Sport InternationalSport Internationalen1895775F-4D08-4990-BB10-84B26E4BA66Ehttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/6/russias-mirra-andreeva-claims-first-roland-garros-titleParis, June 6 (QNA) - Russia's Mirra Andreeva, currently ranked World No. 8, captured her maiden French Open title at Roland Garros, the second Grand Slam tournament of the season, after defeating Poland's Maja Chwalinska in straight sets in Saturday's final.Sat, 6 Jun 2026 19:07:41 ZD2575247-DFFD-4D97-BBBA-4722D14038B5https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/5/28th-asian-mens-club-league-handball-championship-set-to-begin-saturday-in-kuwaitDoha, June 05 (QNA) - The 28th edition of the Asian Men's Club League Handball Championship, which serves as a qualifying tournament for the IHF Men's Super Globe, will get underway on Saturday in Kuwait and run through June 17.Fri, 5 Jun 2026 20:17:53 ZB3E77081-332F-4594-B994-A4CDDE343D84https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/5/lamine-yamal-named-la-liga-player-of-the-season-after-title-winning-campaignMadrid, June 05 (QNA) - Lamine Yamal has been named La Liga's Player of the Season for 2025-26 after playing a leading role in FC Barcelona's successful title defense.Fri, 5 Jun 2026 18:17:38 Z9B7ACE81-78C7-4938-AAB2-A80AA7295F71https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/3/lebanon-and-yemen-to-battle-for-final-afc-asian-cup-2027-spotDoha, June 03 (QNA) - 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 stake.Wed, 3 Jun 2026 19:06:47 Z65C759B1-E19F-4C77-90DA-8CB8C1F7EF7Ahttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/3/newcastle-extends-fabian-schars-contract-by-one-yearLondon, June 02 (QNA) - Newcastle United announced on Tuesday that it had extended the contract of its Swiss defender, Fabian Schar, by one year.Wed, 3 Jun 2026 00:02:47 Z72F86986-914D-48C9-BCED-C83BF40281C2https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/2/world-cup-warm-ups-belgium-defeat-croatia-canada-beat-uzbekistanCapitals, June 02 (QNA) - Belgium and Canada defeated Croatia and Uzbekistan, respectively, on Tuesday in friendly matches as both sides prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.Tue, 2 Jun 2026 22:41:57 Z648007F0-2352-424E-9E21-FF17592D8905https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/2/2026-world-cup-tunisian-national-team-aims-to-advance-beyond-group-stage-in-7th-world-cup-appearanceDoha, June 02 (QNA) - The Tunisian National Team will participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, for the seventh time in its history and the third consecutive time. This will be the first edition of the tournament to feature 48 teams.Tue, 2 Jun 2026 13:14:33 Z0ADB79D3-BE10-4913-8A54-D51EBDFB1B0Dhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/2/world-cup-2026-iraq-returns-with-high-ambitions-after-40-year-waitDoha, June 02 (QNA) - Iraq is aiming to make a respectable presence at the FIFA World Cup 2026, to be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, after a four-decade absence from the global tournament.Tue, 2 Jun 2026 10:27:28 Z5776E5EC-248E-4877-ADF4-58E47FA4170Ahttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/1/world-cup-2026-saudi-arabia-dreams-of-repeating-1994-world-cup-achievementDoha, June 01 (QNA) - Saudi Arabia will participate in the FIFA World Cup 2026 finals, which will be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, with renewed ambitions in the biggest tournament that will witness, for the first time, the participation of 48 teams.Mon, 1 Jun 2026 07:43:19 Z0DFCA6A5-0E2C-4EC6-A99E-0F8817498BA6https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/1/french-president-psg-is-a-source-of-great-pride-for-the-entire-nationParis, June 01 (QNA) - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday, as he welcomed the players of Paris Saint-Germain to the Élysée Palace, that the club, which defeated Arsenal on Saturday to win the UEFA Champions League for a second consecutive season, was "a source of great pride for the entire nation."Mon, 1 Jun 2026 00:31:43 ZB47E995C-8252-4D86-847A-D891A021EC0Bhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/31/jordan-suffers-friendly-loss-to-switzerland-in-world-cup-warm-upSt. Gallen (Switzerland), May 31 (QNA) -The Jordanian national football team lost, 4-1, to its host, Switzerland, in a friendly match on Sunday, as both teams continue their preparations for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19.Sun, 31 May 2026 23:00:55 Z85D71532-E04B-41B6-9C4D-2EFF22B33936https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/30/liverpool-sacks-arne-slot-in-coaching-shake-upLondon, May 30 (QNA) - Liverpool FC on Saturday sacked its Dutch coach Arne Slot, while confirming at the same time the start of procedures to search for a new coach to spearhead the team during the next