Ammouta says mental strength and a wicked counter attack are key to Jordan’s success
January 30 – Jordan crashed their way into the quarter finals on Monday evening, overcoming the odds to score twice in added time against high-flying Iraq.
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Passion meets pragmatism in Austin as Panama secure QF spot
Guatemala 0-1 Panama:
June 20 – Friday night at Q2 Stadium bore no resemblance to the venue that hosted football just 24 hours earlier. The transformation was complete, and the catalyst was simple: unbridled passion provided by the hordes of Guatemala supporters who descended on Austin. Stark contrast to the lack of interest shown by US fans on Thursday.
Jordan hammer in two goals in added time to snatch victory from Iraq in an explosive last 16 tie
By Harry Ewing in Doha
January 29 – The most pulse-raising, heartbreaking and inspiring match at the Asian Cup this year, Jordan netted twice in added time to snatch victory from 10-man Iraq, sending the Khalifa Stadium in Doha into absolute bedlam.
Ceferin shrugs off Boban departure saying Congress will decide if UEFA has term limits
January 29 – UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin insists the organisation is united and democratic despite last week’s surprise resignation of Director of Football Zvonimir Boban.
No need for Salah. Congo knock Egypt out of AFCON with penalty shootout win
January 29 – Congo knocked seven-time champion Egypt out of the Africa Cup of Nations with an 8-7 penalty shootout win after the teams finished 1-1 after extra time on Sunday in the round of 16.
Belgian Pro League rules Anderlecht-Genk to be replayed after VAR error affects result
January 29 – In what is believed to be the first move of its kind, a top-flight European domestic game is to be replayed in full because of an error made by the video assistant referee.
Who will blink first? Uzbekistan and Thailand evenly matched ahead of last 16 tie
January 29 – Someone is going to lose their no-loss record in tomorrow’s last 16 clash, with unbeaten Uzbekistan and Thailand set to lock horns at the Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar.
Fan fighting halts West Brom vs Wolves FA Cup clash
January 29 – In a rare throwback to the dark days of English football hooliganism, an FA Cup match between fierce rivals West Bromwich Albion and Wolverhampton Wanderers had to be suspended on Sunday after “dangerous and inexcusable” crowd trouble.
MG drives EV product line with Arsenal sponsorship
January 29 – MG Motor UK has become Premier League Arsenal’s Official Automotive Partner in a multi-year deal.
Medical mistake. Othellos-AEL Limassol called off after Dr fails to arrive
June 29 – Disputes in Cypriot football continue in full force. The Cypriot First Division match between Othellos and AEL Limassol was postponed after the hosts failed to provide the mandatory medical team for the game.
Klinsmann vs Mancini, Korea vs Saudi. Klinsmann says there is no fear
January 28 – On the eve of South Korea’s blockbuster last 16 clash with Saudi Arabia, Jurgen Klinsmann has said he doesn’t fear anybody as his ‘hungry’ side seeks to defy the critics following a disappointing group stage.
Rubiales loses FIFA appeal against 3-year ban
January 28 – Hard on the heels of a Spanish judge’s ruling that former Spanish FA (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales will face a criminal trial for sexual harassment, FIFA’s appeal committee has upheld Rubiales’ ban from national and international football.
Orlando’s MLS and NWSL clubs get Inter&Co as new stadium naming rights partner
January 28 – Brazilian-based digital financial service firm Inter&Co is the new stadium naming rights partner for Orlando’s soccer stadium, home to Orlando City in the MLS and Orlando Pride in the NWSL.
Qatar’s Ali and Afif favourites to burst Palestine’s Asian Cup bubble
January 28 – Confident of their pedigree, Palestine have vowed to saviour the moment as they face host nation Qatar in the last sixteen of the Asian Cup.
Fiery Casas says Iraq can win ‘any match in this tournament’
January 28 – Iraq head coach Jesus Casas erupted after his commitment to the team was questioned during the press conference for Iraq’s Round of 16 clash with Jordan tomorrow afternoon.
Asian Cup debutants Tajikistan dump UAE out of Asian Cup in penalty shoot-out
By Samindra Kunti in Doha
January 28 – Debutants and history-makers Tajikistan stunned the United Arab Emirates 5-3 on penalties following an absorbing 1-1 draw to advance to the last eight of the Asian Cup.