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Joey O'Brien West Ham defender Joey O'Brien has pulled out of the Republic of Ireland squad with a knee problem.

Luis Suarez Suspended Barcelona striker Luis Suarez has been included in the Uruguay squad for forthcoming friendly matches against Saudi Arabia and Oman.

Australia The 2015 Asian Cup could double as Australia's coming-of-age in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), nine years after they joined.

Oman Their Asian Cup campaigns may already be over but Oman and Kuwait are still eyeing victory on Saturday.

Genki Haraguchi Genki Haraguchi's controversial penalty was enough to give Japan a 1-0 win over Oman at the Asian Cup on Sunday.

Australia slipped to their first defeat of AFC World Cup qualifying as they were beaten 2-0 by Jordan in Group B on Thursday.

Keiren Westwood Goalkeeper Keiren Westwood has earned a recall to the Republic of Ireland squad for their upcoming matches with Oman and Georgia.

Japan Holders Japan will begin their Asian Cup defence in 2015 with a fixture against the winners of the AFC Challenge Cup.

Australia Australia continued their free-scoring start to the Asian Cup, crushing a disappointing Oman 4-0 at Stadium Australia on Tuesday.

Australia Australia will be out to build on their stunning Asian Cup opening when they take on a desperate Oman in Sydney on Tuesday.