

OSAKA: Ayase Ueda scored a hat-trick as Japan got their bid to reach an eighth straight World Cup off to an emphatic...

Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:47pm

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Khephren Thuram replaces injured Camavinga in France squad

PARIS: Midfielder Khephren Thuram was called into the France squad on Thursday to replace Eduardo Camavinga, who has...

Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:24pm

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Italy coach Spalletti calls up Mancini for Euro 2024 clashes

ROME: Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni has withdrawn from Italy’s last two Euro 2024 qualifiers and has been...

Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:23pm

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Beckham says Messi at Inter Miami is ‘our gift to America’

MUMBAI: David Beckham told AFP in an interview on Wednesday that his Inter Miami franchise signed Lionel Messi as...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:53pm

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Saudi Arabia only bidder for 2034 World Cup

LAUSANNE: Saudi Arabia is in line to host the 2034 World Cup after FIFA announced on Tuesday that the kingdom was ...

Published 31 Oct, 2023 10:29pm

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Mbappe strikes late to earn PSG win at Brest

BREST: A late Kylian Mbappe goal won the day for Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday as the side from the capital ran out...

Published 29 Oct, 2023 08:17pm

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Salah double downs 10-man Everton in controversial Merseyside derby

LIVERPOOL: Liverpool continued their stranglehold over local rivals Everton on Saturday, but had fortune on their...

Published 21 Oct, 2023 07:53pm

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Pakistan advance in World Cup qualifying as Hamid downs Cambodia

MACAU: Pakistan qualified for the second round of Asia’s World Cup 2026 preliminaries for the first time on Tuesday...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 08:58pm

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Messi doubtful for Argentina qualifier with Paraguay

MONTEVIDEO: Lionel Messi is doubtful for Argentina’s South American World Cup qualifier against Paraguay on Thursday...

Published 12 Oct, 2023 10:32am

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Messi called up for Argentina qualifiers despite injury

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina have called up Lionel Messi for their upcoming South American World Cup qualifiers despite...

Published 05 Oct, 2023 07:51pm

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UK and Ireland set to host Euro 2028 after Turkiye withdraws bid

LAUSANNE: A joint bid from the United Kingdom and Ireland to host Euro 2028 now has no rivals after Turkiye withdraw...

Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:06pm

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Messi misses Miami’s Atlanta trip due to fatigue: source

MIAMI: Lionel Messi will skip Inter Miami’s game at Atalanta United on Saturday having not travelled with the team...

Published 16 Sep, 2023 08:58pm

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Salah wants to stay at Liverpool, says Szoboszlai

LIVERPOOL: Mohamed Salah wants to remain at Liverpool despite interest from the Saudi Pro League, said his teammate...

Published 03 Sep, 2023 08:58pm

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Premier League clubs spend record 2.36bn pounds in transfer window

Premier League clubs spent a record 2.36 billion pounds ($2.97 billion) on new players in the transfer window that...

Published 02 Sep, 2023 05:29pm

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Lukaku gets Belgium call-up despite lack of playing time

Belgium’s record scorer Romelu Lukaku has been called up to their squad for this month’s European Championship...

Published 01 Sep, 2023 06:56pm

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Liverpool reject Al-Ittihad offer for Salah: reports

LONDON: Liverpool have rejected a blockbuster £150 million ($190 million) offer for Mohamed Salah from Saudi Arabian...

Published 01 Sep, 2023 06:09pm

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Ronaldo named in Portugal squad for Euro 2024 qualifiers

LISBON: Cristiano Ronaldo was named in Portugal’s squad on Friday for upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers against Slovakia...

Published 01 Sep, 2023 04:58pm

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Lukaku completes loan to Roma from Chelsea

MILAN: Romelu Lukaku completed his season-long loan move to Roma from Chelsea on Wednesday after being welcomed as a...

Published 30 Aug, 2023 09:09pm

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Lukaku says signing for Roma on loan from Chelsea: Belgian media

ROME: Romelu Lukaku has revealed he is set to sign for Roma from Chelsea, according to Belgian media on Saturday, as...

