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Additional tickets for Asian Cup 2023 now on sale 14 Jan 2024 - 05:53 pm

Doha, Qatar: The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 announced on their social media platforms that additional tickets for tournament were now available for...

Minamino double helps Japan to comeback 4-2 win against Vietnam in Asian Cup 14 Jan 2024 - 05:17 pm

Takumi Minamino scored two goals as Japan came from behind to beat Vietnam 4-2 in the Asian Cup on Sunday. The tournament favorite...

UAE coach Bento aware of Hong Kong threat in Group C opener 14 Jan 2024 - 09:57 am

Doha, Qatar: Head coach Paulo Bento will warn his United Arab Emirates players against underestimating Hong Kong, China when the two sides meet...

Iran target winning start against Palestine 14 Jan 2024 - 09:53 am

Doha, Qatar: Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei is eyeing a winning start when his side take on Palestine in their AFC Asian Cup...

Syria, Uzbekistan share points after 0-0 draw 14 Jan 2024 - 09:48 am

Doha, Qatar: A resilient Syria held Uzbekistan to a 0-0 draw in their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 Group B tie at the...

Tajikistan hold China to goalless draw on debut 14 Jan 2024 - 09:43 am

Doha, Qatar: Tajikistan sealed a valuable point in what was their first-ever match at the Asian Cup finals, holding China to a 0-0...

Australia beat India 2-0 to get title bid off to a flying start 14 Jan 2024 - 09:38 am

Doha, Qatar: Australia got their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 title bid off to a flying start with a 2-0 victory over India...

Afif focused on Qatar’s title defence after opening game heroics 14 Jan 2024 - 09:27 am

Doha, Qatar: Akram Afif grabbed limelight early in the Asian Cup, starring in Qatar’s 3-0 victory over Lebanon by scoring a brace in...

Moriyasu wants balanced approach from favourites Japan against ambitious Vietnam 14 Jan 2024 - 08:58 am

Doha, Qatar:Pre-tournament favourites Japan start their Asian Cup title hunt against Vietnam today, with coach Hajime Moriyasu telling the Samurai Blue to maintain...

Hosts Ivory Coast target winning start as Cup of Nations kicks off 13 Jan 2024 - 06:33 pm

Abidjan: The first Africa Cup of Nations to be held in Ivory Coast in four decades gets underway on Saturday as the hosts,...

Australia beats India 2-0 in the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 Group B matchup 13 Jan 2024 - 05:53 pm

Al Rayyan, Qatar: Australiais up and running at the Asian Cup after second-half goals from Jackson Irvine and Jordan Bos broke India's resistance...

Fervent atmospheres prevail at Expo fan zone marking the kickoff of AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 13 Jan 2024 - 05:48 pm

Doha, Qatar: The fan zone has been opened at the International Horticultural Expo 2023 Doha Qatar concurrently with the launch of the AFC...

Australia eye strong start at Asian Cup 13 Jan 2024 - 09:56 am

Doha, Qatar: Former champions Australia, under the guidance of Graham Arnold, will be looking to get their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 campaign...

Tajikistan face mighty China on Asian Cup debut 13 Jan 2024 - 09:53 am

Doha, Qatar:Petar Segrt’s Tajikistan are relishing their moment under the spotlight as they prepare to make their AFC Asian Cup debut against China...

Uzbekistan unfazed by Shomurodov’s absence ahead of Syria clash 13 Jan 2024 - 09:52 am

Doha, Qatar:Uzbekistan head coach Srecko Katanec has refused to be deterred by the absence of Eldor Shomurodov ahead of today's AFC Asian Cup...

Ex-Barcelona kid Kubo set for lift-off with Japan at Asian Cup 13 Jan 2024 - 09:50 am

Doha, Qatar:Takefusa Kubo was tipped for stardom after joining Barcelona’s academy aged 10 and the Japanese attacking midfielder now looks poised to realise...

Qatar blank Lebanon 3-0 for perfect start to AFC Asian Cup title defence 13 Jan 2024 - 09:34 am

Doha, Qatar:Defending champions Qatar began their quest for second successive Asian Cup crown with a dominant 3-0 victory over Lebanon in their opening...

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...