CONCACAF

Costa Rica, Canada reach quarterfinals

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

Canada advanced to their first quarterfinal since 2009 after playing to a scoreless draw with Honduras in the final Group A match of the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup tournament on Friday. Canada and Honduras moved on to the quarters where they will join Group A winner Costa Rica who advanced with a dominating 3-0 victory over winless French Guiana earlierRead more

Panama hold US in Gold Cup opener

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

The United States gave up an equaliser to draw 1-1 with Panama on Saturday to open Group B action in the CONCACAF Gold Cup in Nashville, Tennessee. English-born striker Dom Dwyer scored for the United States - his second goal in as many matches for his adopted country putting the US up 1-0 in the 50th minute. But Bruce Arena'sRead more

Real deal as Mexicans set date with Madrid

Osaka , Japan - Arab Today

Silvio Romero struck twice as Mexican side Club America beat Asian champions Jeonbuk Motors 2-1 on Sunday to set up a dream Club World Cup semifinal with Real Madrid. Local favorites Kashima Antlers salvaged some pride for Asia, however, when the Japanese title holders toppled South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns 2-0 in the day’s second quarter-final in Osaka. In the earlyRead more

Club Americana to meet Real Madrid in World Cup after Win

Suita - Arab Today

Silvio Romero starred as his second-half brace helped Mexico's Club America beat South Korean side Jeonbuk Motors 2-1 in the Club World Cup, in the match played Sunday. Romero converted a corner kick by Michael Arroyo in the 74th minute to send his team to a semifinal clash with tournament favorites Real Madrid on Thursday. Club America lost to China'sRead more

Marquez goal lifts Mexico to win over US

Columbus - Arab Today

Mexico skipper Rafael Marquez scored an 89th-minute winner as the United States crashed to their first World Cup qualifying defeat on home soil in 15 years with a 2-1 loss here Friday. Marquez, 37, headed home a Miguel Layun corner in the dying minutes of a pulsating battle to end the USA’s long record of dominance at Columbus’s Mapfre Stadium,Read more

FIFA Announces Club World Cup Schedule

Zurich - Arab Today

FIFA has announced the match schedule for the Club World Cup Japan 2016, which will be played between December 8-18 and features the six continental club champions and a representative of the host nation. The tournament will take place at the Suita City Football Stadium in Osaka and the International Stadium Yokohama, with the latter set to host the finalRead more

Mexico, Venezuela start Copa America with big wins

Los Angeles - Arab Today

Mexico opened their 2016 Copa America campaign with a 3-1 victory over South America giants Uruguay on Sunday night. The Central American side scored two late goals thanks to former FC Barcelona defender Rafael Marquez and FC Porto midfielder Hector Herrera, seeing Mexico run out 3-1 winners. An own goal from La Celeste defender Alvaro Pereira handed Mexico the leadRead more

FIFA congress seeks to clean up mess

Mexico City - Arab Today

FIFA's new president Gianni Infantino will preside over world football's annual congress in Mexico City on Friday to push through reforms aimed at rehabilitating the scandal-tarred organization. Infantino -- who was elected in February after his predecessor Sepp Blatter was brought down by the corruption crisis -- wants to turn the page and put the focus back on football. "WeRead more

CONCACAF to pick new chief

Mexico - Arab Today

The scandal-plagued football confederation of North America, Central America and the Caribbean (CONCACAF) will pick a new president on Thursday, after its last three leaders faced corruption allegations. CONCACAF members will meet in Mexico City to choose a new leader some five months after its last president, Alfredo Hawit, was arrested in December. The two finalists for the job --Read more

Official draw for 2018 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers Final Round to be held

KUALA LUMPUR - Arab Today

Twelve nations will learn their opponents for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Asian Qualifiers Final Round when the official draw takes place in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday 12 April, kicking off at 16.30 local time (10.30 CEST). In an article titled "Asian dozen dreaming of Russia" released on its official website, FIFA said, "Qualifying for the 2018 FIFA WorldRead more