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Israel: Oman to allow Israeli planes through its airspace

February 23, 2023

Tel Aviv: Israel's foreign minister said Thursday that the Gulf Arab state of Oman has decided to allow Israeli planes ...

Kerala, Goa to play opening match of Santosh Trophy final round (Image: IANS)

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Saudi’s King Fahd International Stadium to host Santosh Trophy semifinals, final

February 10, 2023

Bhubaneswar: The semifinals and final of the National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy will be held between March 1 ...

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Pakistan’s talks with IMF over bailout package hit a snag: Report

February 9, 2023

Islamabad: The cash-strapped Pakistan government's talks with the IMF to secure a bailout package to avert a nearing sovereign default ...

Salem Al-Dawsari (R) celebrates with a teammate after scoring the winning goal against Egypt (File Image)

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Al-Hilal upsets Flamengo 3-2 to reach Club World Cup final

February 8, 2023

Tangier: Saudi striker Salem Al-Dawsari was once again on the scoreboard in a big match. Al-Dawsari, who scored the winner ...

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Ronaldo scores twice in final showdown against Messi

January 20, 2023

Riyadh: Grimacing in pain from his bruised cheekbone, Cristiano Ronaldo steadied himself before scoring from the penalty spot for his ...

International

Yemen rebels hold back-channel talks with Saudis to maintain truce

January 17, 2023

Cairo: Amid Yemen's longest-ever pause in fighting more than nine months Saudi Arabia and its rival, the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, ...

International

Iran’s FM says talks with Saudis could restore relations

January 13, 2023

Beirut: Talks between regional rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia are continuing and could eventually restore diplomatic relations that were severed ...

IMF can't dictate Pakistan government: Finance Minister

Business

Pakistan banks on Saudi Arabia to avoid default

January 5, 2023

Islamabad: In what appears to be an alternative to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Pakistan Finance Minister Ishaq Dar expressed ...

Germany's World Cup survival on the line against Spain Doha: When the World Cup draw came out in April, one of the highlights of the group stage was Sunday's Spain vs Germany at Al Bayt Stadium. Eight months later, the game between the two former world champions and pre-tournament favorites gained even more prominence thanks to Germany's surprising loss to Japan in its opener in Qatar. Another setback against Spain this weekend and Germany may be heading home early for the second straight World Cup. A loss — coupled with at least a draw by Japan against Costa Rica earlier Sunday — will mean elimination for the four-time champions. Spain, meanwhile, will be looking to secure its spot in the next stage and reinforce its status as one of the top title contenders following an impressive 7-0 rout of Costa Rica in its opener. The signs are not encouraging for Germany. Its most recent match against Spain was an embarrassing 6-0 defeat in the Nations League two years ago. Its last win against "La Roja" came in a friendly eight years ago. Germany won its fourth World Cup title in 2014 in Brazil but didn't make it out of the group stage in 2018 after losses to South Korea and México. It would be the first time it fails to advance past the group stage in back-to-back tournaments. Spain won its lone World Cup in 2010 in South Africa and was eliminated in the round of 16 in 2018 in Russia. A win against Germany will allow Spain to reach the last 16 if Costa Rica doesn't defeat Japan. Expectations around Spain's young squad were raised after its outstanding performance against Costa Rica, when the team reintroduced "tiki-taka" ball-possession style and 18-year-old Gavi became the youngest World Cup scorer since Pelé in 1958. The seven goals it scored against Costa Rica matched Spain's tournament total from Russia in 2018. "The result gives us a big boost," Spain coach Luis Enrique said. "But now we have to play against a Germany team that needs the victory." Luis Enrique said he wasn't concerned with his young players being overly confident, and promised to make changes to the starting lineup for Sunday's match, without elaborating. Winger Leroy Sané could return for Germany after missing the match against Japan because of a knee injury. It will be the fifth meeting between the powerhouses at World Cups, with Spain winning the most recent one 1-0 in the semifinals of the 2010 tournament. Spain hasn't lost to Germany in official competitions since the 1988 European Championship, with two draws and three wins since then. The Germans have lost three of their last four World Cup matches dating to the tournament in Russia. They made headlines even before kickoff against Japan by covering their mouths to protest FIFA's clampdown on the "One Love" armbands. It was not clear if they would repeat the gesture before the Spain match. AP FIFA, football, World Cup, Germany, Spain

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Mexico faces early World Cup exit against Saudi Arabia

November 29, 2022

Doha: Mexico is going to have to suddenly find goals — and perhaps even several of them — to extend ...

Sports

World Cup stunner: Saudi Arabia beats Messi’s Argentina 2-1

November 22, 2022

Lusail: Lionel Messi stood with his hands on his hips near the center circle, looking stone-faced as Saudi Arabia's jubilant ...

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Undivided India

January 26, 2025

Acounterfactual is thinking about something that might have happened but did not happen. As we celebrate yet another Republic Day, there...

January 25, 2025

Argentina has sparked a global conversation with its decision to introduce a mandatory ‘suitability test’ for 40,000 public servants, a...

January 22, 2025

The conspicuous presence of the three American tycoons – Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos – in the forefront...

January 21, 2025

Even before his inauguration as US President for the second term 20 January, Donald Trump had scored two big wins...

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