Qualifiers - Group C: Maldives 0-1 Bahrain; Bhutan 0-5 Korea Republic
Dalian: Korea Republic kickstarted their AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 Qualifiers campaign with an emphatic 5-0 win over Bhutan in Group C...
Qualifiers - Group C: Maldives 0-1 Bahrain
Dalian: Bahrain edged Maldives 1-0 to secure their first win in Group C of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 Qualifiers on Monday.
Qualifiers - Group C: Maldives 2-2 Bhutan; Bahrain 0-2 China PR
Dalian: China PR opened their AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 Qualifiers Group C campaign with an impressive 2-0 win over Bahrain at the...
AFC statement on AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26
Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has been made aware of the concerns raised by the Bahrain Football Association (BFA) regarding...
Celtic star Reo Hatate lifts lid on showdown talks with Japan boss after travelling THIRTY THOUSAND miles
CELTIC ace Reo Hatate has revealed he’s had a “personal conversation” with the Japan manager after travelling almost 30,000 miles in the past month...
Roberto Mancini tells fans to 'f*** off' as pressure gets to under-fire Saudi Arabia boss
The Italian could be seen remonstrating with supporters after his team were held to a goalless draw at home to Bahrain in qualifying for the 2026...
Saudi Arabia's Mancini admits disappointment; Talajic hails Bahrain's resilience
Jeddah: Head coach Roberto Mancini did not hide his disappointment after Saudi Arabia were held to a goalless draw by Bahrain in their AFC Asian...
Group C: Saudi Arabia 0-0 Bahrain
Jeddah: Saudi Arabia's hopes suffered a setback after they were held to a goalless draw by Bahrain in Group C of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road...
Celtic star Kyogo leaves fans stunned as he’s spotted posing for pics during his surprise trip to tiny Scottish island
KYOGO FURUHASHI missed out on the chance to travel thousands of miles across the globe to be with his national team this international break....
Preview - Group C: Saudi Arabia v Bahrain
Jeddah: The pressure is on for Roberto Mancini as he looks to navigate Saudi Arabia back to the winning trail when they meet Bahrain in their AFC...
New Position Suggested for Reo Hatate in Japan Team Amidst Another Snub
Celtic’s Reo Hatate was snubbed once more by Hajime Moriyasu on Thursday, remaining an unused substitute as Japan beat Saudi Arabia 2-0. During the...
Preview: Saudi Arabia vs. Bahrain - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, including predictions, team news and possible...
Jamie Vardy and wife Becky take secret flight to Bahrain in huge transfer hint over Leicester legend’s next club
JAMIE VARDY and his wife Becky secretly flew to Bahrain this week as Saudi football clubs continue to clamour to sign him.
Insiders said Vardy,...
Is this a sign Jamie Vardy is considering a move to Saudi Arabia? Leicester City star and wife Rebekah pay visit to WAG hotspot amid $1.8million court row with Coleen Rooney
EXCLUSIVE BY NICK CRAVEN: Rebekah Vardy and her husband Jamie interrupted their mid-season holiday in Dubai to pay a visit to Saudi Pro League WAG...
Marhoon vows Bahrain will bounce back
Riffa: A goal deep into added time salvaged Bahrain a 2-2 draw with Indonesia in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 Group C tie with...
Group C: Bahrain 2-2 Indonesia
Riffa: A late Bahrain goal denied Indonesia their first win as the two sides settled for a 2-2 draw in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26...
Hatate Determined to Shine for Japan Despite Recent National Team Setbacks
Celtic midfielder Reo Hatate is staying optimistic and committed despite recent frustrations with the Japanese national team. Despite travelling...
Preview - Group C: Bahrain v Indonesia
Riffa: Bahrain will look to make home advantage count at the second time of asking when they host Indonesia in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road...
Preview: Bahrain vs. Indonesia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Bahrain and Indonesia, including predictions, team news and possible...
Racehorse of former Man United boss Sir Alex Ferguson to chase huge international prize fund
Spirit Dancer is set to make his return to action at Newmarket on October 12 before bidding to become the first dual winner of the Bahrain...
