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Bahrain’s junior men’s national handball team began their preparations for the 19th Asian Men’s Junior Championship with a 35–35 draw against the hosts United Arab Emirates in a five-nation friendly tournament on Saturday. The competition, which also features Qatar, Oman and Morocco alongside the hosts, is Bahrain’s final build-up ahead of next month’s continental championship…

Vancouver, British Columbia: Canada advanced to its first-ever knockout round but also made history in a different way by becoming the first World Cup host to have to play outside of its borders.Canada’s 2-1 loss to Switzerland on Wednesday will send the Canucks south to Los Angeles to face South Africa in the Round of…

(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Virat Kohli struck an unbeaten 105 to lead defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru to the top of the IPL table with a six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders on ...

Sun, Jun 14, 2026 | Dhu al-Hijjah 28, 1447 | Fajr 03:58 Qatar scored four minutes into second-half stoppage time to earn a 1-1 draw with Switzerland, their first ever point at a World Cup. Boualem Khoukhi headed in for the side ranked 50th in the world, denying the 19th-ranked Swiss victory as the Gulf…

Philadelphia: Ivory Coast got goals from Nicolas Pépé in each half and advanced to the World Cup knockout round for the first time in the West African team’s history with a 2-0 victory over Curaçao on Thursday.Les Éléphants have crashed the party and made it out of their group for the first time in four…

(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Three-times Italian Open champion Iga Swiatek was at her ruthless best as she dismantled American fifth seed Jessica Pegula 6-1 6-2 to reach the semifinals of the WTA 1000 ...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off Thursday in Mexico City, launching the biggest edition of the tournament since it began in 1930, with a record 48 national teams competing across three host nations for the first time.

East Rutherford, N.J.: Erling ​Haaland scored twice for the ‌second ​successive World Cup match as Norway beat Senegal 3-2 on Monday to move level with France on six points at ⁠the top of Group I.Norway went ahead in the 43rd minute when Kalidou Koulibaly misjudged ‌a clearance and substitute Marcus Pedersen drove into the box…

How Dubai’s Sheikh Rashid attended the historic 1966 World Cup final at Wembley, linking England’s iconic victory to the early modernisation of Dubai.

Geneva: Slovenian rider Tadej Pogačar of UAE Team Emirates-XRG claimed the overall title of the 89th edition of the Tour de Suisse 2026 after securing his third stage victory of the race on the final stage in Villars-sur-Ollon.On the punishing slopes of Villars-sur-Ollon, Pogačar delivered a commanding performance to secure his third stage win of…

The Qatari national team enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada from June 11 to July 19, with ambitions of leaving a mark that goes beyond the limits of its hi...

There will be blood, sweat and tears on players’ football jerseys at the World Cup - and plenty of deeper cultural and historical meaning, too.Here, The Associated Press runs you through some of the more compelling - and controversial - backstories from the kit designs on show in football's biggest event, currently taking place in…

Tatler Asia has announced the launch of the Tatler Padel Series 2026, a six-month tournament that will take place across major cities in Asia and the Middle East. Supported by Standard Chartered as Presenting Sponsor and Club Med as Official Lifestyle Partner, the series will feature eight events across seven cities. The United Arab Emirates…

MIAMI GARDENS, Florida: The teams that are ranked 61st, 67th and 85th in FIFA's world rankings all were heavy underdogs in their first matches at the World Cup.They all played Monday. None of them won. None of them lost, either.Through five days and 16 matches of soccer's biggest extravaganza ever, the underdogs are proving to…

(MENAFN - The Peninsula) QNA Doha: Lebanon and Yemen will face off in a decisive 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifier on Thursday at Hamad bin Khalifa Stadium, with a place in the continental finals at ...

