Soccer
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Messi Says He “feels Much Better” and Hopeful of Playing in Tokyo after PR Disaster in Hong Kong
TOKYO (AP) — Look for Lionel Messi to play in Wednesday's friendly in Tokyo with Inter Miami facing ...
February 6, 2024
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2026 World Cup Final will Be Played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey
The 2026 World Cup final will be played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, beating out Texas and Cali...
February 5, 2024
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Goalkeeper Qatar’s Hero, Iran Stun Japan to Set Up Asian Cup Semi
AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Alireza Jahanbakhsh’s last-minute penalty gave Iran a 2-1 win over Japan on ...
February 4, 2024
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Son Heung-min Extra-Time Winner Sends South Korea into Asian Cup Semis against Surprising Jordan
AL WAKRAH, Qatar (AP) — Son Heung-min gave South Korea a dramatic 2-1 win over Australia after extra...
February 3, 2024
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Criminal Complaints Filed by Japan Soccer Player Junya Ito, 2 Women
Osaka, Feb. 1 (Jiji Press)—Two women have filed a criminal complaint with the Osaka police departmen...
February 2, 2024
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Japan and Iran Win at Asian Cup to Set Up Quarterfinal Match
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Japan maintained its pursuit of a record-extending fifth Asian Cup title on Wedne...
February 1, 2024
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Saudi Arabia Coach Roberto Mancini Walks Off before the End of Penalty Shootout at the Asian Cup
AL-RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Saudi Arabia coach Roberto Mancini walked off before the end of his team's l...
January 31, 2024
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Klinsmann’s South Korea Advances to Asian Cup QFs after Beating Mancini’s Saudi Arabia in Shootout
AL-RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Jurgen Klinsmann overcame Roberto Mancini in a battle of European soccer gre...
January 31, 2024
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Jordan Overcomes 10-man Iraq to Reach Asian Cup Quarterfinals
AL-RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Aymen Hussein was sent off moments after putting Iraq within sight of the As...
January 30, 2024
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Australia Beats Indonesia 4-0 to Advance to Asian Cup Quarterfinals
AL-RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Australia advanced to the quarterfinals of the Asian Cup with a 4-0 win agai...
January 29, 2024
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Xavi Won’t Continue at Barcelona after This Season, Citing ‘Lack of Respect’ and Mental Fatigue
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Xavi Hernández won’t continue as Barcelona’s coach after this season, saying...
January 28, 2024
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South Korea Draws with Malaysia and Avoids Knockout Clash with Japan at Asian Cup
AL WAKRAH, Qatar (AP) — South Korea avoided a round-of-16 clash with pre-Asian Cup favorite Japan af...
January 26, 2024
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AFC Asian Cup: Japan Football Association Protests over Discriminative Posts
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japan Football Association President Kozo Tashima has said that the association m...
January 25, 2024
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Japan Advances in the Asian Cup and Iraq Maintains 100% Winning Run on Its Way to the Knockout Stage
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Japan got its Asian Cup campaign back on track by advancing to the knockout stage...
January 25, 2024
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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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