Fayzullaev sets focus on showdown with Socceroos
Al Rayyan: Abbosbek Fayzullaev wants Uzbekistan to forget about Thursday’s AFC Asian Cup Qatar™ 2023 win over India and shift their focus to their...
Qataris bristle over Man Utd claims of failed bid
The Qatar-based bid for Manchester United has defended itself from public criticism.
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Jordan Henderson quitting Saudi soccer doesn’t surprise me — I sat in empty stadiums in 40C heat and was bored to tears
DRENCHED with sweat, Jordan Henderson looked utterly exhausted as he trudged to the touchline to grab yet another swig from a water bottle.
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Jordan Henderson quitting Saudi soccer doesn't surprise me — I sat in empty stadiums in 40C heat and was bored to tears
DRENCHED with sweat, Jordan Henderson looked utterly exhausted as he trudged to the touchline to grab yet another swig from a water bottle.
The...
Arnold applauds Australia's solid defence
Doha: Graham Arnold praised his defence as Australia booked their place in the last 16 of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ with a 1-0 win over Syria...
Group C: Palestine 1-1 UAE
Al Wakrah: Ten-man United Arab Emirates held on to earn a 1-1 draw against Palestine in Group C of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ at Al Janoub...
Morning Mail: Netanyahu rejects any two-state plan, 3.39am finish in tennis, weed highways
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Fuming Qataris say they DID meet Man United's £4.5bn asking price and show proof of funds after report claimed they did not - and insist that they offered MORE for club than Sir Jim Ratcliffe
Those behind the Qatar-based bid for Manchester United say they DID meet the asking price AND provided proof of funds.
After grinding to Syria win, how steep is Australia's Asian Cup task?
Australia have secured qualification to the Round of 16 of the Asian Cup following their 1-0 win over Syria, but questions will be asked if they...
REVEALED: Unanswered questions led to Man Utd choosing Ratcliffe over Sheikh Jassim
Qatari businessman Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani was very close to buying Manchester United.
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Group B: India 0-3 Uzbekistan
Al Rayyan: Uzbekistan boosted their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ knockout stage hopes after a 3-0 win over India in Group B on Thursday.
French police raid finance ministry over PSG’s Neymar transfer
Judges investigating tax avoidance in 2017 transfer deal with Qatari-owned club and links with Macron’s government
What Manchester United documents mean for Sheikh Jassim's Tottenham chance
The Qatari banker reportedly failed to provide certain pieces of information during the takeover race for Manchester United, which may put off...
United: Qatari bid never showed proof of funds
Sheikh Jassim failed to provide proof of funding during negotiations to buy Manchester United, according to documents the club submitted to the SEC.
'Messi's World Cup: The Rise of a Legend': Apple TV+ releases new trailer for series on Argentina's victory in Qatar.... featuring interviews with Enzo Fernandez and Emiliano Martinez
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez and Atletico Madrid midfielder Rodrigo De Paul all feature in the...
French authorities investigate alleged Neymar PSG transfer tax scandal
Several high-profile French politicians allegedly plotted to avoid paying Qatar €88 million in tax over footballer Neymar Jr's transfer to football...
Australia into last 16 of Asian Cup after Jackson Irvine goal edges Syria
Socceroos likely to top Group B after 1-0 victory in Qatar
But Graham Arnold's side have much room for improvement
Given the success that he's...
Group B: Syria 0-1 Australia
Doha: Jackson Irvine scored the only goal as Australia ground out a 1-0 victory over Syria at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Group B on Thursday to...
Burgess Helps Australia Into Round of 16
Cameron Burgess helped Australia reach the round of 16 of the AFC Asian Cup following a 1-0 victory over Syria at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in...
Qatari's United bid failed to show proof of funds
Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani and his team repeatedly failed to provide proof of funding during their negotiations to buy Manchester United.
Vietnam's Filip wary of Indonesia; Amat calls for improvements
Doha: Friday’s AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Group D clash between Vietnam and Indonesia will be Nguyen Filip’s first taste of a Southeast Asian derby...
