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Ronaldo to miss 'Last Dance' match against Messi due to injury 01 Feb 2024 - 06:44 pm

Riyadh, Saudi Arabi:Cristiano Ronaldo will miss the chance of a much anticipated reunion with Lionel Messibecause of an injury,Al-Nassr coach Luis Castro said...

AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 well poised to smash TV viewership records 01 Feb 2024 - 06:13 pm

Doha, Qatar: The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 achieved truly global broadcast coverage throughout the Group Stage as close to 60 media partners...

Qatar's Asian Cup 2023 edition will remain source of pride for Palestinians: Palestine coach 01 Feb 2024 - 05:44 pm

Doha, Qatar: Makram Daboub, coach of the Palestinian national football team, expressed his pride in the performance delivered by the team's players in...

ECA Executive Committee meeting concludes in Doha 01 Feb 2024 - 10:21 am

Doha, Qatar: The ECA Executive Committee (ExCo) yesterday (30 January) held its first meeting of 2024. Under the mandate of the ECA Board,...

Self-belief secret behind Jo’s heroics 01 Feb 2024 - 10:14 am

Doha, Qatar: Goalkeeper Jo Hyeon-woo said South Korea’s refusal to give up sealed them a place in the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023...

Klinsmann relishes thrilling win, says South Korea will be ready for Australia 01 Feb 2024 - 10:10 am

Doha, Qatar: South Korea coach Jurgen Klinsmann is confident his team will be completely ready to take on Australia in the Asian Cup...

Five former champions among quarter-finalists 01 Feb 2024 - 10:02 am

Doha, Qatar: Five former champions are among the eight teams through to the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 quarter-finals following the conclusion of...

Stubbornness driving Fayzullaev’s bid to excel 01 Feb 2024 - 09:34 am

Doha, Qatar: Abbosbek Fayzullaev did not hesitate to admit that it was his innately resilient nature and inability to accept defeat that drove...

Katanec proud of Uzbekistan’s resilience 01 Feb 2024 - 09:19 am

Doha, Qatar: Srecko Katanec paid tribute to his players for overcoming obstacles on and off the pitch after Uzbekistan defeated Thailand to reach...

Tajikistan wrestles with football fever after Asian Cup exploits 01 Feb 2024 - 09:16 am

Doha, Qatar: Tajikistan’s national sport is traditional wrestling but the poorest country in the former Soviet Union is now just two wins away...

Iran beat Syria on penalties, face Japan in quarter-final 31 Jan 2024 - 11:53 pm

Doha, Qatar: Iran yesterday survived a scare as they prevailed 5-3 in a thrilling penalty shootout against Syria to book a tasty quarter-final...

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...