Soccer
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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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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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