How to watch AFC Asian Cup 2023 in the UK: Heung-min Son out for international glory as stars battle for title in Qatar

The AFC Asian Cup will get underway this week and all eyes will be on the continent’s biggest superstars are they compete for the title.  Qatar are...
TALKSPORT Jan 9

Stake F1 Team is the new name on the Formula One grid in 2024 and already has superstar backing

Stake F1 Team is the new name on the Formula One grid in 2024 and already has superstar backing Formula 1 team launches have become a non-event in...
TALKSPORT Jan 9

Inside Jordan Henderson’s nightmare six months in Saudi Arabia as he pushes for exit

Jordan Henderson is pushing for a return to Europe after a dreadful first six months in the Saudi Pro League with Al Ettifaq. The 33-year-old...
TALKSPORT Jan 8

Celts head off to represent nations in the Asian Cup

This week the Celtic first-team squad will return from their well-earned break over the winter shutdown, however not everyone will be back in...
CELTICFC.COM Jan 8

Gethin Jones Makes International Debut

Gethin Jones made his international debut on Saturday, playing 78 minutes as Australia beat Bahrain 2-0 in an international friendly.
BURNDEN ACES Jan 7

Burgess Starts as Australia Win Final Warm-Up

Blues centre-half Cameron Burgess started as Australia beat Bahrain 2-0 in their final warm-up match before the AFC Asian Cup in Qatar this afternoon.
TWTD.CO.UK Jan 6

Duke helps stodgy Socceroos see off Bahrain in final Asian Cup warm-up

International friendly: Bahrain 0-2 Australia Mitch Duke wraps up win after early own goal Australia scrapped out a 2-0 win over Bahrain in their...
THE GUARDIAN Jan 6

Burgess's Australia in Warm-Up Action

Cameron Burgess and Australia face Bahrain in their final warm-up game ahead of the Asian Cup at the Baniyas Stadium in Abu Dhabi this afternoon...
TWTD.CO.UK Jan 6

Bahrain - Australia predictions

SPORTYTRADER Jan 4

Preview: Bahrain vs. Australia - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly clash between Bahrain and Australia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Jan 3

Riley McGree And Sammy Silvera Link Up With Socceroos

Riley McGree and Sammy Silvera have joined Australia's squad for the upcoming 2023 AFC Asian Cup. The Boro duo are part of a 26-man group selected...
MIDDLESBROUGH FC OFFICIAL SITE Jan 3

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Dates, UK kick-off times, groups, schedule and how to follow as Qatar look to defend title on home soil

The Asian Cup is set to get underway next weekend as the continent’s biggest teams compete for glory in Qatar. The host nation are the reigning...
TALKSPORT Jan 2

Hibs and Hearts rocked as they lose total of four stars to international call-ups BEFORE Tuesday’s Premiership games

HIBS AND HEARTS have been rocked by a double blow after Australia refused to release four stars for Tuesday’s final round of Premiership...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Dec 29, 2023

Postecoglou sheds more light on Spurs’ talks with Korean FA regarding Son’s departure date

Ange Postecoglou revealed that Tottenham Hotspur are currently in discussions with the Korean Football Administration about potentially delaying...
SPURS-WEB.COM Dec 28, 2023

I became PDC World Darts champion… then a text from a World Cup winner made my cry while I was sat on the TOILET

ONE of the craziest things that has happened to Michael Smith during his one-year reign as PDC World Darts champion occurred while sitting on the...
THE SUN Dec 14, 2023

Battle of the legends as Sir Alex Ferguson and Harry Redknapp lock horns in £100k Cheltenham race sponsored by The Sun

ALMOST 35 years after they first locked horns, Sir Alex Ferguson and Harry Redknapp will renew their rivalry on Saturday. But this time it will...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Dec 14, 2023

Celtic hitman Oh hoping goals fuel January EXIT – but striker is NOT edging for a transfer

OH HYEON-GYU aims to fire his way OUT of Celtic in January. The Hoops striker is desperate to be part of South Korea’s Asia Cup...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Dec 7, 2023

Sole 24 Ore: Investcorp’s name re-emerges as Cardinale seeks investment in Milan

By: Oliver Fisher Another report has emerged this morning suggesting that AC Milan owner Gerry Cardinale is looking for an investment of capital...
SEMPRE MILAN Dec 5, 2023

Player to watch: Komail Al Aswad (Bahrain)

Riyadh: Few Bahraini players have experienced as much success as midfielder Komail Al Aswad, the former gymnast who has been at the heart of all...
THE-AFC.COM Dec 5, 2023

Norwich striker Hwang Ui-jo SUSPENDED by South Korea over claims he filmed illegal sex tape with ex-partner

