Last-minute venue change bid adds intrigue before Asian Cup semifinal
DOHA: In an interesting development surrounding the Asian Cup 2023 venues, which have seen some huge attendances so far, reports from Qatar indicate a...
Asian Cup 2023: Afif-inspired Qatar end Palestine’s brave run
Sudesh Baniya at the Al Bayt Stadium In what could have been a bitter end to the host’s title defense, Qatar came back to...
Asian Cup 2023: Qatar look to prove as a collective against China after a perfect start
When Qatar face China on Monday, it will be an occasion to establish themselves as serious contenders: that function as a collective and rise...
Asian Cup 2023: Akram Afif inspires Qatar to a triumphant opening – but the road ahead requires more
Lusail: In what felt like a continuation of the 2019 edition, Akram Afif and Almoez Ali starred at the Lusail Stadium as the hosts...
Asian Cup 2023: Qatar and Lebanon kick off with high hopes amidst constraints
Doha: When Qatar and Lebanon head out to open the Asian Cup on Friday, it will be a proving ground for both sides, yet...
Chronicles of Chaos: Ronaldo, Al-Duhail and a Ticketing Fiasco
Ever since the group stage draw for the 2023-24 AFC Champions League was made, the attention of football fans in Qatar was fixated on...
D-Day: Qatar set for long-awaited World Cup debut
The day is finally here. It’s been a long wait, and that may be an understatement. Almost 12 years have passed since Sepp Blatter...
Qatar’s Top 5 Memorable Triumphs Under Sanchez
The Qatar National Team has constantly punched above its weight, recording some memorable wins under head coach Felix Sanchez. After landing on Qatari shores...
Eventful start to an exceptional season
The 2022-23 edition of the Qatar Stars League got underway last week, amidst repeated references to the prospect of an ‘exceptional’ season. We really...
Nabeel Anwar’s unlikely road to the big stage
This story begins in the Chinese city of Wuhan nine months ago. No, it’s not what you think; this is not about the coronavirus....