Iraq's defender #06 Ali Adnan fights for the ball with Indonesia's defender #05 Rizky Ridho during the Qatar 2023 AFC Asian Cup Group D football match between Indonesia and Iraq at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Al-Rayyan, west of Doha on January 15, 2024.

Indonesia, South Korea, Bahrain, make Asian Cup last 16

Bahrain ended with six points thanks to Abdulla Yusuf Helal's winner and South Korea finished on five. Jordan, third with four points, also went through as one of the best third-placed teams.

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Japan beat Indonesia to seal Asian Cup last-16 spot

Japan's Ayase Ueda scored twice for Hajime Moriyasu's side, who finished second with six points, while Iraq's Aymen Hussein went top of the tournament's scoring charts with his fourth and fifth goal. ...

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Japan cruise past Indonesia to reach Asian Cup last 16

Ayase Ueda struck in each half to go with a late Indonesia own goal in Doha to send the pre-tournament favorites through as group runners-up behind Iraq. ...

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Iraq's forward #18 Aymen Hussein scores his team's second goal past Japan's goalkeeper #23 Zion Suzuki during the Qatar 2023 AFC Asian Cup Group D football match between Iraq and Japan at the Education City Stadium in Al-Rayyan, west of Doha on January 19, 2024.

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Japan goalkeeper racially abused online after Asian Cup errors

It comes after two instances of racist abuse directed at players in Italy and England during matches.

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Japan's defender #02 Yukinari Sugawara fights for the ball with Iraq's forward #10 Mohanad Ali during the Qatar 2023 AFC Asian Cup Group D football match between Iraq and Japan at the Education City Stadium in Al-Rayyan, west of Doha on January 19, 2024.

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Japan shock, South Korea wobble blow Asian Cup wide open

Japan were favourites heading into the tournament to win a record-extending fifth title, while Son Heung-min's South Korea were touted as their chief challengers.

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Jordan, Iraq claim opening wins at Asian Cup as Malaysia and Indonesia fall

On a day where each match featured four goals, Jordan's thumping victory moved them to the top of Group E -- above South Korea who beat Bahrain 3-1 earlier on Monday.

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Tom Kim of South Korea plays his shot from the 13th tee during the final round of The Sentry at Plantation Course at Kapalua Golf Club on Jan. 7, 2024, in Kapalua, Hawaii, the United States.

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Tom Kim shines the brightest for Asian golf in 2023

With a base firmly established in Dallas, Kim is ready take his career to new heights in 2024, which will include the Paris Olympic Games.

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Brazil's coach Fernando Diniz gestures during the 2026 FIFA World Cup South American qualification football match between Brazil and Argentina at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Nov. 21, 2023. The Brazilian Football Confederation has sacked Fernando Diniz as coach of the men's national team, a source there said on Jan. 5, 2024, after a string of lackluster results for the “Selecao“ in World Cup qualifying.

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Brazil sack coach Fernando Diniz after World Cup struggles: source

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) sacked Fernando Diniz as coach of the men's national team Friday, a source there said, after a string of lackluster results for the "Selecao" in World Cup qualifying.

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Thailand's Jaroensak Wonggorn (right) falls on the pitch after a challenge from Japan's Mao Hosoya (left) during the New Years Day international football friendly match between Japan and Thailand at the National Stadium in Tokyo on January 1, 2024.

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Japan thrashes Thailand in Asian Cup warm-up

The four-time Asian champions were held scoreless in the first half in front of a New Year's Day crowd of more than 60,000 before breaking Thailand's resistance after the interval.

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Al Ittihad player Karim Benzema stands on the background as players of Al Ahly gathers during a Club World Cup second round match at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Dec. 15, 2023.

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Al Ahly thrash Al-Ittihad in Club World Cup to book Fluminense semi-final

The African champions will face Copa Libertadores title holders Fluminense of Brazil in the last four on Monday.

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Alfa Romeo's Chinese driver Zhou Guanyu leaves the pit lane during the qualifying session for the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit in the Emirati city on Nov. 25, 2023.