NORWICH forward Hwang Ui-jo has been suspended from the South Korean national team after an allegation was made that he illegally filmed a sex tape...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Nov 29, 2023

Group C: Al Riffa (BHR) 6-1 Nejmeh SC (LBN)

Manama: Bahrain’s Al Riffa booked their spot in the West Zone semi-finals after a 6-1 win over Nejmeh SC of Lebanon in Group C of the AFC Cup™...
THE-AFC.COM Nov 27, 2023

Celtic fans beg Brendan Rodgers to sign Aberdeen star in January saying ‘the numbers don’t lie’

BRENDAN RODGERS has already confirmed that he will be looking for another striker in January. The Celtic boss currently relies on Kyogo and Oh...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Nov 26, 2023

Dan Skelton has Alex Ferguson’s horse Protektorat in fighting shape for big Betfair Chase showdown with Bravemansgame

DAN SKELTON reckons his stable star will handle today’s huge Haydock showdown like a Pro. The top trainer has Protektorat in the form of his...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Nov 25, 2023

Malaysia aim to impress

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia's return to the AFC Asian Cup™ for the first time since they co-hosted the 2007 edition couldn't have resulted in a tougher...
THE-AFC.COM Nov 22, 2023

Sir Alex Ferguson jokes about £650,000 horse spending spree

Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson enjoyed the best moment of his time in horse racing with a win in the Bahrain International...
STRETTYNEWS.COM Nov 21, 2023

Round 2 - Group H: Bahrain 0-2 United Arab Emirates

Riffa: United Arab Emirates were forced to work hard for a 2-0 win over Bahrain in their Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA...
THE-AFC.COM Nov 21, 2023

Man Utd icon Sir Alex Ferguson jokes ‘my late wife would have killed me if she knew how much money I’ve spent on horses’

SIR ALEX FERGUSON joked his late wife Cathy “would have killed him” if she knew how much he was spending on horses. The legendary Manchester United...
THE SUN Nov 21, 2023

'My late wife would kill me!' - Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson jokes about £650,000 spend

The former Man United manager enjoyed the best moment of his time in horse racing with a win in the Bahrain International Trophy last week.
MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS Nov 21, 2023

Preview - Group H: Nepal v Yemen; Bahrain v United Arab Emirates

Riffa: Bahrain and United Arab Emirates will face off in what is sure to be an enticing Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA...
THE-AFC.COM Nov 20, 2023

Sir Alex Ferguson hails his latest victory as his "best win" since retirement

Sir Alex Ferguson's trophy-laden reign at Manchester United will go down as… The post Sir Alex Ferguson hails his horse Spirit Dancer after victory...
THEPEOPLESPERSON.COM Nov 18, 2023

Fans label Sir Alex Ferguson as the ‘GOAT’ as Manchester United legend is still winning trophies with £500k triumph

Sir Alex Ferguson has been labelled as ‘the GOAT’ after his horse won a £500,000 prize in the Bahrain International Trophy. The Manchester United...
TALKSPORT Nov 17, 2023

Sir Alex Ferguson set to travel across the world in search of another high profile victory

Sir Alex Ferguson is widely regarded as the greatest football manager the… The post Sir Alex Ferguson heading to Bahrain to see his horse Spirit...
THEPEOPLESPERSON.COM Nov 16, 2023

Round 2 - Group H: Yemen 0-2 Bahrain

Abha: Bahrain defeated Yemen 2-02 in Group H of their Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi...
THE-AFC.COM Nov 16, 2023

‘I could tell my players what to do’ – Sir Alex Ferguson jokes about Manchester United stars as he discusses love of horse racing

Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that he takes a more relaxed approach to horse racing than he did during his Manchester United tenure. The legendary...
TALKSPORT Nov 16, 2023

Sir Alex Ferguson starts new business venture – and Man Utd icon could rake in millions from his Hemel Hempstead base

SIR Alex Ferguson has started a new business venture aged 81 – and it could make him millions. The legendary Manchester United boss has long...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Nov 16, 2023

Preview - Group H: Yemen v Bahrain; UAE v Nepal

Dubai: United Arab Emirates will expect to advance from Group H of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and...
THE-AFC.COM Nov 15, 2023

Preview: Yemen vs. Bahrain - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Yemen and Bahrain, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Nov 14, 2023

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal stay in control; exciting race developing in Bahrain

Riyadh: Al Hilal SFC showed no signs of slowing down as they maintained a four-point lead at the top of the Saudi Pro League 2023/24 season.
THE-AFC.COM Nov 13, 2023

Bahrain confident of their chances

Kuala Lumpur: Bahrain are optimistic of their knockout stage chances after being drawn in Group E of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™.  
THE-AFC.COM Nov 10, 2023

Conway runner-up in 2023

Mike Conway and his #7 crew in their GR010 HYBRID battled back from misfortune on lap one to claim a hard-fought second place finish and with it...
KENTSPORTSNEWS.COM Nov 7, 2023

