Palmer stars as Chelsea stun PSG to savour glory

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025

Palmer stars as Chelsea stun PSG to savour glory

East Rutherford: Cole Palmer scored two goals and made another as Chelsea stunned Paris Saint-Germain in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 on Sunday, beating the European champions 3-0 at the MetLife Stadium

PSG were the favourites after coming to the United States fresh from winning the UEFA Champions League and having destroyed Real Madrid 4-0 in the semi-finals.

But having been three goals ahead midway through the first half in the semis, this time the roles were reversed as PSG found themselves 3-0 down by the break.

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Qualifiers - Group A: Jordan 5-0 Singapore

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025

Qualifiers - Group A: Jordan 5-0 Singapore

Amman: Jordan stayed on track for a place in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ with a 5-0 win over Singapore in Group A of the Qualifiers on Sunday.

The win moved Jordan level on six points with Islamic Republic of Iran and Bhutan, whose tie earlier on Sunday ended 7-1 in favour of the Central Asian side.

Jordan will aim to keep their winning run going when they play Bhutan on Wednesday with Singapore, who suffered their third straight defeat, will conclude their campaign against Lebanon on Saturday.

Qualifiers - Group A: IR Iran 7-1 Bhutan

Sun, 13 Jul, 2025

Qualifiers - Group A: IR Iran 7-1 Bhutan

Amman: Islamic Republic of Iran turned on the style to defeat Bhutan 7-1 in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers Group A match on Sunday.

Bhutan went into the game on the back of two straight wins but were no match for Iran, with both sides on six points heading into Wednesday’s ties that will see Iran facing Lebanon while Bhutan will play Jordan.

Korea Republic fight back to hold Japan

Sun, 13 Jul, 2025

Korea Republic fight back to hold Japan

Hwaseong: Korea Republic came  from behind to force a 1-1 draw with Japan in their 2025 (EAFF) E-1 Football Women’s Championship match on Sunday.

The result leaves Japan level on points with China PR, with the two to meet on Wednesday, while Korea Republic will be looking to defeat Chinese Taipei.

Late goals help China PR triumph in thriller

Sun, 13 Jul, 2025

Late goals help China PR triumph in thriller

Hwaseong: A super Wang Yanwen strike helped China PR to a 4-2 win against Chinese Taipei in their 2025 (EAFF) E-1 Football Women’s Championship match on Sunday.

A game of two halves saw China PR dominate the first period to lead 2-0 but were pegged back by a resurgent Chinese Taipei in the second half before Wang’s intervention settled the enthralling contest.

Japan beat China PR to stay on title trail

Sat, 12 Jul, 2025

Japan beat China PR to stay on title trail

Yongin: Japan claimed their second win at the 2025 (EAFF) E-1 Football Championship with a 2-0 win against China PR on Saturday.

Japan will next face hosts Korea Republic in Tuesday’s title decider while China PR will conclude their campaign against Hong Kong, China.