Queiroz named Qatar head coach

Tue, 07 Feb, 2023

Queiroz named Qatar head coach

Doha: Qatar Football Association on Monday named Carlos Queiroz as their men's national team head coach.

The Portuguese, who will be 70 on March 1, has been to the FIFA World Cup four times, three with Islamic Republic of Iran where he was in charge for nearly a decade in two different spells.

Arnold determined to leave Australia a lasting legacy

Mon, 06 Feb, 2023

Arnold determined to leave Australia a lasting legacy

Sydney: Graham Arnold has given himself a new mission: not only will he look to guide Australia to AFC Asian Cup™ success and the Finals of another FIFA World Cup, the 59-year-old intends to leave a lasting legacy that establishes football as his nation’s leading sport.

Arnold last week extended his tenure at Socceroos’ helm for another three-and-a-half years after steering the team to the Round of 16 in Qatar last year, although he now also has his sights set on longer-term goals for the game.

Preview - S-final: Flamengo (BRA) v Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Mon, 06 Feb, 2023

Preview - S-final: Flamengo (BRA) v Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Tangiers: Al Hilal SFC will feature in the semi-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup for the third time in four years when they take on Brazil's Flamengo on Tuesday.

The reigning AFC Champions League™ holders, however, won't be satisfied with just a last four appearance as they seek to make the final for the first time.

Hwang Ui-jo joins FC Seoul

Mon, 06 Feb, 2023

Hwang Ui-jo joins FC Seoul

Seoul: Korea Republic international striker Hwang Ui-jo has joined FC Seoul on loan from Nottingham Forest, the K League 1 club has announced.

The 30-year-old, who was a member of the Korean squad that reached the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, has returned to his homeland on a five-month loan deal after a disappointing spell in Greece with Olympiacos.

Cuper takes over as Syria head coach

Fri, 03 Feb, 2023

Cuper takes over as Syria head coach

Damascus: Veteran Argentine coach Hector Cuper has been appointed head coach of Syria, the national football federation announced on Thursday.

"Argentina's Hector Cuper, new coach of Syria. The new coach of the Syrian national team and his assistant staff will arrive in Syria in the coming days," the Syrian Football Association posted on Facebook, without specifying the duration of his contract.