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Qatar Defends Asian Cup Crown

Feb 11, 2024

Qatar have successfully defended their Asian Cup crown.  

This is after the hosts beat Jordan 3-1 in last night's final, thanks to a hat-trick of penalties from Akram Afif. 

The result means Qatar are the fifth team to win back-to-back Asian titles, having previously won it in 2019.   

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Liverpool have held on to top spot in the Premier League, after beating Burnley 3-1 at Anfield.  

Meanwhile, boss Jurgen Klopp confirmed that Trent Alexander Arnold suffered another knee injury, after he was taken off at half-time.

Liverpool remain 2 points ahead of Man City, who beat Everton 2-0, but City have a game in hand.  

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And reports say former F1 world champion Fernando Alonso is campaigning to move to Mercedes next year, once Lewis Hamilton moves to Ferrari.