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Barnes Stuns Leeds with 102nd-Minute Winner in St James' Park Classic Newcastle, 8 Jan 2026 (ONA) --- Harvey Barnes scored a dramatic 102nd-minute winner to seal a breathtaking 4-3 victory for Newcastle United over Leeds United, ending the visitors' unbeaten run in a Premier League instant classic. The match appeared destined for a share of the points after Newcastle captain Bruno Guimarães converted a stoppage-time penalty to level the score at 3-3. However, in a final twist, Barnes fired through a crowded penalty area deep into added time, sending St James' Park into ...

Barcelona Storm into Super Cup Final with Historic First-Half Blitz Jeddah, 8 Jan 2026 (ONA) --- Barcelona delivered a devastating first-half performance to crush Athletic Club 5-0, securing their place in the Spanish Super Cup final in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The defending champions, chasing a record-extending 16th title, sealed the semi-final clash before the interval with a remarkable four-goal burst in just 16 minutes. This unprecedented feat marks the first time any team has scored four times in the first half of a Super Cup semi-final. Ferran Torres ...

Over 1,200 Competitors Will Start Oman Desert Marathon in the Wilayat of Bidiyah Bidiyah, 8 Jan 2026 (ONA) --- This Saturday, 10 January, heralds the commencement of the eleventh edition of Oman Desert Marathon 2026, set to unfold in the Wilayat of Bidiyah within the North A’Sharqiyah Governorate. The event will witness the participation of over 1,200 elite runners and endurance athletes from the Sultanate of Oman and more than 35 nations across the globe. Said Mohammed Al Hajri, the General Supervisor of the Oman Desert Marathon and Chairman of the Oman Athletics Association, ...

HM Cup Bestowed upon Champion 'Falah' in Royal Cavalry's Annual Equestrian Spectacle Barka, 7 Jan 2026 (ONA) --- At the behest of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, HH Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham Al Said presided over the Annual Royal Cavalry Horse Race at the Al Rahba Racecourse in the Wilayat of Barka today, in an event organized by the the Royal Court Affairs (RCA) through the Royal Cavalry. The horse 'Falah', owned by HH Sayyid Shihab bin Harib Al Said, was awarded His Majesty the Sultan's Cup after triumphing in the fifth race, the Wilayat Barka Race for ...

Chelsea Appoint Rosenior as New Head Coach London, 6 Jan 2026 (ONA) --- Liam Rosenior was confirmed as Premier League club Chelsea's new head coach today following the departure of Italian Enzo Maresca last week. The 41-year-old Englishman has signed a deal until 2032, becoming the fourth full-time head coach appointed since a takeover of the club led by American Todd Boehly in 2022. London-born Rosenior, whose playing career included spells at Fulham, Hull City, Brighton and Hove Albion, took charge of Strasbourg in July 2024 after coaching spells at Derby County, ...

Omani Talent Al Muhannad Al Balushi Gets Spotlight in Taekwondo at International Events Muscat, 6 January 2026 (ONA) --- Al Muhannad bin Tawfiq Al Balushi, Member of the Omani National Taekwondo Team, stood out as one of the Sultanate of Oman's most promising athletes during recent international tournaments. Al Muhannad earned top medals at several world championships, most notably the prestigious European Taekwondo Grand Prix Final 2025 held in Sarajevo—Bosnia & Herzegovina—that charted out a new chapter in his athletic career. Al Muhannad told Oman News ...

National Goalball Team Holds Overseas Training Camp Ahead of West Asian Paralympics Muscat, 6 January 2026 (ONA) --- Oman’s National Goalball Team is holding an overseas training camp in the State of Qatar from 4 to 9 January 2026 as part of the team’s preparations for the 5th West Asian Paralympic Games that will be hosted by the Sultanate of Oman from 1 to 8 February 2026. The national team's technical committee selected 6 players to participate in the overseas training camp. The overseas training camp seeks to augment the technical, physical and mental readiness of the ...

