Kuwait’s Mutawa becomes world’s most capped player
Doha (AFP) – Veteran Kuwaiti footballer Bader al-Mutawa became the world’s most capped international player when he ran out against Bahrain in an Arab Cup qualifier in Doha on …
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Nottingham Forest owner quits Kuwait federation
Kuwait City (AFP) – Fawaz al-Hassawi, the owner of English Championship side Nottingham Forest, has resigned from his post as head of Kuwait’s temporary football association, after just over …
Kuwait top court acquits IOC powerbroker Sheikh Ahmad
Kuwait City (AFP) – Kuwait’s supreme court on Monday upheld the acquittal of Sheikh Ahmad Fahad Al-Sabah — one of the most powerful men in world sport — on …
FIFA lifts Indonesia ban, keeps Kuwait suspension
Mexico City (AFP) – FIFA on Friday lifted Indonesia’s year-long ban from international competitions but confirmed the suspensions of Kuwait and Benin over government interference in the sport. FIFA …
Kuwaiti football clubs confident as FIFA eyes lifting ban
Mexico City (AFP) – A delegation from Kuwaiti clubs lobbying for the FIFA Congress to lift a suspension of the nation’s football association is confident of victory ahead of …
5 Observations From South Korea’s 1-0 Win Against Kuwait in 2015 AFC Asian Cup
South Korea and Kuwait kicked off the second round of matches in the group phase of the AFC Asian Cup at the Canberra Stadium. Kuwait needed a win to …
5 Observations From Australia’s 4-1 Win Against Kuwait in 2015 Asian Cup
The Asian Cup kicked off in Melbourne on Friday with a goal-laden game between hosts Australia and Kuwait. One of the pre-tournament favorites, Australia, eventually ran out 4-1 winners …