Asian Cup

Japan Japan want better officiating in their Asian Cup clash with Jordan in Melbourne on Tuesday as they look to advance to the last eight.

Sardar Azmoun Sardar Azmoun underlined his status as Iran's star attraction as Carlos Queiroz's side made light work of Vietnam in a 2-0 Asian Cup win.

Tomi Jurić Australia striker Tomi Juric branded Nasser Al Shamrani "unprofessional" after footage emerged of the Saudi Arabia star pushing a fan.

Ange Postecoglou Determined not to overwork his players, Australia coach Ange Postecoglou says he will make changes for the clash against Oman on Tuesday.

Japan Japan began their Asian Cup defence with a 4-0 thrashing of tournament debutants Palestine in Newcastle on Monday.

UAE Arabian Gulf League champions Al Ahli provide eight players to the United Arab Emirates squad for next month's Asian Cup.

Hirofumi Moriyasu Defeat to Qatar last time out means few are giving Saudi Arabia much chance against Japan - motivation for boss Juan Antonio Pizzi.

Heung-Min Son Both sides are already through to the last 16 of the Asian Cup, but top spot in Group C is up for grabs at Al Nahyan Stadium on Wednesday.

Srečko Katanec Srecko Katanec is wary of minnows Yemen as Iraq approach Saturday's Asian Cup match as heavy favourites.

Abdulla Yousuf Bahrain hope to have key player Abdulla Yusuf Helal back fit for their Asian Cup clash against managerless Thailand.