Asian Cup
Indonesia 'closer to dream' of World Cup
Indonesian fans and leaders hailed their football team after they booked a place in the third round of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers for the first time after beating the Philippines on Tuesday.
Son apologises for bust-up with South Korea teammate
Son Heung-min apologised on Wednesday for his role in a bust-up with South Korea teammate Lee Kang-in at the Asian Cup and urged fans to forgive the Paris Saint-Germain player.
Klinsmann faces sack by Korea Football Association
The Korea Football Association's national team committee met a week on from the 2-0 defeat to Jordan in the semi-finals and with Klinsmann under huge pressure.
Son Heung-min dislocated finger in brawl with S Korea teammates
Tottenham Hotspurs captain Son Heung-min injured his finger in a brawl with a teammate on the eve of South Korea's humiliating loss to Jordan at the Asian Cup, the Korean football body told local media, confirming earlier reports.
Asian Cup final biggest stage yet for Jordan's trailblazer Tamari
The pacy 26-year-old made one goal and scored the other as Jordan saw off Son's South Korea 2-0 to surge into Saturday's final for the first time in their history.
'Devastated' Son apologises as South Korea dumped out of Asian Cup
Son Heung-min apologised and said he was "devastated" after South Korea crashed out of the Asian Cup with a stunning 2-0 semi-final defeat to underdogs Jordan on Tuesday.
Iran stars facing 'last dance' in Asian Cup semis
Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei said several of his ageing stars are facing "the last dance" as they prepare to meet hosts and holders Qatar in Wednesday's Asian Cup semi-final.
Iran score 96th-minute winner to stun Japan and reach Asian Cup semis
Iran will play hosts and holders Qatar or Uzbekistan in the Asian Cup semi-finals after Alireza Jahanbakhsh scored a 96th-minute penalty for a dramatic 2-1 win over Japan on Saturday.
Iran 'more united' after reaching Asian Cup last eight on penalties
Iran say they will be "more united" in the Asian Cup quarterfinals after surviving extra time with 10 men before defeating Syria on penalties on Wednesday.
'Asian Cup, AFCON scheduling not good for players'
The Asian Cup should be shifted to June and played in the same slot as UEFA's Euros, Arsenal and Japan defender Takehiro Tomiyasu said ahead of the Jan. 12-Feb. 10 continental championship in Qatar.
Gaza war overshadows football as Asian Cup looms for Palestine
The players have "a constant feeling of anxiety for their families", Daboub, a former Tunisia coach and player, said by telephone.
Women to referee at men's Asian Cup for first time
Yamashita, who was also selected for the 2022 men's World Cup in Qatar, has been chosen alongside four other women for the regional championship in January-February.
Holders Qatar to face China, Tajikistan, Lebanon at Asian Cup
Holders and hosts Qatar will take on China, Tajikistan and Lebanon in the group stages of the Asian Cup finals in January after the draw was conducted in Doha on Thursday.
Qatar to host 2023 Asian Cup
Qatar will host next year's Asian Cup after China withdrew earlier this year because of Covid, the Asian Football Confederation said on Monday.
Thailand fire coach after defeat to India
Thailand have fired coach Milovan Rajevac following a humiliating 4-1 thrashing by India in their opening Asian Cup game at the weekend.
India face Kyrgyzstan
India was pitted against Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar and Macau when the draw for the final round of qualifying for the 2019 AFC Asian Cup took place Monday.
Football: East Timor kicked out of 2023 Asian Cup for fake documents
East Timor has been expelled from the 2023 Asian Cup for falsifying documents of several Brazilian-born footballers, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said on Friday.
De Kruif cuts squad to 30
Lodewijk de Kruif reduces the size of the preliminary squad for the Asian Cup qualifying play-offs to 30 from 36 by releasing five out of the six new faces.
Lodewijk de Kruif takes charge of Bangladesh football team again
The Dutchman says his familiarity with the players and the conditions here will help him prepare the team for next month's Asian Cup qualifying play-offs against Tajikistan.