phase.Sat, 30 May 2026 18:02:32 Z75BA73DB-77C1-40FE-B0AB-B66C837D892Ahttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/28/london-to-host-ballon-dor-ceremony-for-first-time-in-2026Paris, May 28 (QNA) - UEFA has announced that the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony will be held in London on October 26, marking the first time the prestigious football awards will take place outside Paris.Thu, 28 May 2026 20:05:57 Z980CA4D8-53F7-4C0B-ABD6-48FDCA8C5DB7https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/27/netherlands-name-world-cup-26-squad-led-by-van-dijk-de-jongThe Hague, May 27 (QNA) - Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman announced his 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, led by captain Virgil van Dijk and midfielder Frenkie de Jong.Wed, 27 May 2026 22:00:13 Z388E93E3-A4F3-45C7-BA6E-CB8D90999188https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/26/russias-medvedev-suffers-first-round-exit-at-roland-garrosParis, May 26 (QNA) - Daniil Medvedev of Russia, the world No. 8, was knocked out of the French Open in the first round on Tuesday, suffering a stunning upset at the hands of Adam Walton of Australia, the world No. 97.Tue, 26 May 2026 23:00:50 Z8D8CDC60-E5DA-4D62-817E-0E59056F0F20https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/25/ac-milan-sack-coach-allegriRome, May 25 (QNA) - AC Milan announced on Monday that they had dismissed coach, Massimiliano Allegri, following a decline in the team's results at the end of the season and its failure to qualify for the UEFA Champions League.Mon, 25 May 2026 22:08:47 ZF6E43E38-E58D-4661-9EF8-7C9B7E4DA769https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/23/american-learner-tien-wins-geneva-open-titleGeneva, May 23 (QNA) - American Learner Tien claimed the Geneva Open title on Saturday by beating Argentina's Mariano Navone in three sets. Sat, 23 May 2026 22:27:38 Z327E21DD-2877-48E0-B310-3249D0F7A9A7https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/22/qatari-referees-to-officiate-malaysia-cup-finalDoha, May 22 (QNA) - A Qatari refereeing team has been appointed to officiate Saturday's 2026 Malaysia Cup final between Johor Darul Ta'zim and Kuching City, reflecting continued Asian confidence in Qatari officiating.  Fri, 22 May 2026 16:38:08 Z0FB874A0-948C-4D57-AE40-8E4561ECDE22https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/20/switzerland-name-experienced-squad-for-2026-world-cup-ahead-of-qatar-openerZurich, May 20 (QNA) - Switzerland coach Murat Yakin has named a 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with captain Granit Xhaka leading an experienced group for the tournament in North America.Wed, 20 May 2026 15:06:37 Z704537C4-296E-46B3-BBAF-F21327366D92https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/20/arsenal-clinches-premier-league-titleLondon, May 20 (QNA) - Arsenal won the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years after second-place Manchester City was held to a 1-1 draw by host AFC Bournemouth on Tuesday in the penultimate round of the season.Wed, 20 May 2026 01:19:13 Z1C5CA56A-DCFA-412B-8704-4D3B1B56887Fhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/19/neymar-included-in-brazils-fifa-world-cup-2026-squadBrasilia, May 19 (QNA) - Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti announced the Brazil squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026, with superstar Neymar making the cut after a hiatus due to injury.Tue, 19 May 2026 10:40:04 ZDB2E8714-2233-49C9-AAC5-9B902ABE15A4https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/14/football-man-city-win-to-keep-pressure-on-leaders-arsenalLondon, May 14 (QNA) - Manchester City FC defeated guests Crystal Palace FC 3-0 today in a postponed match from the 31st round of the English Premier League.Thu, 14 May 2026 02:44:23 Z65D7DBEF-4142-4908-8199-CB271A777548https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/10/football-man-city-keep-title-pressure-on-with-brentford-victoryLondon, May 10 (QNA) - Manchester City kept up the pressure on Arsenal following their 3-0 victory over Brentford on Saturday.Sun, 10 May 2026 02:49:54 ZE47F7628-8C84-4790-972C-055931A1BCAEhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/9/ligue-1-lens-secures-champions-league-football-next-season-with-nantes-winParis, May 09 (QNA) - Lens continued their pursuit of leaders Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1 and secured qualification for next season's UEFA Champions League after a crucial 1-0 victory over guests Nantes, who were officially relegated to the second division. Sat, 9 May 2026 02:53:28 Z9A4F3EA7-0E2D-426D-A6B7-97EC9948352Fhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/9/bundesliga-dortmund-seal-second-place-with-frankfurt-winBerlin, May 08 (QNA) - Borussia Dortmund defeated Eintracht Frankfurt 