Socceroos will stay focused, vows Souttar, as Palestine await in qualifier
We won't take anything for granted, says defender
Australia will face partisan crowd in Kuwait
The Socceroos are determined to stay focused when...
Palestine coach Makram Daboub: ‘The players are doing their best but it is not easy'
In their World Cup qualifier against the Socceroos, Palestinian team ‘want to bring a little joy' to their people amid war
The 7-0 win over...
Preview - Group I: Palestine v Australia; Bangladesh v Lebanon
Kuwait City: Australia will be confident of a second win on the trot when they play Palestine in Group I of the Preliminary Joint Qualification -...
Preview - Group A: India v Qatar; Afghanistan v Kuwait
Bhubaneswar: India will face a test of their credentials when they host Qatar in Group A of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the...
India's #FIFAWorldCup dream is alive! 🎬⚽ #BackTheBlue #BlueTigers #IndianFootball
India's #FIFAWorldCup dream is alive! Know more about the epic win over Kuwait 🎬⚽#KUWIND #WCQ #AsianQualifiers #BackTheBlue #BlueTigers...
Australia to donate part of match fees to aid Gaza
Australia will donate part of their match fees from a World Cup 2026 qualifier against Palestine in Kuwait City on Tuesday towards humanitarian...
How to watch: Palestine vs Australia | FIFA World Cup 2026™ Second Round Qualifier
The Subway Socceroos play their second FIFA World Cup 2026™ Second Round Asian Qualifier when they travel to face Palestine in Kuwait in the early...
Manvir scores as India launch WC qualifying campaign with Kuwait win
Despite the absence of three key players, Stimac did not make wholesome changes and instead made expected replacements. While Apuia, back in the...
Stimac not surprised by India's victory
Kuwait City: Igor Stimac was not suprised that India opened their Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC...
Socceroos focused on football ahead of World Cup qualifier against Palestine
Australia to play World Cup qualifier with Palestine in Kuwait
Match was moved from the West Bank due to Israel-Hamas war
The Socceroos are...
Harry Souttar declares Socceroos are 'purely focused on the game' ahead of World Cup qualifier against Palestine being staged in Kuwait for safety reasons due to Middle East conflict
The Socceroos are determined to remain focused on their football as they prepare to face Palestine in a World Cup qualifier set against the...
Round 2 - Group A: Kuwait 0-1 India
Kuwait City: Manvir Singh struck 15 minutes from time to earn India a 1-0 win over hosts Kuwait as Igor Stimac’s side kicked off the Preliminary...
Manvir leads India 1-0 win over Kuwait in World Cup Qualifiers
India emerged victorious with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Kuwait in the 2026 FIFA World Cup second-round qualifiers. The winning goal came in the...
Preview - Group A: Qatar v Afghanistan; Kuwait v India
Doha: Qatar will begin their bid to qualify for the FIFA World Cup on merit for the first time when they kick off their Preliminary Joint...
Preview: Kuwait vs. India - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Kuwait and India, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
We are stronger and more prepared for 2026 World Cup qualifiers: Sunil Chhetri
Talismanic India striker Sunil Chhetri believes his team is "strong" and "more prepared" than previous occasions to make it to the next round of...
Remember the name! Kuwait-born Copenhagen wonderkid Roony Bardghji, 17, is known as the 'Swedish Messi', is being watched closely by Europe's elite and has left Man United's Champions League hopes in tatters
A name like Rooney is usually reason for fond recollection at Old Trafford, but 17-year-old Roony Bardghji was their scourge on Wednesday night.
Jim Crawford reveal FIFA have NOT spoken with FAI amid reports inquiry into alleged racist abuse of Ireland star CLOSED
JIM CRAWFORD confirmed the FAI has had no contact from FIFA amid reports it has closed an investigation about an alleged racist remark.
The Ireland...
Furious row erupts over £2.5BILLION Disneyland-style UK theme park with rides based on popular films and TV shows
A FURIOUS row has erupted over a £2.5billion Disneyland-style UK theme park with rides based on popular films and TV shows.
Hollywood giant...
