Qatar survive chaos and controversy to move one step away from retaining Asian Cup
After chaos and controversy that lasted from the first minute to the 107th, Qatar have survived against Iran to reach a second straight Asian Cup final.
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández said he and and his players are helping the club financially by playing a friendly against Club América in the United States just 30 hours after their 3-2 LaLiga win over Almería.
Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw has said her players “feared for their bodies” during Friday’s friendly with Colombia, which was called off after 20 minutes following a series of robust challenges.