Sports / Football

Moriyasu accepts responsibility for Japan’s shock Asian Cup exit 05 Feb 2024 - 11:15 am

Doha, Qatar: Hajime Moriyasu took responsibility for Japan’s 2-1 defeat to Iran in their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 quarter-final at Education City...

Katanec confident bright future awaits Uzbekistan after exit 05 Feb 2024 - 11:08 am

Doha, Qatar: Head coach Srecko Katanec urged his Uzbekistan players to learn from their defeat to Qatar in the AFC Asian Cup Qatar...

Huge turnouts, Qatar's organisation praised 05 Feb 2024 - 10:59 am

Doha, Qatar: The 2023 AFC Asian Cup, currently hosted by Qatar, witnessed record-breaking attendance, making it one of the most engaging editions in...

Japan win a ‘turning point’ for Iran football 05 Feb 2024 - 10:54 am

Doha, Qatar: Coach Ardeshir ‘Amir’ Ghalenoei has emphasised the importance of Iran’s dramatic victory against Japan in their Asian Cup quarter-final on Saturday,...

Mission not accomplished yet: Lopez 05 Feb 2024 - 10:34 am

Doha, Qatar: Marquez Lopez took the challenging task of becoming Qatar’s head coach just a month before Al Annabi’s title defence at the...

New York to host 2026 World Cup final 05 Feb 2024 - 12:35 am

Miami: The 2026 World Cup final will be held at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey, organisers FIFA announced on Sunday. The New...

Arsenal punish 10-man Liverpool, ignite PL title race 04 Feb 2024 - 10:28 pm

London: Arsenalrekindled their bid for a first Premier League title in 20 years by beating leaders Liverpool 3-1 at the Emirates as Chelsea...

South Africa keeper credits backroom staff for his record performance in Africa Cup penalty shootout 04 Feb 2024 - 07:44 pm

Abidjan, Ivory Coast:South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams says preparation was key to his saving four of the five penalties he faced in a...

Kurt Hamrin, Sweden great who was the last living player from the 1958 World Cup final, dies at 89 04 Feb 2024 - 06:26 pm

Florence, Italy:Kurt Hamrin, a former Fiorentina and Sweden great who was the last living player to have participated in the 1958 World Cup...

#eAsian Cup: What they said 04 Feb 2024 - 10:31 am

Doha, Qatar: The cast for the AFC eAsian Cup 2023 Round of 16 was confirmed after the conclusion of the group stage matches...

Ammouta urges Jordan players to channel semi-final joy into confidence 04 Feb 2024 - 10:26 am

Doha, Qatar: Head coach Hussein Ammouta wants his Jordan players to channel their joy of qualifying to the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023...

Jordan semi-final will be another nail-biter, says Klinsmann 04 Feb 2024 - 10:02 am

Doha, Qatar: South Korea coach Jurgen Klinsmann is expecting another difficult challenge for the Taeguk Warriors when they will clash with history-making Jordan...

We were punished for our misses: Arnold 04 Feb 2024 - 09:57 am

Doha, Qatar: Graham Arnold rued his side missed chances after Australia went out of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 following an extra...

My focus was only on helping South Korea win, says Son 04 Feb 2024 - 09:27 am

Doha, Qatar: Son Heung-min insisted his determination to defeat Australia was motivated by the desire to keep South Korea hopes of lifting the...

Tajikistan exit with heads held high: Segrt 04 Feb 2024 - 08:38 am

Doha, Qatar: A disappointed Petar Segrt was effusive in his praise of his players despite Tajikistan making a heartbreaking exit from the AFC...

Barsham the hero as Qatar edge Uzbekistan on penalties 04 Feb 2024 - 08:30 am

Doha, Qatar: Meshaal Barsham held his nerves in a dramatic penalty shootout against Uzbekistan to keep Qatar’s title defence intact. The Qatari goalkeeper...

Ivory Coast sink Mali at the death in AFCON quarters 04 Feb 2024 - 12:01 am

Bouaké, Ivory Coast: A back-heel goal by Oumar Diakite in added time at the end of extra time gave hosts Ivory Coast a...

Jahanbakhsh strikes late as Iran eliminate Japan 03 Feb 2024 - 08:00 pm

Doha, Qatar: A last-minute penalty strike by Alireza Jahanbakhsh yesterday propelled Iran to a dramatic 2-1 victory over Japan, setting the stage for...