FAI in dark over report that FIFA have closed their investigation into alleged racist abuse of Sinclair Armstrong
QPR and Ireland striker Sinclair Armstrong was allegedly the victim of racist abuse during a friendly against Kuwait in June.
Irish U21 racism case closed by FIFA due to lack of evidence
A Republic of Ireland Under-21 substitute was allegedly racially abused as he warmed up during a friendly match against Kuwait Under-22s in Austria...
Racism case involving alleged abuse of Ireland U21 player closed by FIFA
The Irish players walked off the field in response to the alleged incident during a friendly match against Kuwait Under-22s in June.
Palestine to play ‘home' World Cup qualifier in Kuwait
Palestine will play Australia in a World Cup qualifier at the Jaber Al-Ahmed International Stadium in November
Footballers' safety prioritised as Socceroos v Palestine match moved to Kuwait
November World Cup qualifier was to be played in the West Bank
FA boss says ‘devastating circumstances in Gaza' forced change
Player safety for...
Kuwait's Bunjak remains optimistic, Kahrabaa's Salah thrilled with three points
Kuwait City: Kuwait SC head coach Boris Bunjak remained optimistic of his side's AFC Cup™ 2023/24 knockout stage hopes despite being held to a 1-1...
Socceroos qualifier vs. Palestine moved to Kuwait
Football Australia said the Socceroos will play Palestine in a second-round 2026 World Cup qualifier at the neutral venue of Kuwait on Nov. 21.
Group B: Kuwait SC (KUW) 1-1 Al Ittihad Al Ahli Aleppo SC (SYR)
Kuwait City: Al Ittihad Al Ahli Aleppo held their hosts Kuwait SC to a 1-1 draw in Matchday Four of Group B in the AFC Cup™ 2023/24 at Kuwait...
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...
Preview: United Arab Emirates vs. Kuwait - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's friendly clash between United Arab Emirates and Kuwait, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Athletics referee rushed to hospital with shattered leg after being hit by stray HAMMER
AN ASIAN GAMES official had to be rushed to hospital after they were struck by a stray hammer.
Huang Qinhua was stretchered out of the stadium...
Bristol Rovers undergo boardroom reshuffle following Kuwaiti takeover of the Gas
Hussain AlSaeed purchased a majority stake in Bristol Rovers' holding company Dwane Sports last month
Group B: Al Kahrabaa Club (IRQ) 0-0 Kuwait SC (KUW)
Basra: Former champions Kuwait SC were held to a 0-0 draw by debutants Al Kahrabaa of Iraq in Group B of the AFC Cup™ 2023/24 on Tuesday.
Resounding starts for China PR, Korea Republic
Hangzhou: Korea Republic began their Hangzhou Asian Games challenge with a 9-0 win over Kuwait on Tuesday.
Group C: Al Zawraa SC (IRQ) 1-2 Al Arabi SC (KUW)
Basra: Kuwait Premier League side Al Arabi SC got off to a flying start in the AFC Cup™ 2023/24 with a 2-1 win against hosts Al Zawraa SC at the...
Chelsea legend loving retirement as he spends days ‘chilling and drinking beer’
A CHELSEA Premier League and Champions League winner joked that he has spent the last 12 months “chilling and drinking beer” since hanging up his...
Qualifiers - Group F: Resilient Iraq fight back to advance
Kuwait City: Former champions Iraq showed great determination as they came from two behind to force a 2-2 draw with Kuwait in the AFC U23 Asian...
Qualifiers - Group F: Timor-Leste finish in style
Kuwait City: After enduring two back-to-back defeats, Timor-Leste put on a show to claim a 5-0 win over Macau in their AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Qatar...
Qualifiers - Group F: Timor-Leste 0-6 Iraq; Macau 0-3 Kuwait
Kuwait City: Iraq secured their second straight big win in Group F, beating Timor Leste 6-0 in the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ 2024 Qualifiers on Saturday.
Qualifiers - Group F: Timor-Leste 0-6 Iraq
Kuwait City: Iraq secured their second straight big win in Group F, beating Timor Leste 6-0 in the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ 2024 Qualifiers on Saturday.