3-2 Friday in the opening match of the 33rd round of the Bundesliga. Sat, 9 May 2026 01:50:58 ZFEA6E199-7D7E-4B78-A1C4-111EAA86A001https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/8/uefa-awards-spain-additional-spot-in-next-seasons-champions-leagueNyon (Switzerland), May 08 (QNA) - The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) announced on Thursday that Spain has secured an additional fifth qualification spot for next season's UEFA Champions League.Fri, 8 May 2026 22:17:41 Z58F86F83-E034-4EC4-86AA-CC13D9E44B72https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/8/crystal-palace-rayo-vallecano-reach-final-of-europa-conference-leagueLondon, May 08 (QNA) - Crystal Palace reached the final of the UEFA Europa Conference League after defeating Shakhtar Donetsk 2-1 today in the second leg of the semi-final.Fri, 8 May 2026 03:58:02 Z2960E29D-3F1C-4DC1-877D-AFFB2A8A8246https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/8/aston-villa-freiburg-to-play-europa-league-finalBirmingham, May 08 (QNA) - Aston Villa reached the final of the UEFA Europa League after beating Nottingham Forest 4-0 today in the second leg of the semi-final.Fri, 8 May 2026 01:59:22 Z43E78CCF-37F5-4572-B481-8F0FC564E3B0https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/7/psg-into-uefa-champions-league-final-againBerlin, May 06 (QNA) - Paris Saint-Germain qualified for the UEFA Champions League final for the third time in its history and for the second consecutive season after defeating Bayern Munich by an aggregate score of 6-5 over the two legs of the semi-final. Thu, 7 May 2026 02:40:14 Z7E98C194-DAC1-46A0-9C80-1105B5CC9F59https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/3/bein-sports-receives-global-recognition-at-aips-awards-international-film-festivalsDoha, May 3 (QNA) - beIN SPORTS, the leading sports network and part of the beIN Media Group, achieved a new international milestone at the 2025 AIPS Awards ceremony held in Lausanne, Switzerland. Two of its original productions secured spots among the top 10 globally in their respective categories.Sun, 3 May 2026 14:29:29 Z33761C69-D89D-4E9F-BF63-5AEDC3FE789Ehttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/3/brazilian-league-leaders-palmeiras-held-to-1-1-draw-by-santosBrasilia, May 03 (QNA) - Palmeiras were held to a 1-1 draw by Santos FC in the 14th round of the Brazilian Football League.Sun, 3 May 2026 10:17:40 Z8AD938CE-30CB-4FE3-AF50-4860A4E9299Ehttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/3/serie-a-napoli-stumble-as-inter-edge-closer-to-titleRome, May 03 (QNA) - Napoli dropped two more points following goalless draw with hosts Como, in the 35th round of Serie A.Sun, 3 May 2026 04:18:11 Z7758287D-D1B2-4633-92AF-36B47666B88Dhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/3/la-liga-barcelona-edge-closer-towards-title-with-osasuna-winMadrid, May 03 (QNA) - FC Barcelona moved closer to retaining the La Liga title after defeating hosts CA Osasuna 2-1 today, Saturday, in the 34th round.Sun, 3 May 2026 03:17:31 ZE8CC12B3-917D-4233-8BC0-C3B92DA147D3https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/1/football-braga-forest-win-gives-them-edge-in-europa-league-final-raceVarious capitals, May 01 (QNA) - SC Braga defeated SC Freiburg 2-1 today in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League semi-final.Fri, 1 May 2026 05:29:32 ZD34F4E49-488B-4DC6-B9E6-2DF04F8ED2AEhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/1/tennis-zverev-reaches-madrid-open-semi-finalsMadrid, May 01 (QNA) - World no. 3  Alexander Zverev reached the semi-finals of the Madrid Open after defeating Flavio Cobolli in straight sets on Thursday in the quarter-finals.Fri, 1 May 2026 04:17:39 Z90CB916D-6E3C-4A24-BBAF-26C4B86B80C4https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/30/ucl-honors-even-as-atletico-arsenal-look-for-a-place-in-the-finalMadrid, April 29 (QNA) - Atletico Madrid drew 1-1 with their guests Arsenal FC today in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:51:48 Z4B8C8452-5DAC-46F0-83A3-8A4E603B7C1Chttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/29/president-of-oca-awards-beach-volleyball-champions-at-sanya-2026Sanya (China), April 29 (QNA) - HE President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani crowned the top three beach volleyball position winners at the 6th Asian Beach Games Sanya 2026.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:57:09 Z51800A18-8E65-4B30-A771-B4F1F8F78F77https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/29/qatar-beach-volleyball-duo-strike-gold-at-asian-beach-gamesSanya, China, April 29 (QNA) - Qatar's beach volleyball pair Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan have won the gold medal at the Asian Beach Games in Sanya, defeating Iran in straight sets in the final.