Published 26 Aug, 2023 06:58pm

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Tottenham beat Bournemouth to go top of the Premier League

LONDON: Tottenham’s bright start under Ange Postecoglou continued as James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski struck in a...

Published 26 Aug, 2023 06:56pm

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Neymar, Benzema to get first taste of Asian Champions League action

KUALA LUMPUR: Saudi Pro League superstar Neymar will get his first taste of Asian Champions League football after...

Published 24 Aug, 2023 05:08pm

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Spain tame England to win Women’s World Cup for first time

SYDNEY: Spain won the Women’s World Cup for the first time in their history with skipper Olga Carmona sweeping in...

Published 20 Aug, 2023 05:37pm

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Neymar set for gala welcome at megabucks Saudi club

RIYADH: Brazilian superstar Neymar will be unveiled to fans at Al-Hilal on Saturday as he becomes the latest...

Published 19 Aug, 2023 08:34pm

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Sweden take third place to spoil Australia’s World Cup party

BRISBANE: Sweden scored either side of half-time to spoil Australia’s party and claim third spot at the Women’s...

Published 19 Aug, 2023 05:45pm

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Emotional Kerr says Australia inspired nation with World Cup run

SYDNEY: An emotional Sam Kerr said her Australia side had inspired the host nation despite the crushing...

Published 16 Aug, 2023 07:02pm

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Ruthless England beat Australia to set up World Cup final with Spain

SYDNEY: Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo did the damage late on in Sydney as England shattered Australian dreams...

Published 16 Aug, 2023 06:06pm

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Neymar ‘probably leaving’ Paris Saint-Germain: source

PARIS: Neymar is “probably leaving” Paris Saint-Germain, with an offer from Saudi Arabia said to be on the table, a...

Published 13 Aug, 2023 06:24pm

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Mbappe reinstated by PSG to first team

PARIS: French superstar Kylian Mbappe was reinstated in Paris Saint-Germain’s first team on Sunday after being...

Published 13 Aug, 2023 05:26pm

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England survive bruising Colombia test to reach World Cup semi-finals

SYDNEY: England fought back from a goal down to beat Colombia 2-1 on Saturday in a bruising encounter and set up a...

Published 12 Aug, 2023 06:57pm

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PSG sideline Mbappe for season-opener as Dembele arrives

PARIS: French superstar Kylian Mbappe has been left out of Paris Saint-Germain’s season opener on Saturday deepening...

Published 12 Aug, 2023 05:36pm

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Guardiola says Man City treble ‘once in a lifetime’ feat

LONDON: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said Thursday that last season’s remarkable treble success was a “once...

Published 10 Aug, 2023 06:25pm

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Man Utd sign Danish striker Hojlund from Atalanta

Manchester United have signed Denmark striker Rasmus Hojlund from Serie A side Atalanta on a five-year contract...

Published 05 Aug, 2023 06:41pm

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United States meet Sweden in heavyweight World Cup last-16 clash

AUCKLAND: The United States find themselves in unfamiliar territory as group runners-up at the Women’s World Cup and...

Published 05 Aug, 2023 06:37pm

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Ikeda delighted with ‘tougher’ Japan in Norway win

WELLINGTON: Japan are firming their status as one of the favourites to win the Women’s World Cup after romping into...

Published 05 Aug, 2023 06:33pm

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Klopp concerned over Saudi transfer window

SINGAPORE: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp on Tuesday urged football authorities to address the late closure of the...

Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:09pm

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Australia captain Kerr ‘available’ for Canada World Cup clash

BRISBANE: Australia captain Sam Kerr has declared herself fit and “available” for the Matildas’ must-win Women’s...

Published 29 Jul, 2023 08:47am

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Man City’s Mahrez joins Saudi club Al-Ahli

LONDON: Manchester City forward Riyad Mahrez has joined Saudi side Al-Ahli, the two clubs announced on Friday,...

