Sport InternationalSport InternationalenCDDAC876-5F33-4DC2-AE1F-ECA4F9DEE00Dhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-11/2/uefa-champions-league-paris-saint-germain-target-fourth-straight-win-against-villarrealParis, November 02 (QNA) - Attention turns to the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, as Paris Saint-Germain, champions in each of the past two seasons, travel to Spain to face Villarreal, seeking a fourth consecutive victory in the competition.Mon, 2 Nov 2026 21:26:26 Z62902619-3A44-473C-8C7C-EA73D75DE1CBhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-11/2/messi-fires-inter-miami-to-2-1-comeback-win-over-new-england-revolutionWashington, November 02 (QNA) - Lionel Messi scored and assisted a goal as Inter Miami rallied from a 1-0 deficit to beat hosts New England Revolution 2-1 in Major League Soccer (MLS) action.Mon, 2 Nov 2026 14:23:51 ZAC28B7D1-31AE-4F32-B48A-631C765537FEhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-11/1/marc-marquez-seals-malaysian-grand-prix-triumphKuala Lumpur, November 01 (QNA) - Seven-time world champion Marc Marquez claimed victory Sunday at the Malaysian Grand Prix, finishing 4.172 seconds ahead of fellow Spaniard Pedro Acosta and substantially strengthening his grip on the MotoGP championship lead, widening his advantage to 44 points over his closest rival, Jorge Martin, who missed the race because of injury.Sun, 1 Nov 2026 15:19:00 ZA9919827-0188-4400-81C8-E38A23041574https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/31/fc-tokyo-storms-to-top-of-j1-league-with-4-0-rout-of-fagiano-okayamaTokyo, October 31 (QNA) - FC Tokyo seized the top spot in the J1 League after routing Fagiano Okayama 4-0 in their Matchweek 13 clash Saturday, moving one point clear of Sanfrecce Hiroshima.Sat, 31 Oct 2026 18:18:30 Z7CB31C8C-58EA-4682-9C48-95A3F9FF8E6Dhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/27/fifa-conducts-inspection-visits-in-morocco-portugal-and-spain-to-select-2030-world-cup-venuesZurich, October 27 (QNA) - The FIFA has announced a series of venue inspection visits to Morocco, Portugal and Spain during November and December 2026, as part of the ongoing planning process for the FIFA World Cup 2030.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 21:07:31 ZB838DFEC-9292-41F4-B534-8C0AFA513B28https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/26/afc-unveils-asian-cup-2027-schedule-as-saudi-arabia-square-off-against-palestine-in-openerKuala Lumpur, October 26 (QNA) - The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has finalized the match schedule and host venues for the 19th AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027, with host nation Saudi Arabia set to face Palestine in the tournament's opening match on Jan. 7.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:29:07 Z17AD5A33-3C9B-4C79-B505-4C6EB14DECA1https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/25/premier-league-arsenal-join-manchester-city-at-the-top-as-tottenham-win-london-derbyLondon, October 24 (QNA) - Arsenal returned to the top of the Premier League on Saturday with a 2-0 victory over Everton, capitalizing on Manchester City's 2-1 defeat away to Aston Villa in the eighth round of the season.Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:47:37 ZF776CD7C-EE35-4E7F-9E38-066301E27AEEhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/24/attu-approves-bangkoks-bid-to-host-2027-asian-table-tennis-championshipsTashkent, October 24 (QNA) - The Asian Table Tennis Union (ATTU) has awarded Bangkok, Thailand, the hosting rights for the 30th Asian Table Tennis Championships in 2027, with the Thai capital also set to host the inaugural Asian Mixed Teams Championships following the continental competition.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:48:37 Z07702412-306E-4F26-BC7F-73C9FB97FFBEhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/24/marc-marquez-wins-australian-motogp-sprint-reclaims-championship-leadCanberra, October 24 (QNA) - Marc Marquez seized back the MotoGP world championship lead with an incredible victory in Saturday's Australian Grand Prix sprint at Phillip Island, reigniting his bid for an eighth premier-class title and a 10th world crown across all classes.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 17:31:07 Z98F36B85-EBFC-4D38-B19E-654D6527C5A9https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/21/lusail-international-circuit-prepares-for-landmark-month-of-motogp-and-formula-1Doha, October 21 (QNA) - Lusail International Circuit is preparing to host the MotoGP Qatar Airways Grand Prix 2026 on November 6-8 and the Qatar Airways Formula 1 Grand Prix on November 27-29.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:42:40 ZC55FDE79-4832-4AFA-9502-34D4A1BC99CDhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/18/spains-davidovich-fokina-claims-shanghai-masters-crownBeijing, October 18 (QNA) - World No. 26 Alejandro Davidovich Fokina captured the Shanghai Masters title on Sunday, defeating fellow Spaniard Rafael Jodar, the world No. 13, after the two Spaniards squared off in the final.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:11:35 ZB67DE2C1-16FF-490A-A9AE-EE62BE0AF24Chttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/17/psg-rallies-to-take-temporary-french-league-leadParis, October 17 (QNA) - Paris Saint-Germain extended its winning streak to four matches on Saturday, rallying from a 1-0 deficit to defeat Strasbourg 3-1 and take the temporary lead in the French Ligue 1.Sat, 17 Oct 2026 22:29:00 Z85BF2A05-A578-4B01-87B6-D6B25922585Dhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/17/premier-league-manchester-city-beat-ipswich-town-to-strengthen-grip-on-top-spotLondon, October 17 (QNA) - Manchester City defeated visiting Ipswich Town 3-2 on Saturday in the seventh round of the English Premier League.Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:53:26 ZB9537DBD-EB80-49E2-A8E4-E367D19CAA16https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/11/french-league-paris-saint-germain-beat-le-mans-as-monaco-regain-top-spotParis, October 10 (QNA) - Paris Saint-Germain defeated visiting Le Mans 3-1 on Saturday in the sixth round of the French football league, while Monaco remained atop the standings despite a 2-2 draw at home against Toulouse.Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:42:36 ZE63A1E07-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 Z