New front for Iran? Tit-for-tat strikes with Pakistan add to regional conflict
Since October 7, critics have portrayed Iran as a puppet master, as evidenced by Kal's cartoon in The Economist, with the caption "I prefer a hands-off approach".
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Japan's Moriyasu welcomes criticism despite starting Asian Cup with 4-2 win
DOHA : Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu has no issues with fan criticism of his team's performance in their Asian Cup group victory over Vietnam, saying on Thursday that it meant they are keenly following the Samurai Blue's campaign in Qatar.
Son fluffs lines but S.Korea, Iraq win openers at Asian Cup
DOHA: South Korea launched their campaign for a first Asian Cup since 1960 with a 3-1 win over Bahrain, while fellow former champions Iraq beat Indonesia by the same scoreline on Monday (Jan 15).
Son Heung-Min Fluffs Lines But South Korea, Iraq Win Openers At Asian Cup
South Korea launched their campaign for a first Asian Cup since 1960 with a 3-1 win over Bahrain while fellow former champions Iraq beat Indonesia by the same scoreline Monday. In the last game of the day, Jordan thrashed Malaysia 4-0 with Mahmoud Al-Mardi and Mousa Al-Tamari both scoring twice. Paris Saint-Germain's Lee Kang-in upstaged Son Heung-min with two goals for Jurgen Klinsmann's South Korea, who are among the favourites for the title in Qatar. Lee has impressed at PSG since joining from Mallorca last summer and he got Klinsmann's side out of a spot of bother against a spirited Bahrain who equalised early in the second half.
Jordan, Iraq claim wins at Asian Cup as Malaysia and Indonesia fall
DOHA : Jordan crushed Malaysia 4-0 in the Asian Cup while Iraq cruised to a 3-1 win over Indonesia as the west Asian sides flexed their muscles in their respective group openers on Monday (Jan 15)
Glasses raised as Advocaat takes charge of Curacao
Much travelled coach Dick Advocaat will be the toast of the Dutch Caribbean island of Curacao after taking the reins of national side in a bid to qualify them for the 2026 World Cup, local media reported on Monday.
Jordan, Iraq claim opening wins at Asian Cup as Malaysia and Indonesia fall
DOHA : Jordan crushed Malaysia 4-0 in the Asian Cup while Iraq cruised to a 3-1 win over Indonesia as the west Asian sides flexed their muscles in their respective group openers on Monday.
Jesus Casas hopes Iraq can emulate 2007 Asian Cup success and welcome home new 'heroes'
As an Iraq resident for the past year and, more conspicuously, the current manager of its national team, Jesus Casas is never too removed from reminders of the country’s crowning football moment.