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Pakistan U-23 thrashed 8-1 by Iraq in AFC qualifier opener

Pakistan U-23 thrashed 8-1 by Iraq in AFC qualifier opener

Pakistan’s U-23 football team endured a heavy 8-1 defeat at the hands of Iraq in their opening fixture of the AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers, held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The result has raised serious concerns about the team’s defensive structure and overall preparedness. The match began with a resilient defensive effort from Pakistan, who … Read more

First-ever win: Palestine clinches Asian Cup knockout berth

First-ever win: Palestine clinches Asian Cup knockout berth

Palestine wins first-ever Asian Cup match, 3-0 vs. Hong Kong Oday Dabbagh scores 2 goals, clinching knockout round spot Victory comes after moment of silence disrupted by “Free Palestine” chants Palestine made history on Tuesday by securing their first-ever victory in the Asian Cup competition, defeating Hong Kong 3-0 and clinching a spot in the knockout rounds for … Read more

FA Cup Clash: Manchester City Faces Huddersfield – Predictions and Previews

Key FA Cup clash: Manchester City vs Huddersfield at Etihad Stadium. Predicted score: 4-0 in favor of dominant Manchester City. Huddersfield faces an uphill battle against historical odds. In a highly anticipated FA Cup third-round fixture, Manchester City is set to host Huddersfield at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. The defending champions are looking to … Read more

ACC U19 Asia Cup 2023 for Pakistan announced by PCB

ACC U19 Asia Cup 2023 for Pakistan announced by PCB

PCB has announced the Pakistan squad for the ACC U19 Asia Cup 2023. The tournament will be held in the UAE starting this month. Pakistan is in Group A along with India, Afghanistan, and Nepal. The 15-member Pakistani squad for the ACC U19 Asia Cup 2023, which is set to take place in the United … Read more

Pakistan suffers third straight defeat in Asian Cup Qualifiers

Pakistan suffers third straight defeat in Asian Cup Qualifiers

Pakistan lost to Bahrain 3-1 in the Asian Cup 2024 Qualifiers. This is Pakistan’s third straight defeat in the tournament. Pakistan is bottom of Group D in the points table. Pakistan’s struggles in the ongoing Asian Cup 2024 Qualifiers persisted as they suffered a 3-1 defeat to Bahrain at the Shaikh Ali bin Mohammed Al … Read more

Hong Kong to play at Asian Cup for first time since 1968

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Hong Kong qualify for the Asian Cup for the first time since 1968. The Chinese territory will play India in their final qualifier on Tuesday. Hong Kong qualified despite domestic league being put on hold due to Covid outbreak. Hong Kong celebrated a slice of history on Tuesday after reaching the Asian Cup for the … Read more

Bids invited for new Asian Cup host after China withdrawal

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Asian football’s governing body invited bids on Tuesday to stage the 2023 Asian Cup after China withdrew as hosts because of the coronavirus, with Japan a possible replacement. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) set a deadline of June 30 for member associations to submit new bids, after which officials will make a decision on the … Read more

Chinese Super League kick-off from June 3, fans allowed in stadiums

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The Chinese Super League kick-off from June 3, as per state media. This time fans will also b allowed to witness the matches despite the strict Covid SOPs. The tournament will be taking place three months after it was delayed due to Covid-19. Due to strict regulations, it will be played in three neutral cities … Read more

Chinese Super League to kick off June 3 with virus curbs

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The Chinese Super League will begin its season on June 3, according to organisers, with games expected to be played in empty stadiums due to China’s strict Covid controls. Matches between 18 teams will be held in Dalian on China’s east coast, as well as Haikou and Meizhou in the country’s south, according to a … Read more

Dazzling but empty stadiums a symbol of China’s fading football dream

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Experts warn that gleaming football stadiums built for the Asian Cup could become “white elephants” once China withdraws as hosts, putting President Xi Jinping’s World Cup hopes even more out of reach. For the Asian Cup next summer, ten Chinese towns have spent billions of dollars to build eight new stadiums and rehabilitate two others. … Read more

Chinese women’s Asian Cup win sparks calls for gender pay equality

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The Asian Cup win of China’s women’s football team has generated calls for equal pay on social media, with critics contrasting their performance with that of the men’s team. Xiao Yuyi’s stoppage-time goal gave China a 3-2 victory over South Korea in the final, giving them a record eighth Asian title. Fans on social media … Read more