Sports / Football

Udinese fan ban for Maignan racist abuse reduced on appeal 31 Jan 2024 - 08:49 pm

Roma: Udinesewon't have to play in an empty stadium Saturday against Monza after the Italian footballl federation reduced on appeal the club’s punishment...

Japan cruise into quarters 31 Jan 2024 - 08:06 pm

Doha, Qatar: Record four-time champions Japan shrugged off sharp criticism, outclassing Bahrain 3-1 in the last 16 to advance at the AFC Asian...

Underdogs shaking up Africa Cup as most pre-tournament favorites miss out on quarterfinals 31 Jan 2024 - 06:02 pm

Abidjan, Ivory Coast: The underdogs are enjoying their moment at the Africa Cup of Nations. The tournament has been a festival of upsets...

Iran vs Syria AFC Asian Cup 2023 31 Jan 2024 - 05:38 pm

Doha, Qatar: Syria, with its historic qualification, hopes to continue its unprecedented run when they go against the three time champions the Iranian...

Bahrain vs Japan AFC Asian Cup 2023 31 Jan 2024 - 02:22 pm

Doha, Qatar: Bahrain will contend against The Samurai Blue at Al Thumama Stadium as both teams look to soar to the quarter-finals of...

Al Rashdan commends Jordan’s indomitable spirit 31 Jan 2024 - 11:46 am

Doha, Qatar: Match-winner Nizar Al Rashdan lauded Jordan’s unbreakable spirit after they came from behind to edge Iraq 3-2 to snatch a berth...

Uzbekistan knock Thailand out to set up Qatar quarter-final 31 Jan 2024 - 11:26 am

Doha, Qatar: A brilliant second half goal from Abbosbek Fayzullaev proved to be the decisive factor yesterday as Uzbekistan defeated Thailand 2-1 to...

Equaliser before break was crucial for Qatar: Salman 31 Jan 2024 - 10:56 am

Doha, Qatar: Tarek Salman said Qatar’s equaliser just before half time was the turning point as the defending champions edged Palestine 2-1 to...

Qatar’s Lopez hails ‘unique’ Afif after Palestine win 31 Jan 2024 - 10:53 am

Doha, Qatar: Akram Afif’s individual performance was the difference according to head coach Marquez Lopez as Qatar came from behind to defeat Palestine...

We know what to expect from Bahrain, says Japan’s Kobu 31 Jan 2024 - 10:51 am

Doha, Qatar: Takefusa Kubo is confident Japan are well prepared for their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 Round of 16 tie against Bahrain...

Al Hayam confident of Bahrain’s chances against Japan in last 16 31 Jan 2024 - 10:49 am

Doha, Qatar: Waleed Al Hayam says Bahrain are ready for a tough encounter but confident of their chances against four-time champions Japan when...

'We will do our best to keep title dream alive' 31 Jan 2024 - 10:46 am

Doha, Qatar: Alireza Jahanbakhsh believes the Iran’s careful study of Syria’s earlier matches will help the Central Asian side when the two teams...

Ghalenoei wants impeccable show from Iran against disciplined Syria 31 Jan 2024 - 10:33 am

Doha, Qatar: Head coach Amir Ghalenoei has warned his Iran side against making mistakes when they take on Syria in the AFC Asian...

Hesar on a mission to keep Syrian flag flying 31 Jan 2024 - 10:30 am

Doha, Qatar: Ibrahim Hesar said Syria’s qualification to the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 Round of 16 has given them the push they...

Upbeat Moriyasu eyes quarters spot as Japan meet Bahrain 31 Jan 2024 - 10:11 am

Doha, Qatar: Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu is confident his Samurai Blue will be up to the mark when they will take on a...

South Africa knock Morocco out of Africa Cup of Nations in last 16 31 Jan 2024 - 01:08 am

San-Pédro, Ivory Coast: Achraf Hakimi missed a vital late penalty as much-fancied Morocco became the latest heavyweight casualty of the Africa Cup of...

South Korea prevail in thriller 31 Jan 2024 - 12:25 am

Doha, Qatar: South Korea knocked Saudi Arabia out of the Asian Cup, clinching a 4-2 victory in the penalty shootout after a pulsating...

Klopp insists Liverpool 'stable' despite shock of his exit 30 Jan 2024 - 07:25 pm

Liverpool: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has called for calm surrounding speculation over a number of the club's star players following the news he...