Soccer
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AFC Asian Cup: Palestinian Team and Syria Advance in the Asian Cup for First Time
AL WAKRAH, Qatar (AP) — The Palestinian soccer team and Syria advanced to the knockout stage of the ...
January 24, 2024
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Al-Haydos’ Spectacular Volley Sees Asian Cup Host Qatar Finish Group Stage in Style. China Must Wait
AL-RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Asian Cup host Qatar finished its group stage in style on Monday with a spec...
January 23, 2024
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Man United Raids Rival Man City to Hire Omar Berrada as New CEO
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United announced Omar Berrada as its new CEO on Saturday night...
January 21, 2024
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FIFA’s Infantino Condemns ‘Abhorrent’ Racism during Games in Italy, England
FIFA president Gianni Infantino called for worldwide stadium bans for fans and “automatic forfeits” ...
January 21, 2024
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Maignan Blasts ‘Ignorant’ Fans after Racist Abuse in Milan Win at Udinese
Mike Maignan fired back on Saturday at “ignorant” fans who aimed monkey chants at the France goalkee...
January 21, 2024
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South Korea Benefits from Late Own-Goal to Salvage 2-2 Draw with Jordan in Asian Cup
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Despite going ahead on an early strike by Son Heung-min, South Korea needed a las...
January 21, 2024
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Another Turkish Soccer Club Ends Contract with An Israeli Player over His Posting on Gaza Hostages
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey's leading soccer club Basaksehir announced Thursday it has ended its co...
January 20, 2024
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Hussein Scores Twice as Iraq Upsets Japan to Reach Asian Cup Knockout Stage
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Aymen Hussein scored both goals as Iraq shocked Asian Cup favorite Japan 2-1 to c...
January 20, 2024
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Qatar Advances to the Asian Cup Knockout Stages. China’s Hopes Are in the Balance
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Dumped out of its own World Cup at the earliest possible stage in 2022, Qatar loo...
January 18, 2024
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Saudi Arabia Beats Oman 2-1 with Stoppage-Time Winner in the Asian Cup
AL-RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Roberto Mancini is no stranger to a dramatic finish....
January 17, 2024
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AFC Asian Cup 2024: Japan and Iran Show Why They Are among the Favorites to Lift the Asian Cup after Big Wins
AL-RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Big wins for Japan and Iran on Sunday backed up their pre-tournament billing...
January 17, 2024
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Messi Edges Haaland in Tiebreaker for FIFA’s Best Men’s Player Award. Bonmatí Takes Women’s Prize
LONDON (AP) — Lionel Messi landed another prestigious award in soccer — barely. The Argentina star n...
January 16, 2024
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Japan Forced by Vietnam to Rally in Opener
DOHA (AFP-Jiji) — Asian Cup favorite Japan survived a scare in its tournament opener on Sunday again...
January 15, 2024
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Aomori Yamada Wins All Japan High School Soccer Tournament
Aomori Yamada High School won the All Japan High School Soccer Tournament at the National Stadium in...
January 8, 2024
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Persistence Pays Off as Japan Warm Up for Asian Cup with Win
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu hailed his team’s persistence after they warmed up for this month’s Asia...
January 1, 2024
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