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International Sports

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Messi acquires Spanish club Cornella, signals new chapter off the pitch

Barcelona: Lionel Messi has completed the acquisition of Spanish fifth-tier side UE Cornellà, with the Catalan club confirming on Thursday that the Argentine...

International SportsVolleyball

Qatar’s Cherif/Tijan and New Zealand’s Polley/MacDonald crowned champions at thrilling Samila Open

Songkhla: The 25th Samila Open of the AVC Beach Tour concluded in spectacular fashion on April 15, as Qatar’s Cherif Younousse and Ahmed...

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Skibbe boosted by return of key players ahead of Al Sadd showdown

Jeddah: Vissel Kobe head coach Michael Skibbe has expressed confidence ahead of his side’s AFC Champions League Elite Final Jeddah 2026™ quarter-final clash...

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Mancini confident as Al Sadd gear up for Vissel Kobe clash

Riyadh: Al Sadd SC head coach Roberto Mancini has affirmed his team’s readiness to take on Vissel Kobe in the quarter-finals of the...

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Mancini applauds team resilience in Al Sadd’s AFC Champions League pre-quarters win over Al Hilal

Jeddah: Roberto Mancini was full of praise for his players after Al Sadd SC produced a resilient and remarkable performance to knock out...

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FEI Group VII Finals to begin at Al Shaqab with over 100 riders

Ayo Victor Doha: The FEI Group VII Finals will get underway on Wednesday at the Longines Arena in Al Shaqab, with more than...

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Mahrez stunner sends Al Ahli past Al Duhail into Asian quarter-finals

Jeddah: Riyad Mahrez struck a sublime extra-time free kick to fire defending champions Al Ahli Saudi FC into the quarter-finals of the AFC...

International SportsVolleyball

Qatar’s Cherif and Tijan advance to Round of 16 at Samila Tour

Ayo Victor Bangkok: Qatar’s beach volleyball duo Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan (Team Qatar 1) advanced to the Round of 16 at the...

BasketballInternational Sports

Madagascar to host FIBA 3×3 Africa Cup for four consecutive years through 2027

Ayo Victor ANTANANARIVO:  Building on two successful editions, the FIBA 3×3 Africa Cup will remain in Madagascar for the 2026 and 2027 tournaments,...

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Union Berlin make history as Marie-Louise Eta becomes interim head coach until season’s end

By Ajileye Temi Kings Union Berlin have made history by appointing Marie-Louise Eta as interim head coach of the men’s first team until...