Geography of Asia

Looks like a whole bunch of Qatar fans left early during their 2-0 loss to Ecuador.Image: Getty ImagesThe small Middle Eastern country — known for its poor human rights record — is the World Cup host, but did Qatar actually WANT it to begin…

Have yourself a day, Enner Valencia.Image: Getty ImagesWe’ll be running a daily roundup of everything that happens in Qatar, starting with the opening day today. Take the journey with us.Game of the dayWell, there was only one, and it was…

USMNT’s DeAndre Yedlin at the World Cup roster reveal event.Image: Eric Blum for DeadspinBefore we can truly look forward, we must go back in time, to a marvelous place where the United States men’s national team missing the World Cup was…

Rod Stewart is not here for your sportswashing.Image: Getty ImagesQatar’s effort to sportswash its abysmal human rights record has received a couple of assists from notable soccer players, with David Beckham taking some cash to be an…

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Varane (center) is helped up by his teammates.Photo: Getty ImagesCrowbarring a World Cup into the middle of the club season in winter was always a dumb idea, probably equal to the idea that the tournament ever could have been held in the…

Players showing solidarityScreenshot: 1 DirectA truly incredibly scene unfolded on Tuesday when the Iranian national team, before their match against Senegal, took the field in black jackets and covered up any logo or emblem having to do…

UAE authorities have warned of action against fans violating disciplinary rules after…

Hong Kong qualified for the main Asia Cup event after defeating the United Arab Emirates…

The Gujarat government on Sunday decided to make the recently-released film 'The Kashmir Files' tax-free in the state, an official said. The decision to…