Oman to Host Arab Clubs Chess Championship 2026 from Thursday 8 January Muscat, 5 January 2026 (ONA) --- The Sultanate of Oman will host the Arab Clubs Chess Championship from 8 to 14 January 2026. The event, which will take place at the Sohar Sports Complex in North Al Batinah Governorate, will see the participation of 10 clubs from different Arab countries. The tournament will pursue the Swiss system of 7 rounds, with a thinking time of 90 minutes for each player and an additional 30 seconds for every move. This highlights the technical and tactical abilities of the ...

Manchester United Sacks Ruben Amorim After 14 Months in Charge Manchester, 5 Jan 2025 (ONA) --- Manchester United have terminated the contract of manager Ruben Amorim, ending his tenure after just 14 months in charge at Old Trafford. The club announced the decision today, one day after a 1-1 draw with Leeds United and following public comments from the 40-year-old Portuguese that hinted at a strained relationship with the club's hierarchy. Amorim had suggested he lacked full backing in the transfer market and expressed a desire to operate as a "manager, not just ...

Barcelona Strike Late Again to Extend Lead at Liga Summit Barcelona, 4 Jan 2026 (ONA) --- Barcelona cemented their position at the top of the Spanish La Liga with a classic late show, scoring twice in the final four minutes to defeat a stubborn Espanyol 2-0 in a hard-fought Catalan derby. The victory, orchestrated by the impactful substitute Fermín López, extends Barcelona's lead over second-place Real Madrid to seven points. For over 85 minutes, Hansi Flick’s side were frustrated by a disciplined Espanyol defense and the inspired goalkeeping of former youth ...

Muscat Nights International Bowling Championship Details Announced Muscat, 29 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- The Oman Bowling Committee, in partnership with Muscat Municipality, has announced that it will host the second edition of the Muscat Nights International Bowling Championship. The event will take place from 8 to 19 January 2026, at the A’Seeb Bowling Center, featuring a selection of top world-ranked bowlers. Ayman Salim Al Jahdhami, Secretary of the Oman Bowling Committee and Chairman of the Organizing Committee, explained that this new edition is a continuation of the success ...

The 2026 Mega Cup: Football's Global Juggernaut Washington, 28 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- The 2026 FIFA World Cup, the planet's premier sporting spectacle, is poised to become an event of unparalleled scale in its upcoming edition. The tournament will feature 48 national teams contesting 104 matches across four time zones, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Unlike the compact 2022 edition in Qatar, the 2026 tournament will sprawl across 16 stadiums distributed over more than 4,000 kilometers, a vast geography that promises a significant environmental impact from ...

Several Winners Honored at Arab Shooting and Airgun Championship Muscat, 25 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- Several winners were honored at the conclusion of the Arab Shooting and Airgun Championship with bullet and airgun weapons for various individual and team categories for men and women, which was held at the National Olympic Shooting Complex in Muscat. In the 50-meter rifle individual competition for men, shooter Ali Al Saidi from the Sultanate of Oman won the gold medal, while Khalid Al Dosari from the Kingdom of Bahrain finished second, and Khalid Al Majid from the State of Kuwait ...

Oman’s Youth Golfers Claim Gold and Silver at GCC Junior Championships in MuscatMuscat, 24 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- Oman under-13 golf team secured gold and silver medals at the conclusion of the GCC Junior Golf Championship for Girls and Age Categories (under-13 and under-16), hosted by the Sultanate of Oman at the Ghala Golf Club. The tournament was organized by the Oman Golf Association. The closing ceremony was held under the patronage of HH Sayyid Fahr bin Fatik Al Said. Yousef Al Rumhi led the Oman national team to glory by winning first place and the gold medal in the ...

Oman Sail Team Qualifies for Star Sailors League Gold Cup 2026 in Brazil Bangkok, 22 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- Oman Sail’s SSL Team achieved a new milestone for Omani sport on the international stage after qualifying for the Star Sailors League (SSL) Gold Cup 2026, scheduled to take place in November next year in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Qualification was secured with a race to spare after the team topped its group with five wins from the first five races in the Asian Qualifiers in Thailand. The team’s qualification followed an impressive performance and a consistently ...