Itakura determined to collect second win; Bayesh urges fortitude
Al Rayyan: Kou Itakura believes Japan have what it takes to overcome Iraq in their AFC Asian Cup Qatar™ Group D tie at the Education City Stadium...
Taremi focused on team goals, Helio warns of IR Iran pace
Doha: Islamic Republic of Iran forward Mehdi Taremi is more focused on collective objectives than getting on the scoresheet, ahead of his team’s...
Preview - Group D: Iraq v Japan
Doha: Iraq head coach Jesus Casas is fully aware of the formidable challenge awaiting his team when they play Japan in Group D of the AFC Asian Cup...
Preview - Group D: Vietnam v Indonesia
Doha: Shin Tae-yong will not be looking at the past when Indonesia take on Vietnam in Group D of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ on Friday.
Preview - Group C: Hong Kong, China v IR Iran
Doha: Head coach Amir Ghalenoei is expecting more of his Islamic Republic of Iran players when they take on Hong Kong, China in their second match...
Paper Talk: Qatar bid exposed
Jay Motty & Adam Ashton for Transfers LIVE with the latest on potential January incomings and was the Qatar Takeover bid genuine after all? Video...
“Best trainer I’ve ever had” – Alderweireld picks out top choice, and it’s not from Tottenham
Toby Alderweireld has spent majority of his club career at Tottenham Hotspur between 2015 and 2021. The defender left Spurs for Qatari side...
Supachai: Expect more from Thailand
Doha: Supachai Chaided believes Thailand’s 2-0 win over Kyrgyz Republic in Group F of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar™ 2023 is just the start of better...
Group D - Vietnam v Indonesia: Facts & Figures
Doha: There will be no margin for error for either team when Vietnam face Southeast Asian rivals Indonesia in Group D of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar...
Group D - Iraq v Japan: Facts & Figures
Doha: A win for either Iraq or Japan will likely confirm their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ knockout stage spot when the two square off in Group D on...
Group C - Hong Kong, China v IR Iran: Facts & Figures
Doha: Islamic Republic of Iran could move within touching distance of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ knockout stage with a win over Hong Kong, China...
First-ever AFC eAsian Cup promises thrilling clashes
Doha: Asia’s premier efootball talents are poised to converge in Doha, Qatar, when the inaugural AFC eAsian Cup 2023 unfolds from February 1 to 5,...
REVEALED: The reason the Glazers refused to sell Man United to Sheikh Jassim, despite receiving FIVE separate bids from the Qataris
Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani never proved he had sufficient proof he could find his bid to buy Manchester United, according to documents...
Burgess Hoping to Win Cap as Socceroos Face Syria
Blues centre-half Cameron Burgess will be hoping to win his fifth full international cap when Australia take on Syria in their second Group B game...
Man Utd documents show how close Sheikh Jassim was to buying club from Glazers outright
Sheikh Jassim went up against Sir Jim Ratcliffe to try and buy Manchester United from the Glazer family, but the Qatari banker came up short and...
Asian Cup 2023: Fixtures, results, schedule, groups and how to watch tournament in UK
The continent best face off over four weeks in Qatar
As Qatar rise and rise as continental giants, China continue to stagnate at the Asian Cup
As Qatar became the first team through to the knockout round of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, China continued their gradual fall from grace.
Radulovic, Jankovic content with shared points
Doha: Miodrag Radulovic chose to focus on the positives after Lebanon played to a goalless draw with China PR in their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™...
Lopez: Resilience took Qatar through
Al Khor: Marquez Lopez was proud that defending champions Qatar became the first team to seal their place in the knockout stage of the AFC Asian...
Shocking new details emerge of Sheikh Jassim's failed bid to purchase United - report
Qatari royal Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al-Thani’s bid to complete a full…
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Sheikh Jassim’s bid team demand ‘corrective statement’ following Manchester United’s SEC Filing
Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani’s bidding team for Manchester United are now seeking a “corrective statement” from the club’s SEC Filing. The SEC...
