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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.

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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.

The Times of India

‘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

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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

The Hindu

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 Times of India

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

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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?

The Times of India

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.

The Times of India

Polking: We have a year to fix things

Thailand coach Mano Polking told his men to learn from their 2-0 loss to Uzbekistan in their final game of the AFC Asian Cup 2023 qualifiers on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

India celebrate Asian Cup qualification with 4-0 rout of Hong Kong

KOLKATA: India stormed into the main round of next year's Asian Cup with a 4-0 thrashing of Hong Kong, finishing their final-round qualifying campaign with a perfect record and topping Group D with nine points.

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Bangkok Post

Hosts Uzbekistan beat Thailand in final night of Asian Cup qualifiers

Uzbekistan beat Thailand on Tuesday to lead Group C in their AFC Asian Cup 2023 qualifiers.

The Times of India

AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers: India qualify for Asian Cup with one match to play after Palestine oust Philippines

KOLKATA: Indian men's football team on Tuesday qualified for the Asian Cup Finals after Palestine defeated Philippines in a group B match in Ulaanbaatar.

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Asian Cup: Need to pick up from where we left, India captain Sunil Chhetri on clash with Hong Kong

Indian men's football team captain Sunil Chhetri said that his team need to focus on the upcoming Asian Cup Qualifier clash against Hong Kong and end the tournament on a positive note. Read more on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

Asian Cup qualifiers: With a 'wonderful headache', Stimac's India eye the 'big prize'

KOLKATA: With eyes on the "big prize" and having a "wonderful headache", Igor Stimac's India brace for Hong Kong's challenge at that Salt Lake Stadium here on Tuesday, looking for a perfect end to their Asian Cup qualifying campaign.

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The Times of India

Sahal is living his dream in Stimac's confident and fearless team

KOLKATA: In Igor Stimac's football factory, one of the key features is the former Croatian World Cupper's distinct focus on future. In a team that boasts of veterans like Sunil Chhetri and Gurpreet Singh, Sahal Abdul Samad represents the face of young India: Vibrant, determined and fearless. And it's this…

Bangkok Post

Thais stake a claim for Asian Cup spot

Thailand coach Mano Polking has praised his men for achieving their target of securing second spot in Group C of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup final qualifying round on Saturday night.

The Hindu

AFC Asian Cup: We are at home, and will be backing ourselves against Hong Kong: Sunil Chhetri

India prevailed over Afghanistan 2-1 in a thrilling match that saw three quick goals being scored at the fag end of the game at the Salt Lake Stadium on June 11

The Times of India

Asian Cup qualifiers: Sahal's strike seals India's win over Afghanistan

KOLKATA: The only way to describe this is a drama at its craziest best. Until 85 minutes, Igor Stimac’s India huffed and puffed on Saturday; they were all possession but little penetration. Against Afghanistan’s strong physical challenge, India’s ambitions looked to be hitting cul-desacs on one occasion too many.

The Hindu

India beat Afghanistan 2-1 in Asian Cup Qualifiers

The win helped India consolidate their position in the group as they seek to make a second straight appearance in the Asian Cup

Bangkok Post

Thailand beat Sri Lanka to set up showdown with Uzbekistan

Thailand beat Sri Lanka for their second win in the Asian Cup qualifying round in Uzbekistan on Saturday.

Bangkok Post

'Good start' for War Elephants

Thailand coach Mano Polking looked relieved after the War Elephants picked up three points from their first game of the 2023 Asian Cup qualifying tournament, defeating the Maldives 3-0 on Wednesday in Namangan, Uzbekistan.

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