Group B: Altyn Asyr (TKM) 0-1 Al Khaldiya SC (BHR)
Ashgabat: Al Khaldiya claimed their first win in Group B of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024-25 on Wednesday as Oussama Bellatreche's goal in...
Maarten Paes on Indonesia: "We could really do it and go all the way to the World Cup"
Hours after playing in FC Dallas’ final road game of the regular season against Portland Timbers, goalkeeper Maarten Paes will jet off to join up...
Qualifiers - Group B: Uzbekistan 5-0 Bahrain; Cambodia 1-1 Chinese Taipei
New Taipei: Uzbekistan sealed their berth at the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 after a 5-0 win against Bahrain on Sunday saw them topping Group B...
Qualifiers - Group B: Uzbekistan 5-0 Bahrain
New Taipei: Uzbekistan sealed their berth at the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 after a 5-0 win against Bahrain on Sunday saw them topping Group B...
Qualifiers - Group B: Bahrain 4-0 Nepal; Chinese Taipei 1-3 Uzbekistan
New Taipei: Uzbekistan moved within a point of confirming their ticket to the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 Finals after a comprehensive 3-1 win...
Qualifiers - Group B: Bahrain 4-0 Nepal
New Taipei: Bahrain revived their hopes of reaching the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 Finals with a 4-0 win against Nepal in their Qualifiers Group...
Qualifiers - Group B: Uzbekistan 6-0 Nepal; Bahrain 0-1 Cambodia
New Taipei: Uzbekistan made it two wins out of two after they beat Nepal 6-0 in their AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 Qualifiers Group B match on...
Luke Littler bags hat-trick in just his second game of the season in favourite hobby after skipping darts tournaments
AFTER completing a hat-trick of trophies on the Darts Euro Tour circuit Luke Littler has now scored another.
But this time it was in a totally...
Premier League cult hero lands first international manager job and describes ‘ultimate challenge’ as ‘dream come true’
A former Premier League star has been named the new manager of Australia.
The ex-Crystal Palace centre-back, 51, has penned a two-year deal with...
Popovic confident in Australia prospects after replacing Arnold
Tony Popovic has pledged to instil a new energy into Australia’s play after replacing Graham Arnold as the Socceroos’ head coach. Arnold...
Australia appoint former Crystal Palace defender as boss following shock World Cup qualifying results
The Socceroos lost to Bahrain and drew with Indonesia, failing to score in either match
Tony Popovic tasked with reversing Socceroos fortunes after being confirmed as new coach
Football Australia makes quick hire after Graham Arnold's exit
Former defender takes charge ahead of crunch World Cup qualifiers
Football...
Reo Hatate Admits to Japan National Team Frustration; Vows to Improve at Celtic
Celtic midfielder Reo Hatate has admitted he was frustrated not to play for Japan in the most recent international break. Despite being called up...
Qualifiers - Group B: Nepal 1-4 Cambodia; Chinese Taipei 0-1 Bahrain
New Taipei: Cambodia secured a winning start to their AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 Qualifiers campaign after defeating Nepal 4-1 in a Group B tie...
Graham Arnold resigns as Socceroos coach after disappointing WC qualifiers
Graham Arnold has resigned as Australia's head coach after poor performances in the third phase of Asia's 2026 World Cup qualifiers, including a...
Group B: Al Khaldiya SC (BHR) 2-3 Al Taawoun FC (KSA)
Riffa: Al Taawoun FC turned on the power to beat Al Khaldiya SC 3-2 in their AFC Champions League™ Two 2024/25 opener at the Bahrain National...
Loan Watch: Clean Sheet For Hemming In Leyton Orient Win
Zach Hemming kept his first League One clean sheet of the season at the weekend in Leyton Orient's win at Reading.
The O’s picked up their first...
West Asia Wrap: Al Khaldiya lift Bahrain Super Cup
Doha: Al Khaldiya continued from where they left off last season as they beat Al Hala to lift the Bahrain Super Cup 2023/24 on Friday.
