Sports / Football

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...

Tickets for Asian Cup 2023 Semi Finals now on sale 03 Feb 2024 - 06:33 pm

Doha, Qatar: The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 announced on their social media platforms that more tickets for the Semi Finals matches are...

Qatar vs Uzbekistan AFC Asian Cup 2023 03 Feb 2024 - 05:46 pm

Doha, Qatar: In a decisive clash at Al Bayt Stadium at 6:30 pm Doha time, the defending champions Qatar face Uzbekistan in the...

Messi mania hits Hong Kong as thousands flock to Miami training 03 Feb 2024 - 03:17 pm

Hong Kong: Tens of thousands of football fans turned out to see Lionel Messi train with his Inter Miami teammates in Hong Kong...

Iran vs Japan AFC Asian Cup 2023 03 Feb 2024 - 01:05 pm

Doha, Qatar: Iran and Japan lock horns for a high-octane clash in the quarter-finals of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup that will begin...

Japan must keep a clean sheet: Morita 03 Feb 2024 - 10:27 am

Doha, Qatar: Japan have been leaking goals in the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023, which midfielder Hidemasa Morita (pictured) admits is a concern...

Al Sheeb banking on Qatar’s unity 03 Feb 2024 - 10:25 am

Doha, Qatar:Goalkeeper Saad Al Sheeb (pictured) is confident Qatar can go the distance against Uzbekistan in their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 quarter-final...