Group C: Al Riffa (BHR) 2-1 Al Arabi SC (KUW)

Manama: Bahrain’s Al Riffa took a firm grip on the Group C top spot after a 2-1 win over Al Arabi SC of Kuwait in their AFC Cup™ 2023/24 fixture at...
THE-AFC.COM Nov 6, 2023

Conway set for World Championship showdown in Bahrain

Mike Conway’s World Championship fight concludes this weekend in Bahrain with the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing driver looking to overcome the 15-point...
KENTSPORTSNEWS.COM Nov 2, 2023

InvestCorp To Make Offer To Purchase Inter Milan Soon – No Guarantee That Suning Will Accept

Bahrain-based fund InvestCorp will make a formal offer to buy Inter Milan from Suning soon, but there’s no guarantee of a positive response.This...
SEMPREINTER.COM Sep 27, 2023

Revealed – Why InvestCorp Purchasing Inter Milan From Suning Could Be Difficult

The need to raise capital from investors could hinter the efforts of InvestCorp to buy Inter Milan from Suning.This according to today’s print...
SEMPREINTER.COM Sep 27, 2023

Arabic Outlet Claims ‘InvestCorp Interest In Inter Milan Is Serious, Enormous Offer, Negotiations Began Months Ago’

Arabic news outlet Abu Dhabi Sports reports that InvestCorp are serious about buying Inter Milan and that negotiations have been ongoing for...
SEMPREINTER.COM Sep 26, 2023

Noted Italian Football Finance Journalist Pours Water On InvestCorp – Inter Milan Links: ‘No Due Diligence Underway Or Formal Offer’

Italian journalist Marco Bellinazzo has poured some cold water on recent reports linking Bahrain-based fund InvestCorp with Inter Milan.Writing in...
SEMPREINTER.COM Sep 26, 2023

Ex Inter Milan CEO Ernesto Paolillo: ‘InvestCorp Buying Inter Would Be A Good Thing, Suning Have Needed To Sell For A While’

Former Nerazzurri CEO Ernesto Paolillo feels that a takeover by Bahrain-based fund InvestCorp would be positive for Inter Milan.Speaking to Italian...
SEMPREINTER.COM Sep 26, 2023

China PR, Korea Republic advance with perfect records

Hangzhou: Defending champions Korea Republic defeated Bahrain 3-0 as the Hangzhou Asian Games cast for the men's football Round of 16 took shape on...
THE-AFC.COM Sep 24, 2023

Kang-In Lee Injured again ? Nope, juste a Deal Between South Korea and PSG

Kang-In Lee is participating in the Asian Games with South Korea. This Sunday, he played against Bahrain, but no, he is not injured.
VIPSG.NET Sep 24, 2023

InvestCorp Respond To Rumours Regarding Inter Milan Takeover: ‘We Can Neither Confirm Nor Deny’

Bahrain-based fund InvestCorp have released a coy response to recent rumours that they are ready to make an offer to buy Inter Milan from...
SEMPREINTER.COM Sep 23, 2023

Cultural bridges built through football at the University of Northampton

An exchange of culture and expertise took place this month when Bahrain's Gulf University Football Team took part in a training camp at the...
NORTHAMPTONCHRON.CO.UK Sep 20, 2023

Group C: Nejmeh SC (LBN) 0-2 Al Riffa (BHR)

Manama: Bahrain’s Al Riffa got their AFC Cup™ 2023/24 campaign off to a flying start by defeating Lebanon’s Nejmeh SC 2-0 at the Khalifa Sports...
THE-AFC.COM Sep 18, 2023

Qualifiers - Group D: Japan ease to top spot

Arad: Japan topped Group D of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Qatar 2024 Qualifiers after a 0-0 draw with Bahrain on Tuesday.
THE-AFC.COM Sep 12, 2023

Qualifiers - Group D: Pakistan 1-3 Bahrain; Palestine 0-1 Japan

Arad: Japan took a firm grip on Group D of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Qatar 2024 Qualifiers with a 1-0 win over Palestine on Saturday.
THE-AFC.COM Sep 9, 2023

Qualifiers - Group D: Pakistan 1-3 Bahrain

Arad: Bahrain revived their hopes of qualifying for the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Qatar 2024 with a 3-1 win over Pakistan in their Qualifiers Group D...
THE-AFC.COM Sep 9, 2023

Qualifiers - Group D: Bahrain 0-1 Palestine; Japan 6-0 Pakistan

Arad: Japan and Palestine are the early pacesetters in Group D after both teams secured opening day win in the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ 2024 Qualifiers...
THE-AFC.COM Sep 6, 2023

