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Homegrown surfer Rio Waida heads to Paris Olympics

Rio Waida secured a spot in the Paris Olympics after placing second in the 10th elimination round at the International Surfing Association’s (ISA) World Surfing Games 2024 qualifiers in Puerto Rico.

1 year ago
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Ministry disburses billions for Indonesia’s Olympics preparation

As the goverment shells out billions in funding for Indonesian sports associations to prepare for Paris 2024, three athletes have already made history by becoming the country's first Olympics representation in climbing and gymnastics. ...

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Son apologises for bust-up with South Korea team-mate Lee

South Korea were beaten 2-0 by Jordan at the tournament earlier this month and it later emerged that skipper Son had dislocated a finger in an altercation with Lee on the eve of the semi-final. ...

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Jurgen Klinsmann was dismissed after five years in charge of the United States national football team.
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Klinsmann sacked as South Korea coach after 12 months in charge

The 59-year-old former Germany striker, a World Cup winner as a player, was in the post for just under a year and never won over South Korean fans or media.

1 year ago
Kevin Yu of Chinese Tiapei follows his shot from the second tee on Jan. 25, 2024, during the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines South Course, in La Jolla, California, the United States.
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From PGA Tour U to Phoenix, Kevin Yu is living the dream

The 25-year-old Yu is enjoying a flying start to his 2024 season.

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Qatar's forward #10 Hassan Al-Haydos lifts the Qatar 2023 AFC Asian Cup trophy as his team celebrates during the podium ceremony after the final football match between Jordan and Qatar at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on February 10, 2024.
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Qatar beat Jordan to retain Asian Cup with Afif hat-trick

The 27-year-old Afif was the hero, holding his nerve once from the penalty spot in the first half and, after under dogs Jordan equalized, twice more in the second period.

1 year ago
Saudi Arabia's Italian coach Roberto Mancini gestures to his players from the touchline during the Qatar 2023 AFC Asian Cup football match between Saudi Arabia and South Korea at Education City Stadium in al-Rayyan, west of Doha, on January 30, 2024.
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Saudi football chief brands Mancini penalty walkout 'unacceptable'

The Italian did not stick around to see South Korea's Hwang Hee-chan eliminate his Saudi side in the last 16 in Doha with the decisive spot-kick.

1 year ago
South Korea's defender #19 Kim Young-gwon scores the second penalty goal past Saudi Arabia's goalkeeper #22 Ahmed al-Kassar during penalty shootout in the Qatar 2023 AFC Asian Cup football match between Saudi Arabia and South Korea at Education City Stadium in al-Rayyan, west of Doha, on January 30, 2024.
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South Korea beat Saudi Arabia to reach Asian Cup last eight

After South Korea's Cho Gue-sung equalised in second-half added time to cancel out Abdullah Radif's opener, Sami Al-Najei and Abdulrahman Ghareeb had their penalties saved by Jo Hyeon-Woo to send South Korea through.

1 year ago
Indonesia's goalkeeper #21 Ernando Ari (in blue) concedes a goal during the Qatar 2023 AFC Asian Cup football match between Australia and Indonesia at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha on January 28, 2024.
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Australia brush Indonesia aside 4-0 to reach Asian Cup quarters

Indonesia had not beaten Australia in 43 years and, despite the south-east Asian side's loud supporters vastly outnumbering the Australian fans in the tiny arena, it was Graham Arnold's side who prevailed when they converted their chances.

1 year ago
Australian defender Harry Souttar scores the team's fourth goal during a round of 16 match against Indonesia at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar on Jan. 28, 2024.
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Australia brush aside Indonesia 4-0 to reach Asian Cup quarters

Despite the Southeast Asian side's loud supporters vastly outnumbering the Australian fans in the tiny arena, it was Graham Arnold's side who prevailed after capitalizing on their chances.

1 year ago
Australian players leave the pitch after the Qatar 2023 AFC Asian Cup Group B soccer match between Australia and Uzbekistan at the Al-Janoub Stadium in Al-Wakrah, south of Doha on Jan. 23, 2024.
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Australia must 'fight till we drop' to avoid major Asian Cup upset

The Socceroos came to Qatar as one of the favourites and will be fully expected to defeat Indonesia, who are the lowest-ranked team left at 146 in the world.

1 year ago
Barcelona's Spanish coach Xavi walks along the pitch before the Spanish Copa del Rey (King's Cup) soccer match between Unionistas de Salamanca CF and FC Barcelona at Reina Sofia municipal stadium in Salamanca on Jan. 18, 2024.
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Xavi to quit 'cruel, unpleasant' job as Barcelona coach at end of season

After elimination in the Copa del Rey by Athletic Bilbao this week and a thrashing by Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final earlier in January, Xavi said he made the decision for the good of the club.

1 year ago
Former president of the Spanish football federation Luis Rubiales leaves the Audiencia Nacional court in Madrid on Sept. 15, 2023. A Spanish judge on Jan. 25, 2024 proposed that disgraced former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales be tried over the kiss he forced on World Cup star Jenni Hermoso.
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Rubiales three-year ban for World Cup kiss confirmed by FIFA

Rubiales kissed Spain midfielder Jenni Hermoso on the lips against her will after the Women's World Cup final in Sydney in August, for which he is set to face trial in Spain.

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Liverpool's German manager Jurgen Klopp celebrates after his team victory at the end of the English League Cup quarter-final soccer match between Liverpool and West Ham United at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on Dec. 20, 2023. Klopp announced the shock decision on Jan. 26, 2024 that he will leave the club at the end of the season.
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'Out of energy' Klopp to quit as Liverpool manager at end of season

Klopp, who has restored Liverpool to one of European soccer's powerhouses since taking over at Anfield in 2015, said the decision was taken after realizing his "resources are not endless".

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Players of the Indonesian men's soccer team line up on Jan. 15, 2024 to sing the national anthem prior to their 2023 AFC Asian Cup Group D soccer match against Iraq at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar.
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Rocky road awaits as Indonesia makes history in Asian Cup

The historic achievement of the Indonesian senior men's soccer team in reaching the round of 16 of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup should be celebrated, but it only serves as the beginning of further short-term progress in the competition, as well as a longer-term journey for the country's national soccer development, observers say.

1 year ago
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.
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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.

1 year ago
Japan's Takefusa Kubo in action with Indonesia's Yakob Sayuri on Jan. 24, 2023.
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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.

1 year ago
Japanese players celebrate after forward Ayase Ueda scored his second goal during the Qatar 2023 AFC Asian Cup Group D soccer match between Japan and Indonesia at al-Thumama Stadium in Doha on Jan. 24, 2024.
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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.

1 year ago
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.

1 year ago
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.
Sports

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.

1 year ago
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.

1 year ago
Thailand's Jaroensak Wonggorn (right) falls on the pitch after a challenge from Japan's Mao Hosoya (left) during the New YearÂ’s 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.

1 year ago
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.

1 year ago
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.  

1 year ago
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".

1 year ago
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. 

1 year ago
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. 

1 year ago
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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