Asian football

Saudi Arabian organisers have confirmed that preparations for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup remain on schedule despite growing concerns over the tournament following recent Houthi attacks on the country. The continental football competition is scheduled to begin on January 7, 2027, with matches planned across three Saudi Arabian cities: Jeddah, Riyadh and Al Khobar. However, the recent escalation in regional tensions has raised questions about whether the tournament will proceed as planned. In a statement issued late Thursday, the local organising committee said

Football fans from around the region will be treated to a night of drama when Iran’s Tractor SC lock horns with Qatar’s Al Sadd SC in what is expected to be an epic showdown. With two of the heavyweights of Asian football facing off, it's a match that offers intensity, atmosphere and a high level of quality under the lights in Doha. Played at one of Qatar's most famous football stadiums, the game is sure to drum up some heated support for both teams with the