Group B: Impressive Iraq recover to beat Ukraine

Thu, 25 Jul, 2024

Group B: Impressive Iraq recover to beat Ukraine

Lyon: Iraq came from behind to secure a 2-1 win over Ukraine in their opening Men's Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024 Group B match on Wednesday.

Ali Jasim came off the bench in the second half to score the winner as Iraq joined Morocco - who defeated two-time champions Argentina 2-1 in the earlier tie - at the top of the standings.

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Group C: Uzbekistan edged by Spain

Wed, 24 Jul, 2024

Group C: Uzbekistan edged by Spain

Paris:  A valiant Uzbekistan fell 2-1 to Spain in their Men's Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024 Group C opener at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday.

Eldor Shomurodov’s spot-kick cancelled out Abel Ruiz’s opener before Sergio Gomez netted the winning goal in the second half to seal the points for former champions Spain.

Asian match officials ready to shine at 2024 Paris Olympic Games

Wed, 24 Jul, 2024

Asian match officials ready to shine at 2024 Paris Olympic Games

Kuala Lumpur: As the Olympic Football Tournaments Paris 2024 kick off on Wednesday, Asian referees are set to fly the flag of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) high with as many as 16 officials being appointed to the prestigious competition.

The roster features several familiar faces, including the iconic Yoshimi Yamashita who will be making a second appearance at the Olympic Games following her debut in Tokyo in 2021.

Preview - Women’s MD1

Wed, 24 Jul, 2024

Preview - Women’s MD1

Kuala Lumpur: Australia and Japan will be aiming to hit the ground running when they kick start their respective Paris Olympics Women’s Football Tournament 2024 campaigns on Thursday.

Australia will face 2016 gold medalists Germany, while Japan will face reigning world champions Spain.

Felix Sanchez takes over at Al Sadd

Wed, 24 Jul, 2024

Felix Sanchez takes over at Al Sadd

Doha: Qatar Stars League champions Al Sadd SC have announced the appointment of Felix Sanchez as head coach.

The Spaniard makes a return to the West Asian nation after having previously steered Qatar to the AFC Asian Cup™ UAE 2019 title.

Al Ittihad sign Al Shehri, Maclaren joins Mohun Bagan

Tue, 23 Jul, 2024

Al Ittihad sign Al Shehri, Maclaren joins Mohun Bagan

Jeddah: Al Ittihad made another statement signing after they nabbed Saudi Arabia international Saleh Al Shehri from rivals Al Hilal SFC.

The nine-time Saudi Pro League champions tied up Al Shehri for the next three seasons, adding to a frontline that already consists of Karim Benzema and Talal Haji.