Sport InternationalSport Internationalen2F1EA9F6-AEE6-46A6-B911-BF328CE45B5Ahttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/19/asian-games-aichi-nagoya-2026-officially-open-with-qatar-taking-partNagoya/Japan, September 19 (QNA) - The 20th Asian Games, Aichi-Nagoya 2026, officially opened today at Mizuho Park Stadium in Nagoya, Japan, with the competition running through October 4.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:30:22 ZABCF7B14-12C5-45A2-95B8-D8E8F1BC6F4Ahttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/19/oca-president-visits-main-press-centre-international-broadcast-centre-for-aichi-nagoya-2026Nagoya/Japan, September 19 (QNA) - HE President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani visited the Main Press Centre (MPC) and the International Broadcast Centre (IBC) for the 20th Asian Games "Aichi-Nagoya 2026," accompanied by HE Chair of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Kirsty Coventry.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:30:29 ZDA27293B-40A2-4E15-AEE5-0C2737305AF7https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/16/lusail-international-circuit-set-to-feature-in-f1-world-championship-in-decemberParis, September 16 (QNA) - Lusail International Circuit in Qatar has retained its place on the calendar for the 78th edition of the FIA Formula One World Championship in 2027, which was announced today to give fans an early look at where and when their favorite races will take place.Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:42:41 Z4BB3E185-AC51-4FCC-A8E0-DDD44F5698C7https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/16/afc-champions-league-elite-jeonbuk-of-korea-defeat-japans-kashiwa-reysolSeoul, September 16 (QNA) - Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC came back from a goal down to hand Japan's Kashiwa Reysol a 2-1 defeat in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27 on Wednesday.Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:01:28 Z6AE57B9D-5759-42C3-866F-6475AAC53A10https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/15/afc-champions-league-elite-al-ain-of-uae-defeat-saudi-arabias-al-nassrAl Ain, September 15 (QNA) - Al Ain FC of the UAE cruised to a 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr Club in their opening AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27 fixture on Tuesday.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:59:20 Z4C5395E1-1BC2-4C07-8019-DD4368034D0Fhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/15/uefa-announces-hosts-for-2028-and-2029-champions-league-finalsThessaloniki, Greece, September 15 (QNA) - UEFA announced Tuesday that Munich, Germany, will host the 2028 UEFA Champions League final, while the Camp Nou in Barcelona, Spain, will stage the 2029 showcase.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:58:39 Z897446F2-C52D-4E45-A592-A4C8D25D77D8https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/15/santos-sign-philippe-coutinho-through-end-of-seasonRio de Janeiro, September 15 (QNA) - Brazilian football club Santos have signed Philippe Coutinho through the end of the season, bringing him together with fellow Brazilian Neymar.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:27:24 ZD0E83448-D2C1-4542-A3C5-B7964FE303E0https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/14/efl-cup-liverpool-host-spurs-as-arsenal-visit-ipswichLondon, September 14 (QNA) - Liverpool host Tottenham and Arsenal visit Ipswich on Tuesday in the EFL Cup third round.Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:05:21 Z592BCEF5-C07E-488F-98F1-6D5C962F5971https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/14/vincent-roberti-appointed-interim-head-of-2030-winter-olympics-organizing-committeeParis, September 14 (QNA) - Vincent Roberti was appointed interim president of the organizing committee for the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps on Monday, replacing Edgar Grospiron, who recently resigned amid challenges facing preparations for the Games.Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:01:56 Z31ABEEF4-F5D1-425D-A592-97EE0DEE2EB4https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/13/arsenal-beat-sunderland-to-strengthen-hold-on-premier-league-leadLondon, September 13 (QNA) - Arsenal strengthened their position at the top of the Premier League with a 2-0 victory over hosts Sunderland on Saturday in the fourth round of the competition.Sun, 13 Sep 2026 01:07:49 Z2836B8DF-BA89-44F0-A55E-7AFFAF198B51https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/13/la-liga-real-madrid-keeps-pace-with-barcelona-with-win-over-rayo-vallecanoMadrid, September 13 (QNA) - Real Madrid defeated visiting Rayo Vallecano, 4-1, on Saturday in the fifth round of the Spanish La Liga.Sun, 13 Sep 2026 01:06:14 Z4D808D31-4390-48D1-99AB-9A4C15AB03AEhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/12/britains-norris-grabs-pole-for-spanish-grand-prixMadrid, September 12 (QNA) - Britain's Lando Norris, the world champion, secured pole position for the third time this season on Saturday for the Spanish Grand Prix, the latest