First Day of Arab Shooting and Airgun Championship 2025 Begins in Muscat Muscat, 21 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- The first day of competitions for the Arab Shooting and Airgun Championship (Rifle and Airgun, 10 meters) kicked off today at the National Olympic Shooting Complex in Muscat. The championship, hosted by the Sultanate of Oman and represented by the Oman Shooting Association, features broad participation from national teams across the Arab world in the junior and senior categories for both men and women. In the Junior Girls’ competition, shooter Fatima Al Suwaidi from the ...

GCC Youth, Women’s Golf Championships Kick Off in Muscat Muscat, 21 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- The competitions for the GCC Golf Championship for Girls and Youth (Under 13 and 16 for boys and girls) commenced today at the Ghala Golf Club in Muscat. Hosted by the Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Oman Golf Association, the tournament will run until 24 December 2025, featuring an elite group of promising talents from the national teams of the GCC countries. The opening ceremony of the championship was held under the auspices of Sayyid Hamad bin Abdullah Al Busaidi. The male ...

Arsenal Grind out Gritty Win at Everton to Reclaim EPL Summit London, 21 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- Arsenal responded to pre-match pressure by grinding out a vital 1-0 victory away to Everton, a hard-fought result that returned them to the top of the English Premier League (EPL) table. Knowing title rivals Manchester City had moved two points clear with an earlier win over West Ham, Mikel Arteta’s side produced a performance of resilience rather than flair atHill Dickinson Stadium. The decisive moment arrived just before the half-hour mark, when Everton defender Jake O’Brien ...

Victory Marred by Injury: Liverpool Edge Nine-Man Spurs as Isak's Promise Turns to Pain Liverpool, 21 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- Liverpool secured a chaotic 2-1 victory over a nine-man Tottenham Hotspur, a result overshadowed by a potentially serious injury to their record signing Alexander Isak, which compounded manager Arne Slot’s mounting selection crisis. The match turned on a moment of soaring hope and sudden despair for the hosts. After entering as a second-half substitute, the £125 million striker Isak announced his arrival with a superb finish past Guglielmo Vicario in ...

Mbappé Matches Ronaldo's Record as Resilient Real Madrid Sees off Sevilla Madrid, 21 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- Kylian Mbappé etched his name alongside club legend Cristiano Ronaldo on his 27th birthday, netting a late penalty to equal the Portuguese star's record of 59 Real Madrid goals in a calendar year and secure a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Sevilla. The hosts had to labour for the win, breaking the deadlock seven minutes before halftime. Jude Bellingham rose highest to meet a Rodrygo free-kick, directing a powerful glancing header into the top corner. Sevilla threatened ...

Oman Under-10 Tennis Team Participates in Gulf Championship in Doha Doha, 21 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- Oman national under-10 tennis team is participating in the Gulf Tennis Championship, which will kick off today in the Qatari capital, Doha, and continue until 24 December. The list of participating players includes: Omar Al Shaibani, Fayyadh Al Hilali, Hood Al Hashmi, Ali Al Riyami, Muhannad Al Najjar, Said Al Marjabi, Ahmed Al Touqi, and Ilyas Al Touqi, alongside player Sara Al Maskari, under the leadership of coach Sufyan Doub. The team held a training session at the championship ...

HH Sayyid Theyazin Inaugurates Arab Shooting and Airgun ChampionshipMuscat, 20 Dec 2025 (ONA) —- HH Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said, Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth, today inaugurated the Arab Shooting and Airgun Championship, hosted by the Sultanate of Oman and organized by Oman Shooting Association.The opening was attended by Maj.Gen Mattar bin Salim Al Balushi, First Deputy Chairman of Oman Shooting Association.The opening ceremony, held at the Al Shafaq Club of the Sultan's Armed Forces (SAF), began with the salute to His Highness the Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth. ...

