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Asian Cup hosts Qatar began their title defense with a 3-0 win over Lebanon in their tournament opener on Friday thanks to a brace from Akram Afif, their prized playmaker, and another goal from Almoez Ali. After a glittering opening Read more…


FAfter three weeks of World Cup austerity, there were finally a few games where the game was all that mattered. Up to this point, apart from the good vibes from underdogs Netherlands and Afghanistan beating a couple of established teams, Read more…


When Brazil lost in friendlies to Morocco and Senegal earlier this year after being eliminated by Croatia in the quarterfinals of the World Cup, there was nationwide panic. The Brazilian football federation CBF has been heavily criticized for assuming that Read more…