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London to Host Ballon d’Or Ceremony for First Time in 2026

London: 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.

According to Qatar News Agency, the event will coincide with t…

Qatar to Face Republic of Ireland in World Cup Warm-Up Friendly

Dublin: Qatar will take on Republic of Ireland in an international friendly in Dublin on Thursday as part of its final preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match forms part of Qatar’s build-up to the tournament, which will be hosted by the Un…

Russia’s Medvedev Suffers First-Round Exit at Roland Garros

Paris: 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.

According to Qatar News Agency, Medvedev fail…