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Asano double sinks South Korea as Japan clinch AFC U23 title in Doha 31 Jan 2016 - 01:16 am

Japanese players celebrate after winning the final against South Korea in the AFC U23 played at the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium in Doha...

Young Qataris heading in the right direction: Sanchez 31 Jan 2016 - 01:15 am

Qatar coach Felix Sanchez giving instructions to his players during the AFC U23 third-place match against Iraq on Friday. Doha: Coach Felix Sanchez...

Messi, Suarez edge Barca past nine-man Atletico 31 Jan 2016 - 12:00 am

Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi (2ndL) controls the ball during the Spanish league football match FC Barcelona vs Club Atletico de Madrid at...

Chelsea sign US defender Miazga on four-year deal 30 Jan 2016 - 06:23 pm

Photo: Chelsea website LONDON: Chelsea made their second signing in 24 hours when defender Matt Miazga joined from MLS club New York Red...

Real's Rodriguez needs to defend more, says Zidane 30 Jan 2016 - 05:10 pm

MADRID: Real Madrid forward James Rodriguez is set to start against Espanyol in Sunday's La Liga clash with Gareth Bale injured but coach...

Nearly $1 mln in FIFA funds missing in Guatemala: Sources 30 Jan 2016 - 08:53 am

The FIFA logo is seen outside the FIFA headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland December 17, 2015. Reuters/Ruben Sprich/Files By Sofia Menchu GUATEMALA CITY: Nearly...

Gutsy Iraq spoil Qatar’s plans with late goals 30 Jan 2016 - 01:10 am

Victorious Iraqi players celebrate with their coach Shahad Abdulghani after defeating hosts Qatar 2-1 at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha yesterday. ...

Double blow for Japan ahead of AFC U23 final 30 Jan 2016 - 01:10 am

Doha: Japan take on Korea Republic in the final of the AFC U23 Championship at Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium this evening but their...

South Korea brimming with confidence 30 Jan 2016 - 01:09 am

Doha: Korea Republic are all set to face their toughest test at the 2016 AFC U23 Championship and the duo Yeon Jei-min and...

It’s make or break for Qatar in play-off 29 Jan 2016 - 01:35 am

Qatar U23 players training in Doha ahead of their AFC U23 Championship third-place play-off match against Iraq today. Doha: Qatar will seek to...

Ninth edition of Aspire Football Dreams concludes in Doha 29 Jan 2016 - 01:33 am

The players and officials pose for a group picture at Aspire Academy’s auditorium to celebrate the conclusion of the ninth edition of Aspire...

We have prepared well, says Sanchez 29 Jan 2016 - 01:32 am

DOHA: Qatar coach Felix Sanchez (pictured) said yesterday his team was ready for do-or-die battle against defending champions Iraq in the third-place play-off...

Vietnam fires Japanese coach for being too tough 28 Jan 2016 - 04:33 pm

HANOI: Vietnam fired Japanese coach Toshiya Miura (pictured) on Thursday after complaints about tough tactics and excessive physical demands on players, leaving the...

Guardiola faces unrest in Bayern squad: report 28 Jan 2016 - 03:43 pm

Berlin: There are reports of unrest in the Bayern Munich squad with magazine Kicker quoting a player saying the atmosphere is "not good"...

Van Gaal braced for Derby duel in FA Cup 28 Jan 2016 - 09:30 am

Manchester, United Kingdom: Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has his back to the wall once again ahead of his side's FA Cup...

Martinez 'hurt' by Everton's League Cup exit 28 Jan 2016 - 09:27 am

Manchester, United Kingdom: Everton manager Roberto Martinez complained that his team had been unjustly denied a place in the League Cup final after...

Concern in Portugal over Chinese player quota 28 Jan 2016 - 09:25 am

Players gather for a training session at the Braga Municipal stadium in Portugal (AFP Photo/Francisco Leong) Lisbon: Portugal's second division clubs are disturbed...