Qatar 2023 Watch: Five things we learned from the international break
Riyadh: National teams across the continent ramped up their preparations with just under four months remaining until the start of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ with a series of friendlies taking place over the past 10 days.
AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™: Record 74 match officials named; historic debut for women officials beckons
Kuala Lumpur: With less than four months to go to the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, the largest-ever cast of 74 match officials have been appointed to the Continental showpiece, which is scheduled to be held from 12 January to 10 February 2024 across nine world-class venues.
Japan shine; Korea Republic back on winning track; UAE, IR Iran sizzle
Kuala Lumpur: Japan were at their best in a 4-2 win over Turkey in an international friendly on Tuesday while Korea Republic edged Saudi Arabia 1-0 as Jurgen Klinsmann notched his first win as head coach of the East Asian side.
#AsianCup2023 Slogan Contest: Vote now and take your place in Asian football history
Kuala Lumpur: With just four months to go to Asia’s grandest and most prestigious men’s football tournament, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ are presenting passionate fans of Asian football with the opportunity to vote for their preferred slogan and stand a chance to witness the captivating action live in Qatar.
Indonesia, Tajikistan triumph, defeat for Saudi Arabia
Kuala Lumpur: Roberto Mancini's tenure as head coach got off to a losing start as Saudi Arabia fell to a 3-1 defeat against Costa Rica in an international friendly in Newcastle, England on Friday.
IR Iran shine, win continues to elude Korea Republic
Kuala Lumpur: A busy night of international friendlies on Thursday saw Islamic Republic of Iran defeating Bulgaria 1-0, Korea Republic playing to a goalless stalemate with Wales while Qatar suffered a 2-1 defeat to Kenya.
Muscat: Head coach Branko Ivankovic has set Oman the target of qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 2026 on merit as the West Asian side kick off preparations for two major assignments in the coming months.
Riyadh: Roberto Mancini said he hoped to lead Saudi Arabia to AFC Asian Cup™ victory within months after he was confirmed as the West Asian side's head coach on Monday.