Published 28 Jul, 2023 05:17pm

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PSG say Saudi’s Al Hilal can talk to Mbappe after 300-million-euro bid: source

OSAKA: Paris Saint-Germain have given Saudi club Al Hilal permission to speak to Kylian Mbappe after tabling a...

Published 24 Jul, 2023 05:49pm

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Saudi spending spree won’t harm MLS’s Messi-led global push: Garber

FORT LAUDERDALE: Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber said Saudi Arabia’s big spending on international...

Published 17 Jul, 2023 10:03am

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Gimenez the hero as Mexico down Panama 1-0 to lift 9th Gold Cup

LOS ANGELES: Santiago Gimenez scored the game-winner minutes after entering the match Sunday as Mexico beat Panama...

Published 17 Jul, 2023 09:45am

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Ancelotti to coach Brazil from 2024 Copa America: source

SAO PAULO: Real Madrid’s Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti will take over as head coach of Brazil’s national team for...

Published 05 Jul, 2023 10:07am

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Neymar fined $3.3 million for building lake at mansion

RIO DE JANEIRO: A prosecutor in Brazil fined soccer star Neymar 16 million reais ($3.3 million) for building a lake...

Published 04 Jul, 2023 09:37am

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Ferreira hat-trick as USA hit six, Jamaica crush Trinidad

MIAMI: Jesus Ferreira struck a hat trick as the United States crushed St. Kitts and Nevis 6-0 in the CONCACAF Gold...

Published 29 Jun, 2023 09:55am

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Man Utd expect record revenue despite takeover saga

LONDON: Manchester United on Tuesday projected record annual revenue of up to £640 million ($815 million) in its...

Published 27 Jun, 2023 06:12pm

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Barcelona confirm Gundogan signing from Man City

BARCELONA: Ilkay Gundogan has signed for Barcelona on a free transfer at the end of his Manchester City contract,...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 05:25pm

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Messi set for July 21 debut, Miami planning ‘3-5’ signings

MIAMI: Inter Miami are targeting a July 21 debut for superstar signing Lionel Messi as the club plans to bolster the...

Published 20 Jun, 2023 09:39pm

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You know where Mbappe wants to go: Guardiola

BARCELONA: Pep Guardiola indicated Manchester City would not move for Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian...

Published 19 Jun, 2023 06:12pm

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Macron to ‘try to push’ for Mbappe to stay at PSG

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday he would “try to push” for Kylian Mbappe to stay at Paris...

Published 14 Jun, 2023 09:34pm

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Chinese superfan books into Messi hotel for glimpse of hero

BEIJING: It took hours of waiting, a pricey hotel room and an exhausting chase through Beijing, but it was all worth...

Published 12 Jun, 2023 05:23pm

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Guardiola’s luck turns to end Champions League tales of woe

ISTANBUL: Pep Guardiola’s long struggle to win the Champions League again came to an end on Saturday as Manchester...

Published 11 Jun, 2023 10:24am

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After Messi decision, Inter Miami fall to sixth straight loss

MIAMI: Lionel Messi’s future club Inter Miami suffered a sixth straight defeat and remained rooted to the bottom of...

Published 11 Jun, 2023 10:21am

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Real Madrid great Benzema to leave club

MADRID: Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has agreed a deal to leave the club, the Spanish giants said Sunday. The...

Published 04 Jun, 2023 05:39pm

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Juventus to pay $790,000 fine, no further points deducted

MILAN: Juventus will pay a fine of 718,000 euros ($790,000)and not challenge a 10-point penalty in a settlement...

Published 30 May, 2023 07:00pm

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Pochettino handed task of reviving Chelsea’s fortunes

LONDON: Chelsea appointed Mauricio Pochettino as head coach on Monday, tasking the former Tottenham Hotspur and...

Published 29 May, 2023 06:47pm

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Bellingham named Bundesliga player of the year

BERLIN: Two days after the heartbreak of watching his team lose the German title in the last match, Dortmund’s...

Published 29 May, 2023 05:49pm

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Klopp won’t take break from management despite Liverpool’s struggles

LONDON: Jurgen Klopp insists he does not need a break from management as he looks to put Liverpool back on track...

