Video: Cristiano Ronaldo's goal leads Al Nassr to AFC Champions League quarterfinals

Cristiano Ronaldo is one step closer of winning his first official trophy with Al Nassr. Another great performance by the legend in the AFC...
BOLAVIP US Feb 21

‘I’m not sure he exists’ – Sir Jim Ratcliffe brutally trolls fellow Manchester United bidder Sheikh Jassim

Jim Ratcliffe has continued his media charm offensive by leaving one of his fellow Manchester United bidders in the mud. The Monaco-based...
TALKSPORT Feb 21

I’m not sure he exists – Jim Ratcliffe unsure about takeover rival Sheikh Jassim

Ratcliffe and Qatari businessman Sheikh Jassim were the two public bidders looking to take full control of United from the Glazer family.
NEWSCHAINONLINE.COM Feb 21

Andy Murray drops biggest retirement hint yet DURING match as British legend rants ‘it’s not for me anymore’ in defeat

ANDY MURRAY ranted “it’s not for me anymore” during his defeat to Jakub Mensik. Having grabbed his first win of the season yesterday by beating...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Feb 21

‘I’m not sure he exists’, says Sir Jim Ratcliffe as he claims Glazers ‘NEVER MET’ Sheikh Jassim

SIR JIM RATCLIFFE has joked that Sheikh Jassim doesn’t exist after beating him in the Manchester United takeover battle. The Ineos chief has...
THE SUN Feb 21

'I'm not sure he exists!' - Sir Jim Ratcliffe aims dig at Qatari rival bidder for Man Utd Sheikh Jassim after completing minority takeover at Old Trafford

Sir Jim Ratcliffe aimed a neat swipe at former bidding rival Sheikh Jassim after he completed his minority takeover of Manchester United.
GOAL.COM Feb 21

Pep Guardiola issues Man City apology to West Ham's Kalvin Phillips after weight comments

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has said sorry to Kalvin Phillips for publicly saying the midfielder had returned from the Qatar World Cup...
FOOTBALL LONDON Feb 21

Ineos appear to make Qatar dig as Ratcliffe completes Manchester United takeover

if you’ve got even the briefest bit of experience of life in the marketing world, you’ll know that nothing is done by accident. So the...
UNITED IN FOCUS Feb 21

Chelsea captain jets off to Doha to continue rehab

Reece James has flown to Doha, Qatar to continue his rehab following hamstring surgery in December. According to club insiders the trip was always...
CHELSEA-NEWS.CO Feb 21

Did INEOS troll Qatar with their announcement of the Man United takeover? Eagle-eyed fans spot an intriguing detail on post confirming Sir Jim Ratcliffe's £1.3bn deal

INEOS' announcement that Sir Jim Ratcliffe officially completed his partial takeover of Manchester United appear to contain a detail buried in...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Feb 21

Chelsea captain Reece James flies to Qatar to step up recovery after hamstring surgery in December... with Blues full-back hopeful of returning for their end of season run-in

KIERAN GILL: Club insiders say this trip was always the plan at this stage of his schedule, with James joined in the Qatar capital by a member of...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Feb 21

Vote for your Continental Goal of the Tournament

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ turned out to be a spectacular 18th edition of the prestigious competition, with hosts Qatar lifting...
THE-AFC.COM Feb 21

Apple TV's latest documentary Messi's World Cup: The Rise of a Legend tells more than Argentina's journey to glory in Qatar, it shows just how heavy the title of GOAT can weigh

Apple TV+'s latest documentary, Messi's World Cup: The Rise of a Legend - a four-part series, which is released on February 21 - shows just how...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Feb 20

6 of the most high-profile Man Utd takeover failures: Gaddafi, Murdoch, Qatar…

There have been some wild bids for Man Utd. The post 6 of the most high-profile Man Utd takeover failures: Gaddafi, Murdoch, Qatar… appeared first...
PLANETFOOTBALL.COM Feb 20

Andy Murray saluted by crowd after emotional celebration as he finally wins his first match of 2024 season

ANDY MURRAY was a mightily relieved man – as he finally won a tennis match. And his emotional celebrations were met with a wonderful ovation...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Feb 20

Lionel Messi gives away his eighth Ballon d'Or trophy just months after beating Erling Haaland to the award in a classy gesture ahead of Inter Miami's MLS return