round of the Formula 1 World Championship, edging championship leader Kimi Antonelli in the championship's much-heralded first appearance at the Madring circuit.Sat, 12 Sep 2026 23:06:30 ZB4E97EE1-68E6-4A99-B192-4ECDE8DD04C0https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/12/caf-champions-league-sudans-al-hilal-al-merreikh-advanceAfrican Capitals, September 12 (QNA) - Sudanese clubs Al Hilal and Al Merreikh advanced to the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League after beating Burundi's Aigle Noir and Zambia's Power Dynamos, respectively, in the second legs of the first preliminary round on Saturday.Sat, 12 Sep 2026 21:23:48 ZA53371F1-AD04-4D6B-B84D-9754FA5FD706https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/11/2030-winter-olympics-organizing-committee-announces-presidents-resignationParis, September 10 (QNA) - The organizing committee for the 2030 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games "Alps 2030" in the French Alps announced today the resignation of its president, Edgar Grospiron, after roughly 18 months in office.Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:14:26 Z43616370-0BF5-4A2B-A14D-D402EB5665F4https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/9/uefa-champions-league-real-madrid-edge-inter-milan-in-openerMadrid, September 09 (QNA) - Spain's Real Madrid defeated Italy's Inter Milan 2-1 on Tuesday evening in the opening match of the first round of the unified group stage for the 2026-2027 UEFA Champions League.Wed, 9 Sep 2026 00:52:32 Z5B985050-5DEC-4668-9697-568E7ABE40FAhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/6/german-bundesliga-bayern-munich-held-by-schalke-dortmund-beat-hoffenheimBerlin, September 05 (QNA) - Bayern Munich were held to a 0-0 draw by hosts Schalke in their Bundesliga match on Saturday, the second round of the German top flight.Sun, 6 Sep 2026 00:40:42 Z85DE1969-0317-42C1-A103-C279523AB670https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/6/manchester-city-extend-win-streak-to-three-matches-to-claim-premier-league-summitLondon, September 06 (QNA) - Manchester City secured their third consecutive victory of the English Premier League season with a narrow 1-0 win over newly promoted Coventry City.Sun, 6 Sep 2026 00:13:52 Z19CEE285-6818-450D-8177-21F6BFDB89A2https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/2/football-napoli-renew-captain-di-lorenzos-contract-to-2030Rome, September 02 (QNA) - Napoli announced that it has extended the contract of defender and captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo, keeping him at the club until 2030.Wed, 2 Sep 2026 23:57:03 Z1BE369D5-6F2A-4134-A8B5-8E9A72C6E3DAhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/1/juventus-signs-german-striker-woltemade-on-loan-from-newcastleRome, September 01 (QNA) - Juventus announced on Tuesday that it had signed the German striker Nick Woltemade on a season-long loan from Newcastle United of the English Premier League.Tue, 1 Sep 2026 23:13:05 Z5F5E8CAA-1FB6-4101-99EB-0C0F49A44062https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/1/newcastle-united-sign-belgian-forward-matias-fernandez-pardoLondon, September 01 (QNA) - Newcastle United announced Tuesday that they had officially signed Belgian forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo from French club Lille on a long-term contract. The club did not disclose the financial details of the deal.Tue, 1 Sep 2026 19:50:55 ZF3F79014-6519-4230-B58F-DC4D97F9B75Fhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/31/messi-announces-retirement-from-international-footballBuenos Aires, August 31 (QNA) - Argentine superstar Lionel Messi, the Inter Miami CF forward, has announced his retirement from international football after a long and illustrious career with his national team.Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:52:37 Z5007B36B-1A3B-47D1-A7AD-4085AA9FBCD5https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/30/chelsea-signs-argentine-goalkeeper-emiliano-martinez-to-three-year-dealLondon, August 30 (QNA) - Chelsea announced on Sunday that it has completed the signing of Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa on a three-year contract.  Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:40:23 Z696DBB96-D1C0-4879-8A88-7117D8B246B8https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/28/inter-miami-sign-kelly-gonzalezWashington, August 28 (QNA) - Inter Miami, the reigning Major League Soccer (MLS) champions, announced the appointment of Argentine Kelly Gonzales as the new head coach of the first team, as the club seeks to return to winning ways following a recent dip in form.Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:00:06 ZA2D32A34-1C3C-4240-846A-656B17E8AAC1https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/27/tottenham-sign-egypts-omar-marmoushLondon, August 27 (QNA) - Tottenham Hotspur F.C. signed Egypt international Omar Marmoush from Manchester City on a one-season loan.Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:04:41 Z49A2B0E6-AA50-4897-95A4-C50350B4D695https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/23/president-of-asian-athletics-association-to-qna-school-talent-program-strengthens-future-of-asian-athleticsDoha, August 23 (QNA) - HE the President of Asian Athletics Association Dahlan Jaman Al Hamad stressed the importance of implementing the Athletics for Talented Students Program in schools, describing it as an important step toward identifying athletic talent at an early age and developing their abilities in accordance with scientific and technical principles.Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:55:49 ZDBF64395-7535-4B6F-A31F-EA2316FCEB49https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/22/chelsea-lock-in-joao-pedro-with-deal-through-2034London, August 22 (QNA) - Chelsea announced Saturday that Brazilian forward Joao Pedro has signed a contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2034.Sat, 22 Aug 2026 20:58:54 Z9F136B18-31BD-4E7D-A725-30CEB96055C3https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/22/fifa-disciplinary-committee-imposes-sanctions-following-incidents-at-world-cup-2026Zurich, August 21 (QNA) - FIFA announced today imposing sanctions against several players involved in the violence that followed the 2026 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA, which ended with Argentina losing to Spain 1-0.Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:42:31 Z7FC52069-2A5D-4500-A962-61EEA2EBC516https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/20/football-barcelona-sign-cancelo-from-al-hilalMadrid, August 20 (QNA) - Barcelona, the reigning Spanish La Liga champions, announced the permanent signing of Portuguese international Joao Cancelo from Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:40:48 Z648BAD87-EC37-4E49-80B8-DD651B689CAFhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/19/belarusian-sabalenka-advances-to-cincinnati-open-fourth-roundWashington, August 19 (QNA) - World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus reached the fourth round of the Cincinnati Open, a WTA 1000 tournament in the United States, with a 6-1, 6-3 victory over China's Wang Xinyu.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:39:42 Z05FB7D3E-ECD4-462E-9407-61324C7D3023https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/19/barcelona-land-rodrigo-hernandez-on-four-year-dealMadrid, August 18 (QNA) - Barcelona have announced the signing of Spain captain Rodrigo Hernandez, known as "Rodri", from English club Manchester City on a four-season deal.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:30:42 Z8A5F0CFD-9D1A-46AE-A519-369B00A1DCE2https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/19/oca-president-aichi-nagoya-2026-asian-games-embody-vision-to-unite-continentKuwait, August 18 (QNA) - HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, said that Asia represents the largest and most diverse continent within the international Olympic movement.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:10:26 Z8B504367-8473-41C2-9D47-2EF1C5442DF5https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/17/scotland-appoint-pocognoli-as-new-head-coach-after-clarke-exitEdinburgh, August 17 (QNA) - The Scottish Football Association has appointed Belgian Sebastien Pocognoli as the new head coach of the national team, succeeding Steve Clarke.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:37:12 Z437AAB53-26BA-4F99-94B0-61E0D26332F2https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/16/arsenal-beat-manchester-city-3-0-to-lift-community-shieldLondon, August 16 (QNA) - Arsenal won the English Community Shield after beating Manchester City 3-0 in their season curtain-raiser at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, to open the new 2026-2027 season.Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:53:39 Z81EFD5AE-613D-4031-A03C-E12698040D7Chttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/16/inter-milan-sign-england-right-back-djed-spence-from-tottenhamRome, August 15 (QNA) - England international defender Djed Spence has been signed from Tottenham Hotspur on a permanent deal through Jun. 30, 2031, Inter Milan, the reigning Serie A champions, said in a statement Saturday.Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:45:20 Z79D0D0BE-F7F6-45D9-BE6D-DB841F6EDBC3https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/15/psg-sign-ferran-torres-on-deal-until-2031Paris, August 15 (QNA) - Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on Saturday announced that Spanish forward Ferran Torres is joining the club's squad, coming from FC Barcelona.Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:45:32 ZDEEDEC76-AAA5-4208-8C51-1CAA750E4918https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/14/shelton-swiatek-claim-montreal-toronto-masters-titlesOttawa, August 14 (QNA) - American Ben Shelton and Poland's Iga Swiatek have won the men's and women's Canadian Masters 1000 tennis titles in Montreal and Toronto, respectively.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:30:40 Z06E0288E-240F-4D5A-8C3C-4446D111ECBBhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/14/football-brighton-extends-gomez-contract-to-2031London, August 14 (QNA) - Brighton & Hove Albion FC announced today that they extended the contract of their Paraguayan midfielder Diego Gomez to 2031.