Palestine bow out of Asian Cup after spirited display against Qatar
Palestine's coach hails side as 'my champions' after narrow 2-1 defeat to hosts and defending champions Qatar.
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‘Sport is part of our resistance’: Palestine football chief Jibril Rajoub
Rajoub tells Al Jazeera how the Palestinian football team's success brings hope to the people back home.
England stun India in thrilling 28-run victory in first Test in Hyderabad
England beat India by 28 runs in the first cricket Test in Hyderabad as Tom Hartley takes seven wickets on debut.
Cricket: West Indies beat Australia by eight runs in Brisbane Test
Injured pacer Shamar Joseph took seven wickets as West Indies pulled off a remarkable eight-run win in the second Test.
The beautiful game: Still a crucible for protest in Hong Kong?
Football has long provided an arena for protest in Hong Kong, but this Asian Cup has been quieter.
WWE’s Vince McMahon resigns after sexual assault and trafficking lawsuit
Former employee files lawsuit accusing McMahon and another executive of sexual assault, trafficking and emotional abuse.
Jurgen Klopp to step down as Liverpool manager at end of season
The 56-year-old, who took charge at Liverpool in 2015, said he is 'running out of energy'.
Palestine enter Asian Cup 2023 knockouts with emphatic win over Hong Kong
Players and supporters say the 3-0 win is an embodiment of the Palestinian spirit and determination.
Qatar storm to AFC Asian Cup knockouts with perfect record
Qatar captain Hassan Al-Haydos scored a stunning goal as the hosts beat China 1-0 and bagged nine points in Group A.
FIFA’s Infantino calls for automatic forfeits for teams over racist abuse
Fans aimed monkey chants at AC Milan's Mike Maignan and Coventry's Kasey Palmer during league matches on Saturday.
Australian Open: Djokovic, Sabalenka dodge upsets to go full steam ahead
Djokovic dropped only three games in his march to quarters, while Sabalenka has dropped 11 games in four matches.
Is time running out for Egypt’s Salah to win AFCON in Messi moment?
The Egyptian footballing great is on a continuing quest to win one piece of silverware missing in a stellar career.
Palestine boost Asian Cup knockout hopes after draw with UAE
Palestine frustrated by 10-man UAE at Asian Cup but a 1-1 draw gives them hope going into the final group game.
Favourites Morocco beat Tanzania 3-0 to open AFCON 2023 campaign
Goals from Romain Saiss, Azzedine Ounahi and Youssef En-Nesyri see Morocco cruise past 10-man Tanzania.
Analysis: Is Ivory Coast’s AFCON the latest African ‘sportswashing’ case?
African leaders, like politicians elsewhere, use the competition to seek quick wins on the pitch, for respite off it.
Tennis: Jabeur knocked out of Australian Open by teen sensation Andreeva
Tunisia's Jabeur lost 6-0 6-2 to Russia's 16-year-old Andreeva in the second round.
Morocco fans back Atlas Lions to end trophy wait at AFCON 2023
Touted as the favourites to win AFCON 2023, can Morocco finally lift the trophy that has eluded them for 58 years?
Italian football club Roma sack manager Jose Mourinho
Mourinho was sacked two days after a 3-1 loss at AC Milan left the club in ninth place in Serie A.
Dim hopes in Ghana as Black Stars attempt to end 42-year-old AFCON jinx
Ghana's shock defeat to Cape Verde has further dimmed fans' hopes of ending a trophy drought that dates back to 1982.
Can Man United’s Onana eclipse controversy to inspire Cameroon AFCON glory?
Onana, the latest in a line of controversial Cameroon goalkeepers, could be key to continental victory.