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Socceroos attackers Leckie, Maclaren sweat on injuries

Socceroo Mathew Leckie has suffered a hamstring injury and Jamie Maclaren is dealing with an ankle problem, in concerning signs a month out from the Asian Cup.

AAP · Dec 12, 2023

Carlos Queiroz sacked as Qatar coach ahead of AFC Asian Cup title defence

Queiroz has been replaced by Spanish coach Marques Lopez a month ahead of the AFC Asian Cup in Qatar.

Al Jazeera · Dec 6, 2023

Arsenal could suffer two-month selection blow over injured Takehiro Tomiyasu

Gunners full-back could miss up to six weeks with a calf issue, with the Asian Cup also coming up in January

Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2023

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Arnold's mind on Olympics when naming Asian Cup squad

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold is on the cusp of naming his Asian Cup squad but is having to keep the Olyroos' upcoming Paris 2024 qualifiers in mind.

AAP · Dec 6, 2023

Socceroo Borello out of Asian Cup after derby injury

Socceroos forward Brandon Borello will be sidelined for a minimum three months after suffering a foot injury early in the Wanderers' ALM win against Sydney FC.

AAP · Nov 29, 2023

Forget about Asian Cup, let’s try to do well in the WC qualifiers: coach Igor Stimac

India's World Cup 2026 bid offers brighter hope than Asian Cup; limited time and preparation make it difficult to face superiorly ranked opponents; Stimac says team will go to Doha with pride to do best.

The Hindu · Nov 22, 2023

India's football coach Igor Stimac says 'don't ask about results in Asian Cup'

The head coach of the Indian men's football team, Igor Stimac, has expressed his view that the upcoming Asian Cup in Doha shouldn't be deemed as a significant tournament for the national team. Stimac cited the absence of a proper national camp as a crucial factor, a sentiment that might…

The Times of India · Nov 22, 2023

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Video Assistant Referee likely in domestic competitions from 2025-26 season: All India Football Federation

AIFF to introduce VAR tech in domestic club comps from 2025-26 season; AIFF to incur significant costs; VAR to benefit ISL & I-League teams

The Hindu · Nov 18, 2023

Striker Duke determined to maintain hot Socceroos run

Evergreen Socceroos striker Mitch Duke is adamant he can keep making an impact and will train with an English club ahead of the Asian Cup to stay in good nick.

AAP · Nov 17, 2023

Fiery outbursts may cost Irankunda Australia call-ups

Former Socceroo Luke Wilkshire says teen phenom Nestory Irankunda can be an asset to the Socceroos at January's Asian Cup if he learns to control his emotions.

AAP · Nov 6, 2023

Postecoglou knew Son could fill Kane’s role at Spurs after 2015 Asian Cup game

‘He scored against me in the Asian Cup in 2015, that was enough,’ said Ange Postecoglou, who also praised his ‘healthy’ relationship with Daniel Levy

The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2023

Rudan wants Wanderers stars to grasp Asian Cup chance

Marko Rudan says he wants his Western Sydney Wanderers squad to draw inspiration from Brandon Borrello and play their way into Socceroos contention.

AAP · Oct 20, 2023

Celtic Asian Cup selection scenario as stars could miss up to five matches

A host of Celtic players could miss domestic fixtures through Asian Cup duty.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 19, 2023

AIFF puts its weight behind Stimac, extends his stay as head coach till June 2026

Igor Stimac extended as head coach of Indian men's football team till 2026. AIFF heeded his suggestion to extend Mahesh Gawli's contract as assistant coach and head of U-23 team. Stimac wants stakeholders to recognize importance of national team and ensure good preparation for World Cup, Asian Cup, and Asian…

The Hindu · Oct 5, 2023

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AAP · Oct 4, 2023

Luongo called up to end four-year Socceroos absence

Massimo Luongo's stellar form with Ipswich Town has earned him a first Socceroos call-up in four years for friendlies against England and New Zealand.

AAP · Sep 26, 2023

Socceroos ride all but over for Sydney's Grant

Defender Rhyan Grant has all but conceded his Socceroos career is over, arguing Graham Arnold will look to the future ahead of next year's Asian Cup.

The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023

World Cup referee Yoshimi Yamashita among first women match officials at Asian Cup

Referee Yoshimi Yamashita will return to Qatar to make more soccer history at the men’s Asian Cup in January after she worked in the country last year at the men’s World Cup

The Hindu · Aug 6, 2023

Kerala Blasters, Mumbai City among several ISL clubs hesitant to release players for U-23 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers

Indian football has reached a crossroad it had come to, 14 years ago, before the Nehru Cup 2009, when first-division (then I-League) clubs had refused to release players for National Camp. This time, the clubs are from Indian Super League and the competitions at hand are the U-23 AFC Asian…

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Football London · Jun 26, 2023

Ange Postecoglou has major Yves Bissouma and Son Heung-min headache to solve at Tottenham

Ange Postecoglou will be one of a number of Premier League managers with a real headache to solve in January 2024 with the AFC Asian Cup and Africa Cup of Nations commencing at the exact same time

The Hindu · Jun 12, 2023

It’s Mission Asian Cup for the Blue Tigers as coach Stimac prepares a blueprint for the road ahead

Former Croatian World Cupper Igor Stimac, who has helmed the Indian team for the past four years, has started the final lap of the preparatory process that will see the country begin its Asian Cup campaign in the second week of January in Qatar.

The Times of India · Jun 9, 2023

Dominant India start campaign with easy win over Mongolia in Intercontinental Cup

BHUBANESWAR: While the heat and humidity of the Odisha summer played a key role in both matches on the opening day of Intercontinental Cup, the spotlight stayed on Igor Stimac’s Indians who embarked on their preparation for the Asian Cup with a 2-0 victory over Mongolia.

The Times of India · Jun 3, 2023

Cannot speak about realistic target for Asian Cup before December: Igor Stimac

BHUBANESWAR: At 38, Sunil Chhetri remains a prized asset in the final third and among the fittest in the Indian football team, but his much younger colleagues in defence "dancing around balls" is a cause for concern for head coach, Igor Stimac.

The Guardian - AU · May 11, 2023

Asian Cup draw: Australia face Syria, Uzbekistan and India in tough Group B

Socceroos will be wary of tricky opponents in Qatar finals, with improved subcontinent side are first up on 13 January

The New Daily · May 11, 2023

Socceroos to play Uzbekistan, Syria, India in Asian Cup

The Socceroos will face Uzbekistan, Syria and India in the group stage of next year's Asian Cup in Qatar in their bid for a second title.

ABC News · Apr 19, 2023

Matildas documentary lays bare team's struggles and successes

From the low of the Asian Cup to the high of their win over Sweden, this six-part series takes fans inside a team that represents so much more than sport.

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