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Klinsmann fired as coach of South Korea's national soccer team after Asian Cup semifinal loss
Jurgen Klinsmann has been fired as head coach of the South Korean national team after an Asian Cup semifinal exit and reports of infighting among star players, ending a turbulent 12 months for the German coach. The Korean Football Association made the announcement on Friday. ...
Afif hat trick secures Qatar back-to-back Asian Cup titles after 3-1 win against Jordan
LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Akram Afif scored a hat trick of penalties to secure back-to-back Asian Cup titles for Qatar in a 3-1 win against Jordan on Saturday. The forward struck in the first half of the final and then twice after the break at Lusail Stadium to finish as the...
Junya Ito removed from Japan's squad at Asian Cup amid sexual assault claims he denies
TOKYO (AP) — Junya Ito has been removed from Japan’s squad at the Asian Cup by the Japanese Football Association in the midst of sexual assault allegations that he has denied, Japan's Kyodo news agency reported Friday. Japan is the favorite to win the Asian Cup being played in...
