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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...

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...