Qatar failed to provide financial guarantees to buy Manchester United
The Qatari bidder for Manchester United, Sheikh Jassim, was unable to prove he had sufficient finance to be able to do a deal. In filing submitted...
The truth behind Sheikh Jassim's failed Man Utd takeover bid
The Manchester United takeover bid fronted by Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim never provided proof of funds over the course of several proposals, an...
Manchester United's Qatari bidder failed to provide financial guarantees
Sheikh Jassim did not respond to requests for proof of finance
Jim Ratcliffe gave United Christmas Day deadline to accept offer
The Qatari bidder...
Controversial Qatari bid for Manchester United failed to provide financial guarantees
Sir Jim Ratcliffe bought a minority stake in Manchester United
ASIAN CUP FINALS: Afif on target again as hosts Qatar lead way into knockout stage
DOHA: Qatar became the first team to book a place in the AFC Asian Cup knockout stage after a 1-0 win against Tajikistan in a Group A encounter at...
Group A: Tajikistan 0-1 Qatar
Al Khor: Qatar became the first team to book a place in the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ knockout stage after a 1-0 win against Tajikistan in a Group...
Xavi on his job security: ‘If our objectives aren't met, I'll go home'
Photo by GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP via Getty ImagesThe coach knows he needs to win a title to keep his job, and he's comfortable with that scenario Xavi...
Preview - Group B: India v Uzbekistan
Al Rayyan: Srecko Katanec wants his Uzbekistan side to not hold back when they play India in Group B of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar™ 2023 at the Ahmad...
Preview - Group C: Palestine v UAE
Doha: Palestine’s physical and direct approach will pose a challenge to the United Arab Emirates when the two teams face off in Group C of the AFC...
Group A: Lebanon 0-0 China PR
Doha: Lebanon and China PR settled for a 0-0 draw in their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Group A match at the Al Thumama Stadium on Wednesday.
Australia's Behich has eyes on title; Syria's Ousou unfazed by pressure
Doha: Veteran Australian defender Aziz Behich has set his sights on repeating the Socceroos’ 2015 heroics and claim the continental title for his...
Palestine's Battat relishing UAE clash, Salmin urges focus
Doha: Palestine captain Musab Battat believes his side has what it takes to compete with the United Arab Emirates in what he has billed as a...
India's Amrinder issues rallying cry; Shukurov confident of Uzbekistan victory
Al Rayyan: Amrinder Singh wants India to produce their best when they face Uzbekistan in Group B of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar™ 2023 at the Ahmad Bin...
Preview - Group B: Syria v Australia
Doha: Syria head coach Hector Cuper has denied he will take a defensive approach into his team’s Group B clash with Australia on Thursday as the...
Norwegian FA president urges Fifa to publish report on Qatar World Cup
Lise Klaveness concerned by lack of transparency
‘It's one year after the World Cup, it should come now'
The football executive who has sought to...
Khabib Nurmagomedov comments on MMA future after Zlatan Ibrahimovic starts UFC 300 comeback rumour
MMA legend Khabib Nurmagomedov has confirmed he will not be making a comeback at UFC 300.
The former lightweight champion walked away from the...
Group B - Syria v Australia: Facts & Figures
Doha: Australia will target a second successive win when they face Syria in Group B of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ on Thursday.
Group B - India v Uzbekistan: Facts & Figures
Doha: India and Uzbekistan will both be seeking wins when they face off in Group B of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ on Thursday.
Group C - Palestine v UAE: Facts & Figures
Doha: Palestine will have to be at their best when they meet United Arab Emirates in Group C of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ on Thursday.
Matchday Two: 5 things to look out for
Doha: The opening round of fixtures at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ did not disappoint and the continental competition now moves swiftly onto...
Mancini credits substitutes for Saudi win, Ivankovic hails Oman fighting spirit
Doha: Head coach Roberto Mancini credited his substitute players with Saudi Arabia’s 2-1 come from behind win over Oman in their opening AFC Asian...