Messi was crowned the best player in world soccer for a record eighth time back in October following his heroics with Argentina at the 2022 World...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Feb 20

Pep Guardiola says sorry to former Leeds United man Kalvin Phillips for ‘overweight' comment

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has said sorry to Kalvin Phillips for publicly saying the midfielder had returned from the Qatar World Cup...
LEEDSLIVE Feb 20

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola apologises for Kalvin Phillips comments

In a recent turn of events, Manchester City‘s manager, Pep Guardiola, has issued a public apology to midfielder Kalvin Phillips for his comments...
CLUTCHPOINTS Feb 20

“I’m so sorry” – Pep Guardiola apologises to Kalvin Phillips over weight comments

Kalvin Phillips has received an apology from Pep Guardiola for calling him overweight in public. After Phillips arrived to the Etihad Stadium after...
CAUGHTOFFSIDE Feb 20

Pep sorry for Phillips 'overweight' comments

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola issued a belated apology to Kalvin Phillips on Monday after saying the midfielder was overweight when he came...
ESPN Feb 20

Pep Guardiola apologises to Kalvin Phillips for fat-shaming him… but insists ‘one mistake in eight years isn’t bad’

PEP GUARDIOLA has apologised to Kalvin Phillips for fat-shaming him. The Manchester City boss criticised his England midfielder for being 1.5kg...
THE SUN Feb 19

City boss Pep Guardiola apologises to Kalvin Phillips for ‘overweight' comment

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has apologised to Kalvin Phillips for saying publicly that he had returned from the Qatar World Cup overweight.
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Feb 19

Zinedine Zidane a frontrunner to replace Thomas Tuchel at Bayern Munich?

Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty ImagesTuchel's days at Bayern have to be numbered by this point. Despite the increasing unrest at Bayern Munich on...
BAVARIAN FOOTBALL WORKS Feb 19

Medical officers laud innovations at AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™

Kuala Lumpur: As the dust settles on the historic AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Final, the medical and doping control officers who were appointed by...
THE-AFC.COM Feb 19

I thought my Premier League dream was over when contract offer was ripped up – I started the season working for Sky!

ANDROS TOWNSEND thought his Premier League career was all but over when he began this season working for Sky Sports. The former England winger, 32,...
THE SUN Feb 18

Former Wimbledon champion forced to take medical timeout after suffering bizarre injury in Qatar Open final

ELENA RYBAKINA needed a medical timeout after suffering a bizarre injury. The former Wimbledon champion, 24, took on world No1 Iga Swiatek in the...
THE SUN Feb 18

My dad is a Premier League legend – now I’m making my own way in football after leaving his beloved club

THE son of Premier League legend Tim Cahill is hoping to follow in his father’s footsteps. Shae, 18, is making his own way as a professional...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Feb 18

Wayne Rooney explains why he stands by Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo opinion

Wayne Rooney has further explained why he is on Lionel Messi's side in the age-old Greatest Of All Time debate against Cristiano Ronaldo. The...
TALKSPORT Feb 17

Barcelona make Premier League manager top choice to replace Xavi but cash-strapped side may be put off by release clause

BRIGHTON boss Roberto De Zerbi is Barcelona's top choice to be their new manager. But De Zerbi's Seagulls release clause – said to be worth up to...
THE SUN Feb 17

Future looks brighter for Kylian Mbappé than PSG as club faces uncertainty

Qatari-owned club Paris SG's project to dominate European soccer has taken another severe blow with Kylian Mbappé's looming departure.
FOX SPORTS Feb 16

US wins another women’s water polo world title, beating Hungary 8-7 for gold

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The United States held off Hungary 8-7 on Friday to capture the women’s water polo title for the fifth time in the last six...
METRO.US Feb 16

The future looks much brighter for Mbappé than PSG. The Qatari-owned club faces a tough transition

PARIS (AP) — The future looks much brighter for Kylian Mbappé than it does for Paris Saint-Germain. With Mbappé leaving…
WTOP.COM Feb 16

Arsenal star Jorginho names top five Premier League players and last pick leaves interviewer stunned

Arsenal star Jorginho left an interviewer stunned with his selection of the current top five Premier League players. The midfielder would consider...
TALKSPORT Feb 16

