Asian Cup

Wu Lei turned in an outstanding individual display as China reached the next stage of the Asian Cup with victory over the Philippines.

Ali Faez Atiyah suffered an injury as his Iraq side topped Group D following a 0-0 draw against Iran at Al Maktoum Stadium on Wednesday.

Nabil Maâloul Nabil Maaloul insists his Kuwait side are ready to open the Asian Cup against hosts Australia, despite being in the job for barely a month.

Robbie Kruse Robbie Kruse says Australia are focused on creating history by becoming the first Australian men's team to win the Asian Cup.

Ki Sung-Yueng Captain Ki Sung-yueng believes the 2015 Asian Cup is the opportunity South Korea needs to prove they are the best in Asia.

Apostolis Giannou Graham Arnold has replaced the injured Martin Boyle with striker Apostolos Giannou three days out from Australia's Asian Cup opener.

Jordan Jordan booked their place in the 2015 Asian Cup with a 3-1 victory over Singapore on Tuesday as both sides finished with 10 men.

Ange Postecoglou Australia coach Ange Postecoglou picked A-League-based strikers Tomi Juric and Nathan Burns in an attacking squad for the 2015 Asian Cup.

Syria fell to a late Tom Rogic goal as Australia advanced to the last-16 stage at the Asian Cup.

Josh Kennedy A host of players returning from injury and inexperienced youngsters were named in Australia's preliminary squad for the AFC Asian Cup.