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Gaza war overshadows football as Asian Cup looms for Palestine
AFP, Published on 02/01/2024
» JERUSALEM - Two weeks ahead of Palestine's opening game at the 2023 Asian Cup in Qatar, the team is struggling to focus as war rages on in Gaza, where thousands have been killed.
Kylian Mbappe's future to dominate transfer window
AFP, Published on 01/01/2024
» PARIS - The future of Kylian Mbappe and his protracted courtship by Real Madrid is expected to be the key theme of the transfer window that opens in Europe on Monday.
Liverpool host Arsenal in battle for Premier League Christmas No. 1
AFP, Published on 22/12/2023
» LONDON - Liverpool and Arsenal will battle for the Christmas number one spot when they meet on Saturday, each with a golden chance to open up a significant lead over absent champions Manchester City.
Fluminense faces acid test in Club World Cup final
AFP, Published on 21/12/2023
» JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia - Fluminense coach Fernando Diniz's free-flowing style that he has labelled the antithesis to Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola's football faces the ultimate test when the two men face off in Friday's Club World Cup final.
Man City go for full house of trophies at Club World Cup
AFP, Published on 14/12/2023
» JEDDAH (SAUDI ARABIA) - Pep Guardiola is hoping to complete his trophy haul as Manchester City manager at the Club World Cup in Saudi Arabia as the Gulf Kingdom shows off its wares in hosting a major international football tournament for the first time.
Spanish ace Rahm confirms jump to LIV Golf
AFP, Published on 08/12/2023
» LOS ANGELES - Reigning Masters champion Jon Rahm confirmed Thursday he is joining LIV Golf in a deal reportedly worth hundreds of millions of United States dollars, sealing a stunning coup for the Saudi Arabia-backed circuit.
As Qatar World Cup glory fades, Arab legacy remains
AFP, Published on 23/11/2023
» DOHA - One year after the Qatar World Cup, billboards emblazoned with the tournament's official slogan, "All is now," still stand by Doha's roadsides.
Australia aims to follow USA in 'building' FIFA's Club World Cup
AFP, Published on 14/11/2023
» MIAMI - Australia's football chief James Johnson believes his country can help FIFA turn their new Club World Cup into a global success as he seeks to get in the driving seat for the bidding process.
Saudi Arabia only bidder for 2034 World Cup
AFP, Published on 01/11/2023
» LAUSANNE - Saudi Arabia is in line to host the 2034 World Cup after FIFA announced that the kingdom had submitted the only "expression of interest" in hosting the tournament.
Europe, Africa and South America all to host games in 2030 World Cup
AFP, Published on 05/10/2023
» LAUSANNE - Morocco, Portugal and Spain will be joint hosts for the 2030 World Cup but games will also be played in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay as the footballing showpiece celebrates its centenary, FIFA announced on Wednesday.