On video: former Nigeria captain converts to Islam
William Troost-Ekong, the former Nigeria captain and current Al-Ahli Qatar player, has announced his conversion to Islam, according to Qatari press...
Qatar vs Bahrain - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Gulf Cup clash between Qatar and Bahrain, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Will anyone topple Infantino? How Fifa president is trying to cling on after World Cup sell-off debacle
Fifa president continues to lobby for re-election despite no other candidates coming forward to challenge himFor Gianni Infantino there is no...
A harsh punishment on the way? The AFC contacts Al-Hilal over Somerville's sending-off against Al-Gharafa
Saudi club Al-Hilal has received a letter from the disciplinary committee of the Asian Football Confederation, requesting a statement regarding the...
Qatar - Bahrain predictions
Qatar vs Bahrain prediction and preview for this Gulf Cup match on 24/09/2026 from our Football experts. Betting tips, lineup, stats and H2H included.
PSG backed Eupen enjoying strong start to Challenger Pro League season
Over the summer, Eupen were officially brought into the PSG sphere of influence. Eupen have for many years been in partnership with Aspire in...
Arab Cup 2025 semi-final tickets: Dates, teams, prices & more
GOAL brings you everything you need to know to secure your seat at the FIFA Arab Cup in Qatar this December. Including ticket prices, teams and more.
PSG president Nasser al-Khelaifi investigated over conflict-of-interest suspicions
Paris Saint-Germain's Qatari president Nasser al-Khelaifi is under investigation in France on conflict-of-interest suspicions, prosecutors in the...
Summerville in trouble: Al-Hilal considering docking half his salary
Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia have decided to take their time before settling their position on disciplining their Dutch player Crysencio Summerville,...
How to get UAE vs Qatar tickets: Gulf Cup prices, fixture information, last-minute sales & more
GOAL shows you everything you need to know about buying tickets to United Arab Emirates vs Qatar. Including ticket prices, information and where to...
Watzke reveals he considered England boss Tuchel for Germany job after Qatar exit
Hans-Joachim Watzke would have liked to appoint current England boss Thomas Tuchel as Germany coach following the 2022 World Cup.
How to get Yemen vs Qatar tickets: Gulf Cup prices, fixture information, last-minute sales & more
GOAL shows you everything you need to know about buying tickets to Yemen vs Qatar. Including ticket prices, information and where to buy.
Belgian club KAS Eupen officially taken over by Qatari PSG owners QSI
Paris Saint-Germain's Qatari owners on Thursday confirmed the purchase of Belgian club KAS Eupen several months after taking control of the...
How to get Qatar vs Bahrain tickets: Gulf Cup prices, fixture information, last-minute sales & more
GOAL shows you everything you need to know about buying tickets to Qatar vs Bahrain. Including ticket prices, information and where to buy.
Official – QSI, owner of PSG, acquires KAS Eupen.
A few months ago, QSI (Qatar Sports Investments)—best known as the owner of Paris Saint-Germain—took...
After the disgraceful sending-off: a painful blow threatens Al-Hilal because of Somerville
Dutchman Crysencio Summerville, the Al-Hilal winger, faces an expected sanction in the coming few days over what happened against Qatar's Al-Gharafa.
Video: How Bono captured the hearts of Al-Hilal fans on the night of the elite?
Morocco's Yassine Bounou, the Al-Hilal goalkeeper, steals the spotlight on the night of the leader's 2-1 victory over Qatar's Al-Gharafa in the...
Yang in emotional claim that affects Celtic as he stakes 'entire footballing career' on a golden ticket
The wing ace is in Japan with his nation and provided an assist in their opening game 4-1 romp against Qatar
“I've Staked My Career on This” – Yang's Asian Games Mission
Yang Hyun-jun has opened up on just how much South Korea's Asian Games campaign means to him after beginning the tournament with an impressive 4-1...
Video: after two red cards and fierce clashes, Al Hilal begin their Asian campaign with a thrilling win over Al-Gharafa
Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia secured a thrilling 2-1 win over their guests Al-Gharafa of Qatar in the match that brought them together tonight at...
Neves continues to shine: Savić scores Al-Hilal's second goal against Al-Gharafa
Al-Hilal added their second goal against their guests Al-Gharafa of Qatar, in the match bringing them together at Kingdom Arena in the Saudi...
On video: Al-Hilal fans honour Neves after the controversial incident, and the player returns the favour
Fans of Saudi side Al-Hilal tried to honour their Portuguese player Ruben Neves after the incident in the match against Al-Taawoun in the Roshn Pro...
