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Iran Hints at World Cup Exit After Khamenei Killed in US-Israel Strikes, FIFA Keeps Cards Close

March 1, 2026 at 4:53 pm

Iran’s place at this summer’s World Cup has been thrown into doubt after the country’s football chief suggested the team may not travel following a deadly round of US and Israeli airstrikes. Tehran’s Football Boss Pours Cold Water on the Tournament Iran has “unlikely” prospects of looking … [Read more...] about Iran Hints at World Cup Exit After Khamenei Killed in US-Israel Strikes, FIFA Keeps Cards Close

August 21, 2025 at 2:48 pm

Boomers Extend Unbeaten Run to 18 Games Australia pulled off a nail-biting 90-89 victory over China in Jeddah on Sunday night, securing their third consecutive FIBA Asia Cup title. The Boomers, who have never lost in the tournament since joining in 2017, now stand at a perfect 18-0 … [Read more...] about Australia Clinches Third Straight FIBA Asia Cup in Thrilling Win Over China

December 31, 2024 at 3:30 pm

Qatar Celebrates Back-to-Back Asian Cup Victories As 2024 kicked off, Qatar was abuzz with jubilation after successfully defending their Asian Cup title. The Doha-hosted tournament saw Qatar triumph over unexpected finalists Jordan in a thrilling final match. Star player Akram Afif dominated the … [Read more...] about Asia’s Football Highlights 2024: Qatar Triumphs, Saudi Arabia Secures 2034 World Cup

February 6, 2024 at 4:40 pm

Iran's Saeid Ezatolahi Raises Questions Over Referee Appointment Iranian midfielder Saeid Ezatolahi has openly questioned the Asian Football Confederation's (AFC) decision to appoint a Kuwaiti Arab referee, Ahmad Al-Ali, for their critical semi-final match against Qatar. Ezatolahi, during a press … [Read more...] about Iran’s Concerns and Preparations for High-Stakes Asian Cup Semi-Final Against Qatar