Preview – Final: Lion City Sailors FC (SGP) v Sharjah FC (UAE)
Lion City Sailors FC head coach Aleksandar Rankovic and his Sharjah FC counterpart Cosmin Olaroiu believe the AFC Champions League Two 2024/25 final will be a closely contested affair.
Cuper pleased with Syria’s resilience; Katanec rues missed chances
Syria head coach Hector Cuper was pleased with his charges despite their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Group B tie against Uzbekistan ending in a goalless draw on Saturday.
We have to improve, says Australia’s Arnold
Graham Arnold admitted Australia have to improve despite opening their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ campaign with a 2-0 win over India on Saturday.
Japan’s Endo determined to disappoint Klopp; Vietnam’s Do eyes upset
Wataru Endo is hoping to disappoint his club manager Jurgen Klopp with an extended stay at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ as he aims to lead Japan to a record-extending fifth continental title.
Battat and Palestine raring to go; IR Iran’s Ansarifard banks on experience
Palestine captain Musab Battat expressed his pride in taking the players’ oath during the opening ceremony of the AFC Asian Cup™ Qatar 2023 on Friday as his side prepares to take on Islamic Republic of Iran in their first match.
Hong Kong, China’s Yapp eager for action; Eisa confident of UAE’s capabilities
Yapp Hung Fai wants Hong Kong, China to make a positive impact in the AFC Asian Cup Qatar™ 2023, starting with their Group C opener against United Arab Emirates at the Khalifa International Stadium on Sunday.
Group C – UAE v Hong Kong, China: Facts & Figures
United Arab Emirates and Hong Kong, China will be seeking winning starts when they clash in Group C of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ on Sunday.
Group D – Japan v Vietnam: Facts & Figures
Japan will be braced for a tough encounter when they play Vietnam in Group D of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ on Sunday.
Afif’s thoughts only on Qatar’s title defence
Akram Afif said his focus is on helping Qatar defend their AFC Asian Cup™ title rather than pursuing personal dreams following their 3-0 win over Lebanon on Friday.
Troussier and Vietnam to renew acquaintances with Japan
When four-time AFC Asian Cup™ winners Japan take on Vietnam at Al Thumama Stadium on Sunday, the Samurai Blue will come face to face with a man who played a key role in their rise on the global stage.
CCTV to broadcast all AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ matches live in China PR
With the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ kicking off today, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced that their Media Partner, Beijing Shinai Sports Media Technology Co. Ltd (“Shinai”), has sublicensed the media rights in China PR to China Media Group (CMG).
Saturday, 19 July , 2025