Vote for your #AsianCup2023 NEOM Future Star

Kuala Lumpur: Some of the best young talents on the continent dazzled in spectacular fashion at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ as they displayed...
THE-AFC.COM Feb 16

Celtic’s Korean stars face international sweat after Jurgen Klinsmann SACKED after Asian Cup flop

JURGEN KLINSMANN has been dramatically sacked as South Korea manager just 12 months after taking charge. The Bayern Munich and Germany legend...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Feb 16

Klinsmann parts ways with Korea Republic

Seoul: Jurgen Klinsmann has parted way with Korea Republic after the German’s failure to lead the nation to a first AFC Asian Cup™ title in 64...
THE-AFC.COM Feb 16

USMNT drops to 13th in FIFA world rankings

Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY SportsThey’re down 1 spot from December. The FIFA world rankings were updated today, and the United States Men’s National...
STARS AND STRIPES Feb 15

South Korea star Lee Kang-in star apologises for Heung-min Son bust-up but refutes key detail of reports

Paris Saint-Germain star Lee Kang-in has apologised for an altercation with Heung-Min Son but denies punching the Tottenham captain. The...
TALKSPORT Feb 15

Qatar, Jordan surge following AFC Asian Cup™ runs

Kuala Lumpur: Qatar and Jordan are Asia's biggest movers in the latest FIFA World Ranking released on Thursday.
THE-AFC.COM Feb 15

Asian champion Qatar and African champion Ivory Coast rise into top 40 of FIFA men’s rankings

ZURICH (AP) — Asian Cup winner Qatar and new African champion Ivory Coast moved up into the top 40 of…
WTOP.COM Feb 15

Lee Kang-in apologises to fans after Tottenham star Son Heung-min dislocated finger in ping pong bust-up at Asian Cup

LEE KANG-IN apologised for his ping pong bust-up that left Son Heung-min with a dislocated finger. Lee, 22, was one of the younger members of the...
THE SUN Feb 14

Where to watch Messi World Cup documentary: Release date, episodes of Apple TV series of Argentina's FIFA title

Apple TV has brought Lionel Messi's 2022 World Cup triumph with Argentina to life with its new four-part docuseries detailing his run to glory in...
SPORTINGNEWS.COM Feb 14

Phil Foden brutally trolls Micah Richards live on TV over £600-a-week barber trips and reveals how much his trim costs

PHIL FODEN cheekily trolled Micah Richards over his £600-a-week haircuts after starring in Manchester City’s latest win. The England ace, 23,...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Feb 14

Fans in stitches at Arsene Wenger’s cheeky dig at Chunkz as Arsenal icon rates YouTuber’s football skills

FORMER Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger left football fans in stitches after rating a YouTuber’s skills. The Frenchman is set to manage Team Chunkz at...
THE SUN Feb 14

€65m Premier League ace set for permanent switch to Barcelona

It’s been another poor season for Barcelona, perhaps more so with former legendary midfielder, Xavi Hernandez, at the helm. Despite his relative...
CAUGHTOFFSIDE Feb 14

Man City star Rodri fumes at Ballon d’Or snub and suggests prestigious award isn’t based on football merit after Lionel Messi’s 2023 win

Manchester City star Rodri has taken a swipe at the Ballon d’Or after being snubbed in 2023, with Lionel Messi picking up the award. The Spaniard...
TALKSPORT Feb 13

Spurs star Son Heung-min dislocated finger in ping pong bust-up with team-mate on eve of Korea’s shock Asian Cup exit

SON HEUNG-MIN dislocated his finger in a bust-up with a team-mate on the eve of South Korea’s shock Asian Cup exit. A row erupted over dinner...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Feb 13

Report: Sheffield Wednesday's list of free agent targets dwindles as 30-year-old joins Qatari club

Sheffield Wednesday’s search for a free agent signing is looking increasingly bleak. Sheffield Wednesday’s transfer business was brought to an...
SHEFFIELDWEDNESDAY.NEWS Feb 13

Conor Gallagher left speechless as pundits reveal jaw-dropping statistic after scoring twice in Chelsea win

Chelsea's Conor Gallagher was left stunned when pundits revealed how far he had run in Monday's 3-1 win at Crystal Palace. The 24-year-old was...
TALKSPORT Feb 13

AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™: The Stats Leaders

Doha: After Qatar secured a second successive AFC Asian Cup™ title with a 3-1 victory against Jordan in Saturday’s final, the-AFC.com takes a...
THE-AFC.COM Feb 13

Will Xavi even make it to the end of the season at Barca?