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:46:14 Z7D9EEF1B-A30E-48B6-85B5-73172BAD969Fhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/29/champions-league-paris-saint-germain-defeats-bayern-munich-5-4-in-semi-final-first-legParis, April 29 (QNA) - Paris Saint-Germain edged Bayern Munich 5-4 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final clash on Wednesday in Paris.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:50:47 Z5955F26F-4785-4D2B-B555-44625E815A76https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/27/oca-signs-agreement-with-the-philippines-to-host-7th-asian-beach-games-cebu-2028Sanya/China, April 27 (QNA) - The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), the Philippine government, and the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) officially signed an agreement to host the 7th Asian Beach Games (Cebu 2028) during a ceremony held in Sanya, People's Republic of China, on the sidelines of the 6th Asian Beach Games.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:22:55 ZAA75D4FA-0A53-44FA-8B6C-8B921E68C74Dhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/26/qatar-seal-semi-final-spot-at-sanya-2026-asian-beach-gamesSanya (China) - April 26 (QNA) - Qatar's beach handball team booked their semi-final spot at the Asian Beach Games Sanya 2026 with a 2-0 win over Thailand on Sunday.Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:50:00 Z355A8D3D-0D24-45F2-AE54-2A8D3395EE99https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/26/president-of-olympic-council-of-asia-awards-medals-to-womens-4x60m-relay-finalists-at-sanya-2026Sanya (China), April 26 (QNA) - HE President of the Olympic Council of Asia Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, awarded the medals to the top three finalists of the Women's 4x60m Relay during the 6th Asian Beach Games Sanya 2026, currently being held in Sanya, People's Republic of China.Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:50:14 Z7ADAD8CA-EEA1-4D9F-BDC1-AAFF24472F30https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/26/serie-a-rome-beats-bologna-to-keep-champions-league-hopes-aliveRome, April 26 (QNA) - AS Roma defeated Bologna FC 1909 2-0 in their match today in the 34th round of the Italian football league.Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:36:01 Z66BD9E80-64FF-49C3-86EA-BC610BC22EB0https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/26/psg-beats-angers-ligue-to-extend-ligue-1-leadParis, April 26 (QNA) - Paris Saint-Germain extended their lead at the top of Ligue 1 after beating Angers 3-0.Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:02:49 ZBFD5ECC0-5DDF-4FAA-9F70-2CCB68EB61EChttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/26/football-atletico-beat-bilbao-to-move-to-fourthMadrid, April 26 (QNA) - Atletico Madrid defeated Athletic Bilbao 3-2, in the 32nd round of La Liga.Sun, 26 Apr 2026 02:21:30 Z332B3044-CF4C-4985-B24A-03FDA17F158Ahttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/25/la-liga-real-madrid-dealt-blow-in-title-challenge-as-betis-keeps-ucl-hopes-aliveMadrid, April 25 (QNA) - Real Madrid took a step in the wrong direction Friday in the title race after failing to beat Real Betis away. The match ended in a 1-1 draw. Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:43:02 Z30FC16FD-A81F-4C90-A700-2C22029D23AFhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/24/afc-professional-football-committee-adopts-key-changes-to-elevate-asian-club-footballDoha, April 24 (QNA) - The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Professional Football Committee convened for its second meeting in Jeddah on Friday.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:55:23 Z43F9CC60-E95B-43FD-B2D9-A765188956A1https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/23/bayern-reaches-german-cup-final-after-leverkusen-victoryBerlin, April 23 (QNA) - Bayern Munich qualified for the German Cup final by beating hosts Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 on Wednesday in the semi-final.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:01:37 Z45A1018B-8D52-48F9-B56A-1DDD8B00DF0Chttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/23/football-barcelona-beats-celta-vigo-to-top-la-ligaMadrid, April 23 (QNA) - Barcelona defeated their host Celta Vigo 1-0 today in the 33rd round of the Spanish football league.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:04:20 Z0269C0F1-C4BE-487B-A3B2-48CBEABC6C0Ehttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/23/french-league-paris-saint-germain-strengthens-lead-with-win-over-nantesParis, April 22 (QNA) - Paris Saint-Germain strengthened its position at the top of the Ligue 1 standings after a 3-0 win over visiting FC Nantes on Wednesday in a rescheduled match from the 26th round.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:18:21 Z