Flashback: Syria and Australia's clash for the ages
Doha: When Australia and Syria meet on Matchday Two of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ on Thursday, memories will come flooding back to when the pair...
Potent Thailand delight Ishii
Doha: Masatada Ishii praised his attack-minded players after Thailand registered an impressive 2-0 win over Kyrgyz Republic in their AFC Asian Cup...
Son hoping to make return to Qatar "a special event"
Doha: Qatar already holds a special place in the career of Son Heung-min, and the Korea Republic captain has his sights set on making more history...
Mancini credits substitutes for Saudi win, Brankovic hails Oman fighting spirit
Doha: Head coach Roberto Mancini credited his substitute players with Saudi Arabia’s 2-1 come from behind win over Oman in their opening AFC Asian...
Social Wrap: #AsianCup2023 kicks off in style
Doha: The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ got off to a fantastic start with an eye-catching opening ceremony at the iconic Lusail Stadium on Friday.
Fans light up Qatar 2023
Doha: Matchday One of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ witnessed thrilling action, sensational goals and heartbreak and cheering on the players from...
Matchday One in Numbers
Doha: The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ is now well and truly underway with all 24 participating nations having played a match each in the group stage...
AFC ASIAN CUP: Saudi Arabia leave it late to snatch victory over Oman
DOHA: Goals from Abdulrahman Ghareeb and Ali Al Bulayhi earned Saudi Arabia a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Oman in Group F of the AFC Asian...
Asian Cup roundup: Saudi Arabia recover to beat Oman with late winner
Ali al-Bulayhi scores injury-time goal in Qatar
Thailand beat Kyrgystan 2-0 in other Group F game
Saudi Arabia came from behind to beat Oman 2-1...
Saudi Arabia claim another epic win in Qatar -- this time even crazier than their upset over Argentina
Over a year on from their stunning World Cup upset of Argentina, Saudi Arabia have returned to Qatar to produce an even more remarkable comeback.
Group F: Saudi Arabia 2-1 Oman
Doha: Goals from Abdulrahman Ghareeb and Ali Al Bulayhi earned Saudi Arabia a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Oman in Group F of the AFC Asian...
The Lane Opinion- Three Players Tottenham should track at the Asian Cup
The AFC Asian Cup will be a fine place for the Spurs scouts to recruit talents from Japan, Qatar and South Korea The AFC Asian Cup is progressing...
Walid Regragui warns Morocco there are no easy matches ahead of Tanzania opener
The Atlas Lions made it all the way to the last four in Qatar.
Group F: Thailand 2-0 Kyrgyz Republic
Doha: Supachai Chaided struck twice as Thailand defeated Kyrgyz Republic 2-0 in their opening AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Group F tie on Tuesday.
Whisper it quietly but Marcus Rashford’s Dream Team returns are heading in the right direction
IT wasn’t that long ago Marcus Rashford (£3.9m) was among the world’s most in-form players.
The 26-year-old shined for England at the 2022 World...
Wu Lei confident of China PR's chances; Jradi expects Lebanon to bounce back
Doha: Wu Lei believes teamwork will propel China PR past Lebanon when they meet in Group A of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar™ 2023 Group A at the Al...
Preview - Group A: Lebanon v China PR
Doha: Head coach Miodrag Radulovic admitted that it was the grandeur of the atmosphere at the majestic Lusail Stadium that distracted Lebanon in...
Yatimov and Barsham focused on studying threats as Qatar face Tajikistan
Al Khor: Both goalkeepers have been keeping an eye on the opposition strikers’ techniques ahead of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Group A encounter...
Preview - Group A: Tajikistan v Qatar
Al Khor: Qatar know a win against Tajikistan in Group A of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ on Wednesday could potentially take them through to the...
Group A - Lebanon v China PR: Facts & Figures
Doha: Lebanon and China PR will both be seeking wins when they face off in Group A of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ on Wednesday.
Group A - Tajikistan v Qatar: Facts & Figures
Doha: Qatar will look to consolidate their grip on the top spot when they meet Tajikistan in Group A of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ on Wednesday.