Published 29 May, 2023 05:37pm

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PSG goalkeeper Rico in ‘serious’ condition after horse riding accident

SEVILLE: Paris Saint-Germain back-up goalkeeper Sergio Rico is in “serious” condition after a horse riding accident,...

Published 28 May, 2023 07:04pm

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Ronaldo ends disappointing debut season in Saudi empty-handed

Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr could not resist the temptation to sign five-times Ballon D’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo in...

Published 28 May, 2023 05:58pm

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‘Good’ first season at Man Utd not enough for Ten Hag

MANCHESTER: Erik ten Hag said Manchester United must strive for more even though his team look set to clinch a place...

Published 24 May, 2023 06:53pm

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Guardiola wants Premier League charges dealt with ‘as soon as possible’

LONDON: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he wants more than 100 Premier League charges levelled against...

Published 24 May, 2023 06:03pm

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Saka signs new ‘long-term’ Arsenal deal

LONDON: Bukayo Saka has signed a new long-term contract at Arsenal, the Premier League club announced on...

Published 23 May, 2023 07:48pm

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Guardiola demands Man City intensity despite Premier League triumph

LONDON: Pep Guardiola has demanded his treble-chasing Manchester City players maintain their sky-high standards even...

Published 23 May, 2023 07:43pm

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Pogba promises to return after ‘very complicated’ year

ROME: Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba vowed Sunday to give his all to return next season at his best after a trying...

Updated 21 May, 2023 10:42pm

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Pogba likely to miss end of season after further injury

ROME: Paul Pogba’s injury-blighted season is ending as it started with the French midfielder out for two to three...

Published 15 May, 2023 07:32pm

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Leeds snatch 2-2 draw with Newcastle after penalty nightmare

LEEDS: Defender Rasmus Kristensen scored a late equaliser to give Leeds United a share of the points in a thrilling...

Published 13 May, 2023 07:20pm

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Real Madrid lose $440mn sponsorship battle with Abu Dhabi fund

MADRID: Spanish soccer’s Real Madrid have lost a $440 million court battle with Abu Dhabi sovereign investor...

Updated 13 May, 2023 10:36pm

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Messi’s move to Saudi a ‘done deal’: source close to negotiations

RIYADH: Argentine superstar Lionel Messi will play in Saudi Arabia next season under a “huge” deal, a source with...

Published 09 May, 2023 02:39pm

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Madrid must halt ‘unstoppable’ City, not only Haaland: Ancelotti

MADRID: Carlo Ancelotti said his Real Madrid side must stop Manchester City’s whole team and not just striker Erling...

Published 08 May, 2023 09:38pm

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Messi back in training with PSG

Lionel Messi is training with Paris St Germain again, the Ligue 1 team said on Monday, after the forward was...

Published 08 May, 2023 05:15pm

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Juventus up to second in Serie A with 2-0 win at Atalanta

BERGAMO: Juventus moved up to second in Serie A with a hard-fought 2-0 victory at Atalanta on Sunday after...

Published 07 May, 2023 05:54pm

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Urawa beat Al Hilal to win Asian Champions League

SAITAMA: Japan’s Urawa Red Diamonds won the Asian Champions League after beating Saudi Arabian defending champions...

Published 06 May, 2023 05:42pm

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Ronaldo scores to keep Al-Nassr’s slim title hopes alive

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first goal in four games on Friday to help Al-Nassr to a 4-0 win over Al-Raed, keeping...

Published 29 Apr, 2023 04:47pm

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Ten Hag tells Man Utd to expect ‘mad’ Tottenham

LONDON: Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag expects to face a “mad” Tottenham on Thursday following Spurs’...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:28pm

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Liverpool still have to improve despite recent uptick in form: Klopp

Liverpool still have room for improvement despite a resurgence in recent Premier League games, manager Juergen Klopp...

Published 25 Apr, 2023 06:36pm

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Dembele ready to return for Barca on Saturday: Xavi

BARCELONA: Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez confirmed winger Ousmane Dembele will return from injury on Saturday...