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Alfa Romeo replaced on F1 grid by 'Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber'

A rebrand was in order following the announcement last month that Alfa Romeo, early pioneers of F1 who came back into the sport in 2018, were once again pulling back.

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Turkish Referee Halil Umut Meler (ground) cover itself as MKE Ankaragucu's president Faruk Koca (left) attacks him at the end of the Turkish Super Lig football match between MKE Ankaragucu and Caykur Rizespor at Eryaman Stadium in Ankara, on December 11, 2023.

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Turkish football plunges into crisis after referee attack

The top-flight SuperLig indefinitely suspended matches and a court placed Ankaragucu club president Faruk Koca and two others in pre-trial detention for "injuring and threatening a public official".

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An artisan puts the finishing touches to soccer-themed umbrellas at the Semanggi Harmoni small and medium manufacturers center (IKM) in Surakarta, Central Java, on Nov. 27, 2023. The umbrellas and hats were sold as souvenirs of the 2023 FIFA Under-17 World Cup semifinal and final soccer matches at Manahan Stadium in the city.

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Indonesia kicks off preparations for 2025 U-20 World Cup bid

Indonesia and Singapore also eyeing hosting annual U-17 World Cup from 2025 to 2029.

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Gianni Infantino (right), president of football's world governing body FIFA, presents a souvenir to President Joko Widodo (left) during a joint press statement at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on October 18, 2022.

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Indonesia to bid again for U-20 World Cup

President Jokowi said the two countries were also interested in a bid for the biannual Under-17 tournament somewhere between 2025-2029 and would be suitable hosts for either.

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The trophy is placed during the final draw for the UEFA Euro 2024 European Championship football competition in Hamburg, northern Germany on Dec. 2, 2023.

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Italy and Spain to meet in Euro 2024 group stage, England handed kind draw

The month-long Euro will conclude with the final in Berlin on July 14.

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Germany's players celebrate their win at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Indonesia 2023 final football match against France at the Manahan Stadium in Surakarta, Central Java on Dec. 2, 2023.

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Germany beat France on penalties to win U-17 World Cup

The young Germans then held their nerve in the penalty shootout to beat the Blues and win their first Under-17 world title in a rematch of this year's European Championship final, which they also won on penalties.

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People walk in front of a mural depicting Argentine soccer player Lionel Messi in Miami, the United States, on June 7, 2023.

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Messi leaves door open to 2026 World Cup

Messi, who recently won his eighth Ballon d'Or, raised the World Cup in 2022 after starring for Argentina in the final against France in Doha

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People stand near a sign announcing the FIFA Under-17 World Cup soccer tournament at the Manahan Stadium complex in Surakarta, Central Java, on Nov. 8, 2023.

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Germany and France set for Under-17 World Cup final rematch

Germany and France are set to clash Saturday in the Under-17 World Cup football final in Surakarta, Central Java.

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Jubilation: French players celebrate a goal from Ismael Bouneb (second left) during the 2023 Under-17 World Cup semifinal soccer match against Mali at Manahan Stadium in Surakarta, Central Java, on Nov. 28, 2023. France won the match 2-1.

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France down Mali to reach Under-17 World Cup final

France will try to claim a second championship after their only win in 2001 when they face Germany in the tournament decider on Saturday at Manahan Stadium in Surakarta, Central Java.

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Chris Kirk of the United States hits a tee shot on the 18th hole during the first round of The RSM Classic on the Plantation Course at Sea Island Resort on Nov. 16, 2023, in St Simons Island, Georgia, the US.

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Kirk earns the biggest victory of all by beating alcoholism and depression

For his triumph over adversity, Kirk received the 2023 PGA Tour Courage Award.

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Celebrity Raffi Ahmad (front left) will play badminton legend Taufik Hidayat in the upcoming “THe juaRA” celebrity tennis competition on Nov. 29, 2023, in Jakarta.

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Raffi Ahmad to face Taufik Hidayat in celebrity tennis match

A celebrity sporting event called “THe JuaRA” hosted by JebreeetMedia will feature tennis matches between celebrities and an Indonesian badminton legend, following a sports awards show and TED talk held by the company earlier this year.

