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Irmatov, among the best-known referees in the world, will officiate Australia-Japan meet
Al-Jazeera now holds broadcasting rights for the 2014, 2018 and 2022 World Cups, and is set to provide services across Middle East and North Africa
Andy Murray ended Alexandr Dolgopolov’s brilliant debut at Melbourne Park, slaying the giant-killing Ukrainian 7-5 6-3 6-7 6-3 with an impeccable defensive game to ease into the semi-finals of the Australian Open on Wednesday
Australia stormed into their first Asian Cup final on Tuesday with a 6-0 thrashing of 10-man Uzbekistan to set up a decider against three-time champions Japan
Netherlands midfielder Mark van Bommel is leaving Bayern Munich for AC Milan _ a move that gives him the chance of winning a league title in a fourth country
Three-time champions Japan reached the Asian Cup final after defeating arch-rivals South Korea 3-0 in a nail-biting penalty shootout in the semi-finals on Tuesday
The 23-year-old player has been instrumental for the team as its top scorer
Barcelona playmaker Xavi Hernandez says he turned down a chance to sign with Spanish rival Real Madrid early in his career.
Egyptian FA postpones weekend league games due to the ongoing protests in the country  
Ismaily signs Ghanaian youngster Prince Arko from King Faisal for undisclosed amount

Egyptian International striker Ahmed Hossam “Mido” revealed that he is willing to sign with Cairo giants Zamalek even without any advanced payment

Shikabala travels with team for match against Kenyan side Ulinzi Stars despite clashing with the Hassan brothers

Mohamed Abou-Treika scores his 100th Egyptian Premier League goal in Ahly's 1-1 draw against promoted Maqassa

Al-Ahram Online has selected some of the best football quotes from December

Real Madrid's new striker Emmanuel Adebayor, signed from Manchester City, Thursday rejected suggestions he has come to the club to replace the out-of-favour Karim Benzema

Egyptian team Zamalek are among eight former title holders in action this weekend when the African Champions League kicks off with 23 first-round fixtures

Kenyan champions Ulinzi Stars are determined to stun Zamalek in the Champions League

In the last act of the JP Morgan Tournament of Champions, Egypt's Ramy Ashour will meet Nick Matthew in the final tonight

The Serb broke Federer in three sets and will play either Murray or Ferrer in Sunday's Australian Open final

Li Na, 28, made it into the Grand Slam's finals where she will meet Clijsters

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