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India fans can be the difference at Asian Cup, says coach Stimac 17 Jan 2024 - 12:30 pm

Doha: Igor Stimac says that India's massed ranks of vocal fans can be the difference when his underdogs face a tough Uzbekistan test...

Lebanon look to bounce back as China seek first win at Qatar 2023 17 Jan 2024 - 09:18 am

Doha, Qatar: Head coach Miodrag Radulovic admitted that it was the grandeur of the atmosphere at the majestic Lusail Stadium that distracted Lebanon...

Supachai shines as Thailand down Kyrgyzstan 17 Jan 2024 - 09:14 am

Doha, Qatar: Thailand started their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 journey with a convincing 2-0 victory over higher-ranked Kyrgyzstan at Abdullah Bin Khalifa...

Bulayhi stunner earns Saudi Arabia dramatic win 17 Jan 2024 - 09:04 am

Doha, Qatar: Ali Al Bulayhi’s stunning late header saved Saudi Arabia’s blushes as they came from a goal down to beat Oman 2-1...

Qatar eye last 16 as ‘tough’ Tajikistan look to impress 17 Jan 2024 - 08:30 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar were the first side to crash out of the FIFA World Cup and 13 months after their failure at home,...

Hotto shocks Tunisia with historic late winner for Namibia 16 Jan 2024 - 11:15 pm

Korhogo, Ivory Coast: Deon Hotto scored on 88 minutes to give minnowsNamibiaa shock 1-0 win over former champions Tunisia on Tuesday in Korhogo...

Burkina Faso beat Mauritania at AFCON with last-gasp penalty 16 Jan 2024 - 08:00 pm

Bouaké: Bertrand Traore came off the bench to score a 96th-minute winner from the penalty spot asBurkinaFaso beat Mauritania 1-0 in their opening...

Algeria held by Angola in Cup of Nations opener 16 Jan 2024 - 06:30 pm

Ivory Coast: Algeriawere held to a 1-1 draw by Angola in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Monday, with...

Mourinho, AS Roma part ways after disappointing third season 16 Jan 2024 - 05:32 pm

Rome: JoseMourinhosaid goodbye to Roma on Tuesday after the Serie A club sacked the "Special One" midway through what has been a deeply...

Defiant China coach will 'not run away from problems' at Asian Cup 16 Jan 2024 - 02:01 pm

Doha: Aleksandar Jankovic will "not run away from problems", with the China coach under pressure to get their Asian Cup campaign back on...

Jose Mourinho sacked by Roma: club 16 Jan 2024 - 12:20 pm

Rome: Jose Mourinho has been sacked as coach of Roma, the Serie A side announced Tuesday, saying it was "in the best interests...

Hosts Qatar gear up for Tajikistan clash 16 Jan 2024 - 09:29 am

Doha, Qatar: The Qatari national football team continue its preparations to face Tajikistan on January 17 at Al Bayt Stadium in the second...

Jordan off to a flying start with 4-0 victory against Malaysia 16 Jan 2024 - 09:22 am

Doha, Qatar:Jordan yesterday thumped Malaysia 4-0 to kick off their Asian Cup campaign on a high note at Al Janoub Stadium yesterday. Jordan...

Iraq claim 3-1 win, spoil Indonesia's Asian Cup return 16 Jan 2024 - 09:20 am

Doha, Qatar:Iraq kicked off their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 campaign on a high note while spoiling Indonesia’s return to the tournament after...

‘Well prepared’ Kyrgyzstan face Thailand challenge 16 Jan 2024 - 09:05 am

Doha, Qatar:Stefan Tarkovic has challenged his Kyrgyzstan side to make their mark in the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023, starting with their Group...

Saudi Arabia need to be ‘very strong’ to win title, says Mancini ahead of Oman clash 16 Jan 2024 - 08:48 am

Doha, Qatar:A formidable Saudi Arabia side will begin its Asian Cup campaign today with their opening Group F match against neighbours Oman, looking...

Messi, Bonmati scoop awards for FIFA's best in 2023 16 Jan 2024 - 08:07 am

London: Lionel Messi was controversially crowned as FIFA's best men's player for 2023 on Monday, while Aitana Bonmati added to her collection of...

Brave 10-man Guinea hold Cameroon in another AFCON surprise 15 Jan 2024 - 11:48 pm

Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast: Guinea joined a growing list of surprise sides at the Africa Cup of Nations by drawing 1-1 against five-time championsCameroonin...