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South Korea arrive in Doha 11 Jan 2024 - 09:34 am

Doha, Qatar:The South Korean team arrived in Doha yesterday ahead of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023. Coached by Jurgen Klinsmann, the Taeguk...

Qatar in spotlight again as AFC Asian Cup kick-off approaches 11 Jan 2024 - 09:28 am

Thirteen months after hosting the best-ever FIFA World Cup, Qatar takes the centre stage again with the hosting of the AFC Asian Cup...

Son to Mitoma: Five players to watch at Asian Cup 10 Jan 2024 - 02:50 pm

Doha: The Asian Cup kicks off on Friday in Qatar, the start of a month-long tournament bringing together 24 teams and the biggest...

Nearly 900,000 tickets sold for AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 10 Jan 2024 - 12:19 pm

Doha, Qatar: Nearly 900,000 tickets have been sold for the upcoming Asian Cup Qatar 2023 tournament, announced the local organising committee. Hassan Rabea...

beIN Sports reveals unrivalled plans for Asian Cup 10 Jan 2024 - 09:04 am

Doha, Qatar:beIN Sports, the leading sports broadcaster in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has revealed its comprehensive coverage plans for the...

Palestine hold Saudi Arabia in pre-Asian Cup friendly 10 Jan 2024 - 08:48 am

Doha, Qatar:Palestine held Saudi Arabia in a goalless friendly at Al Wakrah SC Stadium yesterday as teams continued their preparations for the AFC...

Qatar’s Al Rawi hopes for repeat of historic Asian Cup triumph 10 Jan 2024 - 08:32 am

Doha, Qatar:Qatar amazed the football fraternity with their brilliance at the 2019 Asian Cup in the UAE to claim their maiden title in...

Ghana newcomer Inaki Williams eager to make family proud at Africa Cup of Nations 09 Jan 2024 - 06:29 pm

Bilbao, Spain:Following a World Cup when emotions ran high but the goals failed to flow, Iñaki Williams is eager to lead Ghana deep...

Qatar will organize best ever tournament edition: AFC President 09 Jan 2024 - 06:28 pm

Doha, Qatar: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa expressed his confidence that the 2023 edition of the Asian...

Lusail Stadium set for opening match of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 09 Jan 2024 - 05:55 pm

Doha, Qatar: The iconic Lusail Stadium is ready to welcome fans for the opening of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023on 12 January...

Asian Cup Qatar 2023: Opportunity for Qatar's Almoez Ali to become all-time top scorer of the tournament 09 Jan 2024 - 04:53 pm

Doha: The State of Qatar is looking forward to continuing to impress the sports world by hosting the 18th edition of the Asian...

Japan's veteran football star Endo retires 09 Jan 2024 - 01:05 pm

Tokyo: Japan's veteran midfielder Yasuhito Endo on Tuesday announced his retirement after 26 years of his career and joined Gamba Osaka as a...

Al Ghamdi determined to propel Saudi Arabia at Qatar 2023 09 Jan 2024 - 09:33 am

Doha, Qatar: Midfielder Faisal Al Ghamdi is setting his sights on helping Saudi Arabia make a deep run into the AFC Asian Cup...

PSG's Slovak defender Skriniar undergoes surgery at Aspetar 09 Jan 2024 - 09:31 am

Doha, Qatar: Slovak international and Paris Saint-Germain defender Milan Skriniar underwent a successful surgery yesterday at Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital in...

Asian Cup: Moriyasu’s confidence high despite new-look Japan squad 09 Jan 2024 - 09:25 am

Doha, Qatar: Only 14 players from the 26 that featured in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 remain in Japan’s AFC Asian Cup...

Qatar will organise fabulous Asian Cup, says former player Majid 09 Jan 2024 - 08:49 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar SC and former Qatar midfielder Ibrahim Majid affirmed that hosting the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 is a new opportunity...

Iran, Australia arrive with eye on Asian title 09 Jan 2024 - 08:30 am

Doha, Qatar: Title contenders Iran and Australia were among the sides to descend on Doha as Hamad International Airport buzzed with teams’ arrivals...