Sport InternationalSport Internationalen49A2B0E6-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 Z42D267AA-7EB7-440A-9FCB-88D1FAD498A5https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/5/football-newcastle-appoint-matthias-jaissle-as-new-coachLondon, August 05 (QNA) - Newcastle United announced today the appointment of Matthias Jaissle as the club's new head coach, succeeding Eddie Howe, who has left his position.Wed, 5 Aug 2026 23:58:59 ZD48B6C24-BA64-4BC0-BDCF-340B2854260Fhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/5/italys-flavio-cobolli-exits-canadian-openMontreal, August 05 (QNA) - Italy's Flavio Cobolli was eliminated from the Canadian Open after a 6-7, 6-7 defeat to Germany's Yannick Hanfmann. Wed, 5 Aug 2026 13:38:35 Z6EC27D8E-49FC-4148-A5D5-990683B00CF0https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/1/uefa-welcomes-fifas-withdrawal-of-plans-to-sell-a-stake-in-world-cupNyon/Switzerland, August 01 (QNA) - The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has welcomed FIFA's decision to withdraw its plan to sell a stake in its competitions -including the World Cup- into private hands.Sat, 1 Aug 2026 16:05:38 ZB8B12791-F400-4EA1-B9A4-A9E93ED5FE12https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/1/afc-president-welcomes-withdrawal-of-ffe-proposalKuala Lumpur, August 01 (QNA) - The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has welcomed the withdrawal of the proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE).Sat, 1 Aug 2026 14:40:27 Z3601C9D8-64F4-4ED4-9B80-71273C231BCBhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/31/fifa-says-its-committed-to-discussions-over-private-investments-in-world-cupZurich, July 31 (QNA) - FIFA reiterated today its commitment to holding open and democratic consultations with all member associations on its proposal to establish an independent commercial entity to manage its commercial activities and organize its flagship tournaments, saying all member associations would have the opportunity to review the proposal and express their views before any decision is taken.Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:32:47 Z2AC5556A-B8F4-459E-9C2B-97CF40450B8Ehttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/30/fifa-opens-probe-into-world-cup-final-incidentsZurich, July 29 (QNA) - FIFA unveiled that it has opened disciplinary proceedings against the Argentine Football Association, as well as three of its players, over the incidents that erupted after the final defeat to Spain.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:53:47 Z6E071F53-4C84-4C80-9631-1CA66A441542https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/28/football-zidane-appointed-france-national-team-coachParis, July 28 (QNA) - The French Football Federation (FFF) announced today the appointment of Zinedine Zidane as head coach of the France national team, succeeding Didier Deschamps, who stepped down after leading France in World Cup 2026. Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:52:56 Z29B081AD-2AC4-4FA4-B847-0E5EFDF0638Fhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/27/slovenian-referee-slavko-vincic-retires-after-world-cup-finalLjubljana, July 27 (QNA) - Slovenian international referee Slavko Vincic has called time on his officiating career, one week after working out the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:05:02 Z996816B3-4D71-4B81-8D6D-00E259A91869https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/26/british-lando-norris-triumphs-at-hungarian-grand-prixBudapest, July 26 (QNA) - British McLaren driver and world champion Lando Norris displayed an indomitable spirit at the Hungarian Grand Prix, the 11th round of the Formula 1 World Championship, overcoming an early setback to secure his first victory of the season at the Hungaroring circuit in Budapest.Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:15:40 Z5ECF613C-817F-4F2C-88E8-BE29D1907651https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/24/football-belgian-fa-appoints-van-bommel-as-new-national-team-coachBrussels, July 24 (QNA) - The Royal Belgian Football Association announced today the appointment of Mark van Bommel as the new head coach of the senior national team, succeeding Rudi Garcia, who left the role four days ago.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:51:54 Z43839EE6-2B1C-4714-BDF1-F71534D058A5https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/24/football-newcastle-sign-aladji-bamba-from-monacoLondon, July 24 (QNA) - Newcastle United announced on Friday the signing of French midfielder Aladji Bamba from AS Monaco on a five-year contract that will keep him at the club until 2031.