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:43:27 Z1F692BC0-82D2-4332-927C-F3B6111811D0https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/13/football-psg-win-second-consecutive-uefa-super-cupVienna, August 13 (QNA) - French club Paris Saint-Germain won the 2026 UEFA Super Cup for the second consecutive year today after defeating England's Aston Villa 2-1 in Salzburg, Austria.Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:03:38 ZEE68DECB-E5D1-4DC2-A51B-B46A033A3BD8https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/13/football-the-netherlands-appoint-xavi-hernandez-as-coachAmsterdam, August 12 (QNA) - Former Spain international midfielder Xavi Hernandez has been appointed head coach of the Netherlands national football team, succeeding Ronald Koeman, who resigned following the 2026 World Cup, the Dutch Football Association announced today, Wednesday.Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:50:33 Z8855E682-7030-4C7D-A3C7-36DE89784C73https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/13/la-liga-osasuna-sign-left-back-rico-from-getafeMadrid, August 12 (QNA) - Spanish club Osasuna announced today the signing of left-back Diego Rico from Getafe on a one-year deal.Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:22:02 Z23DCF5FA-B557-49EB-830D-C3A63AFFF25Dhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/11/britains-amy-hunt-wins-100m-gold-at-european-athletics-championshipsLondon, August 11 (QNA) - British sprinter Amy Hunt won 100-meter gold on the first day of the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:46:14 ZCF08C4EE-5C6F-48D3-9386-8F09A4407461https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/11/football-liverpool-sign-araujo-on-loan-from-barcelonaLondon, August 11 (QNA) - Liverpool officially announced today the signing of Uruguayan defender Ronald Araujo from Barcelona on a season-long loan.Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:37:10 ZD0D0CD32-EEFD-4C8A-B8E0-1E175E4B6668https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/10/harry-kane-wins-european-golden-shoe-for-second-timeBerlin, August 10 (QNA) - English striker Harry Kane has won the European Golden Shoe as Europe's top scorer for the 2025-26 season, Bayern Munich said in a statement on Monday.Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:21:53 Z8CDB50D1-DB96-4F61-8699-409310DB3AA3https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/10/caf-announces-african-super-cup-to-be-held-in-south-africaCairo, August 10 (QNA) - The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced today that the African Super Cup match between South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns and Algeria's USM Alger will be held on November 8 in South Africa.Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:12:43 ZC8322CE2-F5F8-4C86-86A8-959227B99884https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/9/spains-raul-fernandez-wins-british-motogp-grand-prixLondon, August 09 (QNA) - Spaniard Raul Fernandez won the British Grand Prix-Qatar Airways, the 12th round of the MotoGP World Championship at Silverstone Circuit on Sunday, securing the second victory of his career.Sun, 9 Aug 2026 20:45:51 ZDAA7E4BD-5B5C-4A8D-B1BE-E32529B54BB9https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/8/2026-asian-youth-amp-junior-weightlifting-championships-open-in-uzbekistanTashkent, August 08 (QNA) - The 2026 Asian Youth & Junior Weightlifting Championships kicked off in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on Saturday.Sat, 8 Aug 2026 22:56:32 ZB22A4239-29BA-4785-856E-170955F25CEChttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/7/football-manchester-united-goal-keeper-moves-to-celta-vigo-on-loanLondon, August 07 (QNA) - Manchester United announced today that Turkish goalkeeper Altay Bayindir has joined Spanish side Celta Vigo on loan.Fri, 7 Aug 2026 19:00:20 Z30DCDF0E-C8B4-466F-AB98-516970B464AAhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/7/football-psg-sign-akliouche-from-monacoParis, August 06 (QNA) - Paris Saint-Germain, the reigning European champions, announced the signing of France international attacking midfielder Maghnes Akliouche from AS Monaco on a contract running until 2031.Fri, 7 Aug 2026 00:50:35 Z1B5486B2-D0D4-4433-B273-0EE28625EFCEhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/6/football-uruguay-names-forlan-as-new-national-team-coachMontevideo, August 06 (QNA) - The Uruguayan Football Association announced today the appointment of former international striker Diego Forlan as the new head coach of the national team.Thu, 6 Aug 2026 23:53:36 Z7DF5E483-C313-4B15-8C15-E806AD2479A0https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/6/football-real-madrid-sign-yan-diomande-in-record-dealMadrid, August 06 (QNA) - Real Madrid announced today the signing of Ivorian winger Yan Diomande from Germany's RB Leipzig on a contract running to 2033.Thu, 6 Aug 2026 21:54:38 Z