Soccer
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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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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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