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:16:40 Z51329E7F-BA28-4993-925D-1AC52CC86A8Ahttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/24/football-germany-appoint-jurgen-klopp-as-coach-until-2030Berlin, July 24 (QNA) - The German Football Association (DFB) announced on Friday the appointment of Jurgen Klopp as the new head coach of the senior national team, succeeding Julian Nagelsmann, who left the role following Germany's exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:11:31 Z9B313740-A724-456C-A6A6-6B90650FC91Chttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/24/football-milan-renews-modrics-contract-to-2027Rome, July 23 (QNA) - AC Milan officially announced today that the club extended the contract of legendary Croatian midfielder Luka Modric by one more season, keeping him at the club until June 30, 2027.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:46:43 Z81EA3ECB-25F7-48F0-A289-3080AD4D7EF1https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/23/football-aston-villa-sign-garnacho-on-loan-from-chelseaLondon, July 23 (QNA) - Aston Villa announced Thursday that they signed Argentine winger Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea on a season-long loan.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:07:31 Z5A9A750C-56FA-4C87-9AC0-0C084640BAF4https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/22/phil-foden-signs-new-manchester-city-deal-until-2030London, July 22 (QNA) - Phil Foden has signed a new contract with Manchester City that will keep the England midfielder at the Premier League club until 2030.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:46:39 Z8265D640-71CA-4A44-805C-CFCA695C2A4Fhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/21/spain-tops-fifa-ranking-after-world-cup-winZurich, July 20 (QNA) - Spain climbed to the top of FIFA's men's world rankings released on Monday, one day after winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 1-0 victory over Argentina in the final.Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:50:49 Z25D6A1B1-5A57-4F04-930C-F6E8BD390E53https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/20/football-belgian-fa-announces-departure-of-national-team-coach-rudi-garciaBrussels, July 20 (QNA) - The Belgian Football Association announced the departure of Rudi Garcia as head coach of the national team following Belgium's campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:22:15 ZCCD0AE59-01EB-49E4-B097-41E708994EA7https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/11/tim-merlier-storms-to-second-straight-tour-de-france-stage-victoryParis, July 11 (QNA) - Belgian sprinter Tim Merlier achieved his second consecutive triumph after imposing his dominance on the sprint finish of Stage 8 of the Tour de France on Saturday, with defending champion Slovenian Tadej Pogacar retaining the yellow jersey awarded to the overall race leader.Sat, 11 Jul 2026 23:53:02 Z49896B4C-8EB0-4902-B473-FC422EC75A70https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/11/czechs-linda-noskova-wins-first-wimbledon-titleLondon, July 11 (QNA) - Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic captured her first Wimbledon title and maiden Grand Slam championship on Saturday, defeating compatriot Karolina Muchova 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 in the women's singles final.Sat, 11 Jul 2026 22:02:56 Z92EC5F02-D1D2-4C6F-879D-8BA5954201F8https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/11/qatari-saif-mohammed-clinches-gold-medal-at-asian-u23-athletics-championships-in-chinaOrdos (China), July 11 (QNA) - Qatari team athlete Saif Mohammed clinched the gold medal in the pole vault event on Saturday at the Asian U23 Athletics Championships, held in the Chinese city of Ordos.Sat, 11 Jul 2026 21:47:48 Z728413DB-2A96-4DE1-9161-9BF0F57C2057https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/11/manchester-city-sign-jeremy-monga-from-leicester-cityLondon, July 11 (QNA) - Manchester City announced the signing of young winger Jeremy Monga from Leicester City, on a five-year contract.Sat, 11 Jul 2026 17:37:57 Z4A8F23FC-C458-450D-AE74-6BEF27B24B19https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/11/atletico-madrid-sign-danish-midfielder-hjulmand-until-2031Madrid, July 11 (QNA) - Spanish club Atletico Madrid announced on Saturday the signing of Danish midfielder Morten Hjulmand from Sporting CP in Lisbon on a contract that runs until June 30, 2031.Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:49:48 Z6EEEAD24-B9F5-44CE-8407-399CDCA2FF1Ahttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/11/qatar-youth-handball-team-to-face-china-in-friendly-match-tomorrowSuzhou, China, July 11 (QNA) - Qatar youth handball team will play their final international friendly against China on Sunday as they wrap up preparations for the 19th Asian Men's Junior (U20) Handball Championship, set to take place in Suzhou, China, from July 15 to 27. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:15:30 Z3DC7DA6D-B0C8-4E7F-818C-54B53B5324DFhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/11/spain-reach-world-cup-2026-semi-finals-after-late-winner-against-belgiumBoston, July 10 (QNA) - Spain have reached the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Belgium 2-1 in a dramatic quarter-final encounter in Boston.Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:47:55 Z