Paris Saint-Germain Beat Flamengo to Win FIFA Intercontinental CupDoha, 18 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) defeated CF Flamengo 2-1 in a penalty shootout to win the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2025 after a 1-1 draw in regulation. It has been an incredible 2025 for Luis Enrique's men, who won a treble in the 2024/25 season, including their first UEFA Champions League title. Playing at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Paris Saint-Germain's goal was scored by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia 38 minutes, while that of Flamengo was by Jorginho in 62 minutes.--- ...

Al Faisal Al Zubair Secures Second Place at Gulf 12 Hours in Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi, 15 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- Omani international racer Al Faisal Khalid Al Zubair concluded his participation in the Gulf 12 Hours race, held at the Yas Marina Circuit in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, achieving second place in the overall standings. Al Faisal, alongside his British teammates Chris Froggatt and Ben Tuck, drove the Ferrari 296 GT3 in its debut appearance for the Omani Al Manar Racing team, in collaboration with Dragon Racing. The Al Manar Racing team is scheduled to ...

Stoppage-Time Stunner: Own Goal Seals Vital Arsenal Win in Title Chase London, 14 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- A chaotic and heart-stopping finale at the Emirates Stadium saw English Premier League (EPL) leaders Arsenal snatch a 2-1 victory over bottom-side Wolverhampton Wanderers, courtesy of a 94th-minute Yerson Mosquera own goal. Mikel Arteta's side, frequently stifled by Wolves' resolute five-man defense, broke the deadlock in fortuitous fashion in the 70th minute. Bukayo Saka's inswinging corner was paried onto the post by goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, only for the ball to ...

Youthful PSG Survives Late Scare, Edges Metz in Five-Goal Thriller to Go Top Paris, 14 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- An embattled Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), missing several key starters, climbed to the summit of the French Ligue 1 with a pulsating 3-2 away victory over bottom-side Metz, showcasing the promise of their academy in a hard-fought contest. Deprived of Ousmane Dembélé, Achraf Hakimi, and captain Marquinhos due to injury, manager Luis Enrique turned to youth. The gamble paid dividends as teenage wingers Ibrahim Mbaye (17) and Quentin Ndjantou (18) combined brilliantly ...

Raphinha's Brace Breaks Osasuna Resistance as Barcelona Extends Lead to Seven Points Barcelona, 14 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- Barcelona opened up a commanding seven-point lead at the top of the Spanish La Liga after a patient 2-0 victory over a dogged Osasuna at the Estadi Olímpic, powered by a second-half brace from Raphinha. Facing a deep-lying defensive block, the defending champions dominated possession and chances but were frustrated for over an hour. An early Ferran Torres header was disallowed by VAR for a marginal offside against Raphinha in the build-up, summing up a ...

National Esports Team Qualifies for FIFA Finals in Rocket League Game Muscat, 11 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- The National Esports Team has qualified for the FIFAe World Cup Finals in the game Rocket League, scheduled to be held in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, from 15-19 December. This qualification is a significant milestone in the development of the Esports sector in the Sultanate of Oman, reflecting the rapid growth witnessed by this sector and the support directed towards young national talents to compete at global levels. The team is comprises Sultan Al Balushi, Amjad Al Zadjali ...

Flamengo Faces Cruz Azul Tomorrow in FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025 Doha, 9 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- The "Americas Derby" match will take place tomorrow “Wednesday” within the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025 in Qatar at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, between the Brazilian team Flamengo and the Mexican team Cruz Azul. This match represents the official start of the three final matches of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025, which Qatar is hosting during the rest days of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025. The winner of this match will face the Egyptian team Pyramids FC, the champion of the ...

Himam Mountain Running Race Begins This Thursday Muscat, 8 Dec 2025 (ONA) --- The activities of the Himam Trail Race 2025 will kick off next Thursday, 11 December, in the A’Dakhiliyah Governorate, with the participation of more than 4,500 male and female runners from 68 countries. On the first day, the Al Hajar Ultra race will take place, covering a distance of 120 kilometers. It starts from the Wilayat of Al Hamra, passes through historical routes, ascends towards Al Jabal Al Akhdar (the Green Mountain), and reaches the race village in Birkat Al Mouz in the Wilayat of Nizwa. ...