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Hosts Qatar look to stay perfect, China eye place in Round of 16 22 Jan 2024 - 08:32 am

Doha, Qatar: Aiming to take perfect record into the knockout stage of the Asian Cup, defending champions Qatar will go all out for...

Thailand frustrate Oman to inch towards Asian Cup last 16 21 Jan 2024 - 10:29 pm

Doha, Qatar: Thailand held Oman to a goalless draw to maintain their fine start in the AFC Asian Cup, thanks to their defensive...

Morocco held by DR Congo, forced to wait to seal AFCON last-16 spot 21 Jan 2024 - 07:24 pm

San-Pédro: Jan 21, 2024 (AFP) -Morocco will have to wait to clinch a place in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of...

Asian Cup game 'most important in our history' says Tajikistan coach 21 Jan 2024 - 04:24 pm

Doha, Qatar: Tajikistan's final group match at the Asian Cup on Monday is the "most important game in our history", coach Petar Segrt...

FIFA's Infantino condemns 'abhorrent' racism during games in Italy, England 21 Jan 2024 - 03:57 pm

London: FIFA president Gianni Infantino called for worldwide stadium bans for fans and "automatic forfeits" for teams whose supporters hurl "abhorrent" abuse, following...

Japan shock, South Korea wobble blow Asian Cup wide open 21 Jan 2024 - 03:41 pm

Doha, Qatar: Japan's shock defeat to Iraq and South Korea's late draw with Jordan make it harder than ever to predict who will...

Goal-shy China 'depend on ourselves' to stay alive at Asian Cup 21 Jan 2024 - 02:24 pm

Doha, Qatar: China coach Aleksandar Jankovic told his players "we depend on ourselves" to stay alive at the Asian Cup when they face...

Blow for Messi and Miami as Facundo Farias ruled out for season 21 Jan 2024 - 12:29 pm

Miami: Inter Miami suffered an early blow ahead of the new MLS season with Argentine winger Facundo Farias likely to miss the entire...

Young Indonesia live up to Shin’s expectations 21 Jan 2024 - 09:54 am

Doha, Qatar:Shin Tae-yong was a happy man after Indonesia secured a 1-0 win over Vietnam in their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 Group...

Ivankovic confident as Oman target turnaround in clash against Thailand 21 Jan 2024 - 09:00 am

Doha, Qatar: Branko Ivankovic has full faith in his Oman side to get the job done when they face Thailand in their AFC...

We were almost perfect, says Iraq’s Casas 21 Jan 2024 - 08:57 am

Doha, Qatar:Jesus Casas declared Iraq’s performance “close to the perfect match” after the Lions of Mesopotamia booked their place in the last 16...

Bahrain boost Round of 16 hopes with last-gasp win 21 Jan 2024 - 08:33 am

Doha, Qatar: Ali Madan emerged as the hero for Bahrain, scoring in the final seconds to secure a 1-0 victory over Malaysia in...

Andersen proud of Hong Kong performance 21 Jan 2024 - 08:30 am

Doha, Qatar: Head coach Jorn Andersen expressed his pride of his Hong Kong players despite their 1-0 defeat to Iran in their second...

Late own goal rescues South Korea against impressive Jordan in thriller 21 Jan 2024 - 08:20 am

Doha, Qatar: Jordan had almost pulled off an upset against title contenders South Korea, a day after Iraq shocked hot favourites Japan at...

De Rossi debut sees Roma edge Verona 2-1, Olimpico tributes Mourinho 20 Jan 2024 - 10:16 pm

Rome: There were protests outside the stadium following the firing of José Mourinho. Inside the Stadio Olimpico, new Roma coach Daniele De Rossi...

Bounedjah scores late as Algeria draw with Burkina Faso at AFCON 20 Jan 2024 - 10:14 pm

Abidjan, Ivory Coast: Baghdad Bounedjah scored very late to lessen the danger ofAlgeria’s second straight Africa Cup of Nations group-stage exit by salvaging...