Metti replaces Watkins in Al-Hilal's official line-up against Al-Gharafa
Simone Inzaghi, the Italian head coach of Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal, has announced his side's line-up for the match against Qatar's Al-Gharafa this...
Inzaghi announces Al-Hilal's line-up for the Asian clash against Al-Gharafa
Italian coach Simone Inzaghi, the manager of Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal, has announced his side's line-up for the match against Qatar's Al-Gharafa...
A shocking decision from Enrique ends with a golden partnership with Ruiz
The relationship between Spanish star Fabian Ruiz and his coach Luis Enrique has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past few years. After...
How Celtic’s Hyunjun Yang fared as South Korea beat Qatar 4-1 at the Asian Games
Celtic badly missed Hyunjun Yang during that woeful performance against Rangers. But while Celtic were at the end of a humiliation at Ibrox, Yang...
A painful blow for Al Hilal before the start of the elite competition: five absences hit the leader against Al Gharafa
Al-Hilal begin their continental campaign in the new edition of the AFC Champions League Elite under exceptional and difficult circumstances, after...
Prats hails Al Shamal; Al Ittihad's Wissing happy with stalemate
Al Khor: David Prats did not hold back on his praise after Qatar's Al Shamal SC produced a battling performance to hold Al Ittihad Club to a 1-1...
MD1: Esteghlal FC (IRN) 3-0 Al Sadd SC (QAT)
Basra: Esteghlal FC took advantage of their chances to overcome Qatar's Al Sadd SC 3-0 in their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ opener at the...
DONE DEAL: Former AC Milan midfielder Bennacer completes Qatar move
Algeria midfielder Ismael Bennacer has joined Qatar Stars League side Al Gharafa after agreeing to terminate his contract with AC Milan by...
Shock at Al-Hilal: injury postpones Watkins' first appearance in the AFC Champions League Elite
Al-Hilal fans received shocking news ahead of their first match in the AFC Champions League Elite against Qatar's Al-Gharafa, after the absence of...
Despite the last-gasp comeback: Fesing criticises Al-Ittihad players after the draw with Al-Shamal
Jens Weissing, the German head coach of Al-Ittihad, directed his criticism at the players following the draw with Qatar's Al-Shamal in the AFC...
Video: with his first goal, Wijnaldum saves Al-Ittihad from a historic defeat in the AFC Champions League Elite
Dutchman Georginio Wijnaldum, the new Al-Ittihad midfielder, saved the Saudi side from suffering their first defeat of the current season, during...
From the Al-Ittihad gateway: Bounedjah writes new history in the AFC Champions League
Algeria's Baghdad Bounedjah, the striker of Qatar's Al Shamal, wrote a new chapter of history in the AFC Champions League Elite, at the expense of...
Inzaghi casts doubt on Watkins' participation against Al-Gharafa and insists: we are the best!
Simone Inzaghi, the Italian head coach of Al-Hilal, has cast doubt on the ability of his English striker Ollie Watkins to feature in the match...
Before the Al-Hilal clash: Al-Gharafa announce the signing of Ismael Bennacer
Qatari club Al-Gharafa have decided to announce the signing of Algerian midfielder Ismael Bennacer, just 24 hours before the start of their AFC...
Awar returns to Al-Ittihad's line-up at the start of the Asia journey: an attacking surprise
Algeria's Houssem Aouar, the Al-Ittihad midfielder, returned to the team's line-up during the match against Al-Shamal of Qatar, at the start of his...
Brozovic Stays Abroad After Juventus and Serie A Links
Marcelo Brozovic lingered as a target for a few Italian clubs, as he was a free agent after wrapping up his run at Al-Nassr, but he’s ultimately...
After his absence against Al-Faisaly: Vicente reveals Aouar's situation ahead of the Al-Shamal match
Germany's Jens Wissing, head coach of Al-Ittihad of Saudi Arabia, has revealed the situation regarding his Algerian star Houssem Aouar and his...
In the footsteps of Firmino: Qatar's Al-Sadd rescues Brozovic from the treachery of the Saudi league
Qatar's Al-Sadd club has rescued Croatian midfielder Marcelo Brozovic from the treachery of the Saudi Roshn League, following his departure from...
Michail Antonio returns to English football nearly two years after brutal car crash
Michail Antonio spent a period with Qatari side Al-Sailiya following his exit from West Ham after his devastating car crash but the Jamaican...
'I can bring success!' - Ex-West Ham striker Michail Antonio seals free transfer to Watford
Former West Ham striker Michail Antonio has joined Championship side Watford on a free transfer following his departure from Qatari club Al Sailiya.
