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.
Australia’s Irvine eyeing strong start; Sahal’s India up for the challenge
Jackson Irvine believes Australia can make a positive start to their AFC Asian Cup Qatar™ 2023 campaign when they meet India in a Group B tie at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium on Saturday.
Uzbekistan’s Masharipov aiming for redemption; Syria’s Ramadan confident
As Uzbekistan prepare to lock horns with Syria in their first Group B encounter of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, captain Jaloliddin Masharipov is eager to seize the opportunity to erase the heartbreak of their 2019 campaign.
China PR’s Yan Junling demands focus; Nazarov determined to inspire Tajikistan
Yan Junling wants China PR to have laser sharp focus when they take on debutants Tajikistan in their AFC Asian Cup Qatar™ 2023 Group A opener at the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium on Saturday.
Group A – China PR v Tajikistan: Facts & Figures
Tajikistan will kick off their AFC Asian Cup debut against China PR on Saturday.
Group B – Australia v India: Facts & Figures
Australia's bid for a second AFC Asian Cup™ title faces an early challenge from India on Saturday.
AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ set to break broadcast records
AFC’s flagship men’s national team competition reaches widest distribution since inception
Matchday One: 5 things to look out for
It’s been almost five years since Hassan Al Haydos hoisted the AFC Asian Cup™ trophy into the Abu Dhabi sky at Zayed Sports City Stadium as Qatar were crowned champions of Asia for the first time following a 3-1 win over Japan.
Group B – Uzbekistan v Syria: Facts & Figures
Uzbekistan face Syria in their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ opener at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha on Saturday.
Preview – Group A: Qatar v Lebanon
Marquez Lopez’ Qatar have their eyes firmly focused on defending their AFC Asian Cup™ title going into their Group A opener against Lebanon at the Lusail Stadium on Friday.
Qatar’s Al Haydos seeks title defence; Maatouk eyes history with Lebanon
Hassan Al Haydos is targeting a successful defence when reigning champions Qatar kick off their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ campaign against Lebanon in Group A on Friday.
Thursday, 17 July , 2025