Asian Cup Qualifiers 2022: Indian football team looks to seal Asian Cup berth in Kolkata
AIFF Player of the Year Sandesh Jhingan said it was a "huge bonus" for the team to host the final round of the qualifiers in India.
Feb 18, 2022, 17:41 PM IST
Indian football team reaches 101st spot in FIFA rankings
In the Asian Cup, India kicked off their campaign on a promising note as they crushed Thailand by 4-1 in a Group A match to record their biggest victory in the history of the tournament.
Apr 05, 2019, 11:50 AM IST
Japan have no time to feel sorry for themselves, says skipper Maya Yoshida
Japan is also building towards the Tokyo 2020 Olympics with coach Hajime Moriyasu saying in the past that he was aiming to match or better Japan`s bronze medal achieved in 1968.
Feb 02, 2019, 15:53 PM IST
Qatari goal machine Almoez Ali targets Europe move before 2022 World Cup
Ali's spectacular overhead kick not only helped earn his country a first continental crown, it won the Sudan-born 22-year-old the Player of the Tournament and top goalscorer awards.
Feb 02, 2019, 10:27 AM IST
Asian Cup: Qatar's Bassam Al Rawi certain he will get a final chance to shine
The 21-year-old scored Qatar`s first goal of the tournament by curling the ball over the Lebanon wall in their opening group match and secured their place in the quarter-finals with another beauty against former champions Iraq.
Jan 26, 2019, 16:54 PM IST
Asian Cup: Mabkhout again provides cutting edge for pragmatic UAE
Alberto Zaccheroni`s side did little to fire up their supporters in the group stage, grinding out draws with Bahrain and Thailand and recording just one win over lightweights India.
Jan 26, 2019, 15:22 PM IST
Asian Cup: Tragedy overshadows sadness at Australia's early exit
Teenager Bor Mabil, the sister of Socceroos forward Awer Mabil, was killed in the early hours of Saturday morning when a car in which she was a passenger crashed in Adelaide.
Jan 26, 2019, 14:22 PM IST
South Korea's loss is Tottenham's gain as Heung-min Son heads back to London
Son had joined the campaign only for their last group game against China under a deal struck with Spurs that allowed him to play in South Korea`s successful Asian Games campaign in Indonesia last year.
Jan 26, 2019, 13:44 PM IST
AFC Asian Cup: Holders Australia knocked out by hosts UAE
Victory means Alberto Zaccheroni's side will move on to a potentially politically sensitive semi-final against Qatar, who earlier stunned South Korea 1-0.
Jan 26, 2019, 06:59 AM IST
AFC Asian Cup 2019: Vietnam beat Jordan on penalties to reach quarters
It was a first knockout victory at the continental championship for Vietnam and set up a meeting with Japan or Saudi Arabia, both former champions, at the same stadium on Thursday.
Jan 21, 2019, 07:02 AM IST
Marcello Lippi switch takes China into AFC Asian Cup last-eight
China, who now play either Iran or Oman in the quarterfinals of the tournament, were pushed all the way by their spirited opponents.
Jan 21, 2019, 06:55 AM IST
I have turned down three job offers since leaving Manchester United: Jose Mourinho
At United, Mourinho was left frustrated in the close season transfer window when Liverpool, in particular, strengthened markedly and City added to a squad already deep in quality.
Jan 20, 2019, 11:10 AM IST
Head coach Stephen Constantine resigns after India's Asian Cup exit: AIFF
The All India Football Federation, in its official twitter handle, said that the 56-year-old Constantine has resigned.
Jan 15, 2019, 07:33 AM IST
Iran beat Vietnam 2-0, secure AFC Asian Cup last-16 spot
With their second group stage victory, Iran are now standing at the top of the group with six points, securing their berth in the knockout stage.
AFC Asian Cup 2019: Khalfan Mubarar, Ali Mabkhout help UAE seal crucial 2-0 win over India
Ali Mabkhout and Khalfan Mubarak struck goals in the either side of the half-time to help UAE secure a crucial 2-0 win over India in the second Group A match of the AFC Asian Cup 2019 on Thursday.
Jan 10, 2019, 21:12 PM IST
Pressure comes with the territory, warns Japan skipper Maya Yoshida
Yoshida wants his young teammates to take advantage of the opportunity in the UAE to cement themselves in the Japan side.
Jan 09, 2019, 12:10 PM IST
Win against Thailand best match of my career: Sunil Chhetri
India thrashed Thailand 4-1 in their group opener on Sunday. The 34-year-old goal machine struck on either side of the lemon break in the country's stunning win, the first in Asian Cup since 1964.
Jan 07, 2019, 16:32 PM IST
Chhetri, Gurpreet must lead from the front at Asian Cup: Bhaichung Bhutia
Asked about India`s chances in the competition, Bhutia pointed out that their first assignment against lower-ranked Thailand will make or break them.
Jan 04, 2019, 15:13 PM IST
Australia coach Graham Arnold backs Rogic to make Asian Cup impact
The 26-year-old Rogic, who made his A-League debut at Central Coast Mariners under Arnold in 2012, will be the creative force in midfield for the Socceroos in the absence of the injured Aaron Mooy.
Jan 04, 2019, 14:34 PM IST
Asian Cup: Aim is to advance from group stage, says Stephen Constantine
In their previous three attempts, India`s best performance in the continental competition came 55 years ago when they finished runners-up.
Dec 29, 2018, 14:37 PM IST
