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Where to watch Euro 2016 and Copa America matches in Qatar

Many of bars and pubs around Qatar that usually screen football matches are closed this month because of Ramadan. But there are still several places to watch the games. Here's our list.

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Lekhwiya wins its first Emir Cup after beating Al Sadd

The teams went into a penalty shootout after the initial game ended in a 2-2 tie, keeping thousands of fans on the edge of their seats.

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Qatar’s first professional boxer carves out his own path

Twenty years after he fell in love with boxing, Fahad Al Thani has won his first professional match, officially earning him the title of Qatar's first pro boxer. Here's his origin story.

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FC Barcelona to play friendly in Qatar this month

In a statement, the team said it was playing as part of the agreement it has with Qatar Sports Investment and Qatar Airways, a five-year deal that ends in July.

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Teen football player becomes first Qatari to join La Liga

The Doha-born athlete is a product of Aspire Academy, which trains young people to become professional football players. He has already spent time training with youth teams in Spain.