Published 25 Apr, 2023 05:58pm

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Klopp says ‘things have changed’ for resurgent Liverpool

Liverpool have shown a marked improvement in their performances in recent weeks, manager Jurgen Klopp said after a...

Published 23 Apr, 2023 10:28am

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Guardiola delighted after ‘perfect’ Man City clear FA Cup semi-final hurdle

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he was “happy and really satisfied” after his side eased past second-tier...

Published 23 Apr, 2023 10:18am

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Messi ‘could not’ currently rejoin Barcelona, says La Liga boss Tebas

MADRID: Barcelona would not be able to resign Lionel Messi from Paris Saint-Germain in their current financial...

Published 19 Apr, 2023 09:26pm

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Juventus win appeal over stand closure for Lukaku racist abuse

MILAN: Juventus have won their appeal against a one-match stand closure for their fans racially abusing Inter Milan...

Published 19 Apr, 2023 07:49pm

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I hope to play with Messi next season at Barca: Lewandowski

BARCELONA: Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski said he would love Lionel Messi to return to the Catalan club from...

Published 11 Apr, 2023 07:32pm

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Madrid coach Ancelotti saddened by Chelsea slump

MADRID: Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said he was sad to see Chelsea’s slump this season, ahead of their...

Published 11 Apr, 2023 05:39pm

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Guardiola ready to pit his wits against old rival Tuchel

LONDON: Pep Guardiola is relishing the chance to pit his wits against Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel as the...

Published 10 Apr, 2023 08:24pm

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Lionel Messi ‘likely’ to leave PSG at end of season: source close to club

PARIS: Lionel Messi is “much more likely” to leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season than sign a new...

Published 04 Apr, 2023 07:40pm

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Madrid must not go crazy in cup Clasico: Ancelotti

MADRID: Real Madrid will try to keep cool heads as they bid to overturn a 1-0 deficit in the Copa del Rey Clasico...

Published 04 Apr, 2023 06:40pm

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Xavi expecting ‘wounded’ Madrid to wage war in cup Clasico

BARCELONA: Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez warned his team on Tuesday that their Copa del Rey semi-final opponents...

Published 04 Apr, 2023 06:39pm

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Shaw extends contract at Man Utd to 2027

MANCHESTER: Luke Shaw said he wants to be part of “something special’ at Manchester United after signing a new...

Published 04 Apr, 2023 05:57pm

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Messi becomes a target for fan discontent as PSG malaise deepens

PARIS: A malaise has set in around Paris Saint-Germain since their exit from the Champions League, with a section of...

Published 03 Apr, 2023 09:57pm

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FIFA strips under-17 World Cup from Peru

PARIS: FIFA said on Monday it had withdrawn the 2023 under-17 World Cup from Peru “given the inability of the host...

Published 03 Apr, 2023 09:53pm

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Klopp not afraid of losing Liverpool job despite wave of departures

LIVERPOOL: Jurgen Klopp says he is not afraid of the axe after a spate of Premier League casualties but admits...

Published 03 Apr, 2023 06:12pm

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Madrid’s Ancelotti confirms ‘exciting’ Brazil interest

MADRID: Carlo Ancelotti confirmed the interest of the Brazilian national team in hiring him and his excitement at...

Published 01 Apr, 2023 05:22pm

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FIFA strips Indonesia of Under-20 World Cup

LAUSANNE: FIFA announced on Wednesday it had removed Indonesia as hosts of this year’s under-20 World Cup amid...

Published 29 Mar, 2023 09:27pm

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FIFA to pay clubs $355 million for sending players to 2026 and 2030 World Cups

FIFA’s compensation paid to clubs that release players for the men’s World Cup has been increased by nearly 70% to...

