Asian Cup

Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and United Arab Emirates all qualified for the 2015 AFC Asian Cup with qualifying wins on Friday.

Mirjalol Qosimov Mirjalol Qosimov directed anger at Saudi Arabia for perceived diving after victory took his Uzbekistan side to the Asian Cup quarter-finals.

Mile Jedinak Australia coach Ange Postecoglou will err on the side of caution when deciding whether captain Mile Jedinak will play against South Korea.

Jordan Ray Wilkins has called upon seven players from Al Wehdat as he looks to steer Jordan to Asian Cup glory.

Matt McKay Matt McKay says Australia will be fired up to make a splash at the Asian Cup after coach Ange Postecoglou’s pep talk in recent days.

Ange Postecoglou Ange Postecoglou hit back at critics who questioned his decision to rest key personnel after Australia reached the Asian Cup semi-finals.

UAE A disagreement over broadcasting led to the pre-Asian Cup friendly between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Kuwait being cancelled.

Iran Iran coach Carlos Queiroz named his 23-man squad for the Asian Cup in Australia, led by captain Javad Nekounam.

LaLiga strugglers Espanyol have completed the signing of China international striker Wu Lei from Espanyol.

Japan Keisuke Honda struck his third 2015 Asian Cup goal to send Japan into the last eight, but the holders have yet to play their best football.