Soccer
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Afif’s Hat Trick of Penalties Secures Qatar Back-To-Back Asian Cup Titles after Beating Jordan 3-1
LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Akram Afif dropped to his knees. Pretty soon he was being thrown into the air b...
February 11, 2024
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The Star Names Have Exited the Asian Cup and Left the Tournament with an Unexpected Final
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — An Asian Cup that began with stars from across Europe’s top leagues has delivered...
February 10, 2024
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China Cancels Second Friendly with Argentina after Lionel Messi No-Show (Update 1)
Argentina's upcoming friendly in China has been canceled by local authorities, the second Argentine ...
February 10, 2024
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“Messi Plays and Has Chances but Vissel Kobe Beats Inter Miami 4-3 on Penalties in a Friendly “
TOKYO (AP) — After leaving fans disappointed in Hong Kong, Lionel Messi put in a 30-minute appearanc...
February 8, 2024
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Qatar Advances to the Asian Cup Final by Beating Iran 3-2. Host Nation Eyes Back-To-Back Titles
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Winless and pointless at the World Cup, Qatar is now one game away from back-to-b...
February 8, 2024
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Jordan Reaches First Asian Cup Final after Stunning South Korea 2-0
AL-RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Up against one of the pre-tournament favorites, Jordan reached the final of ...
February 7, 2024
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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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