Chinese teams eliminated in Asian Champions League while Japanese and Saudi Arabian sides progress
Chinese interest in the AFC Champions League Elite has ended at the second round stageMARCH 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Ronaldo scores to send Al-Nassr into the AFC Champions League Elite quarters RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo was on target as Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr beat Iran's Esteghlal 3-0 to progress to the quarterf...
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Vissel Kobe continues Japan's strong showing as Saudi teams stumble in race for Asian soccer glory
Vissel Kobe defeats South Korea’s Gwangju FC 2-0 Wednesday to continue Japan’s strong showing in the first leg of the AFC Champions League Elite’s second roundMARCH 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ronaldo-less Al-Nassr draws at Esteghlal in Asian Champions League Elite
Cristiano Ronaldo was absent as Al-Nassr of Saudi Arabia and Esteghlal of Iran drew 0-0 in the first leg of the AFC Champions League Elite second roundMARCH 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ronaldo and Al-Nassr chase Asian glory as Saudi clubs dominate
Cristiano Ronaldo can take a major step towards the Asian Champions League elite title in Iran on Monday, though Al-Nassr is not the only Saudi Arabian club in contention for the b...MARCH 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Iran's World Cup qualifier against Qatar is switched to Dubai after security concerns
The Asian Football Confederation says an upcoming World Cup qualifying game won’t take place in Iran because of escalating tensions in the regionOCTOBER 11, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Indian soccer team refuses to travel to Iran for game because of security fears
India’s Mohun Bagan Super Giants has refused to travel to Iran to play Tractor SC in an Asian Champions League Two match scheduled for Wednesday because of the escalating security...OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Iran forward Taremi nets past Israel goalkeeper Glazer in match between Inter and Red Star
Iran forward Mehdi Taremi scored his first goal for Inter Milan as he struck a penalty past Israel and Red Star Belgrade goalkeeper Omri Glazer hours after his country launched a b...OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alireza Jahanbakhsh’s last-minute penalty advances Iran to Asian Cup semis
Alireza Jahanbakhsh’s last-minute penalty gave Iran a 2-1 win over Japan and a place in the upcoming Asian Cup semifinals.FEBRUARY 3, 2024
Iran says it has agreed with Saudis to reschedule Asian Champions League soccer match after walkout
Iran says it has agreed with Saudi Arabia to reschedule an Asian Champions League match after the Saudi team walked out at the last minuteOCTOBER 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ronaldo gets 1st Asian Champions League goal. Saudi team refuses to play in Iran over statue dispute
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored his first goal in the Asian Champions League in Al-Nassr's 3-1 win over Istiklol to shift attention back to soccer after an earlier match between Sepah...OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Diplomatic accord lets Saudi clubs with Ronaldo and Neymar go to Iran for Asian Champions League
Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Karim Benzema and their Saudi Arabian soccer clubs will play in Iran for Asian Champions League games this season because of improved relations between t...SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
US Soccer: Berhalter eligible to coach after investigation
The U.S. Soccer Federation says Gregg Berhalter remains a candidate to stay on as men’s national team coach after a report by a law firm concluded he did not improperly withhold in...MARCH 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Georgia loses game, and wins a FIBA World Cup berth anyway
Georgia lost, and then celebratedFEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Iran clinch final World Cup berth in Asian playoffs
Iran has clinched Asia’s final qualifying spot for the basketball World Cup despite losing its final playoff game 86-74 to ChinaFEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
FIFA rules panel to debate more stoppage time in games
The 10-plus minutes of stoppage time that were a regular feature of World Cup games in Qatar are back on soccer’s agendaFEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Qatar hires coach Carlos Queiroz through the 2026 World Cup
Qatar has hired coach Carlos Queiroz hoping he will work at his fifth straight World Cup when the 2026 tournament is hosted in North AmericaFEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Soccer player left paralyzed hails legal landmark for others
A Brazilian player who was paralyzed after a collision during a game believes his legal case was a landmark for soccerJANUARY 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Protest-backing soccer star's family kept from leaving Iran
A prominent former soccer player in Iran who has expressed support for anti-government protests says his wife and daughter were prevented from leaving the countryDECEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
How to watch the 2022 World Cup on FOX: Times, channels, full match schedule
Here's how to watch the 2022 FIFA World Cup live on FOX Sports.DECEMBER 6, 2022
American soccer success in men's World Cup remains a dream
American men's soccer success on the world stage remains a dreamDECEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
US knocked out of World Cup, loses to the Netherlands 3-1
Memphis Depay and Daley Blind scored in the first half and Denzel Dumfries added a late goal as the Netherlands eliminated the United States from the World Cup with a 3-1 victory t...DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Josh Sargent, Christian Pulisic injury analysis: How USMNT stars are recovering
Dr. Matt Provencher dives into injuries suffered by Josh Sargent and Christian Pulisic, and what it means for the U.S. players ahead of Satu...DECEMBER 2, 2022
US forces monitor Mideast skies at Qatar base amid World Cup
About 8,000 American troops watch over the airspace of the Middle East from a major air base run by Qatar as World Cup fans throng stadiums in the energy-rich nationDECEMBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
