Holders Qatar to host delayed Asian Cup as Gulf influence grows

IMAGE: The AFC Asian Cup will get underway on January 12. Photograph: Imad Creidi/Reuters Qatar returns to the spotlight on Friday little more than a year after the first World Cup held in the......

Ghana coach Otto Addo bites the dust

IMAGE: Ghana coach Otto Addo looks dejected after being eliminated from the World Cup. Photograph: John Sibley/Reuters Ghana coach Otto Addo confirmed he would be leaving after the team’s......

FIFA WC: How distractions took a toll on Iran's campaign

Mired in crisis, World Cup run was always a dream for Iran IMAGE: Loud jeers were heard from Iranian supporters as the anthem played, with the team singing quietly.Photograph: Clive......

Captain America Pulisic punishes cautious Iran

IMAGE: Christian Pulisic scores the winning goal for US in the 38th minute during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match against Iran at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, on Tuesday. Photograph:......

Iran coach Queiroz says mission is to entertain for 90 mins

Queiroz said there was a time and place to use football to make an impact in the world and received applause from journalists when he spoke of "magic moments" from a simple gesture like giving......