Socceroos boss Graham Arnold is fighting for his job in upcoming World Cup qualifying match against China
If the goal-shy Socceroos don't beat China in their next World Cup qualifier, coach Graham Arnold faces an uncertain future. It comes after a shock...
Brendan Rodgers sheds light on how Reo Hatate has reacted to Japan omission at Celtic
Celtic midfielder Reo Hatate was harshly left out by Japan during their recent international double-header against China and Bahrain. While Daizen...
Liverpool Internationals: Gravenberch and Trent Serve Up Assists, Mo Scores
Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty ImagesA good day out for our Reds. Liverpool FC players were having fun yesterday in international action....
Moriyasu: Japan's patience the key to success
Riffa: Japan may have ultimately cruised to another resounding win but head coach Hajime Moriyasu said victory was only achieved against Bahrain...
Moriyasu: Japan's patience key to success
Riffa: Japan may have ultimately cruised to another resounding win but head coach Hajime Moriyasu said victory was only achieved against Bahrain...
Group C: Bahrain 0-5 Japan
RIffa: Ayase Ueda and Hidemasa Morita both scored twice as Japan cruised to a second successive win in the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 on...
Reo Hatate Receives Tuesday Night Blow
Reo Hatate has endured a disappointing international break with Japan, having been left out of the matchday squad for both of their fixtures. After...
Fans admit they are ‘worried’ for Celtic star after international boss makes controversial selection call
CELTIC fans would have been hoping to see a couple of their stars feature for Japan during this international break.
But those tuning in to...
Socceroos' hopes of qualifying for the World Cup suffer ANOTHER blow as they draw with one of the worst teams in the world - days after losing to Bahrain
Despite dominating possession and creating several chances, the Socceroos failed to score for the second game in succession.
Socceroos held to goalless draw with Indonesia in hefty blow to World Cup hopes
Australia remain winless in third round of qualifying after 0-0 draw
Pressure mounts on coach Graham Arnold with tougher tests to come
The...
Indonesia v Australia: World Cup 2026 qualifying – live
Updates from the Socceroos' second Group C match
Kick-off time in Jakarta is 7pm local/10pm AEST
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How Celtic star Reo Hatate felt after being omitted from Japan's squad against China
Reo Hatate and Daizen Maeda form Celtic’s Japanese contingent included in Hajime Moriyasu’s squad for their double-header against China and Bahrain...
Reo Hatate’s Reasoning for Being Left Out of Japan Matchday Squad
Celtic midfielder Reo Hatate has openly criticised his own performances after not featuring in Japan’s international win over China last week....
Socceroos seek redemption in Indonesia – but it won't come easy in Jakarta cauldron | John Duerden
After a horror start to the latest round of World Cup qualifying, next up for Graham Arnold's team is a potentially tricky opponent
Five days...
Preview - Group C: Bahrain v Japan
Riffa: Bahrain and Japan will aim to gain early control of Group C of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 when they meet at Bahrain National...
Preview: Bahrain vs. Japan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Bahrain and Japan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Bahrain's Talajic hails players for sticking to game plan in Australia win
Gold Coast: Dragan Talajic did not hold back on his praise after Bahrain stunned Australia 1-0 in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 Group C...
For Arnie's Socceroos, it's déjà vu all over again
Australia were expected to ease past Bahrain on Thursday night, but what transpired instead evoked a familiar feeling for the Socceroos.
Indonesia now 'huge' for Socceroos after defeat
Australia's next World Cup qualifier against Indonesia now looms pivotal after a shock opening loss to Bahrain.
Morning Mail: Albanese's plan to tackle DV, Virgin's cabin crew surveillance, Socceroos shocker
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Indonesia tie now 'huge' for Socceroos after shock defeat
Australia's next World Cup qualifier against Indonesia now looms pivotal after a shock opening loss to Bahrain.
Harry Souttar, brother of Rangers star John, spotted wearing Scottish football club kit as he arrives for national duty
HARRY SOUTTAR may have switched allegiances to play for Australia rather than Scotland, the country of his birth.
