Asian Cup

Javier Aguirre Japan coach Javier Aguirre was pleased to see his side avoid an upset in their 4-0 Asian Cup win over Palestine on Monday.

UAE Ahmed Khalil scored a double, while Ali Mabkhout converted from the spot as the United Arab Emirates overcame 10-man Iraq to claim third place at the Asian Cup on Friday.

Carlos Queiróz Carlos Queiroz dedicated Iran's Asian Cup win over Qatar to the vociferous fans that roared on the team in Sydney.

Mahdi Ali Mahdi Ali believes United Arab Emirates will head into their Asian Cup semi-final full of confidence after Friday's win over Japan.

Matthew Ryan Australia may surprise people at the 2019 Asian Cup according to Socceroos coach Graham Arnold, who takes charge of a new-look side.

Though they came from behind to beat North Korea 4-1, Lebanon exited the Asian Cup in dramatic fashion.

Tim Cahill Tim Cahill hopes Saturday's thrilling Asian Cup success for the Socceroos will turn Australia - and Australians - onto football like never before.

Alain Perrin Alain Perrin believes there is more to come from China as they prepare to face Asian Cup hosts Australia on Thursday.

Lebanon coach Miodrag Radulovic was highly critical of decisions that went against his side in a 2-0 Asian Cup loss to Qatar.

Ange Postecoglou Australia coach Ange Postecoglou has strengthened his attacking options for the Asian Cup after conceding the team lacked depth up front.