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...
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...
The Gulf crisis, Fossati’s resignation and the naturalisation conundrum
At the final whistle, there was elation and relief all around. Each player expressed it in different ways — Akram Afif, who had been...