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty ImagesGoing through the motions... If Xavi didn't hold the legendary status at the club that he has, there is...
BARCABLAUGRANES.COM Feb 13

What football teams have qualified for 2024 Paris Olympics? Defending gold medalists and Team GB miss out

Footballers often dream of winning an Olympic Gold medal but many never get the chance as anticipation for Paris 2024 ramps up. Football has been...
TALKSPORT Feb 13

Kalvin Phillips was 'unprofessional' to return to Man City overweight, Chris Sutton tells It's All Kicking Off, as he says 'it's unforgivable' for a pro athlete after the midfielder opened up on Pep Guardiola's comments

Chris Sutton has slammed 'unprofessional' and 'unforgivable' Kalvin Phillips for returning to Manchester City 'overweight' following the World Cup...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Feb 12

Inter Miami wary of Lionel Messi’s desire to possibly play Olympics

Inter Miami are pulling out the calculator as Lionel Messi may miss many games in the summer as he suits up for Argentina in the Copa America and...
BOLAVIP US Feb 12

Qatar are Asia's finest again but need strong World Cup to repair reputation | John Duerden

Rightly or wrongly, second Asian Cup win in a row will not undo damage of 2022 in the eyes of much of the global community The 2023 Asian Cup ended...
THE GUARDIAN Feb 12

The Final in Numbers

Doha: After an action-packed month that saw 51 matches producing 132 goals, the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ came to a thrilling conclusion on...
THE-AFC.COM Feb 12

I played with Messi for seven years at Barcelona but he wasn’t a great friend – we had to be separated during a bust-up

A BARCELONA legend who could soon be their new manager has lifted the lid on a row with Lionel Messi that forced Pep Guardiola to intervene. And he...
THESUN.IE Feb 11

#ACL - R16: Players to Watch (East)

Kuala Lumpur: After an exciting month of AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ action, the attention swiftly turns to the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 Round...
THE-AFC.COM Feb 11

#ACL - R16: Players to Watch (West)

Kuala Lumpur: As the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ comes to an end, attention quickly shifts to club football, with 16 clubs from across the continent...
THE-AFC.COM Feb 11

Ammouta: Jordan can walk tall despite final heartbreak

Lusail: The title eluded Jordan but Hussein Ammouta only had words of praise and encouragement for his players after their defeat to Qatar in the...
THE-AFC.COM Feb 11

Lopez hails Qatar's history makers

Doha: Head coach Marquez Lopez lauded his Qatar players for their composure and focus in their 3-1 victory over Jordan in the AFC Asian Cup Qatar...
THE-AFC.COM Feb 11

Keanu Baccus wants Celtic to feel his recent pain as he makes admission about St Mirren's Cup rivals

The 25-year-old Buddies ace was in Qatar with the Socceroos but is back to face last season's Treble winners.
DAILY RECORD Feb 11

Celtic are stronger than Rangers says Daizen Maeda as Japan star insists he’ll learn from Asian Cup heartache

HIS COUNTRY was on the end of a shock in the Asian Cup — but Daizen Maeda says that won’t be the case at his club. Japan were knocked out of the...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Feb 11

Qatar hero Afif eyes Europe after final hat trick

After netting a hat trick in Qatar's 3-2 Asian Cup final win over Jordan, Akram Afif has said that he'd be open to playing in Europe again but that...
ESPN Feb 10

Fans ‘gutted’ for distraught Norrington-Davies as ace taken off after freak injury in 4th game back from 14-month layoff

FANS were left “gutted” after Rhys Norrington-Davies suffered a freak injury just four games after returning from a 14-month layoff. The...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Feb 10

Afif stakes claim as one of Asian Cup's greatest as Qatar win back-to-back titles

As Qatar successfully defended their Asian Cup title on Saturday, hat-trick hero Akram Afif staked his claim to be one of the tournament's greatest...
ESPN Feb 10

Qatar's Barsham takes Best Goalkeeper honour

Doha: Qatar's Meshaal Barsham was named the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Best Goalkeeper after playing a pivotal role in his side lifting the coveted...
THE-AFC.COM Feb 10

AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ our crowning moment: Shaikh Salman

18th edition sets new attendance, broadcast and digital engagement records; four sides make Knockout stage debuts
THE-AFC.COM Feb 10

Jordan 1-3 Qatar Stats: 2023 Asian Cup Final

Three penalties from Akram Afif gave Qatar victory in the 2023 Asian Cup final at the Lusail Stadium. We have all the best facts and numbers here...
THEANALYST.COM Feb 10

Akram Afif's hat-trick of penalties secures Asian Cup glory for Qatar

Jordan 1-3 Qatar Hosts retain continental title after trio of spot-kicks Qatar successfully defended their Asian Cup crown after beating Jordan...
THE GUARDIAN Feb 10

Super Afif named MVP, wins Yili Top Scorer Award

Doha: Akram Afif was named the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Most Valuable Player and also picked up the Yili Top Scorer Award on Saturday as his...
THE-AFC.COM Feb 10

Afif stars as Qatar defeat Jordan to retain title

Lusail: Akram Afif scored a hat-trick of penalties as Qatar won their second consecutive AFC Asian Cup™ title after defeating Jordan 3-1 in the...
THE-AFC.COM Feb 10

Qatar star scores cool penalty in Asia Cup final before pulling off magic trick as fans call it ‘best celebration ever’

QATAR conjured up some magic in their Asia Cup final victory over Jordan. The Gulf State, who previously won the Asia Cup in 2019, went 1-0...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Feb 10

I signed for Chelsea in dream transfer – but disaster struck and I thought my career was over before I’d kicked a ball

MARIO MELCHIOT thought his Chelsea career was over before he had even kicked a ball for the club. The former Dutch right-back secured a dream...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Feb 10

SF: IR Iran v Qatar: Facts & Figures

Doha: Islamic Republic of Iran will be determined to continue their journey towards a long awaited fourth AFC Asian Cup™ title when they face Qatar...
THE-AFC.COM Feb 6

SF - IR Iran v Qatar: How they got there

Doha: Islamic Republic of Iran and Qatar will square off in the semi-finals of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ on Wednesday.
THE-AFC.COM Feb 6

Jordan vs South Korea Prediction and Preview

We look ahead to this Asian Cup 2023 semi-final tie in Qatar with our Jordan vs South Korea prediction and preview. The post Jordan vs South Korea...
THEANALYST.COM Feb 5

Iran - Qatar predictions

SPORTYTRADER Feb 5

Qatar need Almoez back to his best if they are to keep alive their Asian Cup defence

Top scorer and MVP last time out, things haven't gone quite as smoothly at the 2023 AFC Asian Cup for Qatar striker Almoez Ali.
ESPN Feb 5

Iran vs Qatar: Asian Cup prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

Defending champions meet Team Melli for a place in the final
EVENING STANDARD Feb 5

Pressure a motivating factor for Korea Republic, says Hwang

Al Rayyan: Hwang In-beom feels the pressure on Korea Republic ahead of their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ semi-final clash with Jordan will only serve...
THE-AFC.COM Feb 5

Saadeh ready to help Jordan create more history

Doha: Ibrahim Saadeh believes it will be a confident Jordan team that will take to the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium pitch for their AFC Asian Cup Qatar...
THE-AFC.COM Feb 5

SF - Preview: Jordan v Korea Republic

Doha: Head coach Hussein Ammouta believes he has to get his tactics right for Jordan’s AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ semi-final against Korea Republic...
THE-AFC.COM Feb 5

Footballer calls out his own fans over 'unfair' criticism: 'It just doesn't sit right'

The Socceroos crashed out of the tournament last Friday after suffering defeat by South Korea in extra time of their quarter final clash in Qatar,...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Feb 5

SF - Jordan v Korea Republic: Facts & Figures

Doha: Jordan will be aiming to continue their dream run when they take on Korea Republic in the semi-finals of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ on...
THE-AFC.COM Feb 5

England WAGs' plush Euro 2024 coach features bars, kitchens, gaming consoles and beds

The WAGs of England stars are set to follow the players across Germany for Euro 2024, just as they did in 2022 at the World Cup in Qatar, and...
DAILY STAR Feb 5
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