Son scores twice as S. Korea outclass China in World Cup qualifier

Croatia seal final automatic qualifying spot for Euro 2024 and Wales enter playoffs LONDON: Croatia overcame some nerves and a stubborn Armenia team to win 1-0 and secure the last automatic qualifying spot for next year’s European Championship on Tuesday. The Croats needed a win to guarantee qualification along with Group D winner Turkiye. But … Read more

Mancini’s Saudi team face tricky test against Jordan in 2026 World Cup qualifier

AHMEDABAD: Cricket-obsessed India was left grappling for answers Monday after the team’s devastating defeat to Australia in the final of their home World Cup extended a drought in global tournaments.  A much-fancied India team led by skipper Rohit Sharma went into Sunday’s final in front of nearly 100,000 fans in Ahmedabad undefeated and favourites to … Read more

Green Falcons train in Al-Ahsa ahead of Jordan World Cup qualifier

RIYADH: The summer of 2023 marked 40 years since the most memorable moment in the history of Al-Ettifaq, the green and red club based in Dammam on the eastern shores of Saudi Arabia. It was in the 1982-83 season that Al-Ettifaq made Saudi football history, becoming the first team in the nation’s history to win … Read more