I leave with pride and peace of mind â Inaki Williams after retiring from Black Stars
Ghana international Inaki Williams says he is leaving the Black Stars with pride and peace of mind after giving his all to the national team during...
âI gave everything every time I wore the Black Stars shirtâ â Inaki Williams
Ghana international Inaki Williams says he leaves the Black Stars with pride and peace of mind, insisting he gave everything every time he wore the...
Michail Antonio: West Ham legend confirms return to English football as short-term contract signed
Experienced striker returns to the Championship after brief spell in Qatar
Ghana will always be part of me â Inaki Williams after calling time on international football
Athletic Bilbao forward Inaki Williams has pledged his continued support for the Black Stars after bringing his international career with Ghana to...
Ghana has given me much more than football â Inaki Williams
Athletic Bilbao captain Inaki Williams says Ghana has given him much more than football following his decision to retire from international...
Black Stars eulogize Inaki Williams after international football retirement
Ghana’s national team, the Black Stars, has paid tribute to Athletic Bilbao captain Inaki Williams following his decision to retire...
EXCLUSIVE: Inaki Williams considering Ghana retirement as announcement looms
Ghana and Athletic Bilbao forward Inaki Williams is considering retiring from international football with the Black Stars, GHANAsoccernet.com can...
Samuel Etoâo responds after Russia payment allegations, says attacks against him are calculated
Samuel Eto’o has responded to the growing scrutiny surrounding allegations over a €567,570 payment linked to...
By video: Immediate punishment for Baghdad Bounedjah after an offensive gesture to the referee
In a scene alien to the pitches of the Qatar Stars League, the final whistle in the match between Al-Shamal and Al-Wakrah turned into the start of...
Samuel Etoâo faces questions over alleged â¬567,570 Russia payment
Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) president Samuel Eto’o is facing renewed questions over the handling of money paid by Russia...
A surprise decision from Vissel regarding the Qatari North derby
German coach Jens Weissing of Al-Ittihad Saudi surprises everyone with a striking decision ahead of the anticipated clash against Al-Shamal of...
Qualifiers - Group E: Saudi Arabia 1-0 Qatar; Oman 1-1 Hong Kong, China
Doha: Saudi Arabia topped Group E to qualify for the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ after defeating Qatar 1-0 on Sunday.
Andy Gray's return to UK commentary confirmed for first time since Sky Sports sacking
Andy Gray is making a return to commentary duties in the UK after a 12-year absence, having left Qatar and his role at beinSPORTS at the end of the...
Barcelona sell ‘new Gavi' Roger Martínez to Qatari club
Roger Martínez, a midfielder who plays for Barça Atlètic, has been sold to Al-Markhiya in the Qatar Stars League 2. Martínez, 22, was born in...
Qualifiers - Group E: Oman 2-3 Saudi Arabia; Hong Kong, China 0-3 Qatar
Doha: Saudi Arabia stayed perfect in Group E after defeating Oman 3-2 in their AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers match on Thursday.
Group E: Qatar 1-2 Oman; Saudi Arabia 2-0 Hong Kong, China
Doha: Oman put on a spirited display to edge Qatar 2-1 in their AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers Group E tie on Monday.
Messi closes Argentina chapter after achieving what once seemed impossible
Lionel Messi has brought his remarkable Argentina career to an end after finally turning years of international heartbreak into an era of...
Lionel Messi officially ends Argentina career after 21 years
Lionel Messi has officially ended his international career with Argentina after more than two decades with the national team.The 39-year-old leaves...
A cruciate ligament injury strikes a Moroccan star in Gulf stadiums
Qatari club Al-Shamal announced on Saturday that its Moroccan player Mohamed Rabie Hrimat had suffered a torn cruciate ligament.
Daniel-Kofi Kyereh returns to competitive football after three-year injury hell
Ghana midfielder Daniel-Kofi Kyereh has finally ended a long wait for competitive football, making his first senior appearance since February 2023...
'Disgraced and hairy... that's all your lot ever call me!': RICHARD KEYS and ANDY GRAY on fleeing bombs in Qatar, why Keys had to laser his hairy hands, the truth about his younger wife, Gray's regret, and what they think of today's pundits
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY CRAIG HOPE: 'Disgraced and hairy, that's all your lot ever call me,' says Richard Keys. Instinctively, I look to his hands....
UEFA calls off FIFA boycott plans to enable U20 Women to play World Cup, but still wants Infantino out
August 27 – European teams will compete in the upcoming U20 Women's World Cup in Poland that kicks off September 5, and the U17 Men's World Cup in...
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Mohammed Kudus has the qualities to play for any top European side, says Andre Ayew
Former Black Stars captain Andre Ayew believes Mohammed Kudus has the quality to play for any of Europe's leading clubs.Kudus, 25, enjoyed two...
