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Liverpool's Dutch striker #18 Cody Gakpo (2R) celebrates scoring the team's second goal during the UEFA Champions League football match between Liverpool and Real Madrid at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on November 27, 2024. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)
Football
Liverpool beat Real Madrid 2-0 to go top of Champions League

Liverpool: Liverpool beat Real Madrid 2-0 on Wednesday to move back to the top of the Champions League standings with a perfect record of five victories from five. Second-half goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo were enough to give Arne Slot's team victory, with both Kylian Mbappe of Madrid and Mohamed Salah missing from the spot. Defeat leaves holders Madrid in 24th spot.

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Qatar Sport
FIFA launches mobile app to buy, download tickets for Intercontinental Cup 2024 in Qatar

Doha, Qatar: FIFA launched the "FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024" mobile application today, which allows users to download previously purchased tickets or buy new tickets. Downloading Tickets Users can sign in via the app using their registered email on the FIFA website (FIFA ID). Purchased tickets can be accessed by clicking the [My Tickets] button on the app's home page or the Wallet icon in the top right corner. Entering the Stadium For those who have purchased more than one ticket for a given match, it is recommended to send the tickets to the accompanying guests, which would allow them to enter individually. Otherwise, the guests would have to group up and accompany the tickets holder into the stadium. Ticket holders can use the app to send tickets by clicking on the [Send your ticket(s)] button and entering the guest's email information. Changing Ticket Guests If a ticket has already been shared with a guest, it must be returned to the purchaser before sharing it with a new guest. Once it is back on the buyer's mobile device, they can either keep the ticket or click on the [Send your ticket(s)] option to transfer them to new guests. Important Note Access to the stadium will only be granted upon presentation of a valid ticket for the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024. No entry will be granted upon presentation of any confirmation email received from FIFA. To register for the app, users must be 16 years old or above. Read Also All you need to know about FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024 in Qatar FIFA Announces Match Fixtures: First Round Date: December 11, 2024 Teams: Pachuca (CONCACAF) vs. Copa Libertadores Winner (CONMEBOL) Venue: Stadium 974 Play-Off (Challenger Cup) Date: December 14, 2024 Teams: Al Ahly (CAF) vs. Winner of First Round Final Date: December 18, 2024 Teams: UEFA Champions League Winner Real Madrid vs. Play-Off Winner Venue: Lusail Stadium Click here to download the"FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024" app.

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Qatar Sport
Qatar-UAE Super Cup organizing community launches four tournaments in its second edition

Doha, Qatar: The organizing committee of the Qatar-UAE Super Cup has announced the launch of its second edition, which will feature four tournaments. With the participation of eight teams four from Qatar and as many from the UAE the first tournament, Challenge Shield, will be played between Al Rayyan, runners-up in Qatar league, and Shabab Al Ahli, runners-up in ADNOC Pro League, on Jan. 16, 2025, in Doha. In Super Cup, Al Nasr, runners-up in President's Cup, face Qatar SC, runners-up in HH the Amir Cup, on Jan. 17, 2025, in Dubai. Super Shield will pit Qatar league champions Al Sadd against ADNOC Pro League champions Al Wasl on Jan. 18, 2025, in Doha. Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Cup champions Al Wahda will match wits with Qatar Cup champions Al Wakrah in Challenge Cup on Jan. 19, 2025, in Abu Dhabi.

File photo Green light for Cadillac to join Formula One grid in 2026

Paris: American car manufacturer Cadillac will become the eleventh team on the Formula One grid in 2026 after the sport's owners announced Monday they had given their backing to the plan. Formula 1 said it had reached "an agreement in...

Qatar players celebrate after taking a wicket. Farooq’s five-fer steers Qatar to victory over Bahrain

Doha, Qatar: Left-arm pacer Amir Farooq’s impressive five-wicket haul, combined with half-centuries from Imal Liyanage and Mohammad Ahnaff powered Qatar to a 13-run victory over Bahrain in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia Sub Regional Qualifier B yesterday. The...