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August 26, 2021 at 8:21 pm

China ready for World Cup qualifying, whatever it takes

China may be one of soccer’s biggest underachievers but it's national team is the envy of Asia in terms of preparation for the 2022 World...

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June 15, 2021 at 6:00 am

Australia, Japan perfect in WC qualifying stage; China wins

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — In a high-stakes, must-win game to have any chance of getting to Qatar in 2022, China beat group-leading Syria 3-1...

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June 7, 2021 at 4:36 pm

South Korea’s 2002 World Cup star Yoo Sang-chul dies at 49

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Yoo Sang-chul, one of the stars of South Korea’s surprising run to the semifinals at the 2002 World Cup, has...

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June 7, 2021 at 6:55 am

Japan, Australia extend runs; Kyrgyzstan without a keeper VIEW

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — While players from Japan, Australia and Syria were extending winning streaks, a defender from Kyrgyzstan was having some difficulty handling...

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June 5, 2021 at 11:59 am

South Korea beats Turkmenistan 5-0 in World Cup qualifier VIEW

South Korea has resumed its World Cup qualifying campaign after 19 months with a 5-0 win over Turkmenistan to move within sight of the third...

June 3, 2021 at 3:17 pm

Australia resumes WCup qualifying with 3-0 win over Kuwait VIEW

The Socceroos previewed their first match in 567 days with a simple message: We're back. It took just 55 seconds for the Australians to start...

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May 26, 2021 at 6:59 pm

Shorthanded Myanmar in Japan for World Cup soccer qualifiers

Missing up to 10 players who are boycotting the World Cup qualifier against Japan on Friday has ratcheted up the degree of difficulty for Myanmar...

May 11, 2021 at 10:14 pm

World player union slams Korean soccer’s contract changes

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — International player union FIFPRO is ready to issue a formal complaint against South Korea’s soccer association and top-flight domestic league...

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May 9, 2021 at 11:31 pm

Indian club apologizes for quarantine breach in Maldives

Bengaluru FC owner Parth Jindal has apologized for an “inexcusable” breach of COVID-19 protocols by two of his players and a coach that led to...

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April 28, 2021 at 9:03 pm

Fans return, Chinese Super League season off to strong start

Just over a week into the Chinese Super League season, Oscar is among the international players who are helping fans forget about the financial problems...

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