Archive of Sports
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Iraq denies it wants Diego Maradona as coach
The Iraqi Football Association on Friday denied media reports that it was negotiating with Argentine great Diego Maradona to take over as a coach of ... Sports -
Qatar Olympic manager to coach QSLs Al Gharafa team
Alain Perrin, who managed the Qatar Olympic under-23 Qatari national team on Dec. 19, signed a new contract that will see Perrin as the coach for ... Sports -
Egyptian football collapsing FA chairman
The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) chairman said the country’s football scene is “collapsing,” in reference to the current state of the country’s ... Sports -
Tunisia names squad for African Nations Cup finals
Uncapped French-born midfielder Wahbi Khazri was included in a 25-man squad named by Tunisia on Thursday for the African Nations Cup finals. The 21 ... Sports -
Algeria includes undecided Belfodil in Nations Cup squad
Algeria have named Parma striker Ishak Belfodil in their squad for the African Nations Cup finals despite concerns that he does not want to play in ... Sports -
Politics mars Syria vs Jordan football match
The Syrian national football team defeated Jordan 2 – 1 on Monday marking their spot in the semi-final of the 2012 West Asian Football Federation ... Sports -
FIFA bans Bin Hammam from all football-related positions
Former FIFA presidential candidate Mohamed bin Hammam resigned from all football-related positions and was banned for life by world football’s ... Sports -
Egypt Premier League to resume play at month-end
The Egyptian Premier League will resume play on Dec. 30, the country’s FA announced, after the initial postponement of matches during the recent vote ... Sports -
First stadium for Brazils 2014 World Cup opens
The Castelao Arena in the northeastern Brazilian city of Fortaleza became the first stadium to be inaugurated for the 2014 World Cup finals on ... Sports -
Monterrey takes third place after beating Al-Ahly 2-0 at Club World Cup
Mexican side Monterrey took third place at the Club World Cup in Japan on Sunday, defeating African champions Al Ahly 2-0.Goals from Jesus Corona and ... Sports