Reporter/ Fawad Hussain

Dominant Iran outclass Palestine 4-1 to begin campaign in style 15 Jan 2024 - 08:48 am

Doha, Qatar: Title contenders Iran started their Asian Cup campaign with a crushing 4-1 victory over Palestine in their opening Group C match...

Minamino stars as Japan beat Vietnam in roller-coaster opener 15 Jan 2024 - 08:32 am

Doha, Qatar: Japan kickstarted their Asian Cup title bid with a 4-2 comeback victory against spirited Vietnam, thanks to a brace by Takumi...

Afif focused on Qatar’s title defence after opening game heroics 14 Jan 2024 - 09:27 am

Doha, Qatar: Akram Afif grabbed limelight early in the Asian Cup, starring in Qatar’s 3-0 victory over Lebanon by scoring a brace in...

Moriyasu wants balanced approach from favourites Japan against ambitious Vietnam 14 Jan 2024 - 08:58 am

Doha, Qatar:Pre-tournament favourites Japan start their Asian Cup title hunt against Vietnam today, with coach Hajime Moriyasu telling the Samurai Blue to maintain...

Qatar blank Lebanon 3-0 for perfect start to AFC Asian Cup title defence 13 Jan 2024 - 09:34 am

Doha, Qatar:Defending champions Qatar began their quest for second successive Asian Cup crown with a dominant 3-0 victory over Lebanon in their opening...

Amir inaugurates AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 12 Jan 2024 - 07:10 pm

Doha, Qatar:Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani inaugurated the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023, which got underway with a magnificent...

Qatar seek Asian Cup encore, ready for Lebanon opener 12 Jan 2024 - 10:14 am

Doha, Qatar: Hassan Al Haydos lifting the Asian Cup trophy four years ago was unarguably Qatar’s finest moment in their football history. The...

Amir to patronise opening ceremony as AFC Asian Cup begins today 12 Jan 2024 - 09:55 am

Doha, Qatar: Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani will patronise the opening ceremony of the AFC Asian Cup at the...

Qatar’s Barsham looks to shine on Asian Cup debut 11 Jan 2024 - 09:43 am

Doha, Qatar:Qatar goalkeeper Meshaal Barsham is hoping to excel on his Asian Cup debut, saying he will give his best to help the...

Qatar in spotlight again as AFC Asian Cup kick-off approaches 11 Jan 2024 - 09:28 am

Thirteen months after hosting the best-ever FIFA World Cup, Qatar takes the centre stage again with the hosting of the AFC Asian Cup...

Qatar’s Al Rawi hopes for repeat of historic Asian Cup triumph 10 Jan 2024 - 08:32 am

Doha, Qatar:Qatar amazed the football fraternity with their brilliance at the 2019 Asian Cup in the UAE to claim their maiden title in...

Iran, Australia arrive with eye on Asian title 09 Jan 2024 - 08:30 am

Doha, Qatar: Title contenders Iran and Australia were among the sides to descend on Doha as Hamad International Airport buzzed with teams’ arrivals...

China coach Jankovic relishes ‘big’ Qatar challenge at AFC Asian Cup 08 Jan 2024 - 09:21 am

Doha, Qatar: China landed in Doha looking to take hold of the elusive AFC Asian Cup trophy, with coach Aleksandar Jankovic reposing confidence...

Al Shaqab Racing’s Al Zwair claims Athbah Cup after impressive win 07 Jan 2024 - 09:29 am

Doha, Qatar: Al Shaqab Racing-bred and owned Al Zwair paired up with jockey Olivier d’Andigne to clinch a dominant three-length victory, sealing the...

Umm Salal beat Al Arabi on penalties to clinch maiden Ooredoo Cup title 07 Jan 2024 - 08:28 am

Doha, Qatar: Umm Salal claimed their maiden Ooredoo Cup title after overcoming Al Arabi 3-1 on penalties after their thrilling final finished deadlocked...