Asian Cup 2019

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Turkish President congratulates Qatar on Asian Cup victory: source

According to a presidential source, Recep Tayyip Erdogan congratulated Qatar on Saturday for its AFC Asian Cup 2019 title win.

Ali leads Qatar to maiden Asian Cup title

Qatar was crowned Asian Cup winner for the first time after defeating Japan 3-1 at the Zayed Sports City Stadium.

'We move on' - Yoshida defiant after Asian Cup heartbreak

A distraught Yoshida blasted Japan's naivety after the game but refused to make excuses.

Asian Cup 2019: AFC to probe shoe-throwing semifinal

The Asian Football Confederation has promised a “thorough investigation” on spectators’ misbehaviour during UAE’s 4-0 loss to Qatar on Tuesday.

Asian Cup 2019: UAE protests Qatari players' eligibility

The UAE FA has filed a protest regarding the eligibility of Qatari striker Almoez Ali, and defender Bassam Al-Rawi.

Qatar humbles UAE 4-0, cruises into final

Qatar put up a scintillating display to hammer four goals past host United Arab Emirates and cruise into the final of the AFC Asian Cup 2019.

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Sleepless Son admits to fatigue after Asian Cup flop

Queiroz wants to exorcise 2015 quarterfinal

Iran has the chance to seal a semifinal spot when it faces China in the AFC Asian Cup 2019 quarterfinal on Thursday.

Moriyasu happy to keep doing just enough

Surprise package Vietnam lies in wait for a Japan side that is yet to hit top gear at the AFC Asian Cup 2019.

'Did not expect India to perform so well', says Bhutia

Former Indian football captain Bhaichung Bhutia also felt the gap between India and the rest of Asia is not too wide.

Asian Cup showing has earned Indian football belief and respect, says Constantine

Stephen Constantine stepped down from the role of India coach after the team's group stage exit at the AFC Asian Cup.

Players ready for Bahrain game, says India's fitness coach

Danny Deigan, Indian football team's strength and conditioning coach, says the team is well-prepared for Bahrain match--which is its third game in nine days.

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Five players who lit up Asian Cup 2019

Flying footwear and THAT bicycle kick - five Asian Cup moments

From flying shoes and a hail of plastic bottles to Almoez Ali's breathtaking bicycle kick in the final against Japan, here are five stand-out moments from the Asian Cup 2019.
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'Emotional breakdown' as Japan stuns imploding Iran

Yuya Osako put Japan 1-0 up after half-time when the Iranian defence fatally stopped to remonstrate with the referee, and then stroked home the penalty awarded after a replay for Morteza Pouraliganji's accidental hand ball.

Empty seats dampen Asian Cup atmosphere

Even the tournament host, UAE, has played at half-empty grounds.

Thai high, UAE despair, Bahrain heartbreak: India's Asian Cup journey

While India's win against Thailand in the AFC Asian Cup opener instilled hope and warmed the hearts of millions, its heart-wrenching stoppage-time loss to Bahrain dashed the hopes of just as many. 

Palestine: A war-torn nation united by diaspora

The difficult conditions in Palestine have forced the federation to acquiring players from across the globe with Palestinian ancestry. The team at the Asian Cup comprises of five Chileans, an American, a Slovenian, a Swede and is headed by an Algerian coach.

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