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Qatar have defied expectations, says Al Haydos 10 Feb 2024 - 09:03 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar captain Hassan Al Haydos yesterday lauded the team for its brilliant run in the Asian Cup title defence, saying the...

Premier League bosses unconvinced by 'blue card' plan 09 Feb 2024 - 08:14 pm

London: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou led a chorus of disapproval on Friday over a controversial proposal to introduce...

Bayern trio to return ahead of key Leverkusen game, Neuer still a doubt 09 Feb 2024 - 05:00 pm

Munich: Bayern Munich is set to welcome back three players to its squad to play at title rival Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga...

Semi-finals in numbers 09 Feb 2024 - 12:31 pm

Doha, Qatar: The non-stop drama continued in the semi-finals of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 with the hosts winning a thrilling contest...

Teams leverage new technology initiatives at Qatar 2023 09 Feb 2024 - 12:02 pm

Doha, Qatar: The action at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 has come thick and fast as, in the blink of an eye,...

'Luck was not on Iran’s side' 09 Feb 2024 - 11:43 am

Doha, Qatar: Ehsan Hajsafi blamed luck for Iran’s heartbreaking 3-2 defeat to Qatar in their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 semi-final at the...

Ghalenoei takes responsibility for Iran’s exit 09 Feb 2024 - 11:37 am

Doha, Qatar: Amir Ghalenoei apologised for Iran’s 3-2 defeat to Qatar in their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 semi-final on Wednesday, with the...

‘Proud’ Afif revels in Qatar’s dream run 09 Feb 2024 - 11:22 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s Akram Afif once again stole the limelight, becoming the trailblazer for the reigning Asian champions as they marched into the...

Lopez hails Qatar’s fighting spirit 09 Feb 2024 - 11:01 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar coach Marquez Lopez praised Al Annabi for their “heroic” performance against higher-ranked Iran, hoping to enter tomorrow’s AFC Asian Cup...

Asian Cup 2023 Final tickets now available for purchase 08 Feb 2024 - 06:38 pm

Doha, Qatar: The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 has announced on their social media platforms that tickets for the Final match are now...

UEFA president Ceferin won't seek re-election in 2027 08 Feb 2024 - 04:35 pm

Paris: Aleksander Ceferin said Thursday he would not seek a fourth term as UEFA president in 2027 despite the approval of controversial reforms...

Nasser Al-Khelaifi unanimously re-appointed to UEFA Executive Committee for four-year term 08 Feb 2024 - 03:11 pm

Paris, Qatar: The 48th UEFA Congress held in Paris today has unanimously ratified the reappointment of European Club Association (ECA) Chairman Nasser Al-Khelaïfi...

Ivory Coast run to AFCON final 'like a dream' for coach Fae 08 Feb 2024 - 02:47 pm

Abidjan: Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae described his team's achievement in winning through to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations as...

Jordan masterclass 08 Feb 2024 - 10:28 am

Doha, Qatar: Jordan produced a sparkling performance in their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 semi-final against South Korea on Tuesday. Ranked 64 places...

Jordan’s Ammouta focused on title clash after historic victory 08 Feb 2024 - 10:23 am

Doha, Qatar:Soon after the memorable Asian Cup win against South Korea, Jordan coach Hussein Ammouta shifted his focus on Saturday’s title clash, aiming...

Son promises South Korea will bounce back 08 Feb 2024 - 10:14 am

Doha, Qatar: Son Heung-min has vowed to take South Korea to the next level after a 2-0 defeat to Jordan on Tuesday saw...

Klinsmann ‘angry and disappointed’ 08 Feb 2024 - 10:06 am

Doha, Qatar: South Korea’s head coach Jurgen Klinsmann expressed his disappointment following his team’s 2-0 defeat to Jordan which led them to exit...