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Indonesian right winger Jehan Pahlevi (center) fights for a ball possession against Equador’s Elkin Ruiz during their FIFA U-17 World Cup match in Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium in Surabaya, East Java on Nov. 10, 2023. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.

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Eyes on the prize: Indonesia sets out to prove itself at U-17 World Cup

The FIFA Under-17 World Cup kicks off on Friday at Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium in Surabaya with 24 countries competing in six groups. It is the first time the event has been hosted in Indonesia, and Southeast Asia more broadly.

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French aquabike athlete Francois Medori competes in the UIM-ABP Aquabike World Championship’s Regione Sardegna Grand Prix of Italy, which ran from June 16 to 18 in Sardinia. Medori is a strong contender for winning the 2023 Aquabike championship’s Grand Prix of Lake Toba-Indonesia, to be held on Nov. 25 to 26 in Balige regency, North Sumatra.

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State-owned hotels gear up for 2023 Aquabike World Championship

State-owned hospitality company HIG is readying its hotels to accommodate participants and visitors of the 2023 Aquabike World Championship's Indonesian Grand Prix, to be held on Nov. 25-26 at Lake Toba in Balige regency, North Sumatra.

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Several construction workers work on a sidewalk next to the Jakarta International Stadium (JIS) in North Jakarta on Sept. 22, 2023. The Jakarta Bina Marga road agency aims to finish the sidewalk renovation project around the stadium in October 2023 ahead of the FIFA Under-17 World Cup.

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Jakarta Police deploy over 2,000 officers for U-17 World Cup

Jakarta Police are set to mobilize 2,348 officers to secure the Jakarta International Stadium (JIS) and Gelora Bung Karno sports complex during the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup.

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Radja Nainggolan to visit Indonesia for 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup

Belgian-Indonesian soccer player Radja Nainggolan will visit Indonesia for the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup.

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Ryo Ishikawa of Japan plays his shot from the 12th tee during the second round of the 123rd US Open Championship at The Los Angeles Country Club on June 16, 2023, in Los Angeles, California, the United States.

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Once the Bashful Prince, Ishikawa still has eyes on the throne

Before the emergence of now eight-time PGA Tour winner Hideki Matsuyama, Ishikawa was the darling among fans and Japanese media who were desperate to embrace a sporting hero that would inspire a golf-mad nation.

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Several construction workers work to fix a sidewalk next to the Jakarta International Stadium in Jakarta on Sept. 22, 2023. The Jakarta Bina Marga road agency aims to finish the sidewalk renovation project around the stadium in October 2023 ahead of the FIFA Under-17 soccer World Cup.

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Indonesia ready to host U-17 World Cup, officials say

Indonesia gears up for the U-17 soccer World Cup with stadium renovations and opening events.

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A handout picture provided by the Saudi Royal Palace on Thursday, shows Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman attending a video meeting with the Shura council in the capital Riyadh.

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Saudi Arabia clear to host 2034 World Cup after Australia drops out

FIFA had invited bids from Asia and Oceania for the tournament by Oct. 31.

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First title: Indonesian men' single shuttler Jonatan Christie poses with his trophy after winning the Super 750 series French Open badminton tournament in Rennes, France, on Sunday. Jonatan defeated Li Shi Feng of China in a rubber-game 16-21, 21-15, 21-14.

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Jonatan Christie wins first-ever Super 750 title

Jonatan Christie earned his first title at the BWF Super 750 level tournament by winning the 2023 French Open final in Rennes, France.

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Indonesia's Saptoyogo Purnomo lies on the track after winning the men's 400m-T37 final at the Huanglong Sports Center Stadium during the 2022 Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China, on Oct. 23, 2023. Saptoyogo won Indonesia’s first gold medal in Hangzhou.

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Indonesia surpasses target with 26 gold medals at Hangzhou Para Games

Indonesia finished sixth overall at the Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China, with 26 gold medals, exceeding its initial target of 19 golds and making the top 10.

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