Ibrahim Danlad returns to Asante Kotoko after two years in Ethiopia
Asante Kotoko have completed the signing of goalkeeper Ibrahim Danlad, who has returned to the club after two years with Ethiopian side Coffee...
Danlad Ibrahim: âI always felt the story had to continueâ as he returns to Kotoko
Ibrahim Danlad says he always believed his journey with Asante Kotoko was not over after completing his return to the club following a two-year...
Arsenal ready to cash in as Al-Sadd table bizarre £60m bid for out of favour star
The Gabriel Martinelli transfer saga has taken an unexpected turn, with a Qatari club reportedly tabling a striking financial offer that Arsenal...
Qatari club show interest in Arsenal 25yo winger
Qatari club Al-Sadd SC are reportedly interested in Gabriel Martinelli, but the chances of a move appear low after the player's recent rejection of...
Sunday makes Sydney switch; Dabo joins Al Khor
Kuala Lumpur: Sydney FC have strengthened their attacking ranks with the signing of Nigerian forward Oriola Sunday on loan from RB Omiya Ardija,...
A strongly worded message: Qatar clashes with the AFC over Infantino
An open letter attacking FIFA president Gianni Infantino has triggered a public split within Asian football, after Qatar announced its rejection of...
Qatar questions AFC over open letter targeting FIFA's Infantino
A growing rift within Asian football over the future of FIFA has burst into the open with Qatar challenging the Asian Football Confederation over...
‘Full support’ for Infantino: Six Arab federations defy growing revolt over World Cup plan
Six Arab football federations have declared their full support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino. This backing comes after his controversial...
Xavi named as new Netherlands head coach until 2030 World Cup
Xavi guided Barca to the La Liga title in 2023 after beginning his managerial career with Qatari club Al Sadd
Everton Sign Johnson As McNeil Departs
Brennan Johnson has signed for Everton from Crystal Palace in a deal that sees Dwight McNeil move to Selhurst Park.
Wales international forward...
Didier Deschamps has told Nottingham Forest why they must complete 'tremendous' Youssouf Fofana deal
Didier Deschamps' praise of Youssouf Fofana proves why Nottingham Forest should accelerate a move for his services this summer.Fofana has been...
By video: Al-Shamal of Qatar announces the signing of Al-Ahly of Egypt star
Tunisia's Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane brought a short chapter of his career with Al Ahly of Egypt to an end, after Qatar's Al Shamal club announced on...
Bennacer bids emotional goodbye to Milan: “I hope our paths can cross again”
By: Oliver Fisher
Ismael Bennacer has bid an emotional farewell to AC Milan after it was confirmed on Friday that he has left the club. It has been...
'I said goodbye...' - AC Milan star tears up contract ahead of Middle East transfer
AC Milan have confirmed the mutual termination of Ismael Bennacer's contract as the Algerian midfielder prepares to complete a move to Qatar.
Bennacer terminates Milan contract ahead of Qatar move
Ismael Bennacer has not represented AC Milan in a competitive fixture for 18 months, and he has now left San Siro as a free agent.
The post...
After Saudi Arabia's exclusion: Qatar competes with Miami to host the Spanish Super Cup
The 2027 Spanish Super Cup is now a candidate to be held next February, with the American city of Miami topping the list of cities in the running...
Infantino's World Cup sell-off debacle has rocked football but Fifa's crisis has deep and rotten roots
It has been a remarkable few days for an institution that may be irredeemable but this is a story that stretches back to a decision in 2010There...
Official: AC Milan part ways with Ismael Bennacer with Qatar move imminent
By: Ben Dixon
AC Milan have confirmed that Ismael Bennacer has left the club after the termination of his contract was agreed by mutual consent....
Qatar whistleblower arrested before testifying in 2022 World Cup human trafficking case
Ibhais, who spent three years in a Doha jail, is scheduled to testify as a witness in a US District Court deposition in two weeks
A controversial choice: why is Algeria banking on Qatar's former coach?
The dossier of the Algeria national team's new head coach has seen rapid developments over the past few hours, after the outcomes of the meeting of...
Aston Villa well placed to pull off Ruben Vargas coup as 2.84 and 55.6% stats speak volumes
Aston Villa must accelerate a move for Switzerland star Ruben Vargas after he proved his quality at the World Cup.Unai Emery is shaping his squad...
FIFA 'blackmailing' members to back Infantino, alleges former vice president
Prince Ali, who heads the Jordan Football Association, said the federation has still not received the prize money for finishing runners-up in the...