Sports / Football

Tears of joy as Palestine make history 23 Jan 2024 - 08:53 pm

Doha: Tearful Palestinian players fell on their knees as they completed a 3-0 rout of Hong Kong in front of their emotional fans...

Ronaldo 'health reason' spurs sudden delay of two China matches 23 Jan 2024 - 05:53 pm

Beijing: A rare chance for Chinese football fans to see Cristiano Ronaldo play in their country was scuppered Tuesday, as organisers said the...

Last 16 beckons as Syria see off India at Asian Cup 23 Jan 2024 - 05:09 pm

Doha, Qatar: Substitute Omar Khrbin struck in the 75th minute as Syria defeated India 1-0 to book a place in the AFC Asian...

Australia top group, Uzbekistan also into Asian Cup last 16 23 Jan 2024 - 04:57 pm

Doha, Qatar: Uzbekistan scored a late equaliser as they moved into the Asian Cup knockout rounds after a 1-1 draw with already qualified...

Petar Segrt: Well-travelled dreamer making Tajikistan football history 23 Jan 2024 - 12:52 pm

Doha, Qatar: Petar Segrt reached into his jacket pocket with a grin and pulled out a smashed pair of glasses -- victims of...

Chinese fans round on national team after Asian Cup 'disaster' 23 Jan 2024 - 12:35 pm

Beijing:Angry Chinese fans rounded on their football team on Tuesday after a "disastrous" defeat to hosts Qatar left them needing a miracle to...

Uzbekistan take on Australia with eye on Round of 16 23 Jan 2024 - 09:16 am

Doha, Qatar: Uzbekistan coach Srecko Katanec has ruled out Sherzod Nasrullaev from his side’s meeting with Australia in Group B of the AFC...

Palestine target ‘historic’ win to keep Asian Cup hopes alive 23 Jan 2024 - 08:57 am

Doha, Qatar: Forward Tamer Seyam and his teammates “want to make a historic achievement for Palestine” when they face Hong Kong today at...

UAE eye crucial point against formidable Iran 23 Jan 2024 - 08:53 am

Doha, Qatar: Head coach Paulo Bento highlighted intelligent play and humility as qualities his UAE side need if they are to get a...

Stimac hopeful as India take on Syria in must-win clash 23 Jan 2024 - 08:40 am

Doha, Qatar: Goals have eluded India and Syria in the AFC Asian Cup so far but their final Group B match today is...

'Big dream' as debutants Tajikistan reach Asian Cup last 16 22 Jan 2024 - 11:32 pm

Doha, Qatar: Nuriddin Khamrokulov’s stoppage-time goal sealed Tajikistan their place in the knock-out stage as the AFC Asian Cup debutants staged a remarkable...

Al-Haydos' spectacular volley sees Asian Cup host Qatar finish group stage in style 22 Jan 2024 - 11:25 pm

Hassan Al Haydos came off the bench to smash a second-half stunner as defending champions Qatar defeated China 1-0 for their third consecutive...

Asian Cup 2023 smashes historic 1.5 billion engagement mark 22 Jan 2024 - 11:05 pm

Doha: The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 has engaged with more fans than ever before after just 10 days of competition with impressions...

Hosts Ivory Coast facing AFCON exit after Equatorial Guinea humiliation 22 Jan 2024 - 10:33 pm

Abidjan: Ivory Coast slipped to the brink of a humiliating exit from the Africa Cup of Nations as the hosts suffered a 4-0...

Fans upbeat about Ghana's AFCON campaign 22 Jan 2024 - 01:19 pm

ACCRA: Expectations are running high among Ghanaian football fans ahead of the national team's Group B clash against Mozambique at the ongoing Africa...

Goal-shy India look to late show in must-win Asian Cup clash 22 Jan 2024 - 01:13 pm

Doha, Qatar: Igor Stimac said his goal-shy India will try and wear down Syria and look to hit them late on in a...

Tajikistan coach Segrt confident ahead of 'very important' Lebanon encounter 22 Jan 2024 - 09:15 am

Doha, Qatar: Head coach Petar Segrt is confident of three points when Tajikistan face Lebanon in their final AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023...

Klinsmann hails South Korea for not giving up; Jordan make Ammouta proud 22 Jan 2024 - 08:59 am

Doha, Qatar: South Korea coach Jurgen Klinsmann heralded his team’s fighting spirit after the Taeguk Warriors salvaged a 2-2 with Jordan on Saturday...