Why Zidane Iqbal has only played for Utrecht once after leaving Manchester United
Zidane Iqbal's start to life at FC Utrecht after his departure from Manchester United has not gone as planned due to injury.
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Mancini looking for Saudi Arabia fixes against Nigeria as big games loom
There are plenty connections between Saudi Arabia and Portugal in terms of high-profile players and coaches in the Roshn Saudi League and national team coach Roberto Mancini will need a little Portuguese inspiration on Friday.
How far will Israel go? Gaza braces for ground offensive after Hamas attack
But the potential prospect of a ground offensive in one of the planet's most densely populated territories comes at a very high cost. How long a war? How many casualties? What endgame? If it's to eliminate Hamas, what should it be replaced with? Israel left Gaza in 2005. Does it want to return? Most pressing is the cost to a civilian population already running low on drinking water.
Indian Football Team Coach Igor Stimac's Contract Extended Until 2026
Senior national team head coach Igor Stimac's contract has been extended until 2026, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced on Thursday, rewarding him for overseeing three title triumphs this year. As per the contract, the Croat will automatically get an extension by another two years if India qualify for the third round of FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. Former India stopper Mahesh Gawli, the assistant coach of the senior men's team, was appointed as the head coach of the men's U-23 team.
China deny North Korea sixth weightlifting gold at Asian Games
HANGZHOU: China's Tian Tao denied North Korea a sixth Asian Games weightlifting gold when he won the men's 96kg division on Thursday (Oct 5).
Arab countries support Saudi World Cup 2034 bid
RIYADH: Arab nations have started throwing their weight behind Saudi Arabia after the Kingdom announced its bid to host the World Cup 2034.
Iran says it has agreed with Saudis to reschedule Asian Champions League match after walkout
TEHRAN: Iran said Wednesday it has agreed with Saudi Arabia to reschedule an Asian Champions League match after the Saudi team walked out at the last minute, apparently over the presence of a statue of a slain Iranian general.
AFC Champions League game between Al Ittihad and Sepahan to be replayed
The AFC Champions League match between Sepahan and Al Ittihad that was cancelled on Monday will be replayed at a later date, the Iranian Foreign Minister has said.