Sellami: This is just a glimpse of Jordan’s future

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025

Sellami: This is just a glimpse of Jordan’s future

Lusail: Pride, rather than regret, dominated Jamal Sellami’s reflections of Jordan’s 3-2 defeat to Morocco in the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 final on Thursday.

In pushing Morocco to the limit, Sellami said his side showed their immense potential and that their journey is far from over.

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Valiant Jordan suffer final heartbreak

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025

Valiant Jordan suffer final heartbreak

Al Rayyan: Jordan gave it their best but it wasn’t enough as they went down 3-2 to Morocco in the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 final at the Lusail Stadium on Thursday.

An Ali Olwan brace saw Jordan come from behind to lead but Abderrazzaq Hamdallah’s double meant Morocco broke Jordan’s hearts to lift the trophy, with the pulsating final needing extra time for it to be settled.  

The third-place playoff between Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates, meanwhile, was abandoned due to inclement weather, with the relevant FIFA committee to decide on the outcome. 

Vietnam fight back to snatch gold from Thailand

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025

Vietnam fight back to snatch gold from Thailand

Bangkok: Vietnam stunningly came from 2-0 down to defeat Thailand 3-2 after extra-time in the 2025 Sea Games men's football final on Thursday.

The win meant Vietnam regained the gold medal they lost in the 2023 edition while Thailand's wait continues, having last emerged champions in 2017.

Malaysia took the bronze medal with a 2-1 victory against Philippines.

Philippines create history

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

Philippines create history

Chonburi: The Philippines won the 2025 SEA Games women's football gold medal with a penalty shootout victory against Vietnam on Wednesday.

With the final having ended goalless after 120 minutes, Philippines edged the shootout 6-5 to claim the gold medal for the first time. Thailand, meanwhile, defeated Indonesia 2-0 to take the bronze.

Know your team: Kyrgyz Republic

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

Know your team: Kyrgyz Republic

Jeddah: Kyrgyz Republic will be eager to make their inaugural AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Finals appearance a memorable one by hitting the ground running at Saudi Arabia 2026.

After six unsuccessful attempts, the Central Asian side finally broke through by topping their qualifying group to book a historic place at the continental tournament.

Know your team: Vietnam

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

Know your team: Vietnam

Jeddah: Vietnam will be striving to lift the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ trophy for the first time when they compete at Saudi Arabia 2026™.

A constant presence at the continental showpiece, the closest Vietnam have come to emerging champions was in 2018, when they lost to Uzbekistan in the final.