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Qatar retain Asian Cup thanks to Afif penalty hat-trick

Qatar successfully defended their Asian Cup crown after beating Jordan 3-1 on Saturday at Lusail Stadium where Akram Afif converted three penalties to become the tournament's top scorer as the hosts won their continental second title.

Soccer • 10 Feb 24

Jordanian goalscorers Musa Al-Taamari and Yazan Al-Naimat celebrate after the game

Jordan stun South Korea to reach Asian Cup final

Jordan upset South Korea 2-0 in the Asian Cup semi-finals as Yazan Al-Naimat and Musa Al-Taamari scored second-half goals to guide them into the final for the first time.

Soccer • 06 Feb 24

Son Heung-Min produced a moment of magic to down Australia in extra time

Asian Cup: Son puts SK into semis, Jordan make history

South Korea advanced to the semi-finals of the Asian Cup with a 2-1 comeback win over Australia in extra time at Al Janoub Stadium on Friday after Son Heung-min scored the winner with a sublime free kick.

Soccer • 03 Feb 24

Oday Dabbagh had put Palestine ahead, but they couldn't hold on

Asian Cup: Palestine dreams ended by Qatar

Defending champions Qatar survived a scare to beat Palestine 2-1 and advance to the Asian Cup quarter-finals thanks to goals from Hassan Al-Haydos and Akram Afif at Al Bayt Stadium on Monday.

Soccer • 29 Jan 24

The Jordan Football Association's letter cited doubts over the "eligibility of a participating player".

Jordan demands investigation into Iran footballer's sex

Jordan has called on the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to launch an investigation to determine the sex of a goalkeeper on the Iranian women's football team.

Soccer • 15 Nov 21

Giancarlo Fisichella: Jordan joy & a grá for the Irish

Three-time grand prix winner Giancarlo Fisichella speaks to RTÉ Sport's Raf Diallo about his time racing for the Jordan Formula One team, why he retains a fondness for the Irish and his most memorable wins.

Formula One • 28 Mar 21

Michael Jordan has been very vocal since the death of George Floyd

Jordan and brand pledge $100m for racial equality

Basketball great Michael Jordan and his Jordan Brand on Friday pledged $100 million over the next 10 years to organizations dedicated to ensuring racial equality.

Basketball • 05 Jun 20

Harry Redknapp managed Jordan for two games

Harry Redknapp reveals affection for Jordanians

Harry Redknapp is willing to act as an advisor for Jordan but is unlikely to return as boss.

Soccer • 01 Apr 16

Jordan head coach Harry Redknapp during the World Cup qualifier against Australia

Redknapp ends Jordan stint with heavy defeat

Harry Redknapp’s short stint in charge of Jordan came to an end with a 5-1 thrashing at the hands of Australia that all but ends their chances of qualification for the 2018 World Cup.

Soccer • 29 Mar 16

Frank Stapleton in action for Ireland in Euro 88

Stapleton to join Wilkins in Jordan

Former Republic of Ireland striker Frank Stapleton will act as assistant to Ray Wilkins after the Englishman was appointed as the new head coach of the Jordan national team.

Soccer • 03 Sep 14

Draw enough to send Uruguay to Brazil next summer

Uruguay book World Cup ticket to Brazil

Uruguay booked the final spot at next year's World Cup as a 0-0 draw with Jordan in Montevideo secured a 5-0 aggregate play-off victory.

Soccer • 21 Nov 13

Uruguay players celebrate after the all but cement their place in the World Cup

Uruguay take massive step towards World Cup

Twice champions Uruguay all but booked a place at next year's World Cup finals with a thumping 5-0 win away to outsiders Jordan in the first leg of their play-off.

Soccer • 13 Nov 13

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