Qatar defeated Jordan in the Asian Cup final in Lusail, while Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur came up short in Abu Dhabi against a Brazilian-Lebanese opponent.
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The Asian cup final thriller saw both Jordan and Qatar score in a match that drew 86,492 spectators at Qatar's Lusail Stadium
Iran has previously penalised it's athletes for having contact with their Israeli counterparts during international competitions.
Ivory Coast can complete a remarkable recovery if they can beat Nigeria on Sunday in the Africa Cup of Nations final.
Qatar and Jordan go head to head Saturday in the Asian Cup final. Hosts Qatar are the defending champions after winning their maiden title in 2019.
Al-Hilal has won 2-0 against Al-Nassr in the Riyadh Season friendly game, in which both teams earlier beat Inter Miami
Underdogs Jordan have defeated South Korea 2-0 and will advance to their first Asian Cup final against either Iran or current champions Qatar.
A goal in the 96th minute in the form of a penalty from Iran sealed their place in the Asian Cup semifinals, in their match against Japan.
After Jordan made the last four of the pan-Asian tournament, winger Musa al-Taamari said their wins were dedicated to the people of war-torn Gaza.