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AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 officially kicks off with stunning opening ceremony 12 Jan 2024 - 06:27 pm

Doha, Qatar: The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 officially started today, January 12, with a colourful and dazzlingopening ceremony and fireworks celebrations. The...

Arnold tells Australia to 'reach for stars' at Asian Cup 12 Jan 2024 - 02:10 pm

Doha: Australia coach Graham Arnold urged his players to "reach for the stars" ahead of their opening game at the Asian Cup on...

beIN Sports reveals exclusive AFCON 2023 coverage plans 12 Jan 2024 - 11:46 am

Doha, Qatar: beIN Sports (beIN), the leading sports broadcaster in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has revealed its exclusive, extensive coverage...

Imposing Australia bank on secret weapons in Asian Cup title charge 12 Jan 2024 - 11:40 am

Doha, Qatar: Australia go for Asian Cup glory boasting few stars but with a record-breaking coach in Graham Arnold, an in-form striker born...

List of prohibited items inside stadiums as AFC Asian Cup kicks off today 12 Jan 2024 - 10:41 am

Doha, Qatar: The local organising committee has listed several items which will not be permitted inside the stadium. "Please refrain from bringing these...

Qatar seek Asian Cup encore, ready for Lebanon opener 12 Jan 2024 - 10:14 am

Doha, Qatar: Hassan Al Haydos lifting the Asian Cup trophy four years ago was unarguably Qatar’s finest moment in their football history. The...

Lost chapter of 'Kelileh & Demneh’ to dazzle at AFC Asian Cup opening ceremony 11 Jan 2024 - 09:01 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Opening Ceremony of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 is more than just an event; it's a celebration of football...

Eager to face Team Qatar, certain of best performance appearance: Lebanon coach 11 Jan 2024 - 07:24 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Head Coach of the Lebanese national football team, Miodrag Radulovic, expressed his great optimism in the team's ability to perform...

Japan's Yamashita first woman referee at men's Asian Cup 11 Jan 2024 - 04:15 pm

Doha, Qatar: Japan's Yoshimi Yamashita will be the first woman in history to referee at the men's Asian Cup when she takes charge...

China ready to face AFC Asian Cup challenge, says head coach Jankovic 11 Jan 2024 - 02:58 pm

DOHA: Despite a lackluster friendly match performance, Chinese men's national team head coach Aleksandar Jankovic is still upbeat about the upcoming AFC Asian...

Champions Qatar must 'deal with' Asian Cup pressure: Al-Haydos 11 Jan 2024 - 01:53 pm

Doha, Qatar: Qatar must shoulder the pressure of defending their crown when they kick off the Asian Cup on home soil against Lebanon...

Ex-England manager Eriksson says has cancer, 'a year' to live 11 Jan 2024 - 12:37 pm

Stockholm: Ex-England football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and has at best "maybe a year" to live, he said...

How to reach stadiums for AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 11 Jan 2024 - 12:29 pm

Doha, Qatar: Matchgoers have several options to reach the nine stadiums that will host the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 starting from January...

India well prepared for Australia: Chhetri 11 Jan 2024 - 09:53 am

Doha, Qatar:Australia will hold no surprises for India when the two sides face off in their opening AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 tie...

Faghani to take charge of Asian Cup opener 11 Jan 2024 - 09:38 am

Doha, Qatar:The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) yesterday confirmed that Iran's Alireza Faghani has been appointed to officiate the highly-anticipated opening match of the...