Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Abu Dhabi: Hassan Al Haydos reckons that an exemplary performance by Qatar in the upcoming AFC Asian Cup would be tremendous boost for the country which will be hosting the FIFA World Cup in 2022.
Qatar have appeared in the AFC Asian Cup nine times but managed to reach the quarter-finals only twice – in 2000 and 2011 – something which hurts the 28-year-old veteran of more than 100 international matches.
“It’s a very important year for us as we are competing in the Asian Cup as well as the Copa America. I have to thank the federation for Qatar getting an invite to the Copa America which is one of the toughest tournaments in the world,” Al Haydos told Qatar’s Gulf Times newspaper.
“Then we have the World Cup coming up in four years. These tournaments are part of our preparations for the FIFA World Cup.”
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Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Abu Dhabi: Jordan captain Amer Shafi is hoping his country gets lucky at the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 and shed their status as perennial underachievers at the Continental level.
The “Whale” has been a formidable force in the goal for Jordan for over 16 years, having made his debut in a friendly against Kenya in 2002 and since then going on to feature in close to 150 matches for the national team.
The UAE edition of the AFC Asian Cup will be his and his country’s fourth appearance at the Continental showpiece, a fact that makes him particularly proud.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Dubai: With less than a week to go to the biggest and best AFC Asian Cup in history, the UAE’s multitude of volunteers, from all nationalities and cultures who will ensure the tournament is a roaring success, have come together to receive training in a variety of critical roles.
A total 5,000 volunteers from 113 nationalities, including 37 Asian countries, were selected to volunteer for the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019. Volunteers in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain already attended the pre-event workshop, where they honed their skills in preparation for their tournament roles, which include welcoming teams, venue operations and management, logistics, media management, hospitality and more.
HE Aref Hamad Al Awani, Tournament Director for the Local Organising Committee highlighted the one important role volunteers have above all else, which is “to spread the excitement and magic of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 to every single person living in the UAE.”
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Abu Dhabi: Australia forward Andrew Nabbout is relishing the opportunity to play free-flowing, attacking football under head coach Graham Arnold as the squad continue their preparations ahead of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019.
Nabbout, currently playing in Japan for Urawa Red Diamonds, made a name for himself in the A-League with Melbourne Victory before really turning things on last season with the Newcastle Jets.
He believes Arnold has instilled a brand of football that utilises the pacy, attacking qualities of his teammates which includes the likes of himself, Robbie Kruse, Mat Leckie and Martin Boyle.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Doha: When Younis Mahmoud rose high and headed the ball home from a corner kick on a balmy Jakarta evening on July 29, 2007, the largely Indonesian crowd inside the imposing Gelora Bung Karno Stadium erupted in joy.
It was no secret that their sympathies lay with Iraq, who had overcome great hurdles just to compete in the 2007 AFC Asian Cup.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: An injury-struck Socceroos side sees Andrew Nabbout come to the forefront as a key attacking weapon less than a year since making his international debut.
Following the retirement of legends Tim Cahill and Mile Jedinak after the 2018 FIFA World Cup, new boss Graham Arnold found himself facing an onerous rebuilding task. At the heart of his new-look attack-minded Socceroos team is versatile forward Andrew Nabbout.
Nationality: Australia
Date of birth: 17/12/1992
Position: Forward
Current club: Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan)
Previous clubs: Caroline Springs George Cross, Heidelberg United, Moreland Zebras, Melbourne Victory, Newcastle Jets (All Australia), Negeri Sembilan (Malaysia)
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: Defending champions Australia outclassed Oman 5-0 while Syria edged Yemen 1-0 in international friendlies on Sunday, ahead of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019.
Australia 5-0 Oman
Dubai: Australia were in superb form at the Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum Stadium in Dubai.
The Socceroos had suffered several setbacks in their preparation for their UAE 2019 challenge with Daniel Arzani and Aaron Mooy missing out due to injuries, but their dominance over Oman began as early as the 10th minute with Andrew Nabbout opening the scoring.