Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: As we edge closer to the 2019 AFC Asian Cup in January, we asked current and past players and coaches for their predictions for the tournament.
Having represented Korea Republic in two AFC Asian Cup tournaments and finishing third on both occasions - in 2007 and 2011 - veteran midfielder Yeom Ki-hun believes it is time for the Taeguk Warriors to end their six-decade-long wait for continental glory.
The-AFC.com asked the Suwon Samsung Bluewings man his predictions for the upcoming edition in the United Arab Emirates and Yeom gives his reasons why he thinks Korea Republic will lift the trophy come February 1.
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Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: As the Philippines gear up to make their AFC Asian Cup debut in January, they will be looking to the experience of their captain and top scorer Phil Younghusband.
The undisputed icon of Filipino football, with more appearances and more goals for the Azkals than any other player, striker Phil Younghusband's involvement with the Philippines national team goes back to 2006 when he and older brother James made their international bows.
Nationality: The Philippines
Date of birth: 04/08/1987
Position: Striker
Current club: Davao Aguilas (Philippines)
Previous clubs: Meralco Manila, San Beda FC (both Philippines), Esbjerg fB (Denmark), Chelsea (England)
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: Recently crowned AFC Champions League winner with Kashima Antlers, Atsuto Uchida first experienced the feeling of becoming an Asian champion back in 2011, when he helped Japan win the AFC Asian Cup in Qatar.
Just a few months after leaving his boyhood club Kashima to join Bundesliga side Schalke 04, Uchida was called up for the Samurai Blue as coach Alberto Zaccheroni looked to lead Japan to a record fourth continental title.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: A last gasp strike from Massimo Luongo saw Australia fight back to earn a 1-1 draw against Korea Republic while Jordan defeated India 2-1 in international friendly matches on Saturday.
All four teams are preparing for the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 and the friendlies gave them valuable insights ahead of the Continental showpiece on January 5-February 1.
Australia 1-1 Korea Republic
Hwang Ui-jo’s 22nd minute strike against the run of play appeared to be the decisive moment in a match Australia dominated from the opening whistle as both teams met in a repeat of the 2015 AFC Asian Cup final.
But Luongo tapped home a repelled save from Korea Republic goalkeeper Kim Seung-yu with the last kick of the game to ensure Australia crowned their first match on home soil in over a year with a dramatic late equaliser.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: With just 50 days to go for the kick-off of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019, the teams are leaving no stone unturned in their bid to make a mark on the Continental showpiece.
While Asia's biggest teams took their customary place in the glittering draw in Dubai last May, there are several national sides who will be making their debuts in the Finals or returning to the Continental showpiece after having missed out on several editions.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Dubai: Ticket sales for the biggest-ever Asian football spectacle are selling quickly as some of the world's finest footballing talents prepare to battle for Continental supremacy when the AFC Asian Cup kicks off on January 5, 2019 - just 50 days away - in the UAE.
The expanded competition, which is set to welcome an unprecedented 24 teams – eight more than the 2015 edition – is poised to be the most-expansive, most-inclusive AFC Asian Cup in history, with more teams promising more goals, greater drama and action.
True to the tournament’s slogan of “Bringing Asia Together,” the affordable ticketing structure has been designed to start from just AED 25 (Approx $6.8USD).
This will enable as many people as possible – from the millions of Asians already residing in the UAE to the billions living within a four-hour flight – to come and experience the excitement of world-class, live football.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: After weeks of voting to choose your best ever AFC Asian Cup XI, it is time to announce the winners.
Over the years, the AFC Asian Cup has produced some brilliant footballers and coaches. So, we gave fans the opportunity to vote for who they considered as the greatest 11 players in the competition's history.
After 2.6 million votes on the-AFC.com over the past few weeks, it is now time to announce the players who made the final XI alongside six substitutes who narrowly missed out on a starting XI place.