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Saudi Arabia Set to Host 2027 Asian Cup after India Withdraws Bid

The Asian Football Confederation issued a statement Monday saying the All Indian Football Federation had withdrawn from the host selection process. No reason was published. The bids from India and Saudi Arabia had been shortlisted by the AFC’s executive committee in October and the final decision was expected to be…

Asharq Al-Awsat

What channel is England vs Iran on? Kick-off time, TV and live stream details

The 2019 Asian Cup semi-finalists will hope to make the most of their underdog status against the Three Lions.

Belfast Live

Manika Batra humbles another top-10 player to win historic bronze at Asian Cup TT

BANGKOK: Manika Batra became the first Indian paddler to win a medal in the ITTF-ATTU Asian Cup after shocking world number six Hina Hayata of Japan in the bronze play-off here on Saturday.

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Table Tennis star Manika Batra bows out in semifinals of Asian Cup

BANGKOK: Star paddler Manika Batra's dream run in the Asian Cup Table Tennis tournament ended as she went down fighting against fourth seed Mima Ito of Japan here on Saturday.

The Times of India

Shoomilah, Shoomilah: Rise of Qatar’s unofficial football anthem

The song will resound across Qatar as the national team makes its World Cup debut on November 20.

Al Jazeera

Qatar national football team’s road to World Cup 2022

The highs, the lows, the wins, the losses and the expectations from the national side.

Al Jazeera

India and Saudi Arabia to compete for 2027 AFC Asian Cup hosting rights

NEW DELHI: India and Saudi Arabia will compete for the hosting rights of the 2027 Asian Cup as three other interested nations have withdrawn their bids, the AFC announced on Monday.

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Qatar to Host 2023 Asian Cup Football

Qatar will host next year's Asian Cup after China withdrew earlier this year because of COVID, the Asian Football Confederation said on Monday. "The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) executive committee has today confirmed the Qatar Football Association (QFA) as the host association for the AFC Asian Cup 2023," the Malaysia-based…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Igor Stimac signs contract extension till AFC Asian Cup 2023

NEW DELHI: Indian men's football team head coach Igor Stimac on Tuesday signed an extension of his contract till the end of next year's AFC Asian Cup.

The Times of India

India suffers 0-3 defeat to Vietnam in international football friendly

It was a reality check for the 104th-ranked India after three convincing wins in June in the Asian Cup qualifiers and a 1-1 draw against Singapore on Saturday, as they were literally outplayed by the 97th-ranked Vietnam

The Hindu

Take team to Asian Cup quarters or face axe: Stimac 'accepts' AIFF's new contract

KOLKATA: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has offered a fresh contract to head coach Igor Stimac with a rider -- guide the men's team to Asian Cup quarter-final or face the axe.

The Times of India

Igor Stimac set to remain head coach of Indian men's football team

KOLKATA: Igor Stimac is all set to manage Sunil Chhetri and Co. in next year’s Asian Cup. The All India Football Federation’s (AIFF) new technical committee recommended on Sunday that the former Croatian world cupper’s tenure as head coach of the senior national team be extended up to the continental…

The Times of India

Young Socceroos back in Asian Cup

The Young Socceroos are back in the Asian Cup qualifiers after organisers shifted games from Iraq.

AAP

Aust pull out of Asian Cup hosting race

Football Australia won't formally bid to host next year's men's Asian Cup, but will throw their name in the hat to host the 2026 women's tournament.

AAP

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AIFF fined $18,000 by AFC for fan invasion during India's Asian Cup qualifiers in June

NEW DELHI: All India Football Federation (AIFF) was on Monday fined $18,000 by the continental governing body for spectator invasion during its national team's Asian Cup qualifying round matches against Afghanistan and Hong Kong in Kolkata in June.

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‘An oasis of hope’ – how football is a cause for optimism in Palestine

Despite all the difficulties the national team has qualified for the 2023 Asian Cup, their third consecutive appearance at the tournament

The Hindu

AFC extends deadline for 2023 Asian Cup hosting rights bids

Interested parties must confirm their bid by July 15, the AFC said in a statement after China’s strict COVID-19 policy resulted in the event being moved out of the country

The Hindu

India jump two places to 104 in FIFA ranking

India had their best ever Asian Cup qualification campaign earlier this month when they won all three of their league matches to top group D and secure a place in the 24-team Finals to be held in 2023

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India jumps two places to 104 in latest FIFA rankings

NEW DELHI: The Indian football team reaped a good harvest of its impressive Asian Cup qualification campaign as it gained two places to jump to 104th in the latest FIFA world rankings released on Thursday.

The Hindu

Indian football | AIFF spent ₹16 lakh on astrology agency for men’s team: Insider

AIFF splurged ₹16 lakh for an astrologer to “motivate” the national men’s team, which confirmed its berth in the 24-team AFC Asian Cup Final

The Times of India

AIFF hired astrologer for team's good luck: Team insider

KOLKATA: Did astrology play a role in the national Indian football team's recent success at the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers?

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India's Asian Cup qualification campaign star Ashique Kuruniyan joins ATKMB in five-year deal

KOLKATA: India midfielder Ashique Kuruniyan, one of the stars of the country's Asian Cup qualification campaign, on Monday joined Indian Super League side ATK Mohun Bagan on a five-year deal.

The Times of India

Longer season will help a lot in Asian Cup preparation, says Ashique Kuruniyan

With less than a year to go for the AFC Asian Cup, scheduled to begin in June 2023, Indian footballers have their eyes set on utilizing the upcoming season to make their case for the final squad. With the football calendar all set to be extended to nine months from…

The Times of India

Youngsters happy to be part of new golden era of Indian football

A historic successive qualification for AFC Asian Cup has made Sahal Abdul Samad confident of the Indian national team ushering in a new golden era. The Kerala midfielder is assured in playing a major part in it as India qualified for Asian Cup in style having beaten all three opponents…

The Times of India

If I stay as India coach, the league must start when I say: Igor Stimac

KOLKATA: Soon after guiding India to the main round of Asian Cup, Igor Stimac has set conditions for continuing as coach, stressing that the national team players must spend more times together and calling for changes in the domestic football.

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