Qualifiers - Group F: Iraq 13-0 Macau; Kuwait 4-0 Timor-Leste
Kuwait City: Iraq were simply unstoppable as they defeated Macau 13-0 in Group F of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Qatar 2024 Qualifiers at the Kuwait...
Qualifiers - Group F: Iraq 13-0 Macau
Kuwait City: Iraq were simply unstoppable as they defeated Macau 13-0 in Group F of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Qatar 2024 Qualifiers at the Kuwait...
Who is AboFlah and what is his net worth?
ABOFLAH is a professional gamer and YouTuber who creates content about some of the most popular computer game franchises of all time.
But who is...
Inside the shock story of Rangers being ordered to LOSE a match on purpose
FORMER Rangers player Derek Ferguson has claimed he and his team-mates were encouraged to lose a match against the Iraqi national side in case they...
Hussain AlSaeed's first words as Kuwaiti investor joins Bristol Rovers as chairman of the board
Wael Al-Qadi has been in talks with the Kuwaiti-based businessman for several months
Exclusive: Wael Al-Qadi set to secure Kuwaiti investment for Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers have been under near-full ownership of the Al-Qadi family since February 2016
Could launch of sovereign fund make Kuwait the Gulf's next football power?
Country with rich football history was at 1982 World Cup but has seen Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar leave it behind
Money flowing out of the Gulf...
Ireland U21 striker Sinclair Armstrong proud for not punching alleged racial abuser
Ireland's friendly against Kuwait was abandoned after alleged incident on the sideline while player was warming up
Sinclair Armstrong breaks silence on 'racist remark' that saw Ireland game abandoned and says he could have 'hit' player
Ireland's U21 friendly clash with Kuwait was abandoned after an hour following an alleged racist remark
‘I am proud of myself that I didn't hit him’ – Ireland U-21 Sinclair Armstrong on his reaction to racial abuse
Ireland U-21 forward Sinclair Armstrong says he was left in disbelief when he was racially abused on the pitch last month and is proud he didn’t...
Jeakson criticised for wrapping himself in Meitei flag after SAFF final
Indian footballer Jeakson Singh's move of wrapping himself in Meitei flag after the SAFF Championship Final on Tuesday has led to widespread...
Watch: Sandhu's diving save that helped India beat Kuwait to clinch SAFF title
India goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu was the star of India's penalty shootout victory against Kuwait at the Sree Kanteerava stadium in Bengaluru...
In Pics: India beat Kuwait to win 9th SAFF Championships title
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India edge Kuwait on penalties to secure ninth title
Bengaluru: India defeated Kuwait 5-4 on penalties to lift the 2023 SAFF Championship title at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Tuesday.
SAFF Championship: India beat Kuwait in penalty shootout to win 9th title
A determined Team India edged Kuwait in a tense penalty shootout to clinch a record ninth SAFF Championship title in Bengaluru on Tuesday. India...
In Pics: India eye 9th SAFF Championship title
India defeated Lebanon on penalties in the semifinal, while Kuwait needed extra time to beat Bangladesh in the other semifinal
Winner takes all: India face Kuwait test in SAFF Championship final
India and Bangladesh took on Kuwait and Lebanon, respectively, in the semifinals that went into extra time. Even as the Bengal Tigers went out,...
Final - Preview: Kuwait vs India
Bengaluru: Defending champions India will be aiming to lift a record-extending ninth SAFF (South Asian Football Federation) Championship title when...
SAFF Championship: Sandesh Jhingan confident of victory against Kuwait in final
Without disregarding the strength of Kuwait, India defender Sandesh Jhingan on Monday said the hosts are confident of winning the SAFF Championship...
SAFF Championship: India eye ninth title
Defending champions India on Tuesday will aim to maintain their impressive track record and secure their ninth title as they face a formidable...
India, Kuwait to battle for title
Bengaluru: India will meet Kuwait in the final of the 2023 SAFF Championship after hard-fought semi-final triumphs on Saturday.
