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Knives out for Klinsmann after South Korea's 'shameful' Asian Cup exit
AFP · 2 months ago
Jurgen Klinsmann's position as South Korea coach came under intense pressure on Wednesday after what local media called a "shameful"
'Devastated' Son apologises as South Korea dumped out of Asian Cup
AFP · 2 months ago
Son Heung-min apologised and said he was "devastated" after South Korea crashed out of the Asian Cup with a stunning 2-0 semi-final defeat to underdogs Jordan on Tuesday.
'Angry' Klinsmann vows not to quit after S. Korea's Asian Cup exit
AFP · 2 months ago
Jurgen Klinsmann vowed to carry on as South Korea coach despite failing to fulfil his stated objective of reaching the Asian Cup final following a 2-0 defeat to Jordan on Tuesday.
Jordan stun South Korea to reach Asian Cup final for first time
AFP · 2 months ago
Jordan powered past Son Heung-min's South Korea 2-0 on Tuesday to reach their first Asian Cup final and a showdown with Iran or hosts and holders Qatar.
Iran stars facing 'last dance' in Asian Cup semi-finals
AFP · 2 months ago
Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei said several of his ageing stars are facing "the last dance"
Klinsmann says S. Korea out to prove doubters wrong in Asian Cup semis
AFP · 2 months ago
Jurgen Klinsmann said his South Korea team are determined to prove the doubters wrong when they face semi-final debutants Jordan at the Asian Cup on Tuesday.
Jordan plot South Korea upset as Asian Cup braces for semi-finals
AFP · 2 months ago
Jordan will make a slice of history when they face Son Heung-min's South Korea in the Asian Cup on Tuesday while hosts and holders Qatar play Iran in the other semi-final.
Japan's Asian Cup exit sparks wider questions ahead of N. Korea trip
AFP · 2 months ago
Japan's premature Asian Cup exit and the nature of it has triggered deeper introspection about the state of the national side, with a daunting trip to North Korea for World Cup qualifying in a matter of weeks.
Goalkeeper saves Qatar in shootout to set up Iran semi at Asian Cup
AFP · 2 months ago
Goalkeeper Meshaal Barsham was Qatar's hero as the hosts and holders beat Uzbekistan 3-2 on penalties on Saturday to put them into an Asian Cup semi-final with Japan's conquerors Iran.
Qatar beat Uzbekistan on penalties to reach Asian Cup semis
AFP · 2 months ago
Hosts and holders Qatar moved into an Asian Cup semi-final against Iran after beating Uzbekistan 3-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw on Saturday.
Coach says Japan must improve in 'many aspects' after Asian Cup exit
AFP · 2 months ago
Coach Hajime Moriyasu said Japan must improve "in many aspects" and took full responsibility after they were dumped out 2-1 by Iran in the Asian Cup quarter-finals on Saturday.
Iran score 96th-minute winner to stun Japan and reach Asian Cup semis
AFP · 2 months ago
Iran will play hosts and holders Qatar or Uzbekistan in the Asian Cup semi-finals after Alireza Jahanbakhsh scored a 96th-minute penalty for a dramatic 2-1 win over Japan on Saturday.
'Zombie football' keeps Son and South Korea alive at Asian Cup
AFP · 2 months ago
South Korea's Asian Cup performances have been dubbed "zombie football" but Son Heung-min says the way they keep coming back to life shows the team have the spirit to go all the way.
'Devastated' Australia failed to take chances in Asian Cup loss - coach
AFP · 3 months ago
Graham Arnold said his "devastated" Australia team were punished for failing to take their chances in the 2-1 Asian Cup defeat in extra time to South Korea on Friday.
Son magic takes S. Korea into Asian Cup semi-final with Jordan
AFP · 3 months ago
South Korea will face Jordan in the Asian Cup semi-finals after Son Heung-min stepped up in extra time with a sumptuous free-kick to see off Australia 2-1 on Friday.
Son hits winner as South Korea beat Australia to reach Asian Cup semis
AFP · 3 months ago
Son Heung-min scored a stunning free-kick in extra time as South Korea fought back to beat Australia 2-1 on Friday and set up an Asian Cup semi-final against Jordan.
Tajikistan bow out of Asian Cup with 'honour and pride', says coach
AFP · 3 months ago
Petar Segrt said his Tajikistan team exit their first Asian Cup with "honour and pride"
Jordan end Tajikistan run to reach first Asian Cup semi-final
AFP · 3 months ago
Jordan set up a semi-final against South Korea or Australia after ending Tajikistan's fairytale Asian Cup run with a nervy 1-0 win on Friday.
Arsenal vs Liverpool, Madrid Derby, and Inter vs Juventus headline top live games to watch on Feb. 2-8, 2024
Live Soccer TV · 3 months ago
The Africa Cup of Nations and Asian Cup quarterfinals, Arsenal vs Liverpool, the Madrid Derby, and Inter vs Juventus comprise this week's list of must-watch games.
Hosts Qatar embrace 'positive pressure' of Asian Cup title defence
AFP · 3 months ago
Qatar coach Tintin Marquez said Friday they relish the "positive pressure" of trying to retain their Asian Cup title on home soil, on the eve of a quarter-final with Uzbekistan.
