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China withdraws as Asian Cup host due to pandemic

China has withdrawn as the 2023 Asian Cup host due to the coronavirus, football officials said Saturday, with Beijing's strict zero-Covid strategy dealing another blow to the country's sporting ambitions.

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Citing Pandemic, China Withdraws as Host of 2023 Asian Cup

China relinquished its right to host soccer's 2023 Asian Cup on Saturday in the latest cancellation of the country's sports hosting duties during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Asian Football Confederation praised Chinese soccer officials for making “this very difficult but necessary decision in the collective interests of the AFC Asian…

Asharq Al-Awsat

China gives up 2023 Asian Cup hosting rights citing COVID-19 situation

The event was due to be held in 10 cities from June 16 to July 16 next year

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Chhetri has recovered well, will be team's main force: Stimac ahead of Asian qualifiers

Sunil Chhetri will return to action after six months to play Hong Kong, Afghanistan and Cambodia in the Asian Cup qualifiers

The Hindu

Ange Postecoglou and the Celtic winning mentality Mark Bosnich found all about during TV bonding sessions

All eyes Down Under are on the man who led the Socceroos to consecutive World Cups and secured Asian Cup glory in 2015.

Daily Record

Stimac names 41 probables for camp ahead of Asian Cup 2023 final round qualifiers

NEW DELHI: The Indian men's national football team head coach Igor Stimac on Tuesday named 41 probables for a preparatory camp ahead of its AFC Asian Cup Final Round qualifiers in June.

The Times of India

‘Change the vision’: Iran Women push to break football barriers amid fan ban

Maryam Irandoost believes her team can close gap to the best and help to ensure female supporters are allowed in stadiums

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Indian women's football team ready for Egypt challenge

ZARQA (Jordan): The Indian women's football team returns to action for the first time after the Asian Cup debacle earlier this year with an international friendly against lower-ranked Egypt on Wednesday.

The Times of India

New mum Katrina Gorry returns to Matildas squad for upcoming New Zealand friendly series

Seven months after giving birth to her first child, Katrina Gorry has been recalled to the Matildas for their April friendly series against New Zealand..

ABC News

Stimac hints more changes against Belarus in second international friendly

MANAMA: Up against higher-ranked Belarus in their second international friendly here on Saturday, national football team head coach Igor Stimac on Friday said he would continue trying out new faces so as to keep his blueprint ready for the Asian Cup final round qualifiers in June.

The Times of India

Indian football team camp for Asian Cup qualifiers to begin on April 24, to play three international friendlies

MANAMA: The Indian football team will have a six-week national camp from April 24 before the final round of Asian Cup qualifiers, to be held in Kolkata from June 8.

The Times of India

Asian Cup review no 'witch-hunt': FA boss

FA CEO James Johnson says a review into the Matildas' Asian Cup campaign won't be a 'witch-hunt' against any individuals, including coach Tony Gustavsson.

AAP

We need to believe in our abilities to qualify for AFC Asian Cup: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Sandesh Jhingan

NEW DELHI: Handed an "interesting" draw, the Indian players will need to believe in their abilities to qualify for the AFC Asian Cup twice in a row for the first time, feel the country's top footballers Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and Sandesh Jhingan.

The Times of India

Thailand to face Uzbekistan in quest for Asian Cup berth

HONG KONG: Southeast Asian champions Thailand will take on 2011 Asian Cup semi-finalists Uzbekistan in the next round of qualifying for the 2023 Asian Cup finals in June.

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Indian football team looks to seal Asian Cup berth during June qualifiers in Kolkata

NEW DELHI: Indian football team head coach Igor Stimac and the players are excited about playing their third round qualifiers matches of the 2023 Asian Cup at home in June this year, saying they will aim to seal a berth in the main tournament.

AAP

Matildas rookie Vine pumped for ALW return

Still pinching herself after her Matildas debut at the Women's Asian Cup, Sydney FC attacker Cortnee Vine is itching to rejoin the Sky Blues' ALW campaign.

ABC News

Matildas set to face off in Women's Super League top-of-the-table clash

After a disappointing Asian Cup campaign, Sam Kerr returns to Chelsea with one goal in mind: leap-frog her Matildas teammates in the Women's Super League.

The Times of India

International friendlies will help in preparation for Asian Cup qualifiers, say Sandesh Jhingan and Gurpreet Singh

NEW DELHI: Indian football team's senior players Sandesh Jhingan and Gurpreet Singh Sandhu feel the upcoming international friendlies against Bahrain and Belarus will be a "perfect opportunity to test our skills" ahead of the Asian Cup qualifiers.

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City eye McNamara ALW return against WSW

In the wake of making her Matildas debut at the Asian Cup, Holly McNamara could return to Melbourne City's A-League Women team against Western Sydney.

The Times of India

Women's Asian Cup: Chinese Taipei beat Thailand to set up Vietnam showdown

NAVI MUMBAI: Chinese Taipei defeated Thailand 3-0 in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup playoff match in the Asian Cup here on Friday.

The Hindu

Women’s Football Asian Cup | China dethrones Japan, meets Korea in final

Earlier, Korea beat the Philippines 2-0 to enter the final for the first time in five attempts

ABC News

FIFPro research highlights structural problems holding back Australian women's football

The same week the Matildas were bundled out of the Asian Cup, football's global player's union releases a report that sheds light on why.

The Hindu

Women’s Football Asian Cup | Japan takes on old rival China; the Philippines goes up against Korea

The Philippines goes up against Korea

The Times of India

Korea face Philippines in women's Asian Cup semis in search of maiden summit clash berth

PUNE: A win over pre-tournament favourites Australia boosting their confidence, South Korea would look to book their maiden summit clash berth in the AFC Women's Asian Cup with a win over underdogs Philippines in the semifinals on Thursday.

ABC News

Matildas' Asian Cup exit is the moment of reckoning Australian football has been waiting for

History shows us that the Matildas have struggled at major international tournaments, so why does their Asian Cup exit feel so different?

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