Qatar beats Japan in Asian Cup final for first major title
Qatar beats Japan in Asian Cup final for first major title FEBRUARY 1, 2019
Qatar to play in Asian Cup final after UAE protest dismissed
Qatar has been cleared to play in Friday's Asian Cup final after a United Arab Emirates protest about possible ineligible players was reject... FEBRUARY 1, 2019
Asian Cup organizers review UAE complaint on Qatar players
The United Arab Emirates has complained to Asian Cup organizers over the eligibility of two Qatar players following the semifinal loss to it... JANUARY 31, 2019
Asian Cup organizers investigate shoe-throwing
Asian Cup organizers investigate shoe-throwing JANUARY 30, 2019
Qatar reaches Asian Cup final, routs UAE 4-0 amid insults
Amid shoes being thrown in insult, Qatar won its politically charged match against host United Arab Emirates 4-0 and advanced to the Asian C... JANUARY 29, 2019
Qatar into Asian Cup semis after beating South Korea 1-0
Qatar and the United Arab Emirates have advanced to the semifinals of the Asian Cup at the expense of the two favorites JANUARY 25, 2019
Asian Cup organizers condemn Saudi piracy of TV broadcasts
Organizers of soccer's Asian Cup say they condemn Saudi-backed pirate broadcasts of games stolen from Qatari right holder BeIN Sports JANUARY 9, 2019
Election candidates warned not to campaign at Asian Cup
Election candidates warned not to campaign at Asian Cup JANUARY 8, 2019
Host UAE draws 1-1 with Bahrain in Asian Cup kickoff
Tournament host United Arab Emirates needed a late penalty from a hand ball to salvage a 1-1 draw with Bahrain in the inaugural match of the... JANUARY 5, 2019
Asian soccer leader Salman challenged by Abu Dhabi candidate
Asian soccer leader Salman challenged by Abu Dhabi candidate DECEMBER 6, 2018
Judo event in Abu Dhabi reinstated after promises to Israel
A judo competition in the United Arab Emirates has been reinstated after organizers promised equal treatment to Israeli athletes SEPTEMBER 3, 2018
Palestinians, UAE added to Asian Games soccer draw
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) Palestinian and United Arab Emirates teams have been added to an expanded soccer competition at next month's As... JULY 25, 2018
Column: Infantino fawns over Putin, politicizes soccer body
MOSCOW (AP) When Gianni Infantino is in the orbit of Vladimir Putin, the head of world soccer cannot stop beaming. Particularly when he's j... JULY 15, 2018
Column: Infantino fawns over Putin, politicizes soccer body
MOSCOW (AP) When Gianni Infantino is in the orbit of Vladimir Putin, the head of world soccer cannot stop beaming. Particularly when he's j... JULY 14, 2018
Muslim Arabs find warm welcome in Russia’s remote Grozny
GROZNY, Russia (AP) Even during the World Cup, which brought hordes of foreigners to Russia, the capital of Chechnya remained well off the beaten path for most travelers. The Groz... JULY 2, 2018
Maradona leaving UAE team after missing automatic promotion
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) Diego Maradona has left his coaching job in the United Arab Emirates after his team failed to win automatic promotion to the top division. APRIL 28, 2018
Egypt calls up Saudi-based striker for warm-up friendlies
CAIRO (AP) Egypt coach Hector Cuper has given a first call-up to striker Hussein el-Shahat, the only surprise selection ahead of a pair of World Cup warm-ups against Portugal and... MARCH 6, 2018
Egypt calls up UAE-based striker for warm-up friendlies
CAIRO (AP) Egypt coach Hector Cuper has given a first call-up to striker Hussein el-Shahat, the only surprise selection ahead of a pair of World Cup warm-ups against Portugal and... MARCH 6, 2018
BC-AP Sports Preview Digest
Some of the sports stories The Associated Press is covering Saturday. A full Sports Digest will be sent by about 3 p.m. All times EST: MARCH 4, 2017
Hewitt wins world triathlon series opener by an inch
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) New Zealand triathlete Andrea Hewitt beat Britain's Jodie Stimpson by just an inch in their sprint finish to the Abu Dhabi world series event... MARCH 3, 2017
Trump sons Eric, Donald Jr. to attend 'closed' Dubai event
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) President Donald Trump's two sons in charge of his global business empire will attend a closed-door event this coming weekend to mark the opening... FEBRUARY 15, 2017
AP Exclusive: Golf club shows pitfalls of Trump presidency
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) The decorative clock bearing the name of America's incoming 45th president has yet to start at the Trump International Golf Club in Dubai, but th... JANUARY 3, 2017
Gyrocopter in World Air Games crashes into water off Dubai
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) The organizers of the World Air Games say a gyrocopter taking part in the aerial sports competition has crashed off the coast of the Gulf city of... DECEMBER 9, 2015
Manchester United, Bayern Munich battle for Southampton's Mane
Man United are facing competition from Bayern Munich for Southampton's Sadio Mane. DECEMBER 4, 2015
Manchester United eye summer swoop for PSG's Cavani
Manchester United want to bring in PSG striker Edinson Cavani next summer. DECEMBER 3, 2015