LONDON:  ​American great Serena ‌Williams ​will return to Wimbledon after a four-year absence after being ⁠handed a wildcard for the women's doubles ‌by the All England Club on ‌Tuesday.The 44-year-old winner ‌of 23 Grand ‌Slam ‌singles titles made a ​comeback this ‌month ​at the ⁠Queen's Club Championships, playing ​doubles ⁠with Canadian ⁠Victoria Mboko.Williams has won…

REFILE-UK Athletics fined £350,000 over death of Paralympic athlete

Kansas City, Missouri: Kansas City rolled ​out a warm welcome for Argentina supporters ahead of their World ‌Cup Group ​J debut against Algeria on Tuesday, but one friendly rivalry quickly emerged: who makes the best barbecue.South American fans have a long tradition of gathering with family and friends to watch matches over cold [beverages] and…

Tatler Partners with Standard Chartered and Club Med to Launch Asia’s First Premium Padel Series The UAE is the only Middle East market to be included in the tournament Dubai, 2 June 2026 – Tatler Asia is proud to announce the launch of the Tatler Padel Series 2026, marking a significant milestone as Asia’s first…

East Rutherford, New Jersey: Kylian Mbappé scored twice to move past Pelé and Lionel Messi with 14 World Cup goals, Bradley Barcola added another and France rebounded from a surprisingly poor first half to beat Senegal 3-1 Tuesday.Mbappé had 14 touches in the scoreless first half, the fewest of any player, then showed his brilliance…

Forward scored crucial goal in play-off win over Bolivia and is now heading to finals in North America with Lions of Mesopotamia

East Rutherford, New Jersey: Kylian Mbappé scored his 13th World Cup goal on Tuesday, one more than Pelé, to move the France forward into a tie for the fourth most in tournament history.Mbappé scored in the 66th minute of France’s World Cup opener against Senegal after having several good scoring chances denied earlier, including in…

Dubai Basketball make history, becoming the first UAE club to reach the ABA League Finals after a dominant win over Budućnost VOLI in Zenica.

Foxborough, Mass.: Norway's prolific striker ‌Erling Haaland bagged two ​goals in his maiden World Cup appearance on Tuesday to guide his team to an opening 4-1 Group I victory over Iraq, and put down a marker for the tournament.The 25-year-old, one of the most exciting forwards in world football, was in the spotlight long before…

(MENAFN - The Peninsula) QNA Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates Football Association announced on Saturday that it had terminated the contract of the national team's head coach, Romanian manager ...

Cristiano Ronaldo looks to make history by becoming the first player to score a goal in six World Cups when Portugal meets Congo on Wednesday.The 41-year-old Ronaldo has scored in each tournament dating to 2006.His debut comes one day after Lionel Messi opened his sixth World Cup for Argentina.Messi had 13 goals on 105 shots…

Romanian failed to guide national team to only a second World Cup finals appearance

Guadalajara, Mexico: When shown the number of Instagram followers he had gained after helping tiny Cape Verde hold off powerhouse Spain in his team's World Cup debut, 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha gasped and laughed, in shock.He was speaking shortly after Monday's stunning 0-0 draw against the European champions, when he had gone from about 50,000 followers…

(MENAFN - IANS) Bulawayo, May 29 (IANS) Zimbabwe Cricket on Friday announced five match T20I series agaijst South Africa women's team in September. This series will be the first ever bilateral ...

KANSAS CITY, Missouri: Lionel Messi scored a majestic hat-trick to equal ‌the all-time World Cup scoring record, answering doubts about his influence at age 38 and firing up Argentina's title defence with a 3-0 Group J win over Algeria on Tuesday.He drew level with Germany's Miroslav Klose with 16 goals in total and became the…

(MENAFN - IANS) Kuala Lumpur, May 28 (IANS) India U20 men's team has been drawn with Uzbekistan, Syria and Bangladesh in Group B of the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers after the draw was ...

KANSAS CITY, Missouri: Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni ​said he is no longer surprised by the "inexplicable" ‌feats of ​Lionel Messi after he scored all three goals in their 3-0 win over Algeria at the World Cup on Tuesday.Messi's hat-trick at Kansas City Stadium saw him equal the all-time men's World Cup ⁠scoring record of 16…

The Local Organising Committee for Football Events (LOC) has announced that the Lebanon v Yemen AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier will take place on June 4 at Grand Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar. Originally...

