Tag: Asian Cup

Ali on target as Qatar stun Japan to win first Asian...

ABU DHABI: Almoez Ali scored with a spectacular overhead kick for a record ninth goal of the Asian Cup to set Qatar on their way...

Japan’s Yoshida blasts Asian Cup ‘stupidity’ before final

TOKYO: Japan captain Maya Yoshida has warned that problems on and off the pitch are embarrassing the Asian Cup as the Blue Samurai prepare...

Qatar blockade hits Asian Cup with UAE-only ticket giveaway

DUBAI: When the United Arab Emirates take on bitter Gulf rivals Qatar in the Asian Cup semi-finals on Tuesday, good luck spotting the Qatari fans. Not only are...

Empty seats dampen Asian Cup atmosphere

DUBAI: Football managers used to screaming themselves hoarse during games are finding little need to reach for a post-match lozenge at the Asian Cup...

Rivalry and revenge: Iran face Iraq at Asian Cup

ABU DHABI: One of football's great rivalries takes centre-stage at the Asian Cup on Wednesday when Iran play Iraq still smarting from their controversial...

With help from diaspora, Palestinians hope for Asian Cup surprise

DUBAI: The Palestinian football team are taking part in their second-ever Asian Cup in the coming days, and team members born in various parts of...