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Sports / Football

Vietnam eye improvement despite crashing out 24 Jan 2024 - 09:03 am
Iraq players during a trainig session, yesterday.
UAE advance despite 2-1 defeat to Iran 24 Jan 2024 - 08:52 am
Iran’s forward Mehdi Taremi acknowledges supporters after win over  United Arab Emirates at Education City Stadium yesterday. AFP
Unity driving Maroons’ title defence, says Al Haydos 24 Jan 2024 - 08:45 am
Qatar’s players toss their captain Hassan Al Haydos in the air. AFP
Wooh sends Cameroon into last 16, Ghana out of AFCON 24 Jan 2024 - 12:47 am
Cameroon's defender #4 Christopher Wooh celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2024 group C football match between Gambia and Cameroon at Stade de la Paix in Bouake on January 23, 2024. (Photo by KENZO TRIBOUILLARD / AFP)
Tears of joy as Palestine make history 23 Jan 2024 - 08:53 pm
All photos by Rajan Vadakkemuriyil
Ronaldo 'health reason' spurs sudden delay of two China matches 23 Jan 2024 - 05:53 pm
Fans of Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo gather prior to an Al-Nassr training session at the Universiade Sports Center in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, on January 23, 2024. (Photo by Pedro PARDO / AFP)
Last 16 beckons as Syria see off India at Asian Cup 23 Jan 2024 - 05:09 pm
Syria's players celebrate with a national flag on the pitch after the Qatar 2023 AFC Asian Cup Group B football match between Syria and India at Al-Bayt Stadium in al-Khor, north of Doha, on January 23, 2024. (Photo by KARIM JAAFAR / AFP)
Australia top group, Uzbekistan also into Asian Cup last 16 23 Jan 2024 - 04:57 pm
Uzbekistan's midfielder #19 Azizbek Turgunboev celebrates with teammates his team's first goal during the Qatar 2023 AFC Asian Cup Group B football match between Australia and Uzbekistan at the Al-Janoub Stadium in Al-Wakrah, south of Doha on January 23, 2024. (Photo by Giuseppe CACACE / AFP)
Petar Segrt: Well-travelled dreamer making Tajikistan football history 23 Jan 2024 - 12:52 pm
Tajikistan's Croatian coach Petar Segrt celebrates with his assistant after the Qatar 2023 AFC Asian Cup Group A football match between Tajikistan and Lebanon at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha on January 22, 2024. (Photo by HECTOR RETAMAL / AFP)
Chinese fans round on national team after Asian Cup 'disaster' 23 Jan 2024 - 12:35 pm
Image of China football team fans ahead of their match at Khalifa International Stadium. Pic by Rajan Vadakkemuriyil / The Peninsula
Uzbekistan take on Australia with eye on Round of 16 23 Jan 2024 - 09:16 am
Uzbekistan players during a training session.
Palestine target ‘historic’ win to keep Asian Cup hopes alive 23 Jan 2024 - 08:57 am
Palestine players during a training session.
UAE eye crucial point against formidable Iran 23 Jan 2024 - 08:53 am
UAE's Portuguese coach Paulo Bento looks on during the Qatar 2023 AFC Asian Cup Group C football match between Palestine and United Arab Emirates at the Al-Janoub Stadium in Al-Wakrah, south of Doha on January 18, 2024. (Photo by Giuseppe CACACE / AFP)
Stimac hopeful as India take on Syria in must-win clash 23 Jan 2024 - 08:40 am
India coach Igor Stimac and Syria coach Hector Cuper during their respective pre-match press conferences, yesterday.
'Big dream' as debutants Tajikistan reach Asian Cup last 16 22 Jan 2024 - 11:32 pm
Tajikistan's Croatian coach Petar Segrt celebrates with his assistant after the Qatar 2023 AFC Asian Cup Group A football match between Tajikistan and Lebanon at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha on January 22, 2024. (Photo by Hector Retamal / AFP)
Al-Haydos' spectacular volley sees Asian Cup host Qatar finish group stage in style 22 Jan 2024 - 11:25 pm
Qatar's players celebrate with their forward #10 Hassan Al-Haydos after he scored their first goal during the Qatar 2023 AFC Asian Cup Group A football match between Qatar and China at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on January 22, 2024. (Photo by Karim Jaafar / AFP)
Asian Cup 2023 smashes historic 1.5 billion engagement mark 22 Jan 2024 - 11:05 pm
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Hosts Ivory Coast facing AFCON exit after Equatorial Guinea humiliation 22 Jan 2024 - 10:33 pm
Equatorial Guinea's forward #10 Emilio Nsue celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2024 group A football match between Equatorial Guinea and Ivory Coast at the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in Ebimpe, Abidjan on January 22, 2024. (Photo by Issouf SANOGO / AFP)