Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Abu Dhabi: Japan and Palestine have arrived for the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 while several others have settled in and undergone training sessions in their bases ahead of the Continental showpiece that kicks off on Saturday.
Japan arrived on Thursday seeking a record-extending fifth AFC Asian Cup.
Hajime Moriyasu's team, who have enjoyed an excellent build-up to the tournament, are in Group F with Uzbekistan, Oman and Turkmenistan.
The Samurai Blue, whose campaign as defending champions ended in the quarter-finals in the 2015 AFC Asian Cup, play Turkmenistan in their UAE 2019 opener on January 9. That will be followed by ties against Oman on January 13 and Uzbekistan four days later.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Abu Dhabi: Previews, Features, Lists, and History. The legends, the stadiums, the squads and the players that matter are all covered in our guide to the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019.
With the Continental showpiece about to kick-off, we have collected all our preview content; group previews, venue guides, all-time XI, ones to watch, top ten lists and full squads are all ready, in one place for your enjoyment.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Abu Dhabi: Saudi Arabia and Qatar look to be the favourites but Group E will have its twists and turns as Lebanon and DPR Korea will be chasing their own targets in the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019.
Three-time champions Saudi Arabia have not won the tournament since 1996 while their three challengers have never lifted the AFC Asian Cup title, promising some exciting matches.
We take a look at Group E.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Abu Dhabi: Japan have been impressive since the 2018 FIFA World Cup and the Samurai Blue will fancy their chances of a fifth AFC Asian Cup title.
Uzbekistan, Oman and Turkmenistan, however, are also seeking extended runs in the Continental showcase and will be up to the task of taking on Japan.
In the final part of the-AFC.com's AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 previews, we take a look at Group F.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Abu Dhabi: With the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system making its debut from the quarter-finals of the Asian Cup UAE 2019, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today held a media briefing outlining the rationale, principles and reviewable decisions of the VAR.
The VAR system will be implemented in the final seven matches of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 from Thursday, January 24, 2019.
Since the landmark decision in September last year, the AFC has been working closely with FIFA and the International Football Association Board (IFAB) to ensure the successful implementation of the VAR system.
In addition, a comprehensive series of VAR specific workshops have been organised in recent months to ensure Asia’s elite match officials receive the optimum level of preparation.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Al Ain: Socceroos head coach Graham Arnold has added Cyprus-based striker Apostolos Giannou to 23-player Australia squad for the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019.
Giannou’s addition to the squad comes following news that attacker Martin Boyle will miss the tournament due to a knee injury.
While Giannou’s registration process was completed by the AFC on Wednesday, the AEK Larnaca attacker arrived in Al Ain early on Thursday morning (local time) and has since completed a medical with Socceroos staff and finalised his place in the squad.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Abu Dhabi: Fantasy Football has joined the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 as the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today confirmed the competition will be another way fans across the Continent can engage with the football drama.
With the final 23-strong squads of Asia’s largest-ever cast of 24 teams now officially confirmed ahead of Saturday’s kick-off when hosts UAE take on Bahrain at the Zayed Sports City Stadium, fantasy managers can now test their prowess at emulating some of the world’s greatest coaches in taking the hot seat.
Football fans can now create their dream teams and manage their best 11 from 552 of Asia’s leading stars, which include 2018 AFC Player of the Year, Abdelkarim Hassan from Qatar, Korea Republic’s Son Heung-min, Islamic Republic of Iran’s 2018 FIFA World Cup goalkeeper, Alireza Beiranvand as well as UAE sharpshooter Ahmed Khalil.
Aspiring managers will be allocated $100 million to kick-start their fantasy journey, rising to $105 million for the knockout phase and will be required to confirm a squad of 15 players, select their starting line-ups and preferred formations before each match.