Kuwait beat Bangladesh 1-0 to enter SAFF Championship final
Kuwait fought with every ounce of energy they had before narrowly securing a tense 1-0 victory over Bangladesh to advance to the SAFF Championship...
India head coach Igor Stimac banned for 2 games, fined
Head coach Igor Stimac has been handed a two-match ban and a fine of 500 USD on Friday for his red-card offence during India's last group match...
Ireland's under-21s should not have had to walk off the pitch v Kuwait - Johnny Afolabi
"The lads I spoke to on the team said it was very bad", said the Bohs striker, who revealed earlier this year that he has been subject to racist...
In Pics: SAFF Championship - Kuwait spoil India's party
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Igor Stimac proving red-card addict
Skipper Sunil Chhetri’s brilliance was once again marred by the indiscipline of India’s Croatian coach Igor Stimac, who received marching orders...
Group A: Kuwait finish top after stalemate with India
Bengaluru: Kuwait emerged as the 2023 SAFF Championship Group A winners after a hard-fought 1-1 draw with India at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on...
SAFF Championship: India assistant coach Gawli slams refereeing
India assistant coach Mahesh Gawli on Tuesday lambasted the refereeing after several rancorous moments marked the 1-1 draw between India and Kuwait...
SAFF C'ship: India finish second in Group A after 1-1 draw vs Kuwait
Despite Sunil Chhetri's impressive performance, India were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against Kuwait in their final group match of the SAFF...
Coach Anwar looks for ways to arrest Pakistan's dipping fortunes
After losing their 11th consecutive match, the last one against Kuwait, Pakistan are in danger of slipping further down the football index. The...
SAFF Championship: Stern test awaits India against Kuwait
After using their bench strength against Nepal, India will be out with their best XI on Tuesday when they take on Kuwait with eye on topping Group...
We are going to face Kuwait with same positive mindset: Chhangte
Lallianzuala Chhangte, the mercurial winger, said on Monday that India should face Kuwait with a positive mindset in their last league match of the...
SAFF C'ship: Kuwait thrash Pakistan 4-0, securing semifinal spot
Kuwait delivered a resounding blow to Pakistan in their group match of the SAFF Championship football tournament, thrashing them 4-0 and securing a...
Stimac to serve just one-match ban, to return at helm against Kuwait
Head coach Igor Stimac is set to make his comeback to the India dugout in the upcoming match against Kuwait on Tuesday. This follows his one-match...
Flying starts for India, Kuwait
Bengaluru: Sunil Chhetri scored a hat-trick as India defeated Pakistan 4-0 in their opening 2023 SAFF Championship Group A match at the Sree...
SAFF Championship: Kuwait find it easy against Nepal in the opener
Kuwait emerged victorious with a 3-1 win over Nepal in the opening match of the SAFF Championship in Bengaluru on Wednesday.
Cristiano Ronaldo receives surprise message from Manchester United captain Harry Maguire after 200th Portugal appearance
Cristiano Ronaldo received a surprise message from Harry Maguire after winning his 200th cap for Portugal.
The 38-year-old was the star of the show...
Don’t underestimate jet-lagged Pakistan, says Igor Stimac
Eight-time champions India return to talismanic striker Sunil Chhetri’s home ground — the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, better known as ‘The Fortress’...
Cristiano Ronaldo receives Guinness World Records certificate for most caps achieved by male player
Ronaldo received a Guinness World Records certificate for having the most international caps for a male player. The closest to Ronaldo's tally is...
Jim Crawford backs Ireland’s youngsters for walking off after alleged racism
The Republic of Ireland’s Under-21s walked off following an incident during their friendly against Kuwait Under-22s.
‘We can’t tolerate this type of behaviour’ – Ireland U-21 manager on ‘racist incident’ that saw match abandoned
Jim Crawford says his Ireland U-21 side had no hesitation about refusing to play on in their friendly against Kuwait in Austria on Monday after one...
Ireland's 3-0 win over Kuwait will stand, as FAI issue statement on abandoned match
There was good news today for Ireland's Under-21 stars, with the news that they would be awarded caps for their abandoned match against Kuwait.
