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...
AFC Champions League: Talisca tames Al Duhail despite Ronaldo’s absence
(Sudesh Baniya at Khalifa International Stadium; Photos: Renjith Raju) Doha: Philippe Coutinho was running, yet it was Anderson Talisca who crossed the finishing line...
AFC Champions League: Bounedjah inspired Al Sadd hammer Al Faisaly
(Report by Sudesh Baniya, Photos by Renjith Raju) Doha: It was one of those distinctive nights at Jassim bin Hamad where Baghdad Bounedjah would...
AFC Champions League: Al Duhail outdone at home by lively Persepolis
(Sudesh Baniya at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium; Photos: Renjith Raju) Doha: The loudest of chants came from behind the goal at the Abdullah bin...
AFC Champions League: Al-Sadd come up short in frustrating draw against Sharjah
(Report: Sudesh Baniya, Photos: Renjith Raju) Doha: Bruno Miguel hurled a bottle as soon as the final whistle followed Akram Afif’s shot that flew...
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...
QSL Round-up: Arabi win Lusail clash as Al Sadd and Al Duhail continue to struggle
Four hard-fought draws, two closely-contested wins, and the first official match in World Cup-final hosting stadium. QNB Stars League’s second week was an eventful...