Published 27 Mar, 2023 07:54pm

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Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Dec 27	278.47
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Dec 27	278.22
USD to Japanese Yen / Dec 27	157.87
USD to Swiss Franc / Dec 27	0.90
Pound Sterling to USD / Dec 27	1.26
Euro to USD / Dec 27	1.04

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Dec 27	5,970.84
India Sensex / Dec 27	78,699.07
Tokyo Nikkei / Dec 27	40,281.16
Nasdaq / Dec 27	19,238.48
Hang Seng / Dec 27	20,090.46
FTSE 100 / Dec 27	8,149.78
Dow Jones / Dec 27	42,992.21
Germany DAX 30 / Dec 27	19,984.32

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Dec 27	70.60
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Dec 27	234,225
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Dec 27	2,621.40
Cotton US¢/pound / Dec 27	68.89
Petrol/Litre / Dec 28	252.10
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Dec 28	17,785

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
First Capital Equities / Dec 27 First Capital Equities Limited(FCEL)	6.10 ▲ 1.00 (19.61%)
Chenab Ltd (Pref) / Dec 27 Chenab Limited (Pref)(CLCPS)	4.50 ▲ 0.60 (15.38%)
Sec. Inv. Bank / Dec 27 Security Investment Bank Limited(SIBL)	7.99 ▲ 1.00 (14.31%)
786 Invest Ltd / Dec 27 786 Investments Limited(786)	8.15 ▲ 1.00 (13.99%)
Chenab Ltd / Dec 27 Chenab Limited(CHBL)	9.61 ▲ 1.00 (11.61%)
Next Capital / Dec 27 Next Capital Limited(NEXT)	10.90 ▲ 1.00 (10.10%)
Image Pakistan / Dec 27 Image Pakistan Limited(IMAGE)	20.31 ▲ 1.85 (10.02%)
Baba Farid Sugar / Dec 27 Baba Farid Sugar Mills Limited(BAFS)	53.08 ▲ 4.83 (10.01%)
Biafo Ind. / Dec 27 Biafo Industries Limited(BIFO)	208.88 ▲ 18.99 (10.00%)

Stock	Price
Burj Clean Energy Modaraba / Dec 27 Burj Clean Energy Modaraba(GEM)(GEMBCEM)	8.10 ▼ -1.00 (-10.99%)
Blue-Ex Ltd / Dec 27 Blue-Ex Limited (GEM)(GEMBLUEX)	40.15 ▼ -4.46 (-10.00%)
Al-Khair Gadoon / Dec 27 Al-Khair Gadoon Limited(AKGL)	41.71 ▼ -4.63 (-9.99%)
Leiner Pak Gelat / Dec 27 Leiner Pak Gelatine Limited(LPGL)	131 ▼ -14.19 (-9.77%)
Jauharabad Sug / Dec 27 Jauharabad Sugar Mills Limited(JSML)	21 ▼ -2.10 (-9.09%)
Aruj Industries / Dec 27 Aruj Industries Limited(ARUJ)	8.62 ▼ -0.86 (-9.07%)
First Imrooz Mod. / Dec 27 First Imrooz Modaraba(FIMM)	200.20 ▼ -19.80 (-9.00%)
MithchellsFruit / Dec 27 Mitchells Fruit Farms Limited(MFFL)	243 ▼ -23.05 (-8.66%)
Grays Leasing / Dec 27 Grays Leasing Limited(GRYL)	5.71 ▼ -0.48 (-7.75%)

Stock	Volume
Fauji Foods Ltd / Dec 27 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	104,369,036 ▲ 0.78
WorldCall Telecom / Dec 27 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	72,731,608 ▲ 0.00
TRG Pak Ltd / Dec 27 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	46,907,628 ▲ 1.54
Cnergyico PK / Dec 27 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	40,110,243 ▲ 0.30
Hascol Petrol / Dec 27 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	34,416,789 ▲ 0.06
B.O.Punjab / Dec 27 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	30,318,392 ▲ 0.04
Ghani Chem. Ind. / Dec 27 Ghani Chemical Industries Limited(GCIL)	26,183,062 ▲ 0.50
Sui South Gas / Dec 27 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	25,823,481 ▲ 3.11
Silk Bank Ltd / Dec 27 Silkbank Limited(SILK)	25,520,925 ▼ -0.08

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