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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...

Saudi Arabia vs Korea Republic AFC Asian Cup 2023 30 Jan 2024 - 05:36 pm

Doha, Qatar: The clash of heavyweights, Saudi Arabia vs. South Korea, will be the closing match for today. The Saudi Arabian team and...

Asian Cup Quarter Finals tickets now on sale 30 Jan 2024 - 05:30 pm

Doha, Qatar: The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 announced on social media that tickets for Quarter Finals are now available for purchase. This...

Uzbekistan break down Thailand to reach Asian Cup last eight 30 Jan 2024 - 04:34 pm

Doha, Qatar: Uzbekistan will face hosts and holders Qatar in the Asian Cup quarter-finals after highly rated Abbosbek Fayzullaev hit the winner in...

Jordan's record scorer sent home after Asian Cup bust-up 30 Jan 2024 - 04:02 pm

Doha, Qatar: Jordan have sent record goal-scorer Hamza Al-Dardour home from the Asian Cup after a public bust-up with coach Hussein Ammouta during...

Uzbekistan vs Thailand AFC Asian Cup 2023 30 Jan 2024 - 02:10 pm

Doha, Qatar: Uzbekistan which has won their last two matches against Thailand will face them at the AFC Asian Cup for the first...

Journalists banned for confronting Iraq coach at Asian Cup 30 Jan 2024 - 01:58 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Asian Football Confederation on Tuesday banned the "aggressive" journalists who confronted coach Jesus Casas following Iraq's defeat in the last...