But he hasn’t lost a sense of...
Australia 0-1 Bahrain: Souttar own-goal downs 10-man Socceroos
Harry Souttar’s 89th minute own-goal handed Bahrain a memorable victory over Australia, emerging 1-0 victors at the Cbus Super Stadium. The...
Socceroos 0-1 Bahrain: Australia suffer humiliation in World Cup qualifying clash with football minnows... and fans insist there is only one person to blame
The loss, in the side's first game on the Gold Coast, is a massive setback to begin the third round of qualifying that continues in Jakarta against...
Bahrain frustrate 10-man Socceroos in horror start to World Cup qualifier round
Bahrain snatch 0-1 victory over Australia with late own goal
Kusini Yengi sees red for high boot in third phase of qualification
A 10-man...
X-rated Australia shocker on horror night for Kusini Yengi with likely impact on Portsmouth plans
Kusini Yengi endured a woeful night after an X-rated red card for Australia in a shock World Cup defeat to Bahrain.
How Hearts and Hibs players fared on World Cup duty
Australia lost 1-0 to Bahrain with Jambos and Hibees in their squad
Group C: Australia 0-1 Bahrain
Gold Coast: Bahrain stunned 10-man Australia 1-0 in their opening AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Group C tie at Robina Stadium on Thursday.
Australia v Bahrain: World Cup 2026 qualifying – live
Updates from the Socceroos' opening Group C match
Kick-off time at Robina Stadium is 8:10pm AEST
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FIFA World Cup qualifiers 2024 LIVE updates: Socceroos v Bahrain on the Gold Coast
Follow all the action as Australia play the first of a series of critical clashes in the tougher third round of World Cup qualifying.
Nine Hibs players will represent their nations during the international break
Nine Hibs players will represent their nations during the September 2024 international break. Martin Boyle and Lewis Miller joined up with Graham...
Why Socceroos boss Graham Arnold remains unsure how to best utilise young gun Nestory Irankunda ahead of World Cup qualifier against Bahrain
How to best utilise rising star Nestory Irankunda against Bahrain on Thursday night in the Socceroos' World Cup qualifier remains a pleasant...
Match Preview: Australia v Bahrain | FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier™
The Subway Socceroos face Bahrain to begin their FIFA World Cup 2026™ Third Round Asian Qualifiers at Robina Stadium on the Gold Coast on Thursday...
Preview - Group C: Australia v Bahrain
Gold Coast: Australia will be looking to mark their first match in the Gold Coast with a win when they take on Bahrain in their AFC Asian...
Liverpool Players' September International Duty
Photo by Sayed Hassan/Getty ImagesWhen and where Liverpool players are going for September international duty. Sometimes the international break is...
International round-up
Louie Marsh has been called into the England Men's Elite squad from the standby list for the first time, with Oliver Arblaster withdrawing from the...
Preview: Australia vs. Bahrain - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Australia and Bahrain, including predictions, team news and possible...
Nestory Irankunda brushes off injury scare to join Socceroos for World Cup qualifiers
Coach Graham Arnold names squad to face Bahrain and Indonesia
Craig Goodwin and captain Maty Ryan return for third round
Nestory Irankunda has...
Celtic Duo Receive Japan Call-ups
Celtic duo Reo Hatate and Daizen Maeda have been called up to play for Japan in the upcoming international break. Manager Hajime Moriyasu this...
Inside Alex Curran's life after snubbing living in Saudi with husband Steven Gerrard
Gerrard was appointed manager of Al Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia in July 2023, but his wife Alex and their four children have opted to live in Bahrain
Inside Alex Curran's luxury Bahrain life while husband Steven Gerrard manages Al-Ettifaq
Steven Gerrard was appointed manager of Saudi Arabian side Al-Ettifaq in July 2023, but decided to keep his family in Bahrain, where wife Alex and...
Inside Steven Gerrard and wife Alex's £10k-a-month mansion life in Bahrain
Steven Gerrard left his role as Aston Villa manager back in 2023 to take charge of Al-Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia, with his wife Alex and their...