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Australian PM speaks out on Hakeem case

Australian PM speaks out on Hakeem case

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison reportedly wrote to Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha several days ago requesting the release of Australian refugee footballer, Hakeem al-Alraibi. 29 Jan 2019
Qatar, Korea go through

Qatar, Korea go through

The last of the Asian Cup Round of 16 matches took place overnight with Korea scraping past Bahrain 2-1 in extra time and Qatar overcoming Iraq 1-0. 23 Jan 2019
Thailand, UAE go through to last 16

Thailand, UAE go through to last 16

The final round of group matches in the AFC Asian Cup began in Group A where all four teams were in with a chance of qualifying for the last 16. 15 Jan 2019
Coachless Thais bounce back to beat Bahrain

Coachless Thais bounce back to beat Bahrain

The second round of the AFC Asian Cup group matches got underway with the clash between Bahrain and Thailand at Al Maktoum Stadium in Dubai and Thai’s interim coach had immediate success with a 1-0 win thanks to Chanathip Songkrasin hitting home the only goal of the game. 11 Jan 2019
Incredible Middle East lavishes: Inside the Asian Cup opening

Incredible Middle East lavishes: Inside the Asian Cup opening

Yeah, sure, UAE were a little bit fancier than the Aussies' AAMI Park opener in 2015. But UAE, you didn't actually win your match, did you? 6 Jan 2019
Bahrain silence home crowd in Asian Cup opener

Bahrain silence home crowd in Asian Cup opener

The opening match of the 2019 AFC Asian Cup came to life in the final fifteen minutes with United Arab Emirates (UAE) equalising with a controversially awarded penalty (88') after Mohamed Alromaihi had put Bahrain ahead (78’). 6 Jan 2019
FFA steps in on refugee row

FFA steps in on refugee row

Football Federation Australia says it's trying to bring international pressure to bear to save an Australian football refugee from being extradited back to Bahrain where it's feared he will be tortured and jailed. 10 Dec 2018
Asian Cup Qualifying: Trio make it to Australia

Asian Cup Qualifying: Trio make it to Australia

SAUDI Arabia, Bahrain and United Arab Emirates all qualified for the 2015 AFC Asian Cup with qualifying wins on Friday. 16 Nov 2013
FIFA to probe 10-0 Bahrain victory

FIFA to probe 10-0 Bahrain victory

FIFA have confirmed they will launch an investigation into Wednesday's 2014 World Cup Asian qualifier between Bahrain and Indonesia. 2 Mar 2012
Bahrain International On Roar Trial

Bahrain International On Roar Trial

BAHRAIN international central defender Sayed Mohamed Adnan has arrived in the Queensland capital for a trial with Hyundai A-League champions Brisbane Roar. 17 Jul 2011
Fifa Ask Bahrain To Explain

Fifa Ask Bahrain To Explain

THE Bahrain Football Association faces being frozen out by FIFA after Bahrain international Mohamed Hubail was imprisoned on Thursday. 26 Jun 2011
Holger: Schwarzer Saved Us

Holger: Schwarzer Saved Us

HOLGER Osieck admitted Australia could have lost their Asian Cup match to Bahrain were it not for a superb display from goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer. 19 Jan 2011
Australia Fend Off Bahrain

Australia Fend Off Bahrain

AUSTRALIA narrowly squeaked past Bahrain for a 1-0 win to top their Asian Cup group and catapult them into the quarter finals. 19 Jan 2011
Australia v Bahrain Pic Gallery

Australia v Bahrain Pic Gallery

All the match action from the Asian Cup as Australia took on Bahrain in the final clash of the group stage. Pics by Getty Images. 19 Jan 2011
Bahrain Aiming For An Upset

Bahrain Aiming For An Upset

BAHRAIN coach Salman Sharida is confident his team can use their experience against Australia to cause a major Asian Cup upset tonight and progress to the quarter finals. 18 Jan 2011
Holger To Go For All-Out Attack

Holger To Go For All-Out Attack

SOCCEROOS coach Holger Osieck is not interested in a tactical battle in Wednesday morning's clash against Bahrain and will go for all out attack as Australia look to secure top spot in Group C. 18 Jan 2011