Qatar and Jordan look to answer critics in all-Arab Asian Cup final
DOHA : Qatar and Jordan will play an all-Arab Asian Cup final on Saturday where both teams are highly motivated to answer critics who gave them no chance of going so far.
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Chaos At U-19 SAFF Women's Championship After India Declared Winners. Then This Happens
India and Bangladesh were declared joint winners of the SAFF U-19 Women's Championship following a massive controversy on Thursday. After the teams were tied at 11-11 in the penalty shoot-out, India were declared winners via a coin toss but the decision was not accepted well by the crowd or the Bangladesh team. Huge protests followed both from the team as well as the home crowd and after some time, the decision was taken to declare both India and Bangladesh joint winners. The match ended 1-1 in regulation time and after India were declared winners, the crowd expressed their displeasure by throwing bottles and other objects. The officials quickly escorted the Indian players out of the field and after around two hours of deliberation, the decision was taken to award the trophy to both the teams.
Liverpool Must Steady Title Challenge As Chasing Pack Close In
Liverpool must come to terms with a rare domestic loss as the Premier League leaders fight to get back on track this weekend. Beaten at Arsenal last Sunday, if Jurgen Klopp's side slip up again at home to Burnley, then either Manchester City or the Gunners could knock Liverpool out of pole position. AFP Sport looks at three key talking points ahead of the latest round of matches:
Schmidt era opens with Wallabies hosting Wales, Georgia in July
SYDNEY : The Wallabies will start a new era under New Zealander Joe Schmidt by hosting two tests against Wales and one against Georgia in the July international window, Rugby Australia (RA) said on Friday.
Miami sorry for Messi's Hong Kong absence
Inter Miami have apologised for Lionel Messi's inability to play an exhibition game in Hong Kong, a late decision that infuriated fans and disappointed organisers but one the Major League Soccer club deemed necessary.
FIFA chief Infantino repeats call for action against racism
PARIS: FIFA President Gianni Infantino reiterated his call for action to tackle the increase in racist incidents in football when he spoke at the UEFA Congress on Thursday (Feb 8).
WATCH: What does the future of Asian football look like?
With an impressive showcase of talent and the arrival of renowned players, the tournament celebrates individual achievements and has become a pivotal moment for the continent's football landscape.
Former Manchester Utd star Lingard joins South Korea's FC Seoul
SEOUL: Former Manchester United and England midfielder Jesse Lingard said he wanted to "enjoy playing football again" after signing for South Korea's FC Seoul on Thursday (Feb 8).