Qualifiers - Group D: Bahrain 0-1 Palestine

Arad: Palestine left it late before Zeid Qunbar's goal in added time earned them a vital 1-0 win over Bahrain in the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ 2024...
THE-AFC.COM Sep 6, 2023

Major Matt O’Riley moves at Celtic just days after Leeds’ £10m transfer window approach was rejected

CELTIC are poised to offer Matt O’Riley a new deal after late transfer interest from Leeds United. The Championship side tabled a £10m offer on...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Sep 6, 2023

Celtic youngster gets Fabrizio Romano treatment as Hoops fight off English interest in highly-rated star

HE’S a social media sensation and at the heart of some of European football’s biggest deals. But Fabrizio Romano left plenty of transfer-hungry...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Sep 6, 2023

Playoff: Al Khaldiya SC (BHR) 2-3 Al Nahda (OMA)

Arad: Al Nahda staved off a fightback from Bahrain's Al Khaldiya SC to book a place in the AFC Cup™ 2023/24 group stage with a 3-2 win in their...
THE-AFC.COM Aug 22, 2023

Investcorp Director Coy On Inter Milan Takeover Links: “Football Is An Uncontrollable Business But There Are Opportunities”

A director of Bahrain-based fund Investcorp has given a coy response regarding the fund’s reported interest in purchasing Inter Milan.Speaking to...
SEMPREINTER.COM Jul 29, 2023

Saudi clubs could be winning the Champions League in a few years… Gerrard and Henderson show every man has his price

YOU can either laugh at the brazen hypocrisy or cry over the horrific human-rights abuses. You can shake your head ruefully at the confirmation...
THE SUN Jul 17, 2023

Why WAGS of players leaving Europe for Saudi Arabia are flocking to Bahrain

Saudi Arabia has become the place to be in the world of football, with top stars flocking to the Gulf nation this summer. However, a neighbouring...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Jul 17, 2023

Steven Gerrard’s bumper Saudi salary revealed as ex-Rangers boss becomes FOURTH highest paid manager in the world

STEVEN GERRARD is earning an incredible £15.2million a year in Saudi Arabia. The ex-Rangers and Aston Villa manager has become one of the...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Jul 14, 2023

Steven Gerrard catapulted into top 5 best-paid managers in the WORLD by Al-Ettifaq deal but how do other bosses compare?

STEVEN GERRARD is earning an incredible £15.2MILLION-A-YEAR in Saudi Arabia. The former Liverpool midfielder has become one of the world’s...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Jul 14, 2023

How Steven Gerrard can tempt Prem stars like Jordan Henderson to Al-Ettifaq with secret booze cruises from Saudi Arabia

Al-Ettifaq is based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia’s fourth biggest city. While the country has strict laws completely banning alcohol, Dammam is just...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Jul 14, 2023

Pizzi takes charge of Bahrain

Manama: Bahrain Football Association (BFA) has confirmed the appointment of Juan Antonio Pizzi as the men’s national team head coach following the...
THE-AFC.COM Jul 14, 2023

Steven Gerrard's intriguing Saudi move takes him out of comfort zone

Saudi Pro League ups ante with incoming names but Al-Ettifaq have form for chewing up managers and spitting them out If results go badly for Steven...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 5, 2023

Rangers flop set for stunning mega-money transfer to Saudi Arabia – just six months after he was ready to QUIT the game

FORMER Rangers flop Carlos Pena is set to complete a remarkable turnaround from being set to quit the game to clinching a move to the mega-bucks...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Jun 22, 2023

Where is football actually heading? Well, since you ask, Saudi Arabia.

      How the Premier League manages to have a feeling of continuity The solutions are there: why don’t the clubs take note of how to move forward?...
UNTOLD-ARSENAL.COM Jun 16, 2023

False start for Spain, but Denmark get up

Up against Brazil, a Spain side featuring Viran and Ferran had to make do with a draw (29-29), while Denmark had a much easier evening, against...
PSG.FR May 22, 2023

Khalidiya create Bahrain Premier League history

Isa Town: Khalidiya created history by winning the Bahraini Premier League title for the first time after a 1-1 draw with Bahrain Club on Friday.
THE-AFC.COM May 20, 2023

Angry Wigan players in talks to go on STRIKE and refuse to play final Championship game of season over more unpaid wages

ANGRY Wigan players are in talks about going on STRIKE — and refusing to play the final Championship game of the season against Rotherham on...
THE SCOTTISH SUN May 6, 2023

Logan Sargeant expects ‘adrenaline pumping’ at Miami GP and outlines his F1 dream as rookie prepares for homecoming race

LOGAN Sargeant will feel the “adrenaline pumping” on the grid when his career comes full circle this weekend. The F1 rookie raced karts as a kid...
THE SCOTTISH SUN May 6, 2023
2