An own goal off a corner kick in the 76th minute broke a tie and Austria went on to defeat Jordan 3-1 in a World Cup ‌Group J match on Tuesday in Santa Clara, Calif.Romano Schmid and Marko Arnautovic scored, the latter on a penalty kick in the final minute of second-half stoppage time, for…

(MENAFN - The Peninsula) The Peninsula Doha, Qatar: The Local Organising Committee for Football Events (LOC) has announced that the Lebanon v Yemen AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier will take place on ...

BASKING RIDGE, New Jersey: Five-times champions ​Brazil play their opening World Cup game against ‌Morocco ​on Saturday but there are few clues as to how Carlo Ancelotti will solve the defensive problems they face.Ironically for a team historically renowned for their attacking flair, Brazil’s defence was the main talking ⁠point during Tuesday’s press conference.Brazil have…

(MENAFN - IANS) Colombo, May 23 (IANS) The sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League has generated massive international interest, with more than 650 overseas cricketers registering for the ...

Irvine, California - In many previous World Cup cycles over the past three decades, the best and most accomplished players on the U.S. men's roster were their goalkeepers.Kasey Keller. Brad Friedel. Tim Howard. Brad Guzan. They all played on major international club stages, and their national team could always count on having elite talent in…

(MENAFN - The Peninsula) The Peninsula Doha, Qatar: Julen Lopetegui is not making lofty promises as he prepares Qatar for their historic participation in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Instead, the head ...

Paris: Emirates hosted Brad Pitt during the Roland-Garros Finals weekend, serving up its signature ‘fly better’ hospitality, and offered unmatched views of the action on iconic red clay courts.Brad Pitt, who was greeted by Emirates Airline President, Sir Tim Clark, enjoyed the airline’s signature world-class service and elevated dining experiences.Throughout the tournament, Emirates hosted distinguished…

(MENAFN - Jordan News Agency) Aqaba, May 19 (Petra) -- The Ayla Oasis Development Company hosted a padel tournament organized by Padel Sanctuary in cooperation with the Jordanian padel application ...

ZURICH: FIFA has announced the launch of the FIFA Power Rankings, a pioneering system featuring a new data-led way to measure and showcase individual player performance throughout the tournament.Built entirely on FIFA’s extensive unique match data and driven by the organisation’s Enhanced Football Intelligence algorithms, the system will provide objective insight into how players perform…

Paris, France: FIFA secretary general Mattias Grafstrom described as "excellent" and "constructive" the meeting held on Saturday in Istanbul with the Iranian federation to ensure Iran's participation in the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The Iranians are scheduled to be based and play all three of their group matches in…

Paris: On the opening day of the Boucles de la Mayenne, Julius Johansen roared home for his second professional victory in UAE Team Emirates-XRG colours. In doing so, the Dane takes the first leader's jersey of the four-day stage race.It was a marvellous display from Johansen, who only took the first win of his career…

TEHRAN – A total of 56 teams of Iranian students, aged 14 – 18, competed in six leagues of RoboCup Iran 2026, held from May 13 to 15, showcasing their scientific, technical, and creative capabilities.

Dubai: The Special Olympics UAE, in cooperation with the UAE Football Association (UAEFA), the strategic partner for football sports, organised the 2026 World Football Day celebration under the slogan ‘Football Unites Us’ at the Association's headquarters in Dubai.The event attracted wide participation from People of Determination players, coaches, and their unified partners.The celebration comes within…

(MENAFN - The Peninsula) QNA Doha, Qatar: Team Qatar claimed the gold medal in the 10-ball doubles billiards event at the 4th Gulf Games Doha 2026, currently being hosted in the Qatari capital ...

LIVERPOOL: Mohamed Salah will say goodbye to Liverpool on Sunday, but in what manner remains unclear after manager Arne Slot wouldn't commit to the Egypt star playing against Brentford in their Premier League season finale at Anfield.Salah, one of the club’s greatest-ever scorers, forced the question with his public criticism of Liverpool's style of play after…