Sport InternationalSport InternationalenE63A1E07-AD21-4482-A369-344FE25EDA55https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/10/premier-league-arsenal-beat-leeds-united-2-1London, October 10 (QNA) - Arsenal defeated visiting Leeds United 2-1 in today's opening match of Matchweek 6 in the English Premier League.Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:14:47 Z669CE030-DBA9-4088-9832-1BF4C026B625https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/9/serie-a-inter-milan-face-parma-as-they-battle-roma-lazio-for-top-spotRome, October 09 (QNA) - Inter Milan will face Parma on Saturday in the sixth round of the Italian Serie A football league, amid intense competition for the top spot.Fri, 9 Oct 2026 11:12:12 Z856D53A1-13AF-46C9-97A3-E504696AAC4Fhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/3/asian-games-south-korea-beats-japan-to-claim-football-gold-medalNagoya, Japan, October 03 (QNA) - South Korea won the men's football gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games after beating Japan 1-0 in the final at Toyota Stadium in front of 30,000 fans.Sat, 3 Oct 2026 20:15:13 Z53E32D42-FE63-440F-A9AB-88C607BF6FE3https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/2/aspetar-takes-part-in-sixth-meeting-of-afc-medical-committeeKuala Lumpur, October 02 (QNA) - Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital participated in the sixth meeting of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Medical Committee that took place at the AFC's headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Friday.Fri, 2 Oct 2026 21:38:55 Z2AF48483-67EA-496C-892C-2958FC72DA19https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/2/qatar-saudi-arabia-coaches-speak-ahead-of-decisive-gulf-cup-semi-finalJeddah, October 02 (QNA) - Qatar coach Julen Lopetegui said his side were ready to face Saudi Arabia in Saturday's Gulf Cup semi-final in Jeddah.Fri, 2 Oct 2026 18:47:25 Z45D17A2A-DDE7-4C95-A49B-506637819FABhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/1/oca-president-crowns-equestrian-jumping-team-medalists-at-aichi-nagoya-2026-gamesTokyo, October 01 (QNA) - HE President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani crowned the medalists in the Equestrian Jumping team event at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games during a ceremony held in Tokyo.Thu, 1 Oct 2026 19:56:16 ZA74F228C-D70F-4DA2-83B4-4B3D3C1C6BEEhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/29/doha-marathon-by-ooredoo-to-welcome-25000-runners-for-2027-editionDoha, September 29 (QNA) - The 15th edition of the Ooredoo Doha Marathon is expected to attract about 25,000 runners when it takes place on January 15, 2027, organizers said on Tuesday.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:35:58 ZF80A20F1-BBBA-4C0A-B790-72AD49E32E39https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/27/spain-crowned-fifa-u-20-womens-world-cup-championsWarsaw, September 27 (QNA) - Spain were crowned champions of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup after defeating North Korea 4-3 on penalty shootout following a goalless draw in the final, which concluded in Poland on Saturday.Sun, 27 Sep 2026 23:54:59 ZD964FBC5-F246-45D4-82A5-76EAE3A89429https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/26/george-russell-claims-azerbaijan-grand-prix-victory-in-formula-1Baku, September 26 (QNA) - Britain's George Russell secured victory in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in the Formula 1 World Championship on Saturday, converting pole position at the Baku City Circuit into his third win of the season and cutting his deficit to championship leader Andrea Kimi Antonelli to 66 points.Sat, 26 Sep 2026 23:08:40 Z1BA94A01-7D76-4803-9658-C0CB499FEA34https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/26/germany-selects-munich-to-bid-for-olympic-gamesBerlin, September 26 (QNA) - Germany's Olympic Sports Confederation on Saturday chose Munich as the country's candidate to bid for the 2036, 2040 or 2044 Olympic and Paralympic Games.Sat, 26 Sep 2026 22:18:32 ZC07D6FE7-D0FF-4DE0-9293-1455BE0CFAAChttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/23/asian-games-ali-tamer-reaches-asian-games-200m-freestyle-finalTokyo, September 23 (QNA) -  Qatari swimmer Ali Tamer has qualified for the final of the men’s 200-meter freestyle final at the 20th Asian Games (Aichi-Nagoya 2026), after finishing fourth in the heats with a time of 1:48.66.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:17:04 Z84EE530D-F2A7-49ED-BC0C-27C909488686https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/23/germanys-federal-budget-deficit-hits-677-billion-euros-through-augustBerlin, September 23 (QNA) - Germany's federal budget posted a deficit of 67.7 billion euros in the first eight months of 2026, as spending rose while revenue declined, according to the Federal Ministry of Finance.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:38:12 Z44DE68C7-759C-467B-8A5F-E424EBE2C3DEhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/21/afc-to-convene-conference-of-presidents-general-secretaries-of-member-associations-in-tokyo-in-octoberKuala Lumpur, September 21 (QNA) - The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announced that the fourth edition of the AFC Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) Presidents' and General Secretaries' Conference will take place on Oct. 21 and 22 in Tokyo, Japan.Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:28:57 Z250ECCD8-3F6E-46BE-BE09-9A2BE3C2C449https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/21/qatar-mens-beach-volleyball-teams-secure-straight-set-wins-at-aichi-nagoya-2026Tokyo, September 21 (QNA) - Qatar's men's beach volleyball teams made a winning start to the 20th Asian Games, Aichi-Nagoya 2026, on Monday, with both pairs securing straight-set victories in their opening matches.Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:44:04 ZFEE4B5DB-2DA4-4C4C-95C4-C3F084217091https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/21/aichi-nagoya-2026-qatars-swimming-team-qualifies-for-4x200m-freestyle-relay-finalTokyo, September 21 (QNA) - Qatar's swimming team has qualified for the 4x200m freestyle relay final at the 20th Asian Games, Aichi-Nagoya 2026, currently taking place in Japan, clocking a time of 7:24.10 minutes in the preliminary heats.Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:41:34 Z74363C86-4412-4805-B1CF-5BF54CD64B28https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/20/oca-president-attends-opening-ceremony-by-jocNagoya/Japan, September 20 (QNA) - HE President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, attended the reception hosted by the Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC), on the sidelines of the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026. Sun, 20 Sep 2026 23:07:05 Z55226767-9E1E-4614-9314-5CD7EE9ABF87https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/20/oca-president-visits-athletes-village-at-aichi-nagoya-2026Nagoya/Japan, September 20 (QNA) - HE President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani visited the Athletes' Village at the 20th Asian Games "Aichi-Nagoya 2026," accompanied by HE President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Kirsty Coventry.Sun, 20 Sep 2026 21:00:58 Z2F53B10D-FBB9-43A3-9127-CF73B6710FD3https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/20/serie-a-inter-rally-to-draw-2-2-with-roma-in-fifth-round-clashRome, September 20 (QNA) - Inter Milan came from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Roma on Saturday in the headline match of the fifth round of Serie A.Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:58:40 ZE7EAFE40-3F03-4400-A401-91B89C6D54E2https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/20/dortmund-win-fourth-straight-to-move-clear-at-top-of-bundesligaBerlin, September 20 (QNA) - Borussia Dortmund moved clear at the top of the Bundesliga with a 1-0 victory at VfB Stuttgart on Saturday in the fourth round of the German league season.Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:53:07 ZAB0AE606-1F27-4644-9090-77AA7875768Ehttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/20/turkish-super-lig-salah-hat-trick-leads-trabzonspor-to-4-0-win-over-galatasarayAnkara, September 20 (QNA) - Trabzonspor routed visiting Galatasaray 4-0 on Saturday in the headline match of the sixth round of the Turkish Super Lig.Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:34:15 Z67BD4C16-04FB-4D57-AF86-A6EA30C14E67https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/19/premier-league-brighton-hand-arsenal-first-defeat-as-tottenham-remain-winlessLondon, September 19 (QNA) - Brighton & Hove Albion handed defending champions Arsenal their first defeat of the season with a 3-0 victory Saturday in the fifth round of the Premier League, while Tottenham Hotspur lost 3-2 at home to Aston Villa.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 23:25:32 Z2470F7D0-A270-4773-990F-F518659ED74Bhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/19/lic-revives-f1-family-friday-as-qatar-grand-prix-returns-to-the-spotlightDoha, September 19 (QNA) - Lusail International Circuit (LIC) has announced the return of F1 Family Friday as part of the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2026, scheduled to take place from Nov. 27 to 29.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 21:13:42 ZC2FC437C-1673-480B-9342-B5C1A06749D4https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/19/intercontinental-cup-mamelodi-sundowns-defeat-saudi-arabias-al-ahliPretoria, September 19 (QNA) - South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns defeated Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli 2-1 